Adventures in {Halloween 2011} Part III

The Boy had a great kinder Halloween Party - on Halloween :)

They had three rotations.


He started inside with stories with the teacher.


And a fun art project with some of the moms.


Then it was outside for some large motor activities.
It took him a few tries to the the hand to the opposite foot :)


And face painting!


Then it was time for costumes, a movie, and a fun little snack.


Then time for the costume parade!
I've participated in my fair share of elementary school
parades - as Glinda, a Purple Crayon, a worm,
a pregnant Starbucks barista :) - but it is definitely
more fun to watch your own little one parade around.






He told me the parade lasted FOREVER.
Silly boy.

Insta Friday: September 16, 2011

Woohoo!
It's Friday!

Last Friday I had this folder
of school documents to sort through,
read, sign, and return.


My handsome guy wore his Scooby Doo t-shirt.


We made a fun Back to School Survival Kit
for The Boy's teacher.
If you want the printables to make your own - GO HERE!


Will took us out to El Far!!! for a celebration dinner.
We brought Aunt H to join in on the fun.


Check out this Nacho Supreme appetizer.
We should have stopped here.
Srsly.



We came home and had fun at the hot tub
with glow sticks.




Saturday we had our first soccer game . . . in the rain.


And we enjoyed the rain . . . while it lasted.


We used it as an excuse to bust out the Cocoa Latte machine.


The Girl slept with a bun in her hair,
and in the morning she had voluminous hair.


Monday I started packing The Boy's lunch Bento-style.


And he wore his super heroes shirt.


Tuesday was our first day that homework was due,
so he rocked his "A Wookie ate my homework" shirt.
Holla!


This was Tuesday's Bento.


Tuesday was soccer practice.
It has been so awesome to see The Boy come out of his
shell and enjoy the game and get in there.


Here's Wednesday's lunch.


I had to go to the dentist today for the final adjustments on my new crown,
so rad Jaime came over to watch the kids.
Then we all went to Chick-fil-a thanks to Jaime.
She rocks.
And that night we did craft's the youth from church.


Thursday's lunch.


I spent Thursday morning with just The Girl and me.
It was so fun.
She helped me run errands and get ready for the
crafty get together that evening.
I sewed up some gifties for my friends that were coming.


Late afternoon I went back to the dentist to
get my crown cemented in.
Hallelujah!
This is the view from the chair.


Thursday night we got our craft and grubbin' on!


My super cute friend Kara Noel taught
us some awesome crafts.


I sprayed painted for the first time.
Ever.
No joke.


I gave the girlies their gifties and made them model
them for me.


Friday's Bento - so fun! I'm loving it.


Friday is my day to drive carpool.
Five 5 year olds + one 2 year old = AWESOME.
And lots of shocked looks from the other parents.
I had one mom say, "Oh - you're the BIG carpool."
Um, isn't that the purpose of carpool?
Pack it til it's full, baby!


The Girl and I went to the park.
She even got to swing.


This just looked so cute when I was waiting
for the Kinders.


Hello $.99 store WOOD earrings.

The First Day . . . of School that is

We started the day with a smile . . .
a Mickey Mouse chocolate chip pancake smile!


The Boy was thrilled.
I surprised him with a special breakfast for his special day.


The Girl wouldn't be left out of the photo op :)


He looked so handsome,
with his spikey - not church hair - 'do.


Of course I was a manic trying to get out the door on time.
Of course I was a procrastinator an didn't make this sign until 15
minutes before we needed to walk out the door.
Of course my printer was REFUSING to print.
Of course I started sweating profusely as my anxiety sky rocketed.

He picked out his shirt -
because Batman is the coolest, or so I've been told.


He wanted to show off his new Lightning McQueen backpack.


Will joined us for the big day.




My friend Kirsten snapped a family photo.


Sweet anticipation.






Little S is in our ward, lives in our neighborhood,
and we carpooled to preschool last year.
I love her.
We are so blessed to have her in our class this year!


Little K was also in preschool with The Boy last year.
She is full of spunk and makes me laugh.
We're excited to have so many friends all together.


Here he goes.
Of course he's the last in line because he's
too busy socializing with all his friends :)








His sweet, sweet teacher greeted him by name.
AWESOME.
Or not awesome/sign of trouble because she already know his name?


Just kidding!
She's the one that did his kinder assessment
the week before :)