Rodney (Avery's rock star dad) came over to give the monster some first day of school hugs and "good lucks."


Jason, Rodney and I loaded him up with his backpack and lunchbox, and sent him out the door.


His name on his desk - in cursive!


His new classroom is so cool! Big windows, bright blue floor and two awesome teachers. Avery and Grandpa Dan went shopping earlier last week for school supplies; here's his unloaded backpack.

I can't believe it... fourth grade. He's such a little man, so tall and so silly and so caring. Being a mom makes me cry sometimes...