My babies are growing up too fast!

Today was another of those milestone occasions! First Day of School....Ahhhh! Of course, I have had many first days to celebrate through the years, but none have compared to sending my baby to "big school". Jake started to kindergarten today. He was of age last year, but Joe and I chose to hold him back to mature another year since he was so young last year. Wise decision on our part because he was so ready today! Of course, he is in great hands...Mrs. Tolbert and Mrs. McIntosh! We are truly blessed with his placement now!

Here's the proof that he was more than ready....


Let me add that he improved a great deal from this picture taken moments before....


Zach also ventured on his own way today too! He was actually at preschool today alone without Jake for the first in his life! He struggled a little at the beginning, but he will rebound in no time! He is such a easy-going child that I don't see this being a problem. In fact, he will thrive in his own arena and I am so excited to watch him bloom! Here's my Zach-Attack!

Until the next time....

Blessings!
Missy

Starting a New....And a freebie for you!

Whoa! I just rhymed and did not even plan it! So, I was not on much last week mainly because we started back to school. During preplanning, we teachers really did not get much planning done at all! I know that is not a surprise to those of you out there that teach, but I really wish the higher ups would wise up a little and let us have a day to get our room set up and plan with our other teachers. But not this year...LOL! On top of everything, we are always furloughed for three days this year. Our first furlough day was this past Friday and, in protest, I did not go to the school and chose to mow the lawn and tidy up the yard instead! I hope my dear hubby appreciated my efforts! If nothing else, it really entertained my two boys!

On an another note, my oldest, Jake, will start kindergarten tomorrow! I am so sad! I have held on to my boys being little and not exposed to so much of what goes on in the world! But now I feel like I am losing a little of my grip! But Preacher Tommy's sermon today hit home for me! On going back to school, we as parents should be preparing our children to be equipped to handle the pressures, demons, and dangers of our world. I also loved the reminder that our children should see us praying and practicing what we preach to them. I hope with all my heart that my boys will retain these lessons I have been teaching since birth. If so, my day tomorrow should go pretty smooth.

Now, what you all have been waiting for... A FREEBIE! As you know I have been trying some template making out and enjoyed it so far! I was even thrilled to see that my first templates have already had about 50 downloads after one day on Digifree! Yeah! So here you go....

My Lil' Sparks Free Template

Here's a page using this template...
Papers are from the Smiles All Around kit by Mel Hains

Download Free Template Here

I hope you enjoy! I would love to see your work using my templates! Leave some love if you download!

Blessings!
Missy