Back to School

I love back to school time- it's just so exciting! I was so excited for Chase to start a new school year. He got the best teachers (Mrs. Jones and Mrs. DeMoux) and lucked out by having all his little friends in his class too! We did our back to school feast the night before school started. I actually had a lot of fun putting this together, it's fun to decorate and celebrate! We had, per Chase's request, grilled salmon, broccoli and grilled peaches. We had poppyseed cake for dessert. The boys loved it and Ben and I did too! We finished the night with special fathers blessings for both boys.

The next morning Chase was up at like 6:00 am and was so ready to go! We got breakfast and got his lunch packed just to his specifications (a pita sandwich, cucumber slices, some leftover poppyseed cake and a capri sun. He came home and reported that he loved his lunch but I "went overboard with the cucumbers!" Duly noted. 

 After we got his lunch all packed, Chase let me know that his stomach was hurting. The nerves were setting in! I started to feel anxious for him! He was still so excited to go, but a little nervous too. I get it Chase, this happens to me too!

Creekside PTA makes the first day so fun, they have balloons and music going when you walk in! Right as we walked up "It's always a good time" was playing, and for some reason it made me emotional! We listen to that song all the time and it just made me think of all the good times with my little guy and how he was going off into the world! Luckily, we met up with all his little friends quickly. This year he's with Luca, McKinley, Jaxon, Jazmyn, (Ella and Quinn- not pictured) all of whom are in our ward! Then cute Paisley came running over and immediately gave him a big hug! It was so sweet and melted my heart. He's still planning on marrying Paisley someday. 

He came home totally happy and is absolutely loving first grade. I think it's going to be a great year for him!

The first week of September Hudson started preschool! He's going to Mrs. Young, just like Chase did. He's been waiting for two years (ever since Chase started) for his turn and it's finally here! He was super excited to go and ran right in with zero hesitation! He also told me "Mom, I'm sure glad we have Davis so you aren't lonely when we are at school!" Me too buddy, me too!