Well, we survived the first day of school! Riley loves first grade and was super bummed that it was a minimum day. And it’s safe to say I am a bit exhausted as the anticipation and getting ready had me a bit out of sorts. The nice things is that we are organized and slipping into a nice routine. Getting up early was a bit of an adjustment for me, though! I printed a sign for Riley to hold so we would have it for our scrapbook. These came out a bit light, but some of the other shots captured the sign. She was so excited and enjoyed the walk to school. Little brother . . . not so excited! He missed his sister terribly and let me know about it ALL DAY LONG! ………………first day of school 
The kiddos helped make the rainbow cake the day before school started. Then Grady and I assembled it. And for all of you who pay attention to details, see if you can see what our big mistake was. Oops! 
After soccer practice, showers, and tacos for dinner, the kiddos finally got to dig in to the rainbow cake. They giggled and laughed the whole time that ate it. Such fun to listen to. I heart these faces. 
So did anyone catch our mistake? My daughter pointed it out immediately! All in all, a great first day of school and for that I am so very thankful. . . . . . . And in case you are not familiar with Lili from Swaky Chic Fete, you should be! She amazes me everyday with her stylish looks on Instagram {@swankychicfete} and has a blog that oozes with party style. I was so flattered when she asked me to put together a back to school post. You can check out my back to school round up of ideas for getting organized by clicking below. 
OK. First of all, could your daughter look any more like you and could your son look any more like his daddy???? Adorable! My guess on the mistake is that you have your orange and yellow layers our of ROY G BIV order, yes? Still, a really pretty cake! Way to celebrate, Mama!
They do look so excited to cut into that cake – and I know I wouldn't care if the the layers were out of order! Adorable pictures for Grandma to share. Thank you for being such a super MOM!
Love,
Grandma Sue
Ha, Riley is quite observant! Such a fun tradition. Glad she had a great first day, and you survived too!!
This is such a cute idea. They looked so happy to be starting school! My little ones started this week too. I made them a special treat as well, but I think next year it is going to have to be rainbow cake!
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I feel sorry for Grady, but now he will probably become King of the house. Great cake, and as always, such love.
Mary
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What a sweet way to celebrate back to school =) Your kids are too adorable!
Your kids are adorable as is that cake 🙂
How sweet and lovely! And how lucky to have such a nice cake to celebrate!
Liz
It's not RYO g biv! 😉
My kids always point out my mistakes too 😉 What a fun tradition!
Love this!! The cake looks beautiful (even with the yellow and orange reversed – lol). Great work! Such cute kiddos 🙂
What a neat and yummy tradition. My kids would definitely look forward to the first day of school every year.
Ran into your sweet family at drop-off this morning. Hopefully I will see you next time. Happy to hear Riley had a great 1st day. Awesome cake.
Glad Riley had a fun first day and I just love your tradition of your rainbow cake! I treasure and still carry on traditions my parents started when we were little girls. So meaningful. Grady looks like a mini of your hubby! You have darling kids.
Courtney, so sweet of the mention! the kiddos are having so much fun and i would love a piece of that cake! thanks again, dear friend!
Love that cute cake!!! who cares if you don't know your rainbow sequence? 😉
That is such a cute tradition…and they are going to remember that with sweet memories forever (no pun intended (c:)! Those little faces are darling…and who cares about color sequence when it's *CAKE*?!?! (c:
Hi Courtney..it is my first time here.. and I absolutely love your blog… I am a newlywed and my challenge for this year is to be more organized…love all the tips you give here..thanks for sharing…and you have a beautiful family!!!
Pree
http://www.mrspree.blogspot.com
what a cute tradition, I must say the cake looks delicious do you have the recipe? Your kids are adorable and glad your daughter had a great first day of school.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the rainbow cake!!! Who cares about the color order!! ha It's a super fun idea for your tradition. Thanks for sharing
Holly
McCall Manor
You're a good momma! I remember that cake. I just bought a big cupcake from the store for Lil's first day…. ha.
Aw that is such a sweet tradition! And no… I didn't catch any mistake. Must be new momma (ie. intensely sleep-deprived) brain! : ) Your kiddos are SO precious!
This is the cutest thing ever!
Precious! Your kiddos are so darling and it is so sweet that you create such special memories and traditions for your kids. Glad that the first day went so well!!
xo,
Jen