Norah started first grade this year! This is the first year of "real" school- full days, and I can already see, a lot more content! While she honed her reading skills last year, she has really taken off and moved to chapter books, meaningful independant reading and is coming home with a plethora of new facts (as compared to skills) that she's learned. It is really exciting to see her learning, growing and thriving!
Unlike last year, we live in a house and not a trailer as school begins. Turns out our front porch is a great place for back to school photos! Norah was really excited about getting back to school. We had a great summer, but she was ready to get back to the business of learning!
 |
| Pondering the year ahead |
 |
| Big girl, first grade! |
 |
| Little bro is too cool for school! Yer. |
 |
| Mommy and Norah waiting for the gang to head off to school |
 |
| Not taking ourselves or the day too seriously |
 |
| The OWR Kids, Jack, Norah and Kayla. |
 |
| Around the corner, we picked up Erin and Allie |
 |
| The whole gang from the hood on the first day (L-R) Kayla, Norah, Jack, Erin, Allie, Cameron, Leilani, Delaney and early achiever Kyra along for the ride! |
First grade also brought about Irish Step dance class, instead of the tap and ballet she's been doing for years. So far, it's a big hit with both Norah and Erin, who is trying dance for the first time this year.
