Exciting things in the air!

School has started! It was another very exciting back-to-school night at Lakeview Elementary with just Paisley and Zeke at the school this year. Of course we just have the two there now to meet teachers and find their desks. Next year, it will just be ONE.

Then it was Adren's very first day of High School! He is a Freshman, part of the first graduating class to enter the new Provo High School and attend all four years through graduation there.
HIGH SCHOOL, people!

He was a little anxious, but mainly so excited. We were all curious how the traffic flow would be through the neighborhood. Adren said as he walked there was just a line of cars stopped, trying to get to the parking lot. He's so glad it's a 10 minute walk away! They have since made some improvements, and I am glad I haven't noticed one difference in traffic. Probably because I'm still asleep.

Then it was the first day of school at Lakeview. The elementary is just right across the street, so they have staggered the times to make sure that traffic doesn't get out of control. It seems to be working out.
Zeke is starting the FOURTH GRADE this year, his Portuguese teacher is Professora Bueno. She is wonderful! His English teacher is a cute gal from our stake, Mrs. Etaugh. Both are perfect for our little Bear. He is sooooo excited!

 And Paisley starting the SIXTH GRADE! My goodness, I remember 6th. She is happy to be seeing her friends, but not happy at all about the early mornings and homework. She'll do just fine.

I added some lace to the bottom of her overalls to give them length, I think they turned out cute.

After I took this I heard them say, "We weren't even touching!"

 Paisley, ready to enter Mrs. Burningham's class. She's in our stake and a real fun lady. 

I'm excited for her!

 Zeke outside of Prof. Bueno's class.

 And Mrs. Etaugh's across the hall.

Eli got to sleep in and take the first day of school off so the new 7th graders could have the day to themselves. He remembers that from last year, and Adren getting to stay home so he loved having the extra day.
EIGHTH GRADE for Eli! Last year as a middle school-er, and cute as can be!

Ahhhh...... everyone's off to their respective places. Niiiiiiiice....
And now all the back to school things are in full swing!
Paisley is on top of her homework. She comes home, fusses around with organizing her binder, gets things signed, does her homework. She's quite on the ball.

 I still find these two on my floor many mornings. One gets "nervous" in the night and wakes the other so they wont be alone. I don't mind one bit. (But I think Sookie does.)

The next exciting thing in the air is Raegan and Tyrell's wedding! Raegan came over the day of her "first look" video that Ava filmed and I did her hair and makeup. It was great fun, and she looked. So. Gorge!

Isn't she the prettiest?

I was so looking forward to the temple wedding and the drive out to Elko for the reception.

Five of the six siblings.

It was a gorgeous day. After this we headed to the luncheon, and the next day out to Elko!

This will forever be such a sweet memory. Sadie had her yard soooo gorgeous! I'm not kidding! So many beautiful flowers, lush lawn, they built a PERGOLA on top of their deck!!! It all just looked so beautiful with lights and decor in every corner. Fabulous!

The sisters and I got straight to work with Sadie's direction. We kept those food tables full, running back and forth all night. All of us in the bright kitchen, laughing and working, then enjoying the gorgeous night outside dancing and laughing at the party... it was a night to remember!

"Good-bye" Sparklers!

Beautiful girls in their navy dresses.

Ollie's not sad- he pulls the funniest faces for the camera, we got a real kick out of him all night!

If this night were in a movie, you'd want to watch and re-watch, it was all so delightful and beautiful.

Let's take a closer look at Paisley's darling navy peplum dress I sewed for her.
I thought she looked so gorgeous!

A late summer rain capped off the excitement.