Dawson's First Day of Kindergarten

Its a big year for Dawson - headed to kindergarten - and breaking his momma's heart.

Here the boys are...all ready to go!

Outside his classroom - he was so excited!  Praying for you to have
a most wonderful first year of school, my little buddy!

Caiden's First Day of School - 2nd Grade

2nd Grade Already!  Ah...this momma's heart is hurting!

Getting some love from his brothers.

All ready to go!  Praying for a fabulous year for you, my sweet boy!

Caiden's Last Day of 1st Grade

I can't believe he is going to be in 2nd grade in just a few months!

1st Day of School

Caiden is a 1st grader this year. That is hard to believe. The boys started school about 2 weeks ago. Caiden was so excited he couldn't sleep the night before. But, he was up and ready to go that morning.


Here are the brothers together that morning.


Dawson is in pre-k mom's day out, 2 days a week this year. He started school the day after Caiden did. He was also very excited about the new school year. Can't you tell?


Dawson and Cole before we took off that morning.

We are looking forward to a great year. I'm sure the boys will grow by leaps and bounds.

Dawson's First Set of Wings

Last Tuesday, our lil' 3 year old grew up a little more. He started a mom's day out program at a local church. His first ever venture away from mom, dad and brother for that length of time (9am - 2pm). Of course, he was so ready. He has watched Caiden go to school for a few week's now and has been so envious every morning saying, "when do I go to school momma?." He even carried his lunch box around that morning for 2 hours before we left. Well, precious boy...you got your first set of wings last Tuesday as Mommy let go just a little bit. I only had the ugly cry for about 20 minutes.

Dawson settling in to his room.

Getting ready to get in the car.

In the yard before hitting the road.

Caiden Gets His Wings

"Come to the edge," he said.
"No," they said. "We are afraid."
"Come to the edge," he said.
They came, he pushed them and they flew.

Today was Caiden's first day of kindergarten. Our little boy flew a little higher on his own this morning. I know he was nervous because he didn't say much all morning. But, he seemed to settle in when we got there. I, on the other hand, am wondering how I'm going to make it until pick up time to see how he did.

Getting to the school.


He found his seat and settled in.


A final hug from little brother.


Back in February 2007, a wise young lady (Thanks, Ms. Joby) emailed me a Bible verse that she thought fit Caiden perfectly...

"But Samuel, though he was only a boy, served the Lord. He wore a linen

garment like that of a priest." 1 Samuel 2:18

Lord, I pray that Caiden continues to be your helper, your servant and grows in your ways. Help us, as his parents, to guide him. Protect him Lord and may he serve you in a mighty way so that you can be glorified through his life. Amen.