She’s off to kindergarten.
It’s official, our girl is growing up way too fast. Yesterday Avery had her first day of Kindergarten. Since she didn’t start until noon, we decided to visit her Dad at his office and feed the ducks, oh yeah and show off her little uniform with her giant backpack. She had a great first day! She came home buzzing about everything, including the fact that there was garbage in her new backpack (Whoops…guess I forgot to pull the brown paper out). We are thrilled about her teacher this year. I really thought that I would be a basket case about now, but I think the last two years of preschool have made me realize that it is just three hours a day and that next year at this time is when I will be a wreck. I think the hardest part is when I pick her up and see fifth graders on cell phones and then I want to say “Not yet…just let her stay little!”
Her little brother is super excited for her, but I think he is more excited about being her errand running replacement.
We hope this big backpack and this little girl have a great year!
Cam says
What a great office location. Hayes heads to pre-school in one week. I asked how we was going to get to school, and he said ‘bus’. Oh…not quite yet : ). I like the backpack!
Colleen Bigler says
It’s hard to believe that she’s an official kindergartener, but at least I know she had a “Super Fun” day. What a sweetheart! Love you Avery!
amanda says
That sure is a big backpack:) She looks so cute and all grown up. I hope she has a great year. Kindergarten was the best, don’t you remember?? You get to color and go out for recess and take a rest all in a 3 hour period. So fun!!
Debbie says
Did she pick that backpack? She could take a trip with that! I thought about her all day yesterday. I am so glad she liked it.
samiam says
Congrats Avery! That backpack is too funny. Here’s to a happy year!!!
Anners says
I love how excited they get. E just left 5 mins ago for her first day of jr. high. She was practically electric with anticipation – so cute! School should be fun & I love it when it is.
Lauriej says
I love when they are small enough that they look like they could fit in their backpack!
Love love the knee highs! I want to wear that uniform but I don’t think my legs would look as cute as Av’s 🙂
Staci says
Those are such cute pictures, I know I am going to be emotional sending off the first child to school. Her school looks so nice, I want to go there!
Tricia says
So, so, so cute – I love that the backpack is so big that she looks like she might topple over backwards any second. Hopefully she won’t need to put anything too heavy inside it this year! You are precious, Avery!
Staci says
I’m retarded, I just realized you said that is your husbands office. I thought it was some fancy private school.
::DANDEE:: says
She looks ready! Kami, you’re a great photographer!
Logan says
That backpack looks massive on her! She also looks really tall and long legged with those shorts and tall socks. How cute!
Aranne and Dan says
They should make mini bags but then they would need mini books and they for sure don’t do that! Glad she had fun!
Dani says
Glad that the first day went well… for you and for her! I’m always such a blubber face. Marissa starts on Monday and I can’t help but be sad. Avery sure looks cute for her first day!
Suzie says
Whoa. Cute overload.
Seriously, she is adorable and such a happy girl.
and yes, this time next year will be the hardest.
It’s killing me!
Goood Luck, Aves!
Emily says
Yay for kindergarten! I love that huge backpack and her little legs – ADORABLE!
The Kurtzeborn Family says
So cute! I remember when you first had her. Both our our kids were such tiny babies that Thanksgiving that I first met you guys. Where does time go? She looks adorable in her uniform – like such a professional learner!
MiaKatia says
Oh man she is so stinking cute in that little uniform. Aren’t girls adorable when they pull their socks up to their shins?!?! Love that she had a great first day.
Shaunee says
She looks darling. I love the backpack with polka dots. I’m having second thoughts about sending Paige… I don’t want her to grow up! You have a great attitude. Good luck with the school year!
Moreau's says
When Lauren went to kindergarten her backpack was HUGE just like Avery’s. She still has it as a matter of fact. She uses it for all her American Girl doll clothes. Her backpack now has significantly decreased in size, or maybe it’s just that she has grown into it. It is true about the whole time thing. It was just the other day that we took Lauren to kindergarten, and now she is in the fourth grade, and wants a cell phone, ipod, and her own laptop. I say, not yet, just enjoy being little!
p.s. Kyle you look good in a suit!
p.s.s. Avery is super cute! And that baby is a doll!
p.s.s.s. Kami is a hottie:)
p.s.s.s.s. The Moreau’s are lucky to know you!
Tiffany says
How exciting!! I love that her backpack is as big as she is!! Hailey’s going to have the same issue this year too!!
Ferrara Family says
Congrats to Avery!!! & a big congrats to you for not falling apart. I'm getting nervous for Hannah to start next week on Wednesday, but now I know based on these pics and your words that everything will be just fine…
Thanks for sharing
Tiburon says
Awww how cute is Avery!!? Love it. I am glad she had a good first day 🙂
rachel says
That backpack is almost as big as her! I am glad she had so much fun…it happens fast doesn’t it?
Shanz says
She is so cute with her big ‘ole polka dot back pack!
Just wait until she starts high school, the you will REALLY freak!
berlinwritergirl says
I can’t believe how big our girls are getting. C will start on Monday and I don’t know if I am ready!
Tara says
She is so cute! what a big girl. Little brother is going to miss her!
Tiffany And Co. says
I love her little uniform and that last picture with her backpack is precious!
Krista says
thanks for saying hi…your little boy has the cutest puffy cheeks, love em! Nice pictures of Avery’s first day of school.
Sara says
Those backpacks are so big aren’t they? Only three hours! That is how is should be for these little ones. I’m s bit envious. Glad she is loving it and glad to see you have such a darling errand running replacement!
Jori says
Sweet little Avery! Today was Kaitlin’s first day. I was a big boob(not until after I was out of sight of course.:)
Heather says
I love how your pictures look so DANG cute!!! I can not wait till we live down the street!! Hows little baby? Is he sleeping? Let go to dinner this weekend!!!
Omgirl says
Daphne starts preschool this year and I am totally freaking out about it. I can’t imagine KINDERGARTEN!
Wendy says
I LOVE the huge backpack on such a little girl. So cute. And they are growing up too fast. This year wasn’t bad, but you’re right, next year I’ll be a wreck too. They’ll be gone all day long. That’s way too long.
Misty says
These pics are so cute and I love that you forgot to take the stuffing out of the backpack. That seems like something I would do!
Becky, yep says
That backpack will be great for when she takes Aiden for show-n-tell!
JUST KIDDING!
love the knee highs!
Kristi says
Awww, what a cute girl. And what a big day for everyone–exciting and scary!! My Brinley just started and I still miss her. We’ve enetered a whole new phase of life!!