07/08 School Year Begins

Hard for us to imagine we'd ever have a 7th grader, our middle child would be in 4th grade, and our youngest would be in 2nd. I guess we too often assume that much will stay the same.

Sonja and the girls have gotten off to a great start. Sonja is enjoying her class of 25'sh little 4 year olds. She had forgotten how different they are coming into the year vs leaving at the end. I think she kinda feels like the movie Ground Hog Day ... having to teach respect for others and teachers and all the other little things she comes to expect by the end of the year.

Ashli is playing Jr. High Volleyball this year and enjoying it well enough. After the first week of band she wanted to drop and take Speech instead. It's amazing to me that when they are little it's just 'do what Dad and Mom say. Now that Jr. High has come along she has some more freedom's and choices. Big lesson for Dad to learn:) Oh, almost forgot ... check out Ashli with no glasses. Yep, her glasses finally broke and now she's sportin contacts.

Julia has started her bug collection and has already gone on her first field trip. She has to collect at least 25 different bugs. Her display board is going to be a suprise. Be sure to check back and we'll get it on the blog once it's done. 4th grade with Mrs. O takes them on many field trip and great adventures.

Jenna started piano lessons this year ... we have waited until 3rd grade in the past, but with both sissy's taking piano she has been excited and was ready. She loves it. Whether their 1st year or 4th year I truly enjoying hearing the piano played in our home.

It's been a few weeks now and I'm finally adjusting to everyone being gone from home again. The first week or two is pretty depressing. I enjoy having the Wallenbeck Girls around. This past summer was awesome with all the traveling we did and spending time together. Looking forward to next summer already!