First Day Of School 2014

Today was the day. Our first day of school. We were all excited...really. And I am so thankful for that. This first day of school begins a year of lasts for us. My Madison begins her senior year. Here is what the first day of school looked like in our country home. : )

Flynn and I set out the Back to School Breakfast nice and early...Chocolate chip pumpkin bread and fresh fruit...a favorite!

Then I snuck in and set out the little surprise gifts on the desks. And every year, my kids act as if they didn't know I was going to! Madison was thrilled with the elf Disney inspired makeup and new books I picked out for her.  And she loved the new candle for her desk of course. : )

Peyton was just as happy with her new Guardians of the Galaxy T shirt...so much so she changed and put it on! I also got my super reader a few new novels and doughnut scented candle.

Rhett said I outdid myself with his gifts! He is a collector, and loved his new items and Guardians of the Galaxy shirt, which he promptly changed into as well.

And my baby? She was thrilled with her new Cinderella dolls...which finally included the two wicked stepsisters! Those gals are hard to find! And her favorite book series came in a little set of four new ones...which we have already read. Twice. : )

Then it was time for the yearly Back to School Picture. The last with all four of my children together. And see that puppy there? When the kids went over to get ready, he went right over and stood still as well. Swear.

Madison...12th, Peyton...9th, Rhett...7th, and Flynn...4 year old Preschool. : ) 

Oh...and Kirby...mascot. 

We got right to work, and my little preschooler was happy to be back. : )

Once she and I were done, she asked to make a "Surprise Snack" for the big kids. And so we did.

Have a blessed and happy school year, my friends!