Every year we have a tradition of the kids walking to school. Dave usually takes them down the block while I wait and take pictures. Then they come to "school" & I as their teacher greet them & welcome them to a new year. This year Daddy had to work =( . But the kids didn't want to give up their walk. Instead Sweet Pea led them & they all followed with backpacks in tow. 
Here they come!
We also have a yearly tradition of taking a group picture on the front steps. We did this at our home in MA too. I love looking back at these.
Welcome to the 2010-2011 learning year!