diff --git a/apps/flashcards/app.js b/apps/flashcards/app.js
index f94cc8ad2..405df38be 100644
--- a/apps/flashcards/app.js
+++ b/apps/flashcards/app.js
@@ -140,9 +140,10 @@ function handleDrag(event) {
 
 
 // initialize
-loadLocalCards();
 cardLayout.update();
 Bangle.loadWidgets();
+loadLocalCards();
+
 Bangle.on("touch", handleTouch);
 Bangle.on("stroke", handleDrag);