Monday, August 31, 2009

Back to School for Third Grade!








"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he 
is old he will not turn from it."  ~Proverbs 22:6

We woke up to a gorgeous fall day for back to school this morning!   The Pearl was admittedly a little nervous for her first day.  But, I think after a great summer, ready to see her friends.  If math was not going to be part of her new normal, she would probably be very excited for the routine of school.  It was fun to see a lot of familiar faces.   I will admit as she gets older it is getting harder to let her go.  (Can you tell it was a good summer!)  That darn Wal*Mart commercial where the Mom is getting her daughters dorm room ready gets me every time.  Well, thankfully I have a few years before that big day!

Ainsley, I just know you are going to have a great year!  We are so proud of you!

Blessings,

14 comments:

Anna B. said...

She just looks like such a beautiful young lady. I love the picture with Jeff and her walking into school. They do grow up so fast. I do love though watching my older kids (I had one start HIGH SCHOOL today!!) make good choices and be kind...all on their own :-)

I love the scripture you chose too. Someone read that in church this past Sunday and it always reminds me how important this time is with my kids.

Have a great week!
Hugs,
Anna

Laura said...

Oh, the Pearl looks so lovely with her beautiful smile and sassy manicure!

There are three teachers in my immediate family and they're all a little nervous on the first day of school, too!

Wishing her a wonderful year full of learning and fun...

Lori Lynn said...

Gorgeous pictures! She looks so ready and so lovely. Her outfit is adorable and it is so sweet to see her with her Dad.

snekcip said...

Ainsley is just too cute!!! Her outfit is snazzy and she topped it off w/bubblegum polish!!! Ainsley I wish you a wonderful school year sweetie!!

PS my word verification was "idabb" what a fitting word for this post, because it definitely is an "EYE DABBING" post! LOVE THE DADDY/DAUGHTER pic especially!

Jenny said...

She is darling. Such a big girl. I agree, it seems to be getting harder to say good bye as they get older. Thanks for sharing Ainsley with us this morning. She is just precious.

LaLa said...

Oh, she look so gorgeous. I can't imagine as I am already teary thiking of Annslee starting Kindergarten next year!! Yeah, they should ban those types of commercials : )

emilyb said...

Hope the Pearl had a great first day back! And I'm with Ainsley on the no math would be nice :) Not one of my favorite subjects when I was younger for sure. I see you were all in long sleeves..yikes. I'm not ready for that yet, hopefully we'll have a few more weeks of shorts and t shirts in NJ!

Anonymous said...

Ainsley - I hope you have a wonderful school year!!!

Twinkletoes said...

Congratulations on the start of a new school year! Love that glowing smile! I hope all of my students (third grade also) come in with smiles like that!

runninggal said...

Yeah!!!!! You're back!!! I have been checking everyday since your break.

Ashley looked beauiful on her first day back. My daughter's first day is tomorrow (Kindergarten). I think I am more nervous than her!!! Then I also start back to work tomorrow as well. I teach 4th grade and I usually go back kicking and screaming (without the kids knowing) ;0)

Glad to see you back and can't wait to see more posts.

Sharyn

runninggal said...

Ok, I just double check and I am soooooooooo sorry...I mispelled Ainsley's name!!! I just got done talking to my neice, Ashley...sorry!!!

I need to go to bed.

Sharyn

Michelle R Photography said...

I hope your beautiful girl had a great first week back in school. I love her back-to-school dress!

Isn't it sad to see summer come to an end? This one was especially difficult for me this year, but I don't think they get any easier. I hope you and Ruby have some special one-on-one time in the days ahead. I know that's what I'm looking forward to with Mia. I'm just trying to look for that silver lining. :)

Christy said...

Love the pics and it is hard to let them go but they have so much fun.

What I am amazed at is that you are all wearing jackets and sweaters!! WE are in 100 degree plus right now with the lovely southern california fire smoke in the air-- uggg!!!

Dan and Karen said...

Oh Diana, I understand how the Wal Mart commercial gets to you! I don't know if I can ever let Danika "go", I know the years between now and then will fly by and I am soooo hoping I can prepare her for the outside world.

I can't believe Ainsley is in 3rd grade already! How does that happen? I hope she has a wonderful year.

Karen

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