First Grade here we come!

Well we are back on schedule around our house. It is amazing what a difference school makes. This morning Cary went into Kaylee's room to wake her up which normally takes a few minutes but not today. She had hopped out of bed and was dressed before we turned around good with a big smile on her face. This is what a First Grader looks like:) I still cannot believe last year is gone and she is in 1st grade. I know I will too soon look back on this year and it will be a distant memory. First grade is already very different because we already have a homework assignment that we got at Meet the Teacher last Thursday. Nothing major but still homework before the first day of school. The biggest deal to Kaylee is that she has a locker in the hallway instead of in the classroom like last year. I am always amused at the things she gets excited about.







After getting dressed we were all off to McDonald's which was Kaylee's choosing for a good first day of school breakfast. All the employees made a big deal about it being her first day of school which made her giggle. Both girls chose the nutritious pancakes and sausage kids meal with milk. Neither one ate like they normally do. I think Kaylee was nervous about school and Campbell was still trying to wake up.








She did wake up enough to give this face before we left. I though the people beside us were going to hurt themselves laughing. (Our little comedian)








We arrived at school in time to take a few pictures before the school day started. This picture is of Kaylee and her sweet teacher "Mrs. T". I think Kaylee's teacher will be a perfect fit for her because she always seems to be smiling, is very up beat, and nurturing. She has a daughter Kaylee's age so she will understand all the crazy stuff they do and say too:) I have prayed for the past year to place her in the right teacher's class so I know that God is taking care of her.










Once Cary helped her get her backpack in her locker we took a few more pictures and left her in her classroom to start her day. She was grinning from ear to ear!

You will notice that Campbell had to take her backpack in the school too just like Kaylee. She looked so cute being such a little girl among all these big kids with backpacks. I think I did a better job preparing Campbell for Kaylee being left behind this year and she knows what to expect from last year. At least she did not scream for her and cry out the whole way out of the building which is definite progress. Once we got in the car and were all buckled we did hear a little voice from the backseat quietly say, "I miss Kaylee". Of course we had not even made it out of the parking lot yet:)










SWEET SISTERS!








Kaylee,

Dad and I pray that you have the best year ever and you excel at whatever you try. We want you to know that even when we are not there with you God is and He will watch over you. May you meet many more new friends and be kind to all as you always are with your tender heart. Most of all may God guard your heart against words and actions that can sometimes be cruel when we are not there to protect you. We want you to grow in knowledge and in character throughout the year. May you be a blessing to all who meet you. You are our princess and we love you so much!

Love,
Dad & Mom