1st day

The first day of school

I realize this post is a month late, but that's life with a newborn for ya.

these 3 were beyond excited to start school.

Gracie is now a grade 6-er, which is considered middle school.

I'm not sure how I feel about that.

I swear I just sent her to preschool.

But she LOVES it, especially having a locker.

Sades started grade 5.

She was probably the most excited - especially to pick out her school supplies. 

I'm not sure what it is about new school supplies that they get so excited about.

But I remember being the exact same way when I was that age.

Ryder is a big grade 3-er now. He is excited that he is in his Auntie Brett's class this year.

And he is pretty dang excited for hockey season to start.

Me - not so much (refering to the hockey, not brett:)

I always get a little sad seeing them walk out to the bus.

They all look so grown up.

But I am looking forward to much quieter days :)

Now this little gal.

She started preschool the next week.

She was SOO excited.

Being the lucky fourth child

I let her choose out of the vast array of hand-me-down backpacks.

And of course she chose the pony one. 

They always choose the pony one.

This backpack has gone through all 3 of my girls 

so I kind of like it.

ok this picture makes me want to cry!

Where did my little baby girl go??