Back to School

The boys were so excited for school to start this year...and so was I! Matt Mo was probably the most excited of all because he got to start kindergarten. The week before it started, I took the boys up to the school to meet their new teachers and see their classrooms...

Matt got the same teacher Ben had for kindergarten, but we didn't even know it at first because she got married and changed her name. Miss Swarts is now Mrs. Venier and we love her!

Ben started 2nd grade with Ms. Reeves and she has been awesome. He was super excited to see a friend from church was in his class too. Both boys were too shy to take a picture with their teachers, but they were brave enough to give them a little back to school gift...

We also started a new tradition this year that I saw on another blog - back to school crowns and a special dinner...

I couldn't leave Princess Sadie out even though she wasn't starting school...

The kids absolutely loved it...definitely something we'll do every year! The next morning they were all smiles as they headed off for their first day...

Matt Mo felt pretty cool walking into school with his big brother, and Ben was very sweet to walk him to his class...

Ben even let me walk him to his class...not sure he'll go for that next year!

It was strangely quiet at home with just the girls, but we have been enjoying our special time together and the boys have been loving school!