Chapter Books & Dance Classes

Yesterday was a great day in the Smith house.  James read his very first chapter book (48 pages) and Piper went to her first solo dance class.

James read High Rise Private Eyes: The Case of the Missing Monkey.  There were a few words that he came across that he had a little trouble with but he worked through them and is really reading like a champ.

Piper went to her first ballet/tap combo class.  She was adorable.  She focused and listened to the teacher and tried really hard to do everything she was asked.  She likes her tap shoes but she LOVES her ballet flat.

They are really growing up fast - remind me again how that happened.

James is a 1st Grader

Here's our big 1st Grader!

It is harder for me to wrap my head around having a 1st grader than it was to have a kindergartner - it just seems to official to write a number in "grade level" instead of a letter.  He has come such a long way from the little guy we sent off last year.

Here he is with all the other little munchkins in his class - our neighbors Jimmy, Eaven, and Jasmine are in his class too.

Here's hoping its a good year & lots of learning and growth happen in this class.

Piper goes to Preschool

Our little girl started Preschool this year.  What a big girl, I'm still not sure how she's old enough for this...

She looks so happy & eager to start.

James was so proud of his little sister

And so were we.

Here she is walking into her classroom.  So proud of you big girl, here's to the start of something amazing.