Wednesday, September 1, 2010

First Days of School

I really want to be caught up on my blog...but Ashley gave me some good advice today, so I am going to blog about what is going on now, and go back later and finish the summer. I really want my sisters and mamas to see the kids back to school pictures, so here we go!

I was really sad when I found out that Miss Cathie's Academy was filled (I didn't register in January like I should have) so I finally signed Gracie up for a preschool by my house. It was conveniently located and still had openings. So long story short, she had her back to school with Mommy, then her official first day (where she made a friend named Hope and the boys in her class kept stepping on her toes), and was just getting ready for her second day when Cathie called me. She had a sudden opening and wanted to offer it to me, as all my other kids have gone there and we are good friends. At first I didn't know what to do, but quickly decided to un-enroll her in the preschool she was in and to go with Miss Cathie, who would be starting the next day! I was a little worried that Grace would be confused or upset, but she took it all in stride. She was very excited to have another "first day of preschool". I feel great about it.


So here is Grace riding the "train" at the other school.

Here she is with her new backpack, I love how this shows how short she is.



Grace was so excited to FINALLY start school, like her big sister Carolina.


Gracie with the boys, they were so proud of her!


So the boys had mixed feelings about getting back to school. Ty has a man teacher this year, and when we went to back to school night, he got nervous. But it is going great so far!


Jack has Mrs. Lepore, who Ty had last year. He was a little worried about how Ty represented the "Emig" name, which made me laugh.


Tyson wanted me to take a picture of his nikes to show his grandmas. I found a great deal, and made him pitch in some of his own money, because he wanted them so bad.


Ready to go.


Grace's second first day of preschool, with the aforementioned Miss Cathie. Carolina took her in and helped her find her chair with her name on it.



I signed the girls up for a little dance class once a week with their cousin Eliza. We went and bought them ballet shoes last Saturday. They were really excited to get home and start dancing. I LOVE THESE PICTURES!


Please click on this picture for the priceless expressions on their faces! I told them to point their toes.


Each week in their dance class they explore a different fairytale. The first class was Cinderella, and the teacher brought out costumes and wands for them all. I was smiling so big. I have been doing boy stuff for 10 years, and this was my first "girl-mom" moment. I was so happy the girls could be in this class together and with their cousin too. (I tried to get pics with all three cousins for you mom!)




So today FINALLY FINALLY Carolina Jones had her first day of kindergarten. I don't know why they start them a full WEEK after the other students, but it was hard for her. Every day she would ask, "Is today my first day?" We had her outfit planned and laid out for a couple of days...even Gigi started before her. Here she is:

The classic backpack shot!

I love this girl. She is so brave.


Here we are at the school, she was immediately talking with friends from church, so my last 2 pictures are just the back of her. I called out her name as she was going in the door, and she looked back and gave me her big quirky smile and quick wave....no hugs or tears here.


I was in shock this morning. finally, they were all in school and I only had Fi. I went and got Ash and made her walk around the mall with me, even though I didn't want to shop really...I just wanted to be out! So fun. I love school. (Carolina had a great first day, by the way. She loved her teacher, and everything about kindergarten!)

11 comments:

Earl Family said...

Oh Cali. I LOVE all of those pictures. Your kiddo's are so cute, and so grown up. Thank you for sharing the Fairytale pictures. I didn't have my camera. The picture with the girls in their black leotards are HILARIOUS and DARLING.

You are a good mom.

Samantha said...

Cali, I'm DYING from this post. I loved all the pictures and stories. K&O are starting their little twice a week preschool tomorrow and you've TOTALLY got me rethinking EVERYTHING!!! I didn't get them backpacks OR new school clothes! Haha. And your kids look adorable. Your girls are to die for. I wish I lived by you so kate could have girls to dance with.

Douglas and Connie Jones Earl said...

Awesome! I've been wondering about the Nike shoes too. The kids all look great.
Love Grandma Connie

Ike and Linh Earl said...

Cali!! Great post!! I love seeing all the pictures!! I can't believe Grace is all grown up :) We need to come by and visit soon!

Angelique said...

Their cute legs look so awesome in those leotards. I love their pointed toes and facial expressions. And it looks like Grace's backpack is going to pull her onto her back haha

Ty, sweet shoes dude.

Angie said...

i can't get over how adorable your kids are!! and how big they are getting. so crazy.

those dance pictures are so cute...can't wait until Q is old enough to be in a class.

TY and Jack said...

thanks Angelique! i love my nikes 2! there so cool. thanks for putting that picture on mom.

ty

Lindsay said...

1. Carolina is beautiful!! 2. I almost peed my pants laughing at gracie's face in the ballerina picture. 3. Ty and Jack look SO tall and SO old! :( 4. I love that the girls have matching Minnie Mouse backpacks. So cute. Love this post!

gramyflys said...

Ahhh....love every picture and every word. And YOU must feel like you've died and gone to heaven with FOUR KIDS IN SCHOOL!!!!! How great to have some special time alone with just Fiona...thanks for posting.

AJ said...

What a cute family you have. Wow they grow up fast. I still need to take a first of the year picture since I missed the first day of school being that we came home from vacation the day after school started and I just haven't quite caught up yet.

Allison said...

Seriously, most awesome pictures! Ashley was right....I love seeing what they're doing right now! Grace is so crazy cute and Carolina;s first day outfit is to die for!

Your boys are crazy lucky...all three of my boys got $10 walmart tennis shoes! I figure soon enough they'll understand brands and then I'll be in trouble....better buy the cheapies while I can? Both Ty and Jack look so handsome!

Oh, and the ballerina's!!!! Those pictures are exactly what I dreamed in my mind what my life would be like someday!! So happy to live it through you! Carolina's actually built perfectly for ballet...long limbs and graceful neck. Gigi....well, she sure looks cute! :)