So Many Firsts!

First time making my sisters AWESOME home made play dough.
First day Sophia didn't wince while I styled her hair around her 3 staples.
First day of preschool for Jennie.
First day of Dance for Sophia, (well in Idaho anyway).
First time I've ever asked one of my children to call me "Miss Sherrie"
First time Sophia shares a seat belt with her friend on the way home from dance.
First day Joseph came home from 3rd grade in a good mood.
First day of PACE for Dalton, (Idaho's accelerated program).
First day of real piano lessons for Dalton.
First time I've been complimented on how advanced Dalton is in piano.
First day Joseph takes a shower on the first time he's asked... EVER.
First time Jennie steals a popsicle right out of the neighbors deep freeze.
First call to the home owners insurance.
First flavorful nectarine of the season.

The First Day of School 2010

Totally ready for 3rd/5th grade with loaded new backpacks, blessings from dad, and an egg burrito in their bellies.


New duds.


And they're off! "Have a good day at school, I love you, be nice, follow the rules" (I heard another mother 3 houses down shouting the same as her son ran to catch up with my boys).

1st Day of School

I set out their clothes the night before and made sure they got to bed at a decent time. Joseph and Dalton learned just this Monday that they aren't in the same class with any of their neighborhood friends, but both had a good attitude about making new friends. They're so ready.

Waiting for the bus.

Goodbye Dalt.

Goodbye Joe.

When they were finally home, they reported a great day. They both like their teachers although Joseph did have remnants of a bloody nose on his shirt, and the story goes that he raised his hand, and she didn't notice him, so he sucked it up, and wiped the remains on his shirt. Aaaaaah, I am not a fan of the 25/1 ratio. My favorite quote for sure is Joseph saying, "I was the best kid in class, I didn't even punch anyone!" And this is actually a really good thing, because a kid DID punch him, and he resisted punching back. Way to go Joe!