Welcome to the class of 2021!

First day of high school. Jacob is glad to not be in a uniform this year. He made it to school and back on his bike so it was a successful day. 

First Day of School

Parents warned me that middle school would go by in a blip and they were right. I can't believe that Jacob is starting his final year of middle school. Where did the time go? I seem to be saying that a lot lately, I need to get it on a t-shirt.

8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade
This photo melts my heart. Here is to a successful year.

First Day of School

Tuesday was the first day of 7th grade.  Jacob seemed to have survived the experience.  This year he is taking drama, technology, English, world history, honors math and life science.  I am sure he will have more to share on Saturday.

Given that he is in a uniformed school the pictures are not going to change much.  He is taller this year!

First Day of Middle School

First day of middle school was a big transition for all of us.  Michael and Jacob were out the door by 7:15 AM.  The house was too quiet for me and I did not know what to do with myself.

This was the best I could do with my iPhone.  Hopefully we can take some better pictures in the future. It is a nice school and everything is so new.  Jacob survived his first day just fine.  The ice cream sundae he got after dinner helped too.

First Day of 5th Grade

How did this 4 year old pre-k student become...

(I loved that lunch box)

this 10 year old 5th grade student.  It is a mystery to me where the time went.  We have spent 7 years at Coeur d'Alene Elementary school.  I will miss walking down the block to get to school.

4th Grade Here I Come!

I can't believe Jacob is starting 4th grade already.  Only 2 more years and then middle school, yikes!  Jacob's 4th grade teacher is known for having a good science program so we are thrilled.

So far Jacob is pleased with 4th grade so we are off to a good start.  Here's to a good school year.

3rd Grade Here I Come!

Jacob would tell you that he was not looking forward to the first day of school but the night before his shoes, socks and clothes were all laid out. This morning he was up all dressed including shoes, bed made and ready for breakfast. While I heated up pancakes he made his lunch! I can only hope that this routine will continue.

My Big Second Grader

Second grade, here I come! So far Jacob has enjoyed his first 2 days of school. He says second grade is more fun than first. He knows almost everyone in his class. All the kids get a hug or handshake before leaving class for the day. What's not to like? I think it will be a good year:)

First Day of School Pictures

Jacob was very accommodating to taking pictures this year. I included a retrospective of the last 3 years.

Big Boy First Grader 2009.

Kindergarten 2008

Pre-K 2007