Back to School

We had a lot of first day of school this year.  I was the first to head back as a teacher.

Patrick was very happy to start 10th grade at Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart.  He's having a great time and learning a lot.

He wanted a serious picture as well.

Becca is in the last year at St. Patrick (8th grade) and full of sass.

George got a few days at home by himself as everyone else started on Monday.  6th grade is going well so far for him.

Cecilia is not to be out sassed by her older sister as she goes off to 3rd grade.

Mary is finally starting Kindergarten and is very excited to join her siblings at school.

As always, here's a shot of all the kids doing goofy things.

And one nice one for mom and the family calendar.

We are just over two weeks into the school year and I'm starting to feel like I know what I'm doing.  My kids have adjusted to the hot weather and mask wearing and I have no voice from telling 4th grades to sit down and be quiet.  Hopefully I will be able to find time to keep this blog up in the future.

The Rest of Summer

 This was a crazy busy summer for the Hattons.  Patrick had his first job de-tasseling corn.

The Cub Scout pack played kiddy-pool kick ball.

Mike, Patrick, and Becca all were part if a High Adventure crew that went up the the U.P.

Tilly wanted in the picture too.

George built this cool structure.

Becca's butterfly garden bloomed beautifully.

Cecilia continued her softball career.

And George enjoyed his siblings sporting events.

Becca also attended NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) for Scouts.

After 12 years, we went to our last preschool/Kindergarten picnic for St. Pats.  

Mary also had Unpack your Backpack hour at school before school started.  Mom didn't realize she should be in uniform for this hour but she didn't seem to care.  Here she is with her buddy Owen.

That's for the summer.  Come back for beginning of school pictures.