School is Back in Session!

We were so busy playing all summer that school snuck right up on us. It's always amazing to me how quickly time passes by. 

The Monday before school started, we held a special Family Home Evening . Nate gave each of the kids a beautiful father's blessing -- how grateful I am that he is able to do this for our kids. I provided a back-to-school treat, which the kids loved.

Mac is entering the 5th grade.  His teacher is Mrs. Bradford and he is thrilled to have a couple of his best buddies in class with him.  A month into school I received an email from his teacher saying, "Mac brings so much energy to class!"  Uh oh! But then I continued reading, "I have enjoyed his personality and the little jokes we trade between us!" She also said, "About a week ago I was on bus duty outside and I noticed the sweet way he helped his younger brother after school.  I told him that said a lot about the way he valued his family and that was something I thought was very awesome about him! I am so glad he is in our class and I hope he is enjoying fifth grade." How grateful I am to teachers who choose to see the good in my kids!

Jaxton is in 3rd grade and has Mrs. Sandberg for a teacher.  She does a lot of rewarding with treats, so it's nice to know that she speaks Jaxton's language.  This year Jaxton has been working really hard on making not just friends, but GOOD friends.  He is very aware of how people treat him and others and considers that when he plays with others.  I love that he is trying hard to make good choices.

Beckam is in 1st grade and Mrs. Northcutt is his teacher.  I spoke to his teacher the other day and she said, "Beckam is one of those kids that I only have to teach him something once and then he just gets it and can apply it."  He has a lot of kids from his Kindergarten class in this class and has enjoyed that.

My baby, Jilli, is in afternoon Kindergarten with Miss Anderson.  She loves school and takes it very seriously.  Every day she comes right home, opens her backpack and sits down to do her homework.  She's learning tons and making lots of good friends.  She seems to be especially popular among the boys.  When I take her to soccer there are always several boys who are yelling out to her, "Hi Jillian!"  Her favorites seem to be Brandt and Henry.

Here's my sweet fellas ready to go on the first day.  What a handsome group they are!

Hoping this year continues to go well and that my kids find success and happiness all year long.