October Library Reading Time

We recently started attending the weekly reading time at our local library. The kids LOVE it. Ms. Robin is so fun with the kids and I've never seen Ethan sit so still for a story in HIS LIFE! They also throw in songs and crafts...what could be better than that. Here are the pictures from the last month.

Itsy Bitsy Spider (Web)

 and snack...

Mummy...

 Story Time trick or treating (Fire Fighter and Anna)

 Trying to get a group picture was a tad chaotic.

 Listening to Ms. Robin

 Trick or Treat!

Native Americans

Alli loves anything craft related that we do in school.

Puppy Love

Pepper has and always will be Ben's dog. She has always been the most bonded with him and listens to any command he gives her. I'm not sure what has prompted the recent change but lately Pepper has also really bonded with Alli and of course Alli reciprocates that right back. She loves her big pup!

My favorite example recently happened while doing school. Alli and I was going over some math. Alli was trying to explain something to me and I looked down to notice she was sitting there petting pepper on the head while talking to me. (Normally this wouldn't happen because Alli can't focus on two things at once). But what I found so sweet was that Pepper wasn't just sitting there for love, she was also giving it by propping her head on Alli's knee the whole time.

First Responder's Day

 A&E was invited to join the First Responder Day at the local Pumpkin Patch farm. Ben was going to be there for a few hours so we tagged along for a day of fun. We visited for a while with the first responders, and then headed off to play.

 We jumped in some corn...

 Road a few tractors...

 Said hi to a few sweet barn animals...

 Slid down a really long slide...

 a LOT....

 and sat on a really large swing...

 The farm was a blast, but it was blazing hot. So after being surrounded by pumpkins and summer's last hoorah...I'm ready for Fall!

Kindergarten Nerves

 I know the lighting is a little off on the above picture but I just LOVE how this picture captures Alli's beauty and personality.

 My fun loving spunky 5 year is starting school tomorrow.

I would be lying to say that there isn't anxiety going into tomorrow...Thankfully, the anxiety is on me and not on Alli. I want homeschooling to be a good experience for her and not something that causes her to feel like she's missing out. I worry about being able to teach her to the level she deserves. I worry about being able to keep frustration levels down....Overall, I think it will be great...but I know it's going to take some work. So wish us luck.

Birthday Party

Alli had a wonderful birthday and enjoyed being surrounded by so many family members. She felt special in every way and wanted to thank everyone who sent gifts and also came to the party.

My Little Pony cake

Thank you Bryan, Lisa and boys for the Despicable Me movies.

Thank you Nana for the rest of the Magic Tree House series.

Thank you Grammy and Papa for the Frozen Elsa, Anna and Christoff dolls.

 

Thank you Ben and Stephanie for the Toy Story movie. I'm sure you can see from the picture above how excited she was to be getting so many of her favorite movies!

Thank you Andrew and Kara for the How to Train Your Dragon movie and Dr. Seuss book. We've been reading a story every night before bed and she has loved every one!

Thank you Shannon, Rusty and the girls for the My Little Pony dolls. Alli loves playing with them.

So...it was rainy....and not very warm...but we braved the pool for the kids. I'm glad we did, because they loved it!

Nothing more fun than a water fight :)