On Your Mark, Get Set

Back packs are ready, 1st day outfits laid out, stuffed Scottie dog presents given to each girl, and they are both sleeping in their Mahaffey tshirts! But my absolute favorite thing about getting ready for a new school year is our tradition of priesthood blessings! 

Normally it would be a fathers blessing, but we are incredibly thankful to have Uncle Todd and that he is a righteous priesthood holder who can bless our lives! The Frenchs also join us and it's one big priesthood blessing party! There really is no better way to start out a year! Plus Todd made homemade chocolate cake! Score! 

It's great to hear how each child's blessing is different because they all come from the Lord specifically for them! Riley was blessed to be healthy this year, to bring joy to others, that she will learn and grow to continue to exceed others expectations, and much more! Keagan was blessed to make a lot of new friends, to be comfortable at school, not to worry and to learn what her teachers teach her, etc. 

I'm SO thankful for the priesthood and the power and blessing it is in our lives! And thankful that again tonight we were able to start out this year right! Now we are truly ready for 2nd grade!!