First Day of School

Can't believe it, but we have TWO kids in SCHOOL!

Drue had a wonderful start to the year, especially compared to last year.  There were no tears, no whining...just smiles and excitement.  So much easier on Momma that way!  She is starting First-Grade.  Her teacher, Mrs. Bronzynski is especially known for her spectacular gift in teaching kids to love reading.  Drue was so excited to see all the neat things in her classroom.  She had a wonderful day, playing with friends she hadn't seen through the summer and getting reaquainted with the school.  We are so very proud of her and all she has already learned in school and can't wait to see her blossom even more!

Lane Ryan has been waiting for this day for, what seemed to him...EVER!  He is in the 4 year-old program at Good Shepherd Preschool.  His birthday is the actual cutoff date, so he will be 5 in a few weeks.  He was so excited for craft time and playing with all the neat toys and blocks.  His teacher, Miss Karen, is familiar with his love of all things colorful, organization and crafts so I'm sure she will make sure he has a wonderfully fun year!  There are only 4 other boys in his class... but that's no big deal to him, he's used to his big sister bossing him around!  ha!  Lane was the Line Leader today and got to ring the bell to announce that it's time for everyone to take a seat on the rug. He loved playing outside and playing with his friend Hailey, who he knows from Sunday School.  He could hardly wait to show me that he received his very own book order sheets...he's big time now!  We are so proud of Dig and all the things he has been determined to learn at home and all the things he has soaked up from his sister.  We are so anxious to see what this year brings for our Little Man!