T's first day......... As a 6th grader!

We can't believe he is getting so old. Kim and I remember our 6th grade year and are so grateful to have such a wonderful son. He is not only an amazing son, kind, and sensitive, but selfless and a great brother and helper. Tanner we are so proud of you and hope you have a year you will fondly look back on as you grow old like your parents. We eagerly await what life has in store for such an amazing young man.

School beginnings...

What a morning! Today is something we have worked towards all summer, and for the whole last year for that matter. Grace started Kindergarten today. She did it! When I walked her into class, she was nervous and then I saw the face. She started bawling. My heart just burst for her, knowing how nervous she was. She bawled, but then little by little gathered her courage and I just got home from leaving my little girl at school-the first TRUE seperation since she was diagnosed with Leukemia over a year ago. JR and I were so concerned for how she'd do. I think we slept an hour last night, but the natural progression of things has to happen and we're thankful she's well enough to go. And, we're extraordinarily proud that she overcame her fears of leaving us. I think she's going to have so much fun in Kindergarten!