Tuesday, August 11, 2009

First Day of 4th Grade

We got up bright and early this morning. Ate Kamryn's breakfast of choice, cornmeal pancakes with fresh orange juice. I gave myself an extra 30 minutes to get ready so that we wouldn't be in a rush on the first day of school. Of course, we flew out the door at 8:30 to try to make the 8:40 school bell, in a rush.

Kamryn was very excited to see her friends, find her morning line-up and tell her teacher that she was feeling better. On the way to find her class, she had to stop and hug all her teachers from years past. Everyone stopped to say hello to mister Owen. Kamryn found her line and I stopped to snap what I thought would be at least 10 pictures of her. I quickly learned that she is getting older and one photo would have to do. At least she still wants me to walk her to her line, pick her up after school and volunteer in her class. I hope that doesn't change anytime soon.
I did sneak in a picture while she was lost in the chaos of kids looking for their lines.
I can't wait to pick her up in an hour. I love to hear all about her day, and she does not spare a detail!

Owen and I have kept busy and are establishing a new normal around here. Between doctors appointments, four therapies a week and our weekly errands, I think we'll keep pretty busy. If anyone lives in the valley of the sun and wants to get together.. Owen would love to play with some friends his age. I promise, he won't bite.

9 comments:

allison said...

that's more like it! glad she's her cheerful self again!

Ivannape said...

Hey Andrea my name is Aprilee I am a friend of Daxton and Hillary cook. I have been following your sweet Owen and family for quite a few months now. I think you guys are a true inspiration to many like myself and I love to look at your blog. I pray that Owen will continue to do well. He is a real sweetheart. what geat kids you have. I had tears flow down when i heard Kamryn wish for her little brother a heart what a sweet girl you have. You have great strength and i admire you. I hope that when the right time comes he gets his heart. I hope she had a great day at school I live in the valley of the sun got to love these summer days. with much love pena family. www.ivannape.blogspot.com

Andrea Gunnell said...

Hey, maybe when it cools off a little we can get together at a park somewhere and let Kyson and Owen play. That would be fun!

The Curtis Family said...

I wish we lived closer, I would love to actually meet in person and have a play date with Ethan and Mr. Owen. I hope you are all doing well. Take care.

Allison

Alicia said...

I live in the Valley of the Sun, way out Southeast. I have a 3-year old daughter and a 6-month old. Not quite your son's age. It would be fun to meet you guys some day. I have been praying for Owen and hope he continues to do okay.

Stephanie said...

I love her dress.....beautiful! Glad she felt better and was able to go today.

Crystal said...

She beautiful!! Hope she had an amazing day!! My first day of school pictures are limited now too. ha. We start in a couple of weeks.

Love the new blog design and background!! Looks great!!

Amber Schmidt said...

How cute! Our Owen had his first day of school today and we had to basically pry the details out of him with a crowbar! Even with it being kindergarten here's what we got: "It was boring but we went to the playground"... nice "O".... Glad you got to hear all the details!

klawellin said...

Your family is TOO CUTE! My daughter just started 4th grade today. I did the same thing with the pics and primping...it's so hard to cut the cord! ; )

I also live in AZ what part of the valley are you in?

Kimberly