Life as a school boy

Well, I thought I would back up a little bit and rewind to the beginning of school. As most of you know Caden started kindergarten this year and LOVES it! He has his teacher from 3 year old pre k, and loves her! The first picture is of him the first day of school.
Austin started his first year of Pre-k this year and has learned so much all ready! His teacher Miss Covington is amazing with them all! The second picture is from his first day...
Since school has begun they have really gotten into school spirit! Caden is so excited to grow up and be a "big hawk". He even told Chris that he doesn't want to play hockey anymore... He wants to play basketball in the "new hawk gym". Our school is getting ready to build a new high school, and though he has many years before he gets there, he is SO excited about the new gym. Exhibit 3 is the new gym...
Caden had so much fun with great, mama nini, and mama Susie! He is so blessed to have grandmas that love him so much!
We just got their school pictures back and have decided that Austin probably should just use his for his mug shot lol!
Most weekends are spent with our family and thankfully NOT doing a ton of homework! Caden even got to go to an Illinois game with papa ratts (Chris's dad), and Uncle Steve. He was exhausted that night!
We have even taken a short trip to Chicago for some last minute school clothes and Caden obviously enjoyed his chocolate ice cream!
Most of our nights are spent doing homework and reading books, until lately now it's hockey 2 nights a week... And we have seemed to start a new tradition of Thursday night Mexican And try to get Chris's parents to go as much as possible so we can see them more than just on the weekends! Our last trip Caden went around the table and did a photo shoot with everyone lol. Him and grandma couldn't quite figure out the camera....
Well that is life as a Merritt so far this school year... I'm sure it will get much more exciting this quarter!