School is In! Yeah!

Today was the first day of school for our crew. All the kids were ready to go and despite what was said the entire summer, they were excited. Noah got my friend Marlene as his teacher. I am way excited as I know she's a great teacher and Kirstin had the other 4th grade teacher and I really would rather not ever experience her again. It was one of those wasted years.

Blaze was on hand to see all the kids off and give them licky kisses before they headed to school. Blaze hasn't really gotten very tall but she is getting stout. She weighs around 45 lbs. This is the perfect size and I hope she stops growing right there. She's 5 months old now. We just love her to pieces. She is such a sweet dog.

Kirstin missed her bus because I thought it would be coming later so I told her not to wait outside. She was a little sad that she missed the bus but wasn't too sad since she got to ride to school with Emil M. in his car.

I just started letting her wear makeup about a month ago. She's fairly conservative but I wish she didn't want to wear any at all. She's so beautiful without. She's growing up way too fast for me. She's trying out for the soccer team which is co-ed. They are suppose to know the final cuts by the end of this week. Between that and band she is going to be one busy girl.

Emil Michael gets to drive this year to school and seminary. Yeah!!!! The little red car has served him well and is just the right size. Kirstin was riding in the front passengers seat but after showing a affection for beeping the horn while Emil Michael was driving we felt it best to have her ride in the back seat. This was not to her liking but when you can't keep your hands on your side of the car and the driver is a new driver precautions must be taken. I think this picture shows best how Emil Michael felt.

Well, I'd better get going. I got a new calling in church on Sunday. I am no longer the cub scout den mother I'm now the First counselor in the young women's program. I've served in YW's before and it's very demanding but lots of fun. Tomorrow is our first planning meeting. Then on friday the second counselor is scheduled to deliver her 4th baby. Glad she could schedule us in before Friday!