Back to School 2015

The day before the official first day of school the Jr. High has a "practice day" for all in coming 7th graders. They get to ride the bus, check on their lockers and work out where their classes are.

So many changes this year!

Ella was super excited and couldn't wait to ride the bus and figure everything out. 

She also didn't want me to stick around and wave at her when she was getting on the bus...

But I hid around the corner and took a couple of pictures.

Oh! She saw me!

And just like that.. she's off to figure out Jr. High......

Another Mom was able to get this picture and was nice enough to share it with me!
Such sweet girls!

I had promised Ella and Jack that before school started we would each go on a special Mommy/daughter/son date. 

Unfortunately for Jack that ended up being the very day before school started.

He didn't mind though! He got his happy meal and milk shake.

Then he and I headed over to the school for meet the teacher.

Mrs. Barton seems SO nice! Her classroom is so cute and organized.

She seems like a perfect fit for Jack.

The rest of the afternoon I spend making surprises for the kids...

Then we all went and met up with Ella at her Jr. High to check it out.

Lilly was so sad, she wants to go to school so badly. 

She doesn't have to wait long. Preschool starts for her in just a couple of weeks.

TOO excited!!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!

Ella has to wake up much earlier then Jack. So they each got to have a special morning just with me and Ryan before school.

Surprised Ella with a yummy breakfast.

HAVE to take pictures!!

I felt like I wanted to walk her and... but no. She's in 7th grade now. Or a sevey.. and she found out.

A derogatory word used to make fun of 7th graders..

And just like that.. shes off! Jr High has officially started for my baby girl.

Then I rushed home to get Jack up and ready for HIS day!

(He and the babies LOVE Monsters University the movie. These Tee shirts are their favorite PJ's)

After a yummy breakfast it was time for pictures.

When school clothes shopping all Jack wanted was "sports wear".

Under Armour is the "thing" right now for boys.. with tall socks. :)

The babies NEVER want to be left out!

We made it to the school with lots of time.. We met up with friends and found his "line".

This guy loves school and was so excited!!

Time to say goodbye.

After everyone was at school... what to do now?

Ryan and I took the babies over to a park close to our house. 

These girls are getting so big!

Checking out the pond with Daddy.

What a cheeser!

They said they were SURE they heard something....

After our morning at the park we ran some errands, ate lunch and took a nap.

 Then it was time to pick up the kids!!

They both said they had the BEST days and that all of their teachers seemed great!

Here's to another great year of school!

School day #2! Ella was so excited and actually took the bus.

Yeah for school!