Back to School 2009 – Stephen and Jodi Parker Family

first day family

It’s official: school is in session!

I dropped the children off this morning and they are tucked safely in their desks.

Lex got to open 7th grade with performing at her first assembly. She was cute to watch (check her blog out for the video footage). I embarrassed her a little when I made her get a picture by the SSJH building – hopefully she’ll thank me someday. We had fun yesterday decorating her locker and practicing her locker combo. She is sure to have a great year.

Mason is geared up for 5th grade with Mr. Kennelly as his teacher once again (he had him for 3rd grade too). He packed his new orange soccer ball in his messenger bag and was off with a pleasant attitude – we just hope it sticks. School can be a little much for Mason – he likes to be moving not sitting in a room all day. Enjoy the video footage of our fashion show because we were informed last night that he will never be participating again. We are just happy he graced us this last time because he is a cute "skater boy".

Lily said she was a little nervous for 2nd grade, but as soon as she met her teacher, Mrs. Smith (also Mason’s 2nd grade teacher) she was good to go. She was the first one up this morning and proceeded to wake everyone else up too. She is a teacher’s dream student: ready and excited to learn and aims to please. She was excited to wear her skinny jeans and thinks she can run really fast in her new tennis shoes!

Olivia and JT are finding it nice to just have each other to hang out with.

I am basking in the semi-quietness and low maintainance in my kitchen for the last 2 hours! Check back later for a first day report from the crew.

Stephen is trying to recover from his gut-wrenching bout with the flu yesterday.

Today is a day to remember.



Mr. Sicko
	olivia get to go to BYUI preschool next month

getting these trays out each year is like setting up the christmas tree at oue house…. it is funny how excited everyone gets for this simple meal	famous bus cake – do you like stephen’s apron?
	the back to school meal – this toffee apple dip was sooo amazing you have to check it out in the family recipe section	kind out hard to make croissants with a broken finger!
this girl is as nostalgic as her dad – she is all about traditions	good at playing with his food