Letting Go

Our little girl grew up before our very own eyes this morning as she started kindergarten at Herbert Hoover Elementary School in West Branch. Though we knew she was beyond ready, it was still very hard to grasp as tears were shed walking back to the car while she remained with all new strangers in a new strange place. Though we may have been worried for our daughter, Tay obviously had no concerns as she asked me 'Why she couldn't just go in by herself'.

Needless to say, we informed our little girl that we were going in with her and we were taking pictures (like it or not). BTW, she had a wonderful first day and was ready to go again when I picked her up. She was very excited and it was fun to hear about her day, though she was definitely ready for early bed time.

Taylor in front of the fireplace before leaving

Taylor in front of her school

Taylor and her new neighbor and best friend Skylar

Taylor heading off to her class with her new teacher Mrs. Hamilton