First Day of First Grade

Ryan was really excited to start First grade.  He loves school and was really looking forward to going back this fall.  We talked a lot about the longer day because I knew he'd have a hard time with it.  I have to be honest, I'm having a hard time with it!  First grade seems so much more real and grown-up than Kindergarten.  We are really excited that Ryan gets to be in Miss Turner's class this year.  She's an amazing teacher and she and I were actually college co-horts for a couple of years.  I hope she can handle Ryan (and the three other neighborhood kids)!  I hope it will be a great year.  

Ryan's first day was also his 6th Birthday!  He was happy for the extra attention, excited about bringing the class a treat, and happy about getting to go down to the office for his Birthday pencil!  

 At our school the first graders come to an orientation on the first day of school and attend school on the second day.  This is Ryan at orientation.
Ryan and Evan on their first day of school. 

The goof-ball on his first day of school. 

Classic back pack picture. 

Ryan wanted to take another one!


We were super excited that Daddy was getting to see them off for their first day of school.
He worked from home that morning and then went to work after dropping off Evan.  

Ryan and Daddy

Mommy and the boys

Mommy and Ryan

Ryan lining up at school

Sydney is in Ryan's class this year, and he's excited about that too. 

Rylee is also in Ryan's class.  They couldn't be happier. 

all of the first graders getting ready to head in to class

Miss Turner coming to get her class. 

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grandmadonna said…
He looks really excited for that awesome first day at school, I am so proud of Mr. Ryan! Love him so much!
10:13 AM, August 25, 2011
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