Mia stayed home from school...

...but that didn't stop her from fashionably walking to the bus stop to pick up big sister Alyssa, even though she hiccuped and sniffled all the way there.

...in her new pink cowgirl boots! - Thanks to some 'hand-me-downs' which I love! (Janna!)

If you were wondering if it was finally 'fall' here - it is. But this is the extent of the leaves falling off the trees in Arizona.

Yep, Mr. Cool Dad waiting for the bus too...

Alyssa was/is probably thoroughly embarassed that I had my camera in hand waiting for her to get off the bus.

I thought she looked rather cute earlier this morning leaving for school in her new shoes, coat, and backpack. She's growing up...