All Grown Up....

Today was a big day for our Avery Pearl...(and her parents). Today was her first day of all day Kindergarten. She was so excited, and not even nervous. She seemed so grown up walking into that big school. Cody was actually home this morning, he was excited to be able to take her. She loves her dad and taking him places, so it was a good morning. They let parents go into the classroom today, she was sitting on the mat trying to listen, but she kept finding us and waving really big. We read a story, and heard announcements, then it was time for us to go. It was surprisingly hard to walk away and leave her in the hands of strangers. I really like her teacher, and know she'll be fine. We just realized we're not in control of every part of her life anymore. It was weird. Cody was remembering how cute and chubby she used to be. We were talking on the way home about what a sweet and happy girl she's always been.

We know she's ready and that she'll do great in school. We're just being sentimental because she's our first baby, and we're not ready for her to grow up so fast! Here are a few little Avery pictures of her cute stages and our favorite times with her.

Lining up, getting ready to walk into the classroom

On the mat in her classroom

All ready for her big day!!

I think she's about two in this one...right around the time Liam was born.

Her expression cracks me up...not to mention the spaghetti mess!

Almost 4...

This was her 2nd Halloween ( I think)

All dressed up for my brothers wedding, her firs big outing at 5 weeks old.

Her first birthday party.

She's about 4 months old at Grandma Nadine's house in Alaska..these were her first real smiles.

It really is crazy how fast they grow up. Liam will be starting preschool next week, and I'll have a couple hours a week by myself!! Until the next baby comes anyway!