Back to School

On August 20th, Kara officially started school as a kindergartener!  She wanted to ride the bus, even though she's the first stop and has an almost forty minute ride.  On the first day, we followed the bus to school, just to make sure she was okay.  And every day since, she's been happy to ride the bus to and from school.

Friday was the annual back to school field trip to Roller Towne, which I haven't been to since I was in grade school.  Though Kara has never skated, she was a trooper and was out on the rink learning to skate.

Kara had fun hanging out with her new best buddy, Kiara.  Kara said, "it's like we're sisters, but I have straight hair and she has curly hair."  

Before Ben and the Reedley school district went back to school, we went to Storyland with the Arakawas.  I've told Kara that Andrea and I went to kindergarten together and have been friends since we were her age... It's wonderful to know that our kids will be able to say the same.. 

Today was Ben's first day back at school... he was eager to go back to see his friends and teachers.  He immediately ran to the fish tank and playground, his two faves.

Ben graduated to a new room with new teachers.  Some of his friends from last year are in his class again, so I know it will be a great year for Ben!

Jason had a graduation of sorts as well... he's now facing forward in the car!  He looks like such a big boy, especially when you look over your shoulder and see that big smile with those big teeth!