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8/24/11

bouquet of sharpened pencils

we're back into the swing of things...and buddy had a wonderful first day of school today!
(nothing like the debacle of last year...although he did forget to put underwear on again...but we caught it early this year!)
thank you all so much for thinking of him! he jumped right out of the car this morning and never looked back. little ones really are the bravest! i've never had to be the new kid at school (we made the switch from public school to private montessori this year)...but max is so eager...eager for friendship and laughing and being in a mix. he did real swell today!
it's a tradition of ours to throw a back to school party the night before school starts. last night we ordered in and had a pizza and ice cream dance party...ditching those last minute school jitters and cutting a rug in nerdy glasses instead.

we pulled the plug early for bath and clean hair...books and bedtime.
max woke up bright and early this morning...already wearing his backpack and ready to take new shoes out for a spin. i told him he was the most wonderful first grader that's ever been in the history of all first graders. and that's a fact.
 i left lip stain marks on big kid cheeks and couldn't breathe for most of the day. mamas tend to hold their breath for their little ones.
time seemed to fly and before i knew it max was home...raving about 13 new friends and learning that 5x10=50.
happy back to school time, loves!
the smell of new school supplies just might trump warm sunscreen. maybe.

xoxo
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30 comments:

  1. MalaykaAugust 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    You guys are so freaking adorable I can't hardly stand it sometimes! You make going back to school look awfully exciting! x

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    you honestly sound like the best mother. I can tell how much you love your kids by reading these posts. And gosh, your photography? You're incredibly talented.

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  3. Kacie - With LoveAugust 24, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    You are such a sweet Mama! I had a dance party today with Poppy (my own little redheaded buddy)! Guess it's in the air...

    Kacie
    A Collection of Passions

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  4. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    You're like the coolest mom ever. I definitely need to have a party-the-day-before-school tradition once we start homeschooling!

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  5. paddle to shoreAugust 24, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    aw! this is great. you guys are so cute.

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  6. GabyAugust 24, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    you really are the most fun mom ever! but i'm confused, doesn't school start in september? x

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  7. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    a back to school party is such a good idea for kids! you're such a good momma :D

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  8. monster cakesAugust 24, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    This was precious. Normally I'm scared to death when I think of having children, but you make me excited for it. I can't wait to throw my children parties with nerd glasses and celebrate how wonderful they are.

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  9. Louise, Raspberries In WinterAugust 24, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Thats so cute! Your guys are gorgeous.

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  10. kelly annAugust 24, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    YAY MAX! What a little champ... he should be very proud of himself. :)

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  11. sara curnow wilsonAugust 24, 2011 at 9:07 PM

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  12. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    is that the puppy that you posted about awhile ago? if so, it looks like you ended up keeping him after all!

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  13. SaraAugust 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What a blessed boy to have such an awesome mama and vice versa. :) Your dog looks a lot like one of my dogs Jasper. So so cute.

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  14. Ivelisse GotayAugust 24, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    shut the front door, katie!!! just when i thought you guys could not get any cuter, you do it again! good Lord, woman!

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  15. Katie StrattonAugust 24, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    You girls are the sweetest! Im going to have to revisit these comments when teenage max isn't too fond of me...haha.
    and I should have mentioned...we ended up with the puppy! Matt's mom took her for a few months and ended up not being able to keep her. So we have a new member of the family!

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  16. Sandra KohlmannAugust 24, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Fun, fun, fun! I'm going to have to remember this for when my little girls head off to school...in 4 years. You have a very sweet family.

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  17. deanna@delirious-rhapsodyAugust 24, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    yay max!!

    we recently enrolled our four year old into a montessori school that goes from preschool-second grade. he is really loving it, and i think the montessori principles are amazing.

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  18. jackieAugust 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    goodness, that sounds like so much fun. you all have the sweetest traditions. he's a real lucky kid:)

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  19. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Just perfect!

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  20. CaitlinAugust 24, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Yay Max! He seems like such a great kid! <3

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  21. AmberAugust 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Your family is so freakin' adorable! I love these pictures!

    You must get this all the time, what camera do you use?

    Thanks, Amber
    http://happinessiseva.tumblr.com/

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  22. novaAugust 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I seriously love your family.

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  23. marissa (stylebook)August 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    i've maybe said this before, but he's the tallest first grader ever!!! and cutest.

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  24. tinyparticlesoflightAugust 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Max definitely has one of the sweetest faces I've ever seen - besides my own boys of course. ;)

    P.S. love your couch!

    xo
    Cortnie

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  25. alexAugust 26, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Gosh, I always scroll at your pictures first and then read the post. But you know? One doesn't have to actually read to see how great your blog is, just looking at the pictures alone makes me feel so happy!
    I am so glad I follow your blog!:)

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  26. Erin AlaskaAugust 27, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    yeah Katie and Mr. Max!! You know I love this post. The most exciting time of year :))) xoxo

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  27. GraceAugust 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    precious, so precious

    -grace

    http://herumbrella.com

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  28. angela hardisonAugust 30, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    i've been reading about montessori lately, and though i don't have kids yet... i totally want to send my future little ones there. would love to hear how you guys like it.

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  29. mandyfaceSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Oh me oh my your fam is SO cute! And I'm in love with your accent wall and couch. Loooove.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I just love your blog so much! I've spent all day here... haha. I just had to comment on the adorable dancing in the living room. I love your photography and your painting... your life seems like so much fun! :)

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