First Day of School 2011

Well...here we are again :)

This year has been harder for me to get into the "groove" of new school year because it feels like there are so many changes this year, and I have had a hard time accepting the fact that my "babies" are growing up! 

 Besides the fact that my "first baby" is away at college, my "second baby" will be a junior this year and begin the college application process, take the SAT's...my "third baby boy" is now a highschool freshman...are you kidding me??  AND...now my Lucy is a first grader who will ride the bus and go ALL DAY!  Oh my~

Luckily, the boys know that the "first day of school picture" is a non-negotiable thing...however, their "first day of school outfits" now that they are teenagers are their own choosing...bet you could tell :)

Blake - 11th grade

Bennett - 9th grade

Lucy - 1st Grade

Lucy has been SO excited to start 1st grade ...she has been a little worried about going to school all day AND riding the bus for the first time.

She gave me the biggest hug before getting on that bus like a brave little rockstar...I know she was fighting back tears, but she did it!

As soon as the bus pulled away, Toby and I raced to the car and flew up to the school to beat the bus :)...YES I am THAT Mom :)....

and this face is what we saw as she stepped off that bus :)

So...there you go...everyone had a great first day and we are excited for a great year!

P.S....read HERE about Lucy's Lunchbox...so cute!

P.S.S...stay tuned..I have a post to share about Lucy's shoes and Nordstrom that might just be helpful to someone with similar issues.