First Day, Last Day Pictures

 Wow, THAT school year flew by.  It seems that it was just yesterday that (a three month old) Regina and I sent the kids off to school.

Now we're sending kids off on their last day.  They've grown taller, wiser and matured so much.  (They also can be a bit louder, mouthier and more opinionated, woe is me.)  And the little baby they left behind last September, is now a walking, talking, opinionated toddler. 

Pics!

 

 Caroline on the first day of second grade.....

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 ....and the last day of second grade.  The outfit?  Her choice.  Mom no longer gets a say. 

 Gabe on the first day of third  grade......

.....and on the last day of third grade.

Drew (a.k.a The Beast) on the first day of fifth grade.....

.....and Drew on the last day of fifth grade.

Showing off the summer mohawk.  Three years running with this tradition.  He wears it well.

The three on the first day of the 2011-2012 school year.......

....and the three on their last day of the 2011-2012 school year.  Yes, Gus is very sad.

Poor Gus, he's VERY sad indeed.

And she who was left behind.....

Regina on the first day of the 2011-2012 school year.  She was just starting to roll over.

And Regina on the last day of the 2011-2012 school year.  She's just starting to attempt to climb up on the furniture.  It's gonna be a looong summer of pulling her down off things.

Finally, a photo of all four.  Gabe is still sad, Regina is uncomfortable and squirmy, Caroline is wishing she could hold Regina and Drew is trying to keep Regina from kicking Caroline.  My motley crew.