Perfect

I know I must have been this way, but I don't recall very clearly the level of perfection sought for as a child. John has already admitted that he required a great deal of perfection so I think I will pass the blame onto him.

I have a child who demands perfection, well she's getting better but today perfection was a must. It was the night of ML Elementary school's Monster Mash Party and since her Halloween costume wasn't finished we decided to put together something and be Barbie from her latest movie Princess Charm School in her school uniform. Various friends generously loaned out vests, shirts and tie, but alas they were the wrong colors. I thought they looked great, afterall it is Halloween, nothing is supposed to be "perfect", just fun? Right? :)

With a fun wig McKenna decided she was happy to be Cinderella for an evening. Tyler a fancy witch, and Tate...well he's not convinced of the fun of dressing up just yet so we sufficed with a nice orange Halloween shirt with scary monsters on the front.

Heading into the Party in typical rainy October weather

It was fun to see our friends and their costumes.

Mya was Rio-beautifully done!

They held the Monster Mash in the auditorium/gym. We hit a few stations that were around the perimeters and then we were distracted by the music and the hula hoops, and then dancing to the Hokey Pokey.

We didn't stay too long, but it ended with Cotton Candy and Popcorn.

Let the Halloween Festivities Begin!

1st Grade Field Trip: Spooner Farms

With McKenna in the 1st Grade I was a little worried about her feeling left out of going to the pumpkin patches with us. I was thrilled to find her school taking advantage of their new location by having the 1st Grade Field trip to Spooner Farms a few blocks down the street. I'm not complaining, I had a great time with the 1st Graders, despite the chilly weather.

A little presentation on the importance of Farms and the creatures that are supported by farms.

Sarah joined McKenna and I-a very fun and loving girl with a short attention span and a lot of energy. I'm sure many could pry the same thing about most 1st graders, including McKenna.

We got to ride a piggy pulled by a tractor to the Alice in Wonderland's pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin.

and then onto the rope maze-which was FULL of energy and people.

Then a few fun pictures.

We then had some hot cider and then McKenna wanted to find the pigs before we left.

A very fun day that I'm glad I got to be a part of.

Tyler's 1st Day of Preschool

School is in session, for the little people. After weeks of anticipation the big day is finally here and as you can see Tyler is a little bit excited! We went and met the teacher last Thursday and she was so disappointed it was not her first day. She did play the shy card, but would look through her hair to see everything she wanted and needed to see.

This morning she put on her new school clothes, put on her backpack, with her bike helmet inside and we headed to the Sumner Cooperative Preschool.

Which started out with circle time discussing the color and shape of the week as well as the day of the week and month.

Then they went to freeplay where she was able to cut and paste shapes and paper, paint on an easel, mold some playdough, and write in her notebook. Then they had storytime, snack and then outside to play. They came back in for a few songs and then were off for the day.

This is her new teacher, Ms Withem.

I know Tyler had a great time as she was in such a great mood all day and couldn't stop smiling. When I asked what her favorite part of the day-"I made a new friend. Her name is Peyton, and she is her very own friend."

My heart melted and I'm so excited for her!