Last First Day

Today was the first day of school. We have a tradition at our house on the first day of school. We take pictures. We've done this for twelve years now. Today was different. Today was a Last First Day. Madison is a Senior this year. Emotions were running high this morning. Before the girls got up, Susan and I sat and looked at our First First Day photo. Madison was very excited that day. A whole new world was waiting on her.

First day of school 8/15/2000

I wasn't there that morning. I don't remember where I was at, but I wasn't there for the First Day photo. I did make it home before Madison came home on the bus. We got an end of the First Day photo. It may not seem like much to some people, but I always look forward to those photos. I will have to look back, but I don't think I've missed another First Day photo.

Last First Day, 8/16/2012

This may be Madisons Senior year, but it's going to be a great year. We have a lot of Firsts to come this year. It will be her first year Cheerleading. (Not only her, but Hannah too) I'm afraid that this school year will go by to stinking fast. It is hard for this Dad to even think about the graduation of his first daughter, let alone to think in six short years it will be Hannah's turn. I guess that is what life is all about. We, as parents, have to do our best and teach them all we can in the short 18 years we have them. I feel like we have done a good job. We have two girls who are considerate, caring, loving, smart, beautiful, conscientious, respectful, God fearing, ornery,

funny, outgoing, helpful and ready to take on the world.

It may have been the Last First Day for Madison, but just imagine what is waiting for her on the next First Day.

Madison and Hannah, 8/16/12

Love you both, Dad.