First Days of School, part II (photos)

Yesterday and today we took photos of the kid's first days of school. As I think Nancy mentioned, today was Donovan's first day. We usually take pictures both at home on the front step and then again at school.

This is Donovan in his room last Thursday for "Back to School" night. We were able to visit each kid's room and then have a picnic hot dog supper outside. Here Donovan is unpacking his backpack.

This is Donovan today with his teacher on his first day of kindergarten. Both Donovan and the other little girl in the picture look a little apprehensive. The kindergarten teacher was hired only a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure as a little kid I thought my kindergarten teacher, Faye, was very nice and pretty - but I'm fairly positive she wasn't this cute. The important thing is that she is a good teacher to her students.

Out of curiosity, we Googled her name. We really wish we hadn't because of what we found out. Just kidding. Turns out she went to the University of Mary (we already knew that) and was big in track, namely in pole vault. She was the 2004 champion in the pole vault at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Annual Women's National Championships with a height of 12'6". That's high. She holds records at the University of Mary and in the DAC-10 Conference.

Aleah in her room on back to school night. That's her teacher with her back to me. Samantha is always a ham for the camera.

Aleah on her first day of 3rd grade with her new teacher. This is the same teacher Gerrit had last year for 4th grade. Gerrit liked her and I'm sure Aleah will too.

Here Gerrit is in his room on back to school night, with his 5th grade teacher. He was able to pick his own desk and he is writing his name to save his spot. He was excited to be able to sit across from Josh.

Posing for the camera at his desk on his first day of 5th grade. His teacher wasn't around at that time. She is also the assistant principal.

All the kids posing on the bench in front of the school on Monday.