First Day of Third Grade

The morning started quite early for the big people in our house. Brock had a 6am flight to Boston, so he had to get up at four... Ugggh... I got up shortly after four to make coffee for him (like the good little wife that I am)... Audrey wandered out of her room half-awake around 4:30 to tell Brock bye and get her customary first day of school hug and kiss, then she went back to bed. After Brock left around 4:45, I decided that going back to sleep would probably not work out as I usually oversleep when I do that, so I stayed up and cleaned the kitchen, folded some laundry and got myself showered and dressed before the girls woke up.

Here is the photo timeline of rest of the morning:

Audrey and Claire wake up (a bit before their alarm)


Rosie the Alarm Clock goes off at 7:00


Morning Cartoons during breakfast


Hair Preparation ~ Taming some wild hairs :)


It's definitely a girly bathroom
(I am still sharing theirs while construction is being completed in mine)

The Perfect First Day Outfit
(Chosen by Audrey)


Don't forget the shoes...
(She actually had a pair like this last year too that she loved very much,
so we searched to find a new pair for this year)


A Call to the Grandparents
(Yes, it was early but she was excited!)


A Hug for Duke


Ready to Go
(It's 8:15... time to spare)


Claire & Audrey
(Claire wanted to go to school too... but she only has to wait a few more months)


Driving to School
(Yes, we were stopped in the turn lane... No, I wasn't driving with my head turned around!)


Walking to Class


Mrs. Grosholz's Third Grade Class


Audrey had a great first day of third grade. When we picked her up from car line, she told us that "Today was awesome!!!"