School Days

I waited to blog this, because I wanted to do ALL the kids, and Olivia and Alex started Kindergarten yesterday.

Hudson is in 4th grade, and has Mrs. Sawyer (who we have heard wonderful things about). He had to move desks the first day because he and his neighbor were talking, but his new neighbor is much quieter, and his old neighbor is now bugging the kid next to him! As long as it's not Hudson.

Thomas is in 2nd grade!!! His teacher is Mrs. Wood. She is fabulous, Hudson had her for 2nd grade (but then she was Miss Ellis, so I am really struggling!). He has several friends in his class, and brought home his first homework pack yesterday. He was not a happy campeter!

Liv and Al are in afternoon Kindergarten. They both have Mrs Thurgood, and she is so sweet and kind and just perfect for a kindergarten teacher. They were totally bummed that they didn't get to start school the same day as their brothers, but loved it yesterday!!!

I had no tears, or any real sadness about them all being in school. It will be strange to not have little ones underfoot ALL THE TIME, but I think I can get used to it. I am just glad they are all happy with where they are right now, and that they are such awesome kids. I must have done something right at some point to deserve them!!!

Ella & Grandma Jo

We went to the cemetary as a family the other day while Julie was here. She hadn't seen the headstone we have for Ella. We had a really neat discussion with the kids about the resurection, and the 2nd coming and a lot of things. It was a time and place to feel the spirit, and the setting was very peaceful.
I am so glad that our baby is with my mom. I miss them both everyday, and I have some comfort knowing that they are together.

Here are some pictures of the headstones.

Julie and I took the kids to opening day at the County Fair on Thursday. It was sure expensive, considering entrance was free. They had snakes and Spiders, a clown, free pony ride, and a million things to blow your money on! We had a BLAST!