First Grade!!!

After an amazing summer, we were all actually really excited to get back in the swing of things and start school.  Jacob loves school but he was definitely a little nervous about first grade.  Thursday before school started, Nathan brought the boys up to school for meet the teacher and when I talked with Jacob afterwards he said (about his teacher), "I knew I had seen her in the halls before!!".  At that point, he was feeling a little better but was still anxious to see what friends he would have in class.

Monday morning came bright and early and I got to work at 7 o'clock.  Nathan finished getting the boys ready (it was Jonah's first day in his new classroom, too!) and brought them up to school. Luckily, they came to my classroom before heading down the hall to first grade so I was able to give him one last boost of confidence.

The week was busy and exhausting for all of us, but Jacob had a great time!  He loooooves his teacher and I know it's going to be such a great challenge for him!  I say it time and time again, but I am so blessed to work at his school.  I love seeing him at assemblies and randomly in the hallway.  I also love knowing his teacher and being able to touch base with her to see how he's doing!

The fall season is one of our favorites, with lots of fun things to do!  Now we just need the temperature to drop!!!

The Sunday before school started, we met the Cooleys at the club for a special back to school brunch.  These boys love handing out and playing outside when we're done!

Sitting at his desk (he was so excited to have his own desk instead of a table like in Kindergarten) and ready to learn!  Too bad you can't see his cute green shorts and gray Converse!!

With his awesome teacher, Mrs. Fanning.  This year, our school theme is Superheroes, so all the teachers wore Superhero tshirts the first day of school.