Ashley and Brandon ready for another new year at Vienna Elementary.

Ashley starting 3rd grade, Brandon, 5th grade, and Tipper just hoping to go play at the bus stop.

Mom, Katie, and Tipper walking the kids to the bus stop for the neighborhood's annual "school send-off".

Cole, Brandon, Myles, Ali, Sydni, and Ashley--the new gang at the bus stop.

"Do I get to go on the bus?" questions Katie.

"Dad...no more pictures. I want to go play!"

"Brandon, can't I come to school with you?"

Katie pretending to be one of the "big" kids.

Getting in some last minute play before school starts.

The kids all lined up to board the bus.

The last one getting on the bus.

"See you this afternoon," waves Brandon.