First Day of School & Ethan's Real Birthday!!!

** By the way, a few people have asked if the boys school is big because there are so many kids in the pictures. It is a K to 5th grade but it is a big school-- I think there are around high 700 to low 800 students. It is big but is a great school with great scores and great staff. I really love the school but next year when Ethan goes to middle school we will be moving them to private school. Not because we don't like the school that Ethan would be going to but because we want the boys to have a faith focused (kind of insulated) education.

Today was the first day of school for the boys and it was actually Ethan's 10th birthday as well. Ethan (nor Owen - July 25) has never had his birthday at school so this was a first for him. The morning came quite quickly as we have been going to bed way too late and waking up way too late so this morning was quite a shock. The boys did great with getting ready for school because they were so excited but I'm sure as the days go on their sleeplessness will start kicking in.

The boys walking into school on the first day!

Kevin and Mia walking into school. Mia was way tired also since she too has been on the late schedule.

Owen lining up with his class.

The male teacher behind Owen is Owen's new teacher and was Ethan's teacher 2 years ago-- the year we brought Mia home. You may remember pictures of Mia with Mr. Kooyman.

Remember this picture-- This was the week we got back from China when Ethan was in 3rd grade.

Auntie Lynsee and Kaitlyn finding their class line. Ethan and Kaitlynn are in the same class again for the 3rd year in a row. We are so pleased ad they get along really well. And yes, that is the same auntie Lynsee that was riding Ethan's bike at his birthday party. She is a fire inspector for a local fire department.

Ethan and Carson are back in the same class again and they could not be any happier. They are great friends.

Kaitlyn are in the same class as well-- Ms. Ricco (one of my favorite teachers and a good friend)

Ethan and Kaitlyn are at the same table along with Carson and Ethan is sitting next to his neighborhood friend Tanner who is a really sweet kid.

Later in the day I brought homemade (like how I threw that in) cupcakes for Ethan's birthday.

Carson and Ethan again.

Ethan and his teacher Ms. Ricco who is a friend of mine. I was sooooo praying Ethan would get her and I am soooo happy he did. She is a great teacher and a wonderful person.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN!!!!