The One That was Quiet

August 24 - 26, 2018

So, nothing really happened this weekend...

Lara dresssd up for school Friday even though she was super late getting home due to the football scrimmage in Norman Thursday night.

Emma had Friday off school on Friday because it is County Fair time, but she still had to go to Tech for her morning classes.

Lara babysat Finn Friday night while Mom and Dad chaperoned Jake's middle school dance.  Her Hatfield brother and sister stopped by for awhile.

Emma broke up with her summer boyfriend.

Lara went to the HS Sunday afternoon to decorate for Howdy Week, but didn't stay long.

So, while it was pretty quiet compared to some weekends, I guess there was some activity!  Not as much as usual, though.  Glad for the quiet before the storm.  Fall is always a busy semester!

The One that Kicked Off Junior Year

August 17-19, 2018

JUNIOR YEAR!

Well.  They did it.  They sailed right though another summer and had to go back to school.  This time, as JUNIORS! Emma will be attending Meridian Technology Center here in Stillwater during her morning hours for the Metal Fabrication program, and Mulhall-Orlando High School in the afternoons for the rest of her high school coursework.  Lara will be a Pioneer at Stillwater High School with 3 "hours" of high school course work and her 4th "hour" (they use a BLOCK schedule) as student athletic trainer for Varsity Football, Wrestling, and Baseball.  (Still so weird to see those sports printed on her schedule!)

Leading up to the First Day(s) of school, there was A LOT going on!  It was a crazy week, and knowing they were barreling in to Junior year didn't make it any easier!  Lara was in full on Football mode with fall "camp" in full swing at SHS with 4 hour practices/films/walk-throughs every afternoon and/or evening.  Emma had a crazy schedule with Meridian starting on Wednesday, then M-O on Friday, plus her track needed some repairs, so she was busy making all that work.  BUT!  They love me and they carved out a little time to take some pictures in Downtown Stillwater to commemorate the event. (As always - you can click on an image to see it larger!)

JUNIOR YEAR 2018-2019

Class of 2020

Obligatory school signs

With Jake (11 - 6th) and Finn (6 - 1st)

Friday night Lara got her "debut" of sorts as the SHS Pioneers hosted a 5 team scrimmage at Pioneer Stadium.  She worked the 9th grade session, the JV session, and the Varsity session.  And it was a VERY long night!  The good news is, we look strong on offense and defense is coming along with a few kinks to work out.  And, Lara was rockin' it out there!

The weekend was spent recuperating from the first couple (few?) days of school and preparing for a FULL week the next week.  Lara also squeezed in a Surprise 16th birthday part for one of her dearest friends on Saturday night. 

And now we are Juniors!  Here's to a great year!

Emma Marie  - Junior Year

Lara Elizabeth - Junior Year

Back to School 2018

The "Official" Weaver First Day of School 2018 was Thursday, August 16, 2018.  But, because we are "that" family and cannot every do anything the simple way, it looked a little different in a few ways.

4 kids. 5 schools. 3 different “First Days!” Looks like this! Emma - 16: Meridian for Metal Fabrication (first day 8/15), Mulhall-Orlando HS for Junior Year (first day 8/17); Lara - 16: Stillwater High for Junior Year; Jake - 11: Stillwater Middle School for 6th Grade; Finn - 6: First Grade at Westwood. WHEW!

Because of all the craziness, there were traditions we missed, pictures that didn't get taken, and general chaos!  BUT!  I did get Emma to come see us for a few hours after her first day of Meridian to (try and) get a few back to school pictures.  I wanted one of all 4 kids, and then some of the girls.  Can you believe we FORGOT twiTO TAKE THE HANDS UP PICTURE?!??!?!?!?!?!?  GUYS!  I am truly remorseful.  I may have them re-enact it next time they are both in the same place.  I am kicking myself for that one!

Time just marches on.  I cannot wrap my head around the fact that I have 2 drivers, a middle schooler, and my BABY is at the elementary school all by himself!  These last 7 years have flown by.  A BIG FAMILY with lots of activities keeps us busy, so time flies.

We all got together on Wednesday after Emma was finished with her Meridian Tech classes and had a little photo shoot.  Here are some of my favorites:

MY BABIES!  11th, 6th, 1st

Class of 2020

"IT WAS HIM"

(Trying to hide the brace) SO HANDSOME!

Sassy

And of course, it would noy be the first day of school without the Dream Weaver Prints First Day of School signature signs!  The girls took thiers early, but the boys were on the actual first day of school!  I got a couple fun pics of the biys as well.

Wait, WHAT?!?

They all had great first days.  Finn was slow to warm up, but his teacher said he is doing great!  Jake loves middle school!  Even on crutches!  Maybe it is all the special treatment... Lara is already super busy and super involved and super social.  Trying to learn time management again.  Emma is doing the 2 school thing and also needs to set extra alarms.  Here is to an amazing year!

AND THEY’RE OFF! One fiery red head off to move mountains. One gentle giant conquering school on crutches. One tiny miracle struggling with being “alone” at the big school. Here’s to a GREAT day!

Mom and Dad had a breakfast date at Braum's after we got them all off for the day.  First time it's just been the 2 of us all summer!  ;)