Kindergarten Time!

As I'm sure you can imagine, Emily was so excited to start school! A few weeks before school, her Grandma asked her what kind of school clothes she wanted and Emily told her skirts and dresses (Whose child is this anyway?!?!). Grandma obligingly (probably knowing that her Mom is not an expert in these types of clothes) sent her several school outfits. Then, to make Emily even happier, her aunt Katie provided some sparkly shoes for her to wear. (Really, not tennis shoes?!?!?) Emily planned outfits for her whole first week, all of which involved a skirt or dress! (Really, she's my child?!?!?)
Despite the fact that the temperature was in the 90's, Emily really, really loved this black dress and really, really, really wanted to wear it the first day of school. So, hoping she wouldn't pass out from heat stroke, I let her wear it on her first day!
Poor Addy is left home again. Good thing she has Kaitlyn! (Although Kaitlyn is not so excited about that!)
Luckily, her cousins were here visiting and she had lots of people to see her off! (I'm pretty sure we were quite the sight as we ALL walked her to school!)
Having your best friend with you every step of the way is always helpful when you start something new!
They posed outside their classroom with expressions that are questionable! Is that a smile or fear?
By the time she made it to her spot at the table, she was all smiles! (It was quite a contrast from taking Cole to school. All of the moms were reluctant to leave at that time, and the kids didn't really want them to leave. This time around, the kids sat down without any reservations and looked at us wondering why we were still standing there!)
Another sample of her choice of school clothes her first week. (Really, sparkly shoes?!?!)
And a pink and purple backpack?!?!
While Emily clearly has her own style, she is very smart and is going to do great in Kindergarten! But, she will be missed around the house while she's gone!