And We're Off...

We've been waiting a long time for this to start.  It's been an anxious month of waiting, waiting, waiting for school to start so the kids can finally make some friends and start to feel at home.  And I'm happy to report that after day 1, things look good.  Everyone seems generally pleased with their new surroundings, despite the fact that it will take some time to cozy into new friendships.  But no melt downs and no disappointments, which is always a great start to a school year.

This has definitely been a year of change for our little family.  Change of state, change of house--twice, change of friends, change of church (well--at least congregation), change of schools, change of family (we're a lot closer now to the rest of them), and change of life.  So naturally, our theme for this school year needed to address and compliment our bevy of changes.  That said, we chose Change of Heart as the theme and goal of the year.  We hope that through all our changes, we focus on the change that really matters--the change that brings us closer to and more like our Savior Jesus Christ.  It takes a house full of humble kids to take on the changes we have thrown at them this summer, especially with the generally great attitudes they have given us.

So here's to a great year, one filled with Changed Hearts and people growing and getting better.  Bring on 2012-2013!