My tomato is not the only one who is growing up. Jonathan started 2nd grade this year! A few weeks before school was to start, we found out Jonathan's school was closing. That really sent us into a tailspin. After a few frantic days and nights of research and phone calls we found a new school that seemed like a wonderful place for Jonathan. It has the academic and the faith teachings we are looking for our kids. Jonathan is now a proud student at Trinity Lutheran School!
It was a bit of an adjustment for Jonathan. He went from 6 students in his first grade class to being one of 27 students. Luckily Jonathan knew one of the boys from basketball a year and a half ago. Not only that, a new kid in 2nd grade is one of the most popular. He had quite a few kids wanting to show him around on the first day. (Its not like when a new kid starts in 5th or 6th grade and has a hard time fitting into the established groups.) Here he is getting settled into his new desk on the first day of school.
Not only did Jonathan find a new home at Trinity, Jaden did as well. Jaden started Pre-School this year! I cannot tell you how excited Jaden was to start school. He LOVES his new class and runs into it every time we go. (He goes two 1/2 days a week this year.) His teacher tells me every time I pick him up about how well he listens and follows directions and about how well he behaves. I'm trying to figure out which boy she is talking about! Joe just says how busted his is now that we know he can listen and follow directions!
While Jonathan and Jaden were in school, I took Makayla to the salon to have her hair done. It looks SO cute and I don't have to detangle it everyday!
Here is a picture of Jonathan playing in his first football game. If you look closely, you can see him as quarterback in the middle of the picture. He is handing the ball off to one of his teammates. Jonathan is doing really well at this sport. We are so proud of him!
We hope the end of the summer is treating you and your families as well as it is treating us!
