It’s official! The first day of school is here! I was so impressed with myself this morning when I remembered to take pictures of them before they left for school. Last year I totally forgot to even take pictures of Cameron too. Terrible mommy moment.

Here is the official picture:

This picture I took inside. It sure isn’t my favorite…but it sure is funny:)

Cameron with my favorite bus driver…Mrs. Ruth!

Ricky and Michael right before they get on the bus! Yeah!

Every year the night before school starts Randy gives the boys a Father’s blessing. It is so special to me. My dad use to do this for us. It always help calm me for my days at school. I hope it does the same for my boys. Well last night when we all sat down together to start giving Ricky his blessing, Cameron asked for one. He wanted one. So we told him to wait until we were done with Ricky. Ricky’s blessing was so beautiful and perfect for him. I sure hope he remembers everything Daddy told him, or should I say..Heavenly Father. Then we were off to Michael’s blessing. It was so different from Ricky’s, but so perfect for Michael. Heavenly Father sure knows my boys and their personalities. It was another beautiful blessing of course.

Then to Cameron’s blessing. He was so proud that daddy put his hands on his head. While Randy gave him his blessing I felt the spirit so much. Even Randy got choked up a bit. Cameron has such a great spirit about him anyway. Our Heavenly Father sure loves this little boy. I felt so proud of Cameron and the things our Heavenly Father was telling him, us. Cameron is going to accomplish so much this school year. Just seeing Cameron’s face when Randy was done was priceless. He was so proud to have been given a blessing. Sometimes I forget that under the exterior body…Cameron is in there. Just like us. I know that when I see him in Heaven it will be amazing:)

Everyone at his school already knows him. He is very loved. Even the principal was telling everyone how excited she was to see “her Cameron” again. I love to know that when he is there he is getting the love he needs.

I am so proud of my husband. He is such a good example to our boys. He always knows when to use his priesthood. I don’t know what I would do without the priesthood in my life. It brings such peace to my heart to know that if anything happens that our Heavenly Father is right there waiting for us to ask for help. This summer was such a busy, crazy summer. I have had many of times flustered and frustrated. Just knowing that all I have to do is get on my knees and ask for help is so comforting. I sometimes miss how close I felt to my Heavenly Father while I was sick. I have to remind myself to just stop and take a minute and breath. He is always there.

Thank you Randy for being that great husband, father, and priesthood holder you are to me and the boys. I love you!