1st Day of School - In Durango!!

Cheshire Cat?

Nope, it's Stown!!

Today was Stown's first day of school here in Durango and it was also the school's Halloween celebration. Students were encouraged to wear costumes. How cool to be able to dress up for your first day at a new school.
Stown created the costume himself. Black pants, a black shirt and loads of pink and purple duct tape (I didn't know it came in such colors) and the Cheshire cat was born. On Halloween he will be painting his face but for school it was not allowed.

Dinah's rear end, Jim & Stown

Jim drove him to town this morning. He was to be at school early to receive a tour of the location of his classes. We toured the campus yesterday but with out his schedule it was only a general information tour. Yeah, my big freshman!!

Due to a strange series of events last week, Stown showed up on our doorstep at 11pm on Thursday night in the rain. Earlier that afternoon Patty (mom) and Gary (step dad) also arrived in town. The past seven days have been non-stop hustle and bustle with family visits, sightseeing, eating out (I think I gained a few pounds!) and pursuing school options for Stown. After the parents left to head home to California, we had our final school interview. Stown is now attending Durango High School as a freshman. We all have many adjustments to make in the days to come. Jim and I are extremely happy to have Stown here with us and Stown is happy to be here. We can't wait to see what the future holds!!

Love to all....

Remember, good things DO come to those who wait!!!