8.27.2010

First week of school

I meant to do this on Tuesday, the first day of school, but life gets so busy. Plus, Tuesday was our 9 year anniversary and Seth and I went on a date to Back to School Night! It's a good thing we both know we love each other because we don't celebrate in typical fashion. I'm not sure if there are people who think these days are special or if it's just TV/movies that lead us to believe things like anniversaries, birthdays and Mothers/Fathers Day are supposed to mean something. Anyhow, I'm glad Seth and I are at least on the same page. In theory they are special and they will be celebrated someday, I guess.
Anyway, for those of you who don't know yet Sariah and Arch were accepted into the local charter school, Excelsior Academy. The school called us the Wednesday before school started. They have to wear uniforms to school, so after I already went school shopping, I had to go again for uniforms. I must admit. I'm already a fan. I'm glad I never had to wear them when I was in school, but that's because I don't like skirts and dresses and I know my mom would have forced me to wear them. But looking back I think I could have gotten used to the khaki/blue/white look. It reminds me of my favorite university's color scheme.




Here are my cute little kiddos on their first day of school. I only managed this one shot because my carpool partner is crazy early and I'm still adjusting to the new schedule. She comes to pick them up at 7:45. If we had stayed at our other school we could have left and hour later. I'm still considering opting out. ;) Honestly, I think it's going to be a really good experience. But I'm keeping my expectations low-realistic. I can't expect it's going to be that much different than regular public school, But here's hoping.

3 comments:

Shelly said...

They look so preppy! Too bad they have warped minds and will never be told that they are really wearing UTAH STATE colors (you know the school that doesn't change theirs). I really like our charter school’s dress code. It’s solid color polo shirts and solid color, non-jeans bottoms (the clothing on the bottom, that is). It’s a good middle ground.

Natalie said...

they look so cute! says the mom who DIDN'T do any back to school shopping and also DID NOT take pictures their first morning. wow that mom slacks off a lot.
It's way too bad they don't include red in this color scheme though. ;)

Happy Herrons said...

True, they are little preppies - good thing they are going to that FANCY school now!!

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