"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will -- to your surprise -- miss them profoundly."

--Thomas S. Monson, 2009







Thursday, September 2, 2010

First Day of Kindergarten and Grade 2!


So today Lily had her first day of kindergarten, and Isabelle had her first day of grade 2. I can hardly believe it! They were both so excited to start school. Lily has been wanting to go to kindergarten for about a whole year now, and so she was just so happy today. I asked her if she felt a little nervous and she said, "Nope! Not even a little bit! I am so excited to have a new teacher, make new friends, wear my new clothes, wear my new shoes, and have a new backpack!"


Here they are showing off their new backpacks. (Take note of Olivia in the background...yes, she's walking!!!!)



At school


Isabelle found her name. She was so happy to be in the same class as many of her friends from last year.


This was on the way to Lily's kindergarten. Her backpack is a Tinkerbell one that has this little skirt that attaches to the front with velcro. She LOVES it.



Here Lily is running out after her kindergarten orientation was over. One of her teachers is actually Isabelle's old grade one teacher from last year! It is nice to have someone who already knows our family a little bit.



Here is Isabelle going in to her class for the first time.


Ben was able to have the day off to join us!

Chloe playing on the long hopscotch. Only a couple of more years and she'll be going to school too!