guitar

Austin took guitar for one of his electives in school

a long time ago i had hopes to be a football or soccer mom
athletics ... not a big interest for him

so, when he signed up and got guitar as an elective
i have a new hope
i hope that he enjoys this, or may photography (next semesters elective), or both
i just want him to find something that he enjoys

first day

off they go
excited
nervous
and (again) ready

but not in the mood for pictures

I stayed with Madison until a little after school started
so I have a few, or a ton, more pictures of her
checking out the slide

curvy monkey bars
she is actually going the wrong way - up, she should be going down
but she was the only one out there so we didn't know

swinging
she has always loved the swings
Angie, did you notice her hair clip

this year i think the monkey bars may be her favorite

she was excited to get an exercise ball for a chair
a special treat to start her day

and she got right to work
ready for 1st grade

and I went home to an empty house, i couldn't help but cry. my kids are growing up too fast. i wish time would just slow down.

ready or not...

nope, i'm not ready
not for this one
not for my and j's babies to start high school
how did this happen so fast
i must have blinked

they, on the other hand, are ready,
and excited
and, maybe a little nervous
but ready

Austin

Zachary

our boys
on there way to freshman orientation, and
to start high school life
i hope you guys love it
that you learn a lot
meet some really good friends
and start learning your way to adulthood