The most wonderful time of the year

Hi kids,
Daddy here. So today was the first day of school! Wahoo! Al begins his 9th and final year at St Joes. I can still remember the kindergarten ice cream social when we met the Vara's. That seems like only a few years back. It's crazy to me how fast time flies. People always say how fast it is with your own, but I never believed it till I watched you guys grow up. That's one of the reasons I started this blog, to remember your lives and to not let myself or any of us get caught up in the rat race so much that we let our lives pass us by.

 Also new this year, mom began her first full-time teaching job and she got a job at St Joes! She got the 5th grade class, which means that Jake will be in her first class. I love that this happened so much. It's such a great opportunity for the both of them. I know mom will be a perfect school teacher and for Jake to have her in his class is just awesome.

As for Izzy, she's out of Kidergarten and officially in a grade now. The stinky, Mac, and most of her kindergarten friends are now with Mrs. Thornton in the first grade.

I'm so glad that we get to live here and are able to send you guys to guys to Catholic school. I pray you study hard, make great friendships and get closer to the Lord. Good luck this year! I love you guys,

Daddy