First Day of School

Today was the first day of school, and it was a big first for most of my kids.  Emily started High School Today at FHS.  She also started early morning seminary this morning at 6:30.  Tyson started Jr. High at FMS, and Ryan started Kindergarten at Bennett.  Justin started 3rd grade, but is still at the same school.  I think I get more nervous than my kids, but they all had a great first day, and no one got lost trying to find their classes. 

Emily didn't want to get out at the high school and pose, and because of traffic at the elementary I wasn't able to take  a picture of her before school.

Tyson

Justin

Ryan

 We have a few traditions on the first day of school.  One thing I always try to do is have fresh home made cookies waiting.  I love to have them waiting for them with the house all clean. 

 The other tradition that we got from a friend is a "no Manners" dinner.  Jeff lets me know every year that he hates this tradition, but the kids love it so we do it anyways.  This year we played twister with colored pudding as the dots at the end.  It was a lot of fun.  I think this would be really fun for a group of friends to do.

The kids playing twister, the pudding was almost gone by now.

Everyone after it was over

Ryan

Emily

Justin

Abigail

As you notice there are none of Jeff.  He was a party pooper and did not participate.  He did take the pictures though.  He did eat his spaghetti with his fingers since there were no forks!