Claire Goes to Preschool!

 We've officially had two in school for about a month now, and let me tell you, Claire is absolutely over the moon for preschool!  She hops, skips, and jumps all the way there, every time she gets to go :)  You'd think she'd been waiting her entire life (all 3 1/2 years of it!) to go to school.  I hope her enthusiasm continues throughout her school career.

 First day of school breakfast - hammy sammies and fresh fruit, all Claire approved favorites

 Ready to go, with her first day of school jar of jam for her teacher

 A shot of her in her backpack, just because I find it amusing how big it is on her!

 Amelia was being sweet to Claire (for once!) and giving her an unsolicited hug, but I wasn't quick enough to catch it on camera.

 We had a few minutes before we needed to be leaving, so Claire asked me to take some more pictures of her.

 A requested photo of her, smelling the flowers

 Eagerly waiting to go inside!

 With her teacher, all smiles :)

No tears from Claire or mom.  We're going for a perfect record!

 End of the first day, and still grinning ear to ear.

For Claire's first day of school lunch, Matt met us as Carlos O' Kelly's, where we used the girls "free kids meal" certificates from the summer reading program at the library.  Amelia was a big fan of the chips and salsa.

 Claire was so excited about school that she wore her backpack all throughout lunch.

Amelia grabbing for the salsa

Hooray for another great first day of school!