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First Day of School Pics

Day of Firsts

Today was a huge day for us (x 4!) Gabriel's first day of Jr. High, Maggie's first day of Kindergarten, Hannah's first day of a new school after being home schooled for a year. My first day of not having ANY of the kids home during the day. We have had kids at home for the last 13 years (as Joel was so quick to point out). Up until today I was soooooo excited for the kids to go to school, almost giddy, however as I was standing in line with Maggie waiting for the bell to ring, tears started to well up in my eyes and I got all choked up. It really caught me off-guard and I was so afraid Maggie would see me and start to cry too. Ugg! I managed to remain calm and see Maggie off to her classroom. The whole day for me was bittersweet. The whole day for the kids, awesome. They are ready to go back tomorrow.

Iowa State Fair Fun

What would a State Fair be without at least one corn dog!

Mary and our BFF James from Southern California. Enjoying there fried goodness.

Maggie and Mary with Clifford the big red dog. Gabe (below) waiting for the dog show to begin.