Well, school started on August 10 and here it is September 2nd and I am just now writing about it. Pretty pathetic huh! I was really not ready for school to start again already. It wasn't just the kids, but us too. Summer is so short now - it doesn't seem like I have the kids home and to myself for long enough. But, here we are, almost a month in to the new school year so we better make the best of it.
Ryan is already starting 2nd grade. He is growing up so quickly. He isn't a "little boy" anymore. He is getting so tall and acting more grown up all the time. I love him to death, but I miss having my little guy around. He got Mrs. Bellman this year and we were really happy because that is who we wanted! Kyle Kempton and Jake Arnold from the ward are both in his class and we are pleased about that. Mrs. Bellman is already really impressed by Ryan's abilities and we are having him tested for ALP next week. He is a reading machine right now and just finished the first Harry Potter. He just read Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and liked that too. I hope you have a great year Ryan!
Danny is our 7th grader this year! Junior High already - where has the time gone? When we moved in this house, Danny was my little buddy and was just getting ready to start Kindergarten. He is excited about Junior High and really likes having different teachers and moving around. He is glad to have Mr. Van Briesen for Social Studies. Taylor told him what a great teacher he is and he is Danny's favorite teacher so far. It is nice that the schools are so close. Danny rides his bike with his friends and he has a lot of great friends. He is in all of the Honor's classes and I''m glad that he is challenged. I am a little sad that from now on, Danny and Ryan will never be in the same school and the same time again. I think Ryan is a little lonely. I hope you have a great year Danny and don't grow up too fast!
Alex is a JUNIOR this year! I can remember my Junior year very well. I know I say this all the time - but where has the time gone? It slips away so quickly. It is weird to have him go off to school without Taylor this year. We are all very excited that he doesn't have "A" hour this year! We don't have to get up for scriptures this year until 6:50! WOO HOO! Alex has a great bunch of friends also. He is involved in Choir and Volleyball again this year. He just started his Molten Club practices last night. He really enjoys it. I can't believe you only have 2 more years left Alex - have a great year!
