We began the school year in stages this year.

Jake’s first day was on a Thursday, homeschool began on the following Monday, and Derek’s first day was Tuesday.

Our official first-day-of-school picture was taken on Derek’s first day: the third first day of school.

Jake: 12th grade
Derek: 9th grade
Peter: 6th grade
Jeremy: 4th grade
Ruthie: Kindergarten