1st Day of School!!

Today was an exciting day in the Simmons household!! Marshall started 6th grade, Ella started 3rd, and Ava started Kindergarten! Here are Marshall & Ella posing for the mandatory first day of school shots...both were very tolerant!

They are both getting so grown-up!

Ava woke up early, excited about her first day of kindergarten, but since she's in the afternoon class, she had a long wait until after lunch before it was her turn to go to school.

After Marshall and Ella left, Ava, Sadie, and I tried feeding Lola some applesauce.

She liked it!!! Then we killed some time taking pictures....

Here's Lola in her new Exersaucer!

Ava excited about her new backpack...

A Starbucks date before school...

Then we met Daddy to drop Ava off. We were anticipating tears, but she was so excited and brave!

She stood in line with some of her classmates, waiting for others to arrive.

Then she waved good-bye and walked with her teacher to her class! No tears!

We are proud of all our kids, but especially Ava who is finally conquering some of her separation anxiety! We know it will be a great year for all of us! After school, all the kids were giddy with excitement about their teachers and classes! A great first day!