Add that to the fact that my babies are now in fourth and first grade, and I have all the usual proud mama feelings mashed up with all the "where did the time go?" feelings. So, without further ado, here are the obligatory "FIRST DAY" photos:

Can't ever seem to catch this kid with a real smile anymore, but he put on his best fake one.
Hadley, on the other hand has to be restrained from "posing". Kind of a cutie, though, don't you think?
This one is a little better. LOVE the cool shirt grandma sent...she probably just thought it was a lovely beach scene, but if you look closely, the palm trees and surf boards (obscured by his hands) actually make a skull. Awesome!
Drat! Eyes closed, but a cute shot nonetheless. I dig the skinny black pants and she is in love with the denim top. If you look close, one of the top buttons is a peace sign. That was the clincher for her wanting to buy the shirt. She's leaning a little rock n'roll this year, and the new haircut accentuates that. She just looks so big! Seriously, when did that happen?