They really are a happy bunch...

Last year we started the Joe's Place school year with just Ty're. A second resident moved in a day after school started... and then a third a few weeks later. Every new resident brings a good bit of change to the household... but it's totally manageable. Having new residents start at the beginning of the school year is different. It adds a good bit more stress for everyone. This year our three residents from last year all returned. It's been so easy... like they never even left! Everyone already knows the rules, how do to the chores, how to live together, etc. It's so good to have our guys back! Here they are yesterday getting ready to head out for the first day of school (why is smiling for a picture not considered cool at this age? :)).

Yesterday was also Ty's 15th birthday!! Poor guy is so sick! Didn't even touch his cake. :( We'll have to celebrate again when he's feeling better!