First Day of School

This was NOT like every other first day of school! This was the first day of public school for Ella (2nd grade) and the first day of middle school (4th grade) for Avery. They were both very excited and a little nervous.

It was fun to wait for the bus with their good pals and neighbors, Meghan and Carter.

Here is the whole neighborhood gang (including preschoolers) waiting for the bus.

Ella's good pal, Anaja, even ventured to try the bus this year. Unfortunately, the bus broke down before it made it to our stop! After 30+ minutes of waiting, we carpooled the whole gang to their respective schools. I heard the bus finally pass by around 9:40 am.

Avery, Ella, Eric & I spent last evening (the last night of summer vacation) talking about God's faithfulness, every day, wherever we go. We had a great time pulling apart these verses (Joshua 1:9 & Psalm 23:6), exclaiming loudly that God is with us wherever we go (including school) and that His goodness and love follows us (chases after us!) all the days of our life. I am so thankful for the confidence that we have in Jesus. He will never leave us or forsake us, even when He calls us out of our comfort zones.