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Mitchell’s First Day of School

31 Jan 2009

Yesterday, Mitchell had his first day of school! Mitchell is my little nephew.. he’s a little shy.. ok he’s alot shy.. and to get these photos of him was rather miraculous! I turned up at his school to watch him start his first day of school… choose his locker (he chose the locker with a picture of balloons on it) and meet his new classmates.

I was reminded of the importance of having photographs at special occasions.. I remember so vivdly my first day of school.. and holding on to my daddy oh so tight and asking him never to leave. I remember sitting on the metal seats outside the classroom, snuggling into him..and I really wish I had a photo of this moment. My dad passed away when I was 14 from a brain tumour…photos of my dad and I are so special, especially considering there aren’t very many. Dad was always behind the camera and wasn’t in enough photos at all. 

It really was a blessing to be able to be a part of Mitchell’s first day of school and to relive some old memories that are so dear to me. 

Until next time.

JD

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  • MitchyMoo!
  • Mitch and my sister Julia having their photo taken by the teacher at the time..
  • Snuggling!
  • His backpack was almost bigger than he was..

8 Responses to “Mitchell’s First Day of School”

  1. What good looking grandchildren we have, must take after their Mother. Top photos James.

    Muz.+ Mum
    Jan 31
  2. I wanted to say thanks heaps for the album. It’s great! But while I’m here i’ll say your nephew is so very cute. :-)

    Danika
    Jan 31
  3. James, these photos are absolutely gorgeous! I can’t pick a favourite. The last one is so sweet. Hope he had a wonderful first day.

    Bec Behrend
    Jan 31
  4. The photos of Mitch are lovely. Mitch is very lucky to have such a talented uncle.

    Julia Werren
    Jan 31
  5. So cute!! Love the pic of Mitchell resting on mummy…awwww

    Gemma Clarke
    Feb 2
  6. What a big day in a child’s life and in a Mummy’s :)

    Cathy Crawley
    Feb 3
  7. I did the first day 5 times and believe me it can be as emotional for the Mums and Dads. What a lovely memory to share with us! Love the snuggling shot :)

    Kerry Behrend
    Feb 3
  8. James

    I love how you are…. sounds like you’ve got that memory pretty close to your heart - they way you describe it makes me think of how that photo would look!!!

    Lisa

    Lisa Johnson
    Feb 3
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