School is in session!

It has been crazy at the Ward household! Andy started high school, Abby started 7th grade, Jake started 3rd grade, and Estee started 3 year old pre-school!
It is busy, and fun to be in this stage of life. We are going through some growing pains as we all adjust to summer being over, EARLY morning seminary, high school starting, endless football practice, mom being on PTO board, endless forms to fill out, and multiple levels of homework that is getting harder!
I know from past experience, that we will eventually get into a groove. School started about a week and half ago. Since that time we have also thrown in three different curriculum nights, my sisters and mom here for a trip (so fun!), and of course Dan having to work insane hours.

Since Andy and Abby leave at the crack of dawn I haven't been able to get pictures of them leaving for school. I did get some cute ones of Jake and Estee.

Here is Jake on his first day. He LOVES his 3rd grade teacher!
Estee thinks she is just as big as Jake and is waiting in line right by him.

Jake was ready to get right down to business--he is serious about his school work. :)

Estee (and friend Noah) are so excited for school to start!

Teacher Miss Elizabeth with some of the students.

Estee LOVED her first day and can't wait to go back--she is a social little child!

I am so happy to have my four, wonderful, busy, great, kids in all their stages of life. What fun for a stay home mom! I just hope to keep it together!