First day of school 2011!

My big kids headed off to school today!

Really, Ben was excited and not in pain, which may be a surprise considering his face above!

Showing off the Super Mario Kart backpack.

Hanging on the swing together.

Looking so grown up.

Her My Little Pony backpack, chock full of her school supplies, including a 20lb pack of white paper!

She was in the best mood and so excited.

Hugs before she headed out.

Getting ready to go into school.

Outside her classroom. She virtually floated in to school today. She was so thrilled to be there and see everyone. The woman in the capris and pink shirt is her teacher.

She sat down to do her morning work. That's her friend Reagan next to her and Hyltin across from her. They were all classmates together last year.

Meanwhile Ben ate his lunch at home and then headed off to school.

This is the group of kids lined up waiting to go in. There are two pre-k classes. His class has 9 students and the other has 8 students. There are only two girls between the two classes.

Aunt Wendy and Muddy picked Ben up after his day was over. He was smiling, which was a good sign.

The same is true for Addie.

And just for fun, look at them one year ago! My how times have changed, right?

When I asked how their days went, Ben said, "It was different than I expected it to be." I asked "better or worse?" and he replied, "better." Addie told me it was her favorite day of school ever.