First Day of School!!!

Today was our first day of 11th, 8th, 5th, and 1st grade!! I think everybody but Luke was ready to head back. 

Today Rachel starts her Junior year!! Only one more year after this....I can't believe how fast it has flown by!! Rachel really enjoys school and has been excited to start for awhile. With band she has been practicing for a month, so it already feels like she has been in school.

Rachel is in band and orchestra again this year. She is an officer in each club, so that means more time commitments. I am so glad she has activities she loves!

Rachel enjoys playing the clarinet, piano, and cello. She worked at the pool again this summer. She also worked some at the church playing piano and in the nursery. When she was not working she was at camps. She went to church camp in Colorado and band camp in Canyon. She has had a very busy summer. I don't think she ever takes a break! Rachel is still holding at almost 5'10". Her little brother is about to catch her!!

Luke is starting the 8th grade today! He was not thrilled to go back....but the day is here, so he is going. Luke will  start football today too!

Mr. Serious was tired of pictures!

Luke likes to play basketball, football, video games, and games on his phone. He spent a lot of time at the pool this summer too. He has grown five inches since the first day of school last year!! He is 5'9" and weighs about 116.

Katybug is starting 5th grade today!! She was SO excited to start back! She even went to the school two days last week to help the teachers get their rooms ready. They really did work them! Kate has Mrs. Russel for homeroom, but she has three other teachers she rotates trough throughout the day.

Kate loves doing gymnastics, dancing, riding her bike, and swimming. She is still playing the piano, but she does not like it anymore. Kate is 4'10 3/4".

Wade-o is in the 1st grade!! He has Mrs. Nelson. He told me this afternoon that she was more of a pre-K teacher because she didn't make them do any work today. Haha. I bet he will be surprised tomorrow!

Wade likes to ride his bike, play video games, legos, swim, and play with his friends. He is also going to start baseball this Fall. Wade is 4'4 3/4". My baby is so big!!

And a big bonus for Mom....Rachel drove herself to school today!!

We are really praying for good teachers and a fun year with lots of learning!! It goes so fast!!