Back to School 2010-2011

It's the first day of school and boy were our kids excited and ready to start their day. Well.........they were after I got them going. This is what I saw after I had given them each a couple of wake up calls.

Jaylen hadn't even moved after I had called him.

Gracie couldn't figure out what was going on. "Mom, can't I sleep just a couple more minutes, it is too bright in here."

Then there was Jerrin, who seldom slept past 8:00 in the summer, but now that it was TIME to be up early, he had other things on his mind.

After I finally got everyone up and moving, the rest of the morning went smoothly and we were out the door by 7:30. The next stop was Dawn's house. However as I was crawling into the suburban I noticed a surprise something sitting on the front seat. There sat a cute, red basket FULL of goodies. I couldn't believe it. The basket was stocked with my favorite things.....Mt. Dew and Peanut Butter Cups (which we can no longer get at the school), along with some mints, flavored water and a notepad. This had to be the sweetest back to school basket ever and even better it was from my bestie Kelly. I was smiling from ear to ear and ready to start my day. How could my day get any better than this?

The morning continued to run smoothly and we arrived at school, but only to find more wonderful things waiting for me by my classroom door. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Holland both had left me surprises to start my first day back in school. Just by the way the day started, I knew this was going to be a GREAT year!

But believe it or not that was not all, after the bell had rang Kelly stopped in with yet one more surprise. This time it was from yet another wonderful friend, Nichole. She had made back to school cookies and filled me up with Smarties. What would I do with out these girls in my life?Thank you all for making my first day back to school so special.

Can you believe how time flies? Look at the kids now and see what they will be up to this year.

John turns 17 in November and will be a junior at Central Cass. Here he is with his girlfriend, Kendra who will be starting her senior year.

John had another amazing baseball season this summer, but has now switched gears to football. Throughout this year he will keep very busy, involved in football, wrestling, and baseball. He will also have a heavy load of classes too. Good luck John and make this year one to remember.

Jerrin is 9 years old, a fourth grader and he is our talker.

He will also have a very busy year as he is involved in just about everything. Football, wrestling, bowling, and Cub Scouts to name a few. He just recently started to play in the FM Athletics Football League and is enjoying learning to understand the game better and playing 'real" games. He is our social butterfly who will talk to and befriend everyone.

Jerrin and his teacher, Mrs. Stowers

Gracie is 7 years old and is starting Second Grade. Gracie is our little spit fire. She may be described by some as; sassy, stubborn, helpful, loving, soft hearted, and an animal lover. She loves to ride horse and is hoping to set up some times with a friend of mom's to get more riding time in this year. She will be involved in Girl Scouts and bowling this year.

I wish all of you a very happy, productive, school year. Be strong, Be supportive, Be a friend, and Be happy, but most of all just Be Yourself. Don't change for anybody and always stand up for what you believe in.