First day of 11th, 8th & 3rd grades

This is a fortunate picture.
It seems the older Dylan gets, the less he thinks he needs
to waste time with things as petty as pictures.
One more to go and we will have them all.
Let's see if Mom can catch him again next year.

So far school is off to a good start for Dylan.

As you can see, there are no bandages, crutches,
splints, slings etc... but the year is still young.
(and he is Tim's son)

A whole new year, a whole new girl.

Cassidy is evolving more into the person that she wants to be.
Very exciting for everyone. This beautiful cowgirl/cheerleader is
turning more heads than her father is ready for.
She now rules the school!
She has waited her whole life to be a big bad eighth-grader.
No longer the meek, mild, timid little girl.
If you cross her you can bet your sweet little bippy she's going
to let you know about it and put you in your place. We are liking the fact
that she is not afraid to stand up for herself anymore. Except when she puts
her Dad in his place; which is quite necessary at times.

Little Miss Independent.
Talk about changing over the summer.
A few inches taller than she was just one year ago.
She enjoys being self reliant as well as a great caretaker of others.
Now in the 3rd grade, she has moved over to the "Big Kids" hallway.
She can see down the hall to where her
sister's (the mighty eighth-grader) locker is from her classroom.
I think we're in trouble with this one!
Her ideas and creativity are definitely all her own.
She is as much her own person as her sister is.

Next year Brooke will be the only one entering these doors.
More frightening still Cassidy will be entering the High School with her Brother.
WHEW!