First Day of First Grade

August 18th, it was back to school time.

I loved the first day of school because I didn't have to drag Karah out of bed. She was SO excited for 1st grade that she practically woke up skipping. Um.....why are they in OUR bed????


Her favorite breakfast (Yogurt, Berry, Granola Parfait and cinnamon toast) and off to brush her teeth and do her hair. Bradley even joined in the action.

1st Day of 1st Grade cheesin'!

Yes, she is wearing the t-shirt she slept in. She had an outfit picked out the night before - but when it came down to it - she just HAD to wear this shirt. You pick yer battles....ya know.

She was very serious when we entered the classroom. She wanted to get right to work on the activity sheets that were waiting on her desk.
After a quick hug and kiss - I was out the door.....and didn't even cry until I was halfway down the hall. Bradley, Bryce, and I went to Chick-Fil-A to meet some friends to celebrate the first day of school. Some cried.....some clicked their heels.

The day rushed by and before I knew it - it was time to go get her. She got to pick what was for dinner that night....and of course - Meatloaf, couscous, and steamed carrots. What a funny kid. She got to eat off of the "You are Special" red plate.
We then celebrated a successful day of 1st grade with a 1st grade cake.....singing, "Happy First Day of First Grade To You......."

Bradley celebrated with "his dance".

Bryce enjoyed his first piece of cake....a little too much.

Bradley can't wait until next week to start preschool so we can repeat the fanfare for him. - And Yes, those are alphabet tattoos on his wrist. I let my kids go to the first day of school in their slept in T-shirts and I tatt out my 3 year old. CPS anyone?

We are so excited for Karah and all the ways that she will grow this year.

1st Grade is a huge deal.