First day 2015

 The 5th grader and the 2nd grader on their first day of school. #brownisthenewgreen

 Standing on the cat's bed.

 The brand new playground, completed 4 days before school started. 

 Lily looped with Ms. London, her teacher from last year, and is very happy about it. 

 Her friend Jenna is too. 

Amalia and Ismene did not get the same teacher, but will get to see each other at recess, playdates and sleepovers, according to their plans.

 The swarming helicopter parents. 

New backpack on, waiting patiently to go into Ms. Sullivan's room.