Back to School

We have survived the first week of school!!!!  We started so early this year...and while everyone was very excited, we were all a little sad to say good-bye to summer vacation.  It's going to take us a while to get back into the swing of things, but we had a really good first week.  I missed my kids like crazy (especially my good helpers), but I am so proud of all the kids for facing new challenges and embracing new adventures!
Can you believe we have a middle school girl?
Ashton- 6th Grade

Jordan- 4th Grade

Regan- 1st Grade

Cole- Preschool

Luke- Home with Mom- 4 months

The night before school started we wanted to start a new tradition of a Back to School feast-  We had a lasagna dinner and introduced a scripture theme for the year.  I had asked my friend Stacy to make a cake for the celebration.  Her chalkboard creation was perfect and delicious! The kids were so excited to see their names and grades actually on the cake.  Thanks Stacy for helping make our night even more special!

I loved this new tradition, and I think it is definitely one that we will continue next year!