Thursday, October 28, 2010

Halloween Parties at School

Taylor and Charlie had their halloween parties at school today. Charlie's started out with an orange treat (orange is the color they're learning about right now)
He ate all of his- carrots, cantalope, peaches, mandarin oranges, cheese, popcorn, candy corn, orange juice and all!
Then they went outside and picked a pumpkin.

He did a nice job decorating it.
His teacher, Miss Nicolle, helped when mommy had to go to Taylor's class.
Then, after making a trailmix, the kids enjoyed wagon rides through the building. Here he is with his friend, Eli.
Taylor's day started with a hat parade.
Then they made scarecrow crafts.
I couldn't get her to smile big until I said "Say Morgan". That did the trick.
Next, they had a snack of dirt and worms (you heard me).
Then by far the best part of the party was when mommy sang silly halloween songs with the class and let them dance and play instruments!
I was so impressed when Taylor pulled Charlie and our friend's son back to the car in the wagon. She must be eating her Wheaties!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Happy Birthday

We celebrated Charlie's 3rd and Taylor's 5th birthdays last weekend.
It was a beautiful day, and we were able to go on the back deck.
The kids chose a Mickey and Minnie Mouse theme for the party.

Cousin Alison came with her Minnie ears on!



Don't they look so thrilled with their cakes?



Morgan had a fun time, but found it hard to sleep with so much action going on around her.
The kids got lots of fun toys and clothes for their birthday. Taylor loved the Tinkerbell Tea Pary set that Grandma and Grandpa (from KY) gave her. She and Grandma retreated into her room to play with it.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Barn 'N Bunk

The kids and I joined the MOMS club for a fun outing at Barn 'N Bunk Farm today.
First we took a wagon ride and saw how they decorated their haystacks.


Then they collectively made a scarecrow.
Next we checked out two mazes- a haystack maze and a corn maze. Charlie was excited to see real corn in the stalks.
Then they each picked out a pumpkin to take home.

After a snack of apple juice and an apple it was time to go home.
But not before buying some mums at the store there!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Preschool Field Trip


Taylor went to Schappacher Farm with her preschool class this week.
The farmer, Butch, did a great job teaching the kids about his crops and animals.
He let the kids feed corn to his cows.
The cows were a little too anxious for Taylor so I had to feed hers for her.
They then fed the donkeys some Saltines.
It looked like it might rain, but we were spared.
Finally we took a hayride (actually a straw ride) to the pumpkin patch where Taylor picked out a pumpkin.
She's keeping it in her bedroom. I'm pretty sure she talks to it.
This is why I'm a stay-at-home mom.