First Day of School

We had our first day of school last week! I wanted to start a little earlier this year so we can have a longer break at Christmas. 

Our school mascot was in on the action, too!! I can't believe that I have a 5th and 7th grader. 

Every year, I like to set the table with a few goodies. This year, I had Squishmallow notebooks, new folders, stickers, and crayons. Always crayons!

I also made the girls a back-to-school cake. It was loaded with sprinkles. We waited until Josh got home to dig in. :)

We also watched Andy Griffith. It was the episode where Andy gives a history lesson to Opie and a bunch of his buddies. It was the perfect kick off to our year.

Most of all, I hope these will be sweet memories for my girls. I hope they know how much they mean to us and that they are so very loved.

Summer Days

 

We met friends the other night at the local water park and stayed until closing. I snapped a picture because the sunset was so pretty. Also, the late evening time is my favorite time to go. It's very slow and not a lot of people. 

I've been squeezing as much reading time as possible over the last couple of weeks. I zipped through the book "Casters and Crowns" in about two days. It's a Sleeping Beauty retelling and it had me captivated! 

I have been slowly going through photos and putting together photo albums. With real prints. I realized that the digital age, while convenient, is robbing us of some sweet pastimes. There's something about curling up with photos and reminiscing with loved ones.

I'm thankful for my little garden, and the ability to make sweet flower arrangement for our home.

Happy Saturday!! How was your week?