First Day of School

As I was putting the last of the finishing touches on my "school preparedness"; I began to feel a bit of nostalgia for days gone by. Then, I had to laugh at myself over what a Goober I am. I am SO such a teacher, even when I don't try to be. My children will definitely tell you, it is not my greatest asset! :) See for yourself...

This was the day that started it all. We were so excited. It was her first day of Kindergarten. Sorry, I don't have a picture of her first day of "home school" Kindergarten. Homeschooling was a temporary fix. No need to take pictures. (Are we all laughing at me at this point!) :)

This is the first day of school in 1999. She was such a good sport. Can you see the times of our schedule drawn out on the chart?! This was first grade.

This is not the first day of school but as you can tell it is November. I couldn't find the first day of school for 2000. So, I thought you would enjoy Thanksgiving pictures instead. If you notice, that is a tepee in my kitchen. Yup, we moved the table into the garage and used the tepee for a whole week. Also, no discrimination here; we were Pilgrims AND Indians! (Emily 2nd, Owen pre-preschool)

This was the first day of school in 2001. Alexa was just making sure they were doing it right. :)
(Emily 3rd, Owen preschool, Alexa 8 months)

This is actually the first day of school in 2002. We were having

camera issues. We seem to have a lot of those. (Emily 4th, Owen Kindergarten)

This is actually a random school day in fall of 2003. I have another of this exact picture except that Ian is under the desks with a sheet of star stickers hanging out of his mouth. I know you would have all loved to see that - but I couldn't find that one! (Emily 5th, Owen 1st, Alexa pre-pre-preschool, Ian just zoomed by in his walker.)

This is the First Day of School in 2004. Ian got a "real" desk a few months later because the table just wouldn't do! :) (Emily 6th, Owen 2nd, Alexa pre-preschool, Ian pre-pre-preschool)

First Day of School 2005 (Emily 7th, Owen 3rd, Alexa preschool, Ian pre-preschool) Alexa is holding Flat Zoie; a school project for one of our friends.

First Day of School 2006 (Emily 8th, Owen 4th, Alexa Kindergarten, Ian Preschool) This was our first day in our new school room.

First Day of School 2007 (Emily 9th, Owen 5th, Alexa 1st, Ian Kindergarten)

Back to school 2008. Welcome to the 10th, 6th,

2nd and 1st grades! :)