First Day of School 2012-13

A few pictures of the kids on the way to school, September 5, 2012.  My camera was being weird so the first few pictures were strange.  

Ben off to 4th grade, Justin a freshman, Marin to 6th grade and Amber a junior! Where has the time gone and who are these huge grown up kids? 

Grace was beyond excited to go to Transitional Kindergarten.  She had met Ms. Herman a few days before and couldn't wait to go to school with her new princess lunch box.

Grace and Ally on the first day in the classroom.

Silly girls after school by the flag pole. Grace, Alaya, Ally and Lauren.

Grace with Ms. Herman.

The three amigos after their first day!

Marin and Nousha after their first day of 6th grade!

Sassy ladies- Ms. Hager and Marin

Cool dudes- Ben and Mr. McNatt

The monkeys after school while I was visiting with some of teachers.

Are they normal?  I don't think so!

School has begun once again!  I don't feel like we got to do any of the things I planned this summer.  I guess there is always next year!

Last Day of Summer!

I just had to take this picture of Sean holding Ben and Ian in the pool.  The Halls came over for one last swim before school started the next day.  

It's That Time of Year!

Football season is again upon us!  Of course, for Justin and Ryan it has been going on most of the summer.   Marin, Grace and I cheered on Ben at the annual Charger Pep Rally.  My unhappy cheerleader wanted to paint her face and get all dressed up, but by the time we go to the rally she was already tired and ready to head home :).

Marin and Ben in the spirit of things! Marin is wearing one of Justin's old jerseys.

Clinic Blue Team

Ben was all decked out and looked awesome.  He was sad not to win the most spirited award, but someone's cute little sister was in a blue and yellow tutu, ribbons and all so she won. 

Here is Ben one day at practice as well. He loves playing QB, but is really a tight end and safety this year on his team.

I even got into the Charger spirit!  Heather Swanson found these awesome shoes and left them on my front porch with a note saying, "Happy football season!".  I love my shoes and wear them to every game!

That hot guy  in the white shirt and hat with his arms folded is my honey coaching the Irvine High Varsity team one day at practice.  He is loving his "new job".  I think he would love it even more if he didn't have to work at his real job too.  He is one tired puppy!

Ben found out one night at practice that he had the highest GPA on his team.  He was awarded the Scholar Athlete patch for his uniform, the sticker for his helmet and he will get a special plaque at the end of the season.  Good job Ben!