New School Year!!

It's the start of a new school year for the Bowers kids! 2 Fridays ago, August 5th, Ellie started her 8th grade year, Emma her 6th, and Mack his 3rd grade year. 

They were super excited to get back to school. We shopped for school supplies and it was so nice, because they help so much with that now. They can even organize it all in their book bags without me helping. 

They had all of their open houses in 1 day, the Wednesday before school started. Emma's was at 8:00am, Ellie's was at 11:00am, and Mack's was at 1:00pm. I forgot to take any pictures at Emma's, because it was nuts with all of the new 6th grade parents there and several new teachers. Ellie wouldn't allow me to take any pictures. We were at her open house for 7 minutes. We literally walked in, checked in with her homeroom teacher and left. Mack's 3rd grade open house was obviously very different. We took pictures, Ellie and Emma visited with their old teachers, and I didn't feel like I was constantly embarrassing Mack like I was with the girls. 

The weekend that followed the first day of school was a fun golf tournament that Mack and Emma played in. Emma was the only one that played in her age group, so she ended up 1st place, and Mack got attacked by the "putting monster" :) He had fun though, and learned some things. 

Mack's new teacher, Ms. Law, had the cutest photo booth area set up. 

The girls love getting their manis and pedis before the 1st day of school. This year, they both wanted acrylic nails. Ellie's didn't even last 6 days, Emma's are still going strong.

Mack blew off some back to school nerves by blowing off the driveway for us. He loves the blower and as of this weekend, has fallen in love with the pressure washer. 

These 3 are growing so quickly! I can't believe we are already at the start of another school year. This year, Mack and Emma made their own signs, and Emma made Ellie's. 

I was able to get a quick picture of Mack walking into his 1st day of 3rd grade. I'm so glad he shot me a smile. He seemed a little nervous beforehand. 

1st day post school frozen yogurt is always a hit! Mack even ran into one of his best friends, Tate, in the yogurt shop. 

These 2 were ready to play....

and they were being coached up by the best! E.W. was Emma's caddy, and Worth was Mack's. 

Mack started off strong with an awesome drive. 

These goof balls were not bothered by the extreme heat. 

Emma's 2nd day was her best. 

E.W. was very patient with her. 

I may be biased, but I think she wins in the cute girl golfer department for sure! 

Mack's score after 18 holes ( 9 holes each day) was 104. He didn't place, but was happy to be there. 

Emma, as the only competitor in her division, shot  a 95.  I think this was her personal best after 18 holes. 

This morning at church, Mack was presented a new bible with the other new 3rd graders. This was the only picture I could get from where we were sitting.