And They're Off!

Registration materials in- check

School Supplies bought-check

Summer Reading for English Honors classes done-check

A few new school clothes and new shoes bought-check

New School Year Pep Talk-check

Father's Blessings given-check

And they are off!!

Joseph... starting his senior year..! 

Jonathan starting High School!!! A Sophomore.... 

Michael starting 7th Grade!!!  This picture was taken on the day he left for 7th grade orientation...He is looking like he is not so sure about this whole thing....

But, here on the official first day of school..he is looking much happier!

And with that my heart goes ..... a flippity flop.  Happy Sad...all at the same time.  

The Summer was too short.  We got out late (June 12th and started early August 22nd)  So, I have never felt more unprepared to let my children go..  

Yesterday (Sunday) was about the best Sunday we have ever had.  We just so enjoyed being together.   It was like we knew we needed to enjoy  the quiet before the storm.... our time together as a family..just us...no demands, no rigid schedule..just us.  

We had a wonderful dinner and a relaxed afternoon, talking, laughing, sharing this and that.  Then in the evening, as we do every year, Steve gave everyone a blessing.   I will not forget the feeling of love, warmth and closeness we felt in our home that day.  There was a lot of love there and a feeling of support and strength...everyone encouraging each other on, ready to start a new year. 


And I will never take for granted what a wonderful husband I have...and how he blesses our family.  Sweetest day ever.