Friday, August 26, 2016

Friday Favorites: Back To School Edition

Happy Friday!  We have had a great first week back at school and are settling into our routine nicely.  Normally, I tell you all about my favorites from the past week, but since this week has revolved around school so much, I decided to do something a little different today for Friday Favorites and ask my kids their favorite part of school this week.


Last Friday the kids put on their First Day of School outfits (although Jess changed his mind on his first day outfit before Tuesday rolled around) for me to take a couple of pictures in.  I had planned a different location, but it started raining, so we went downtown and shot these pictures in the alleyway.  We're fancy here in Smalltown, Texas.



KENDALL


Kendall is a junior now!  She said her favorite thing about this week was getting ready for the pep rally and football game.  It's safe to say her priorities are definitely in the right order.  My favorite thing about this week is her independence this year.  She drives herself to school, home from school, to practice, from practice, and to the grocery store when she forgot she needed a poster at 7:00 at night (yes, Katie, it's already happened).  She has done a great job this week, and I am super proud of her!  I can't believe how fast her school years have gone, but I am so excited about her future.  She has a light in her and I cannot wait to see where it takes her!

In other news, my least favorite part of the week was when Kendall reminded me I need to clean out my closet..."Hey, we're suppose to dress like the 90's decade tomorrow.  Can I borrow something from your closet?"  Bless her heart.

JESS


Jess is in the four year old class, also known as the Zoo Crew, this year.  It's his third and final year at Wee School.  He says his favorite thing about school this week was going down the big slide on the playground.  He also did some fun projects like making play doh and a magic name painting that he loved, too!  My favorite thing about Jess' week is that he has one of my very good friends as a teacher.  Yes, I'll pray for her a bit more than I already do, but I am excited that she gets to love on him and his classmates this year.  

JENTRY


 This girl has been waiting to go to Wee School since she knew what Wee School was!  She has dropped Jess off with me the past two years and has been patiently waiting for her turn.  To say she loved it would be the understatement of the year!  She says her favorite thing was playing Princess Dress Up.  Speaking of praying for teachers, her class has 12 girls and 1 boy, so her teachers need some prayers, too!  Oh, and probably that lone little boy, too.  Ha!  My favorite thing about Jentry's week is the huge bear hug I get when I pick her up.  She is always so excited to tell me all about her day.  

We have been blessed to have had such a fun week.  I am thankful for easy transitions for all my kids, and for the familiar faces they see in their hallways.  I love this community and am grateful to raise my family here.  Tonight is a big deal in a small town.  You guessed it, it's Friday Night Lights!  If you need me I'll be sitting somewhere on the 50 yard line, waiting for the halftime show to start!  

Incase you missed my other posts this week...







I hope you all have a great weekend!  Don't forget to #GOMO!

Emily

I'm linking up with the regulars...









22 comments:

  1. I love all 3 kids favorites - so cute! I miss leaving in a small on Fridays! I loved going to high school football games in my hometown. I know we could go watch one of the three high schools play tonight but the is something different about watching football in a small town. Have a great weekend!!

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    1. I would invite you to come watch a game with us, but you'd want to put your house up on the market and move here, if I did. Panther Fever is contagious!

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  2. I hope they had a great first week. I love the idea of taking a few back to school pictures BEFORE the first day of school. I'm sure it is a much calmer photo session than trying to snag one at 6:45am! Have a good weekend!

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    1. Thanks, Tanya! You are so right. I know my kids aren't always cooperative when it comes to photos, so I thought this might be a better idea. I did get a few on the first day, too, though. Hope your kids had a great week back, too.

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  3. So love that you took these pictures! Such a fun way to remember them and all they were loving. I particularly love a kid with sarcasm...I always wonder if my kids friends really "get" them because we definitely use sarcasm to the nth degree at home. And sweet Jentry...she reminds me of Carly Jo at that age. Carly still loves coming home and telling me all about her day!

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    1. Thanks, Shelly. You're right about sarcasm. My kids have to get it, if they want to communicate with me. Ha!

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  4. So glad all your kiddos had a good first week at school! The pictures came out really cute =)
    I hope you have an awesome Friday and Weekend!!!

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    1. Thanks, Johannah! We've had a fantastic week and are ready to rest up this weekend and do it all again next week!
      Hope you guys have a great weekend, too!

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  5. Too cute! We sit on the 50 yard line too! I absolutely love the little snippets you put together for each of your sweet kids and their first week back to school! I'm so happy it was a good one and I hope your weekend is just as grand!!

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    1. Thanks, Andrea! Hope your #9 had a great game Friday!

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  6. Happy back to school week to your kiddos! That is hilarious that Kendall asked to borrow something from your closet for 90's day! #The90sWasTheBestDecade

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    1. Absolutely! I helped her pick out something to wear & she won a prize at the pep rally for best dressed!! :)

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  7. Way to go with a great first week of school! Your babies are all so precious. Here's hoping your weekend is so fabulous! xoxoxo

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    1. Thanks, friend!! It feels good to be back in the swing of things!

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  8. Oh my goodness those photos are just the cutest. Emily is the same exact way over Awana. She has been watching Marissa go for two years now and waiting for it to be her turn and now it finally is. She is SO excited. Hope y'all had an amazing weekend.

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    1. I hope she loves Awanas. I remember when Kendall did it & loved it. They memorize scripture like crazy & they're so cute in their little red vests! Enjoy, it goes by fast!

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  9. This is just the sweetest! Jess and Kane would get along really well with the dinosaurs:)

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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    1. Ha! Jess had dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets for lunch and was asking me what dinosaur it was. I only remember three types of dinosaurs!

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  10. I'm so glad they had a great week! XOXO We just got back from the beach and we're NOT quite ready for school to start on Wednesday!

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    1. The anticipation stinks, but it's nice to be back in a routine. I hope your kiddos have a great first day back!

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  11. I love the photos you took and how you edited them! I hope they all have great school years. Last year, Simon had my good friend as a teacher, and a few years ago Zachary had my other good friend as a teacher. It is certainly interesting when that happens!

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    1. Thanks, Dara! I'm a little nervous because he can be a little rambunctious, but I guess that's just a normal boy! Hope your kids are liking school.

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