School Bus Cake

Kiahna's school bus cake...it means she is officially starting kindergarten. Why the school bus since we are home-schooled? Well, many years ago, my mom made each of us a school bus cake for our first year of public school (I really did get to ride the bus). The school bus cake became a right-of-passage, and a milestone to look forward to. I thought the tradition was a great one, so I started it with each our kids. Aliya was the only one who did not actually have a school bus on her cake because I couldn't find one, and I wasn't feeling confident enough in my cake decorating skills to create/draw a school bus. She still had a school-themed cake, which is the main point.

Along with the fabulous cake, the prepartory student also gets his/her own official backpack with a few school supplies. Kiahna specifically requested a Bible, so she got two--a "real" one and a picture one. Of course, all the other students also got a back-to-school treat, because when it's a school party, it's a PARTY!!!

This year Niah starts high school--another big milestone. She is looking forward to playing volleyball, and she also wants to learn to play the piano. I am keeping my eyes out for lessons...or maybe I will attempt to teach the piano myself. We have a great year ahead of us! This is the beginning of our 5th year...