she had a wonderful morning there while the boys and I learned at home. we're sending her to this Christian preschool because she is such a social bug, lives for friendships, it's RIGHT across the street, we can walk her there, it's only two mornings a week, and she was begging to go. we'll bring her back home for school next year.

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Charlotte's first day of kindergarten! Note the new purple backpack.

What cute kids! But then again, I'm probably a little biased.

Brother Nikos and myself on the first day of school that was Oct. 1st 1955! Me for Kindergarten and he for first grade!

I still remember the smell of leather from the brand new school bags :-)

Rowan

Livorno Unit School students, started the new school year Aug. 29. Principal Dan Serfass says that in partnership with the community, our school will provide a learning environment which is nurturing, safe, and respectful, enabling each child to reach their fullest potential. Learn more at www.livo-ems.eu.dodea.edu (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, USAG Livorno Public Affairs)

09052006 First day of School, and 'the big dipper' and a painful knee

Maddy calls the cubbies I'm making 'The Big Dipper' because of an apparant

sag in the middle (Heather reassures me that it is the floor, not my

carpentry).

"Oh honey, you burst your bursa"

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Livorno Unit School students, started the new school year Aug. 29. Principal Dan Serfass says that in partnership with the community, our school will provide a learning environment which is nurturing, safe, and respectful, enabling each child to reach their fullest potential. Learn more at www.livo-ems.eu.dodea.edu (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, USAG Livorno Public Affairs)

Connor's first day of 8th grade.

Yes, he is a giant.

09-07-06

Livorno Unit School students, started the new school year Aug. 29. Principal Dan Serfass says that in partnership with the community, our school will provide a learning environment which is nurturing, safe, and respectful, enabling each child to reach their fullest potential. Learn more at www.livo-ems.eu.dodea.edu (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, USAG Livorno Public Affairs)

Livorno Unit School students, started the new school year Aug. 29. Principal Dan Serfass says that in partnership with the community, our school will provide a learning environment which is nurturing, safe, and respectful, enabling each child to reach their fullest potential. Learn more at www.livo-ems.eu.dodea.edu (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, USAG Livorno Public Affairs)