This year was a very special first day of school. Special, because everyone was super excited about going to their new class, meeting their new teachers and seeing both old and new classmates.
Natalie shows off that her spelling skills still stuck with her after a long summer break!
Special, because we began this year's routine of learning, expanding and stretching the imagination, absorbing tremendous amounts of information each day, ultimately generating vigor inside each child to return tomorrow and the next to learn more and more.
Amanda beams about the thought of math, science and reading waiting for her at school.
Such a special day, where Will starts Pre-First as a young 5 year old, and is now able to attend the same school as his big sisters. Where each child can be an individual to pursue their own thoughts and dreams, and learn because they want to learn. Such a special day for parents, where we are blessed (so far) that all of our kids exhibit all the passion for learning and becoming better people.
Will is also looking forward to seeing one of his best friends who also moved to the new school from the former Montessori school, not to mention his looking forward to playing everyday in the playground with all the other kids, where he can show off his skills on the famous monkey bars.
Wow, Will's first day of School!!!! What a handsome boy!
Amanda cannot wait to get there!
Natalie is also super excited with a beautiful smile!
Twin sister's!
Natalie, Will and Amanda take a quick series of final photos before we head to the car and take off.
Only 1 more decent photo out of the bunch.
The three monkeys...
A proud family photo...(not sure what Will is doing)
Backpacks, lunch coolers and rolling book bags accompany all to their new classrooms.
Will tries out his new desk in Mrs. Mertell's Pre-First class. It has his name and a box for all his pencils, markers and crayons.
Mrs. Mertell with Natalie and her former student Amanda.
Will, who occasionally was able to play on the play ground when picking up the girls, now gets to play each and every day with them.
Amanda, just hanging around still full of smiles.
Natalie is excited to see all her friends return.
And what is school without your best friends! Natalie, Brooke, Ava and Amanda pose for a photo....wait, where is Will?
Here he is!
Amanda is sitting on her lunch box, waiting to be called to attention.
Natalie also enjoys a quick rest and a chat with a friend.
Attention is called and all the kids line up to hear the opening day remarks from the principal.
Right before Mom and Dad left, we were able to take a quick photo of Will class. If you notice, there is one chair empty...Will's. He was in Daddy's arms, overwhelmed by all the newness and excitement. However, it was short lived and he quickly recovered, returned to his seat and later that evening said, "today was the best day ever!" Don't you just love it!
