7th Grade!

Its hard to believe, but Emily has been in school for almost three weeks already. So far, 7th grade has been going well and the friend situation seems to be under control. She likes some of her teachers better than others, but that is to be expected. The biggest piece of her schedule that took a little while to nail down was her athletic requirement. She started the year enrolled in field hockey, but very quickly realized that she knew nothing about field hockey and had no interest in playing it. Instead, she switched to cross country and seems happy with the choice. On days that are too hot, they stay in the weight room and she seems to have taken to that as well. 

Obligatory 1st day of school photo

A couple days before classes started, one of Emily's friends arranged for one last summer hurrah - a bunch of girls got together for dinner and a live performance of Frozen. Emily was a little torn on whether she wanted to sit through a musical or not, but she was so glad that she did. She absolutely loved the show. 

Since school has been in session, there have been a few football games and a few sleepovers on the weekends, but nothing as fancy as their evening at the theater.

As we inch into fall, Emily's thoughts naturally turn towards Halloween - her favorite holiday. There is at least one scary movie on her "must see" list that is either already in theaters or will be soon. She also already has plans for her costume, but I can't give it away yet!