Back to School

I was just reviewing my post from last year's back to school and see that I wasn't able to include pictures of their first day of school. Every year since my wonderful Spencer started kindergarten I've taken pictures of my lovely children on their first day of school.

It's become such a tradition that Evan actually stopped me on the first day this year and asked, "aren't you taking our pictures?" To which Tori replied, "geez, that's so gay." Yes, it's true. Now you've witnessed just a minuscule portion of what Todd and I deal with daily. If Evan wants to do something, Tori will think it's "gay". If Tori wants to do something, Evan will think she's a baby. It's never ending. Is it just us or is that the way siblings react to each other when they are so close in age?

Anyhoo, back to the first day of school. Yes, I was able to capture them on their first day and they actually smiled for me.

Tori is starting 8th grade this year and she has been super excited about the start of the school year for the last two weeks. She's my social butterfly and non-stop chatty, darling girl. She's masks the fact that she's very, very smart by getting in trouble for her non-stop talking. The teacher's all love her for her smile and kindness but can't help sending her Mom e-mails now and then to complain about her non-stop talking. hmmm Maybe she'll grow up to be a talk show host.




















Evan is starting 9th grade this year, which is a freshman in high school. Crazy! He's technically still in the junior high and goes to the high school for 10th, but he's considered a freshmen. Evan was not so excited about the school year starting. He's definitely more of an introvert like his Mom and a homebody like his Dad. All of this hides the fact that he's also very, very smart. This kid could add and subtract before he could read. Math and science seem to come naturally to him but he does well in every subject. The teachers that get to know Evan can't seem to say enough good things about him. His calm, quiet confidence make him a favorite with his friends.




















My grown up Spencer is not starting school but my post wouldn't be complete without him. We love and adore this grown up boy.... man. He's a man at 22 and married to a lovely young woman. We miss him every day because we don't get to see him very often. He's busy with his new little family, busy with work and building a new life for himself. Most communication is through e-mail and texts because that's the way this new generation of kids communicate... I'm still trying to get used to it. He's as handsome as ever and outgoing and charming as ever. Anyone who gets to know him can't help but love his charm.


















Another school year for the Glassford's has started. It's hard to believe. We thoroughly enjoyed our summer and we're sad to say goodbye to all the fun times together. Speaking of... I promise the next post will be about the rest of our California trip. We had some good times.