The First Day of School

Okay, so I'm a little behind. The first day of school was almost of month ago. But enjoy nonetheless!

Nate. It was somewhat chilly so the kids had to wear jackets, gloves, and hats. Later that day it really warmed up, thank goodness!

Pretty Haley Baby!

For awhile, Nate was the only boy in his class line. I caught him here saying "I'm the ONLY boy!" He's so cute that I don't think the girls minded!

Haley's "I'm tired of getting my picture taken" smile.

Andy. Andy didn't start school until Sept. 9th, 2 days after Nate and Haley. Their school likes to have Kindergarteners ease into school. I tried to take a serious picture and this is what he did.

Success! A serious but sweet picture!

My baby's in Kindergarten! It's always hard that first day! It was raining so Andy had to line up inside. When I ask him what he did at school, his usual reply is what they had for snack and whether or not they played outside.

Michael had to get in on the action as well. All summer he said that he was going to be going to "Baby School". I'm not sure what that means.

Michaelism

I couldn't verify, but I swear I heard Michael say, "Yo, Nate, what you having for lunch?"

What kind of 3 year old says "yo"? Probably the same one who says "holy cow" and proudly announces when he passes gas at the dinner table.

Those Lying Aliens

On the way home from church today, Nate made the following observation:

"Dad," he mused, "isn't it weird how aliens always say 'we come in peace', but, like, ten minutes later they destroy your world?"

And this from someone who has never seen "Mars Attacks!"

Manners

A couple of Sundays ago, we were driving home from church. We pulled up to a stoplight and the missionaries pulled up next to us. The kids got excited to see the missionaries. Then I hear Haley from the backseat: "Mom, I thought missionaries were supposed to have manners. One of them is picking his nose!" She was totally grossed out!