The School Year Has Begun!

Have you noticed? My kindergarten countdown is no longer here on my blog! Today was the day (boo hoo). Nathan and Baylee are now in school, once again, although the summer and the heat are far from being gone. They both were amazing, full of courage and joy (there were still nerves though), earning them both those family value keys.

After our traditional kissing hands, before they walked out of our reach, we prayed with them both that neither would stray from God’s path and that they would shine for Jesus, loving and valuing each person that God put before them (big or small...ELR people or not..."extra love required"). This year, as the others, we commit to the Lord's will, love, and care!

Each got in the van exhausted at 4:00, but very happy. Nathan’s highlight was writing his name in chocolate pudding. Baylee’s highlight was answering questions with M and M candies. Yummy, a girl after my own heart!
Baylee giving Mrs. Runyon her traditional "first day gift", yellow roses.
Baylee and her buddy Matthew.
Baylee and her Brownie sister (who is new to Edu Prize) Maggie. "Welcome to school Maggie!"
Baylee and Aimee, her Brownie sister and classmate for 3 years now!
Baylee and her Brownie sister, Sabrina.
Baylee and Matthew L, her silly classmate for 2 years now!
Baylee and her new first grade pal, Elise.

Now it's Nathan's turn...
Nathan with his gift to Mrs. Zavisch, yellow roses!
Nathan and Michael.
Nathan and Cousin Kaydon (and classmate).
"The boys!"...right away they just put their arms around each other, just like they were at the party. So sweet!