8th Grade!

Today was the first day of 8th grade for Gracie.  It's a big year for her!  Not only is it her confirmation year, it's also her last year of middle school!  I'm still not sure how she is already in 8th grade. 
Things were a little different this year because I started school with LG.  That's right!  For the first time in 12 years, I am punching the clock.  Our school secretary is out on maternity leave.  Our principal asked if I'd fill in while she is away for the next 6 weeks so I'm serving as her interim for a few hours in the mornings.  
I think Gracie and I both found it exciting to be starting school together.  I had to buzz her in later in the morning and she was all smiles. She's still holding out for me to do the morning announcements.  ha!  I don't think so.  
Thank you Matt for working so hard.  We are so blessed that Gracie receives a Catholic education and that I have the flexibility to serve and have an extra glimpse of her day.  

First day of 8th Grade- Beautiful inside and out

As always, she will be missed during the day and not just by me.

Our first day of school

Matt didn't want to get his dress shoes wet since the sprinklers had just gone off so he came out in his flip flops.  Gracie gave him a hard time about it so he made sure it was captured for her. ha!