My nephew Dillon's first day of school....

I just posted about Kristopher's first day of HS and in that same week, my adorable sweet precious little nephew has started KINDERGARDEN!!! People that don't know us may have thought that the two little ones pictured in this blog are my children. They are not they are my niece and nephew, my sisters kids. I have taken care of Dillon since he was a baby. He doesn't live with me but is with me every day all day long. We love them just like our own children. They are a big part of our family. So Dillon's first day of school came so fast!! He has been so excited about it all summer long. He wants me to ask his teacher to give him homework like "fufu" has (he started calling Kristopher fufu when he was first trying to say his name and so that's just what we call him now!) He said he doesn't just want worksheets he wants real homework!! He's so funny! Here are a few pictures of his first day. His parent's took him but stopped by so I could get some pictures before they headed to the school. Then they took my camera for me to take pics!

Before they left for school


Walking into school

He was so excited to eat breakfast at school that morning so they had to go early so they could be sure to get him breakfast! :-) Can you tell by the smile how excited he is!!

Putting his book bag and lunch box into his locker!! He loves that he has a locker like 'fufu'

Please keep the kids in your prayers this week, they will be moving in with us for the next two months. Their dad is going to be away for about two months and its going to be very very
difficult for them. Dillon especially is going to have a VERY hard time with this, him and Jake are VERY attached. He is already showing some signs of anxiety from it so please ask God to be with them at this time.

1st day of school

Well the day came......my baby my sweet chubby cheeked little bowl cut haired boy went to his first day of HIGH SCHOOL!!! How did that happen??
1st day of Kindergarden 1999


1st day of High school 2008

I did much better than what I thought I would but it was still so sad to send my baby off to the big world of High school. I knew what would happen once he opened those doors and walked in. I remember my days of high school. I remember what kinds of things went on. I knew the things I did and what others did (kari LOL) . I hated to turn my son loose on all of that. But it had to happen sooner or later. I'm sure he will do fine! He's a good kid!

He wasn't overly thrilled with his first day. He was nervous when I dropped him off but came out fine and said it was pretty boring. So we will see how the year progresses! I just pray he does well in his classes and can keep up his GPA the next four years!!

He LOVES football and is doing well. He had his first game Friday night. It was a scrimmage between other team members. Its an annual game they play called the Purple/White game. I was a nervous wreck I squeezed my friends Dawn's hand I'm sure she had marks, and pulled on the back of my other friend Lori's shirt. Good thing it wasn't high collared or she would have chocked to death! (sorry ladies) Kristopher is playing WR and he was thrown the ball, caught it I screamed with excitement in the same breath he was tackled and I screamed with fear. He hopped right up (from what I was told I had my head down) and did just fine. (he held on to the ball when he was tackled!! Good job Son!!) I was so stinking nervous I totally forgot to take out my camera to get pictures. So all I have is a group huddle of them after the game. I will be sure to get more as the games progress hopefully I will relax a little. I love that he is having so much fun I want to enjoy it with him, its just a tad nerve wracking seeing these big boys running after your child wanting to take him down! :-) I'm sure other football moms know what I am talking about.

He had to get his hair cut for football so that's why its so short. He liked it better longer.