New starts.

Here we go!!

Ready... or not!

I always have mixed emotions

about the beginning of school.

Not ready to to give up my children for hours a day,

and yet ready for a routine again.

This year, even more emotion.

I just turned 39.

All of my children are in school.

Wow, how did this happen?

Really, when did I grow up?

You're always told your children grow up fast,

but really??

This is ridiculous.

I am not old, but they are.?

Mac, 17 next month and a Junior in HS.

These pictures made me laugh, hard.

He was so easy going and pleasant about me taking

his picture!

I really had no idea, but a picture doesn't lie!

One day he will appreciate them,

or at least his wife will.

Mandi, soon to be 14 and an 8th grader.

I really hate not having this beautiful girl around

all day.

Uggg.

Mitch, just turned 11!! The big 5th grade..

the rulers of elementary!

(Love these big cheesy smiles.)

Justin, 6 yrs old and in 1st grade.

This has been the hardest by far.

Sending your first grader away all day,

feels like I'm giving away my baby.

This is still killing me.

Oh, and the "cool" picture with his backpack...

that is courtesy of big brother.

The night before Mac had him practice his "cool" face.

Oh, brother.

LOVE that Mitch is there to look after my

2 little ones.

They LOVE it too.

Gracie, just turned 5
and so ready to be in KINDERGARTEN!!
We love our mornings together.
Really precious time.
She is so happy, absolutely
loving being big.
The pictures below are of her sweet friend Reagan.
They were more than excited to ride the bus.
So adorable.

Goodbye to Summer.
It has been an exceptionally great one.
My kids experienced amazing growth this summer,
in more ways than one.
Memories we will cherish.
Very much looking forward to the year ahead.