A few things not to be forgotten about the start of this new school year:

Dinner the night before.

A fathers blessing to each child.

Tates reverence.

Ella giving her Dad a big hug.

Tate woke up at 7:10.

The first thing he said is "when can I put on my new shoes!?"

He also said "Mom, thanks for my new shirt and my new shoes" as he walked out the door.

How excited he was to tell us all about his first day.

Ella's poses for her first day of pre-school pictures.

Not sure if she is more excited about school, or her backpack.

Time will tell.

He lost his first tooth.

He had a little help a few months ago during baseball season, something about a bat to the face... (which we are secretly happy about because he has been wanting to lose a tooth for awhile now) & the one next to it will be following behind shortly.

He was so brave and asked his Dad to pull it out.

Homemade root beer + vanilla ice cream =

Good times & root beer floats for days.

"May you never take one single breath for granted"

School will start soon.

Days & nights spent together in our swimsuits will come to an end,

& I don't want a single minute to pass.

(Holding up my swimsuit)

Ella said: "Dad, when I get huge like Mom she is going to let me wear this!"

Dang straight I will. ;)