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First Day of School 2024

Happy Monday! I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend. After my first full week back to work, and the first day of school on Friday, I was so thankful for a weekend filled with some preparation and organization, as well as plenty of downtime. 

On Friday we sent our boy to Kindergarten for the very first time! He had a terrific day, and can't wait to go back. 


Dustin, Jack and I were able to drop Sammy off for his first day, and I had the hardest time keeping it together. Thankfully I had 20 first graders to distract me shortly after getting him dropped off. 😉 He's getting so big, and it doesn't seem quite right that he's in school all day. I know that a tremendous amount of growth happens during this year, and I can't wait to see how much he learns. 

Fun fact, MY precious Kindergarten teacher snapped this picture of us walking in. Even though I've got tears, I'm so thankful she took this picture of us. 

Last year I asked Sammy 10 Questions as he started the school year, and I wanted to carry on the tradition this year. 

1. What's your name? Sammy John Brisel

2. Who is in your family? Roo Roo, Mommy, Daddy, Sammy John and Jackson Nicholas

3. What do you want to be when you grow up? a diver

4. What do you think you'll learn in Kindergarten? I think I'll learn how to read. 

5. What are you most excited for in Kindergarten? I think I will like lunchtime the best.

6. What is your favorite color? Blue

7. What is your favorite book to read? The Crayon Book (The Day the Crayons Quit)

8. What is your favorite animal? Elephants or penguins

9. What is your favorite thing to eat? Nutella Sandwiches

10. What is the most special thing about you? That I'm a good swimmer

We're praying for the best first year of grade school for our boy. XX

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