Delaney's first day of school!

This is Jon. Huge day for the K-Town Guddats today. It was Delaney Rae's first day of kindergarten! We've been looking forward to this for a long time, as has Delaney herself. Luckily we had a dry run of things on Tuesday with an open house, which helped make today a bit easier for her (and probably Mom and Dad). We're beyond proud of our big little girl. She did so well!

Delaney checking out her new outfit in front of the mirror.

Delaney's proud little sister, Adelyn Blair wanted to pose with her. Yes, both are wearing backpacks and, yes, only one is going to school.

In honor of Delaney's choice of tennis shoes, I wore my black Chuck's too.

Walking to school, which is a block away, with Adelyn leading the way.

Getting on the campus. Depending on what time kids get there, they are probably playing out in the playground for 5-15 minutes before school starts.

Delaney hanging up her coat right above her nametag, with her friend Ariana (from Head Start last year) right next to her.

Delaney sitting at her table with her friend (and teammate from soccer) Owen.

You know, I was surprised that Brittany and I did so well. No tears, some sniffles though from Brittany on the way back home. What complicated that was the fact that Delaney's teacher, Mrs. O, gave the parents a gift bag with a note that said this was a gift for you as a thank you for bringing your precious gift to my class...and BAM!...that got Brittany. Adelyn, however, took it the worst. She truly missed her big sister. She's not one to sit still, or sit on your lap, but she sat and hugged Mommy for a solid 20 minutes when we got home.

I picked D-Rae up from school that afternoon. She and I waited outside for a few moments as she waived and said by to some new friends.

Delaney walking into the school. At the very end of the clip is her friend Ariana.

This is Delaney telling us all about her first day. She's our girl!