Firsts!

We've had quite a few firsts lately - the firsts of the firsts being the first day of school! (say that ten times!) This was our first take of all the kids before the boys left for school.

It was considerably better than the second!

Not only were they excited for a new school year, but this was the first year that I've let them ride bikes to school. (I made them wait until the second day, though!)

Carter started the first grade. His teachers this year are Mrs. Hanover and Mrs. Rouintree. They are a duo that I've been super impressed with. It should be a great year!

Isaac started the fourth grade. His teacher is Mrs. Melsted. She seems really nice and he has enjoyed being in her class. He also just got voted on to Student Council as one of his class's representatives.

In they go!

Isaac still lets me hug and kiss him at the door. What a good boy!

A week later, Ashlyn had her first day of preschool. We're doing another co-op with friends this year and so far she loves it!

Here is the first that we've all been waiting anxiously for. Ian's first day of nursery! Hooray! Church has taken on a whole new meaning! If only they had nursery during sacrament meeting....

Carter has been after us every week for the last two years to sign him up for karate. It finally happened! This is his first day. He looks pretty fierce to me. Watch out!

We've only been a couple of times, but it seems to be everything he hoped for and dreamed about!

Exciting times!