Back to School Time

Another school year is officially underway! I don't know where they get it from (ha!), but Elliot and Ethan were so excited for school to start. Elliot was especially pumped to get her new school supplies. (Who can blame her? Just the smell of a new binder brings a smile to my face.)

And Ethan was eager to help pack his lunch and get his new backpack all loaded up.

They were both up bright and early on Monday morning, ready to put on their cool new clothes and even willing to indulge me with some poses.

We even got to school early enough to avoid too much of a parking nightmare. Elliot helped me walk Ethan to his classroom. He was a little bit nervous (and I got the vibe that his teacher was a little frazzled and unorganized....hope she gets it together!) but he put on his brave face and settled in to have a great first day. I was so proud of him!!

After we dropped Ethan off, I took Elliot to find her class in the the big circle in the middle of the school. This is where their school-wide Pirate Pride assemblies take place every Friday. I know Grandpa is looking forward to attending those again this year when he drops the kids off!

It only took Elliot about 4.5 seconds to find a bunch of her buds. There were lots of hugs and squeals and much mutual admiration of new outfits. I've really enjoyed getting to know Elliot's girlfriends better over the last year. They are a very sweet bunch of little girls, and I'm glad she has such a nice group of kids to hang out with.

Looking forward to a great year!!