TWO middle schoolers!

The summer has felt both long and short to me. We had so many camps to juggle for Amy, it felt like every week was really busy. Of course Reed did a whole lot of nothing, but that's a different story.

After vacation, we had a few more days at home to relax and get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL!

Of course we did our annual tradition of having breakfast for dinner the night before school starts, complete with name and grade pancakes. (P.S. wouldn't it be great if one day Reed and Amy have their own kids and continue this tradition?!)

Amy was well prepared for middle school after attending the "Lion's Leap" orientation, but she was still pretty nervous for the first day – excited, but nervous. It's a big adjustment, going to a block schedule, with "A" days and "B" days, plus two lockers (one regular one, one for PE), lots of new kids and all new teachers. Reed was nonchalant about starting eighth grade - middle school is old hat for him. Honestly, though, I think even he was ready to start school again.

Hope it's a great year for both of them!