Soph's first day of school.

Back to school night was August 31st for Sophie doll. She was super excited about it! It was also the first Utah game so Jon and Lyds went to the game while Sophie, Mia and I hung out and traipsed over to Ms Bonnie's to check out Sophie's classroom. As soon as we got there Sophie met her teacher and we started on a little scavenger hunt so she could find her seat and where she'd hang her backpack, the bathroom and the ABCs to name a few. She got a whole pack of Starbursts as a welcome gift from Ms Bonnie and a cookie to eat on the way out. She saw one of her friends from swimming lessons over the summer and was excited to find out that she'd know someone on the first day!

And then we went home and had a little photo shoot. Mia was cracking me up and Sophie kept coming up with different funny faces. I love how happy she looks in some of these!

And then we jumped on the tramp. And jumped and jumped and jumped! It was so much fun bouncing Soph around with Mia on my hip. We don't do that nearly enough. Sophie got me good a few times and definitely stole my bounces!!

 

And while we were bouncing and playing on the swing set Lyds was posing at the game and enjoying her pretzel. Pretty sure that's her favorite part of going to the football games! And I can't say that I blame her. :)

The Utes won and it was probably because Lydia is lucky. Not really, but for sure when I went they didn't fend so well.

Sophie got a beautiful school blessing from Jon on September 4th. She was blessed to be diligent in her studies, obedient to her teachers, and an example to classmates. She was blessed to be able to reach out to classmates and make friends especially with those who are shy or in need of a friend. "Look to Lydia as an example. As you look to Lydia you'll also be able to strike out on your own and make your own path in those things you're interested in. I bless you to be a good example to Mia. That you can show her how to be obedient to Mom and Dad. Sophie I also bless you with this recent accident that you've had that it won't affect you negatively. That you'll be able to grow from this experience and that you'll be brave and strong in the face of trials in your life. We bless you with health and strength in your life that you can grow and play and do all those things that will be beneficial to you. Soph I bless you with happiness. That you will enjoy that time you get to spend with Mom and Mia at home and that you'll enjoy that time when Lydia comes home and you'll get to spend it with her. I bless with you friendship  in your class. That you'll enjoy being with them. At this time I bless you will all of these things and any others that your Heavenly Father has for you. And the knowledge that He loves you. And that your mom and dad love you so much. Please come to us with any questions you have and know that we are here to support you in all things. That we will be here for you. That you will trust us in all things that you need to talk to us about. And I seal these blessings on you in the name of Jesus Christ Amen."

When Sophie came home from her first day of school on September 5th she was wearing a Pete the Cat headband that said "I had a Rockin' first day of school!" She liked walking to school with Lydia and dropping her off before she got to go herself. She was worried about me and Mia being on our own but told us to have fun.

And I go back and forth between being excited for her (which I absolutely am) and mourning the fact that she's growing up so fast! Mia and I did some puzzles while we waited for school to end so we could pick up Sophie. Mia is a puzzle queen and it was so amazing to me to find out how great she is at doing puzzles. It was sure a lot quieter around the house, but we had a good time. And we started making cookie dough so that we could all enjoy some warm cookies when both Soph and Lyds were home.  

Sophie told me she had fish crackers for her snack that first day. And every first day of school should end with warm cookies and milk while we hear about all the adventures of the day. Which was exactly what we did!