Back to School

I can't believe that the kids have been in school for 10 days and I am just now getting around to posting about their first day. Our lives have been a whirl wind ever since Emmie was admitted into the hospital 18 days ago. I still feel bad about the kids first day of school and what an emotional time it was for our entire family. Cannon had cried himself to sleep the night before and the whole morning was a complete blur for all of us. All I could think about that morning was getting back up to the hospital and helping my sister get her home ready for Emmie's last precious moments. Needless to say, I don't feel like I really absorbed all the milestones that were taking place here in my own home. Thank goodness for a hands on husband, who truly took the role of mom and dad for an important time in our lives. He took the kids to back-to-school night. Then went and purchased the rest of all the kids school supplies, that I had not yet finished buying and the list goes on and on of all he did so that I could be there for Tiff and her family. He saved my bacon.

One of the 1st milestones that happened this school year, is that Austin now has his license and can drive himself, Taylor and her friend to school every morning! Happy day. Both, Austin and Taylor are taking an A-hour this year and leave by 6:15 a.m. It is pretty brutal!

Austin: Junior

Milestone # 2:

Taylor started as a freshman at the high school! It was a big day for her, she has been looking forward to this day for quite a while. She feels pretty lucky to have her older brother around to show her the ropes. Coincidentally, Austin and Tay ended up with the same seminary hour and the same teacher, Brother Chatwin. I personally thought that was pretty cool that they were put together. They of course, think I am weird that I get excited about cheesy stuff like that!

Taylor: Freshman

Austin has been counseled to take good care of his little sister and to watch her back as much as possible. I just can't believe I have two kids at the high school!

Milestone # 3: Austin's new car...

The yellow banana

Isn't she a beauty!?!

Scott has had this car for a little while and decided it would be a great car for Austin to get around in for the time being. Taylor and her friends sure aren't complaining and neither is Austin. I love that teenagers are so low maintenance with stuff like this. They are just happy to have the freedom and independence to come and go as they please. No matter what it looks like. Scott and I have sure had some good laughs while watching him drive away in this beauty!

The best part about the yellow cadi, is the beautiful, yellow leather interior. It is pretty sweet looking!

Milestone # 4:

Cooper started at the junior high. He doesn't look too excited in this picture below, but trust me... he was so happy to finally be graduated from the elementary school and moving on to bigger and better! What a cutie he is.

Cooper: 7th Grade

and he is off to the bus stop, early and ready to socialize.

I can't believe Cannon is the big man on campus! He doesn't seem old enough to be in charge of his little sister, getting her to and from school. He got a great teacher this year and is loving her so much. We couldn't be happier.

Cannon: 4th grade

And last.. but not least, little miss Sophie. Our baby, who is not much of a baby anymore. I can't even believe she is in the 2nd grade. She also loves her teacher and loves school. She is a great student and takes a lot of pride when it comes to her school work. I am sure she will have a great year.

Sophie: 2nd grade

Our cute elementary school kids: it seems weird to me that I only have two left in elementary school.

I just wish I could freeze time right now.