First Day of School

One week ago on August 4th was Skylar's first day of kindergarten and Kortnie's first day of preschool. My girls are getting so big!

The week before school started I took both the girls out on one-on-one dates so they could pick out an outfit and a back pack. It was fun to take them and spend time alone with both of them, they picked out their outfits all on their own and I think they did a pretty good job.

The day of school Kory took work off so that he could be there for them. We got up early and had breakfast as a family. I let the girls choose what they wanted to have for breakfast and they chose cereal, chocolate milk, and yogurt. Then we got ready for the day.

In their new outfits!

Just before going to the bus.

Waiting at the bus stop.

Getting on the bus for the first time.

After the bus left we quickly loaded in the car and went to meet her at the elementary.

Outside of school.

Waiting in line with some friends from the neighborhood.

Following her teacher to class. She was so excited, she could not wait for the day to get started.

After she went inside it was Koko's turn.

Kortnie could not wait to get to her school. She has been excited to go to preschool for two years now (since Skylar started). Her teacher had name tags for each of the kids so she got to put it on as soon as she got there.

The first thing they do in class everyday is trace their name.

After she wrote her name she immediately found the toys. She was ready for us to leave so that she could get to play time!


Getting off the bus! I asked Skylar what the best part of school was. She told me the best part of school was EVERYTHING. I then asked what the worst part was. She paused for a long time and I told her that if she didn't have a bad part of the day that was okay. She then in a matter of fact tone told Kory and I that the worst part of the day was having to go outside during recess instead of finishing her project! Kory and I just laughed, but we are very glad she enjoyed it. I asked Kortnie the same questions. She told me her favorite part of school was the snack that she got. She liked her teachers and getting to play. She didn't have a worst part.

As a treat for the first day of school we then took the girls to Arctic Circle for lunch and play time. It was a great first day for both of them and the first week was just as good. They are both learning and having fun in their classes.