ROLLIN'

 Twice a month a local-ish rink holds a "homeschool skate session."

I try to make it once a month if possible.  

Some pictures from October's session.

4 year old is still learning, so he had some helpers since I had the baby and Mr. 2.

getting some confidence on the carpet

MORE FALL THINGS

The leaves are pretty much neverending around here.

The "Rose Bros" landscapers work on them several times a week--

I'd say probably every other day and yet the leaves persist.

These Rose Bros just reap the benefits of piles...

Though this guy realllllly wanted to help with a rake that was 3 times as tall as he is!

I'm not really complaining about the leaves. Tis' the season.  And I'm grateful for all the helpers!

 

FIRE PREVENTION 22

 We were once again able to bring the fire prevention program to our co-op.  

It was a beautiful, even warm hot day in October when the firetruck pulled up for a safety talk and demonstration.  MJ was able to help out for one period.

"Fire won't wait, Plan your escape!"

The younger kids especially always enjoy this event!

FALL THINGS

 

Always sad when we have to say goodbye to summer, but it is inevitable as we all know.

This fall has been pretty mild so far-here we are in November and it is almost 70 degrees.  

I'll take it!

One gloomy Saturday in October, we headed to the local orchard to pick some apples.

MJ was working and so missed out, but I suppose that is part of life and only going to become more common as time marches on.

Putting those apples to good use!

Happy Fall!

EARLY THIS MORNING

I have some catching up to do, but in the meantime-my sleeping babies.

We are attempting to wean Ethan off the pacifier, but it is proving difficult.  I am also not a fan of having my bed invaded in the middle of the night by more than one child, but couldn't resist the sweetness. This too shall pass, right?

 

TWO

 

Mister turned 2 this past weekend!!

Still not talking much--he has a few words but communicates quite well without them.

We had a small, joint birthday celebration for the August birthday boys!

We are so thankful that it is raining today after being Sooooo dry

(as you can see from the ground in the picture)

Special present--mostly due to his bigger brother, but I'll elaborate on that more in the next birthday post.  

Happy Birthday, big boy!

2ND ANNUAL BAKE-OFF

 This past week, we hosted the 2nd Annual Bake-off!!

This year 5 of the kids entered..and my kitchen was tied up for two days in the making of their creations!

The theme was "literature."  Contestants had to choose something from their favorite book and create it!

There were two categories--appearance and taste--with small prizes for first and second place in each category. 

Here are some shots from the baking process:

The set-up

The entries:

2nd place in appearance

1st place in appearance and 2nd place in taste

1st place in taste

Some of the contestants:

Each contestant gave us a brief explanation of why they chose what they did etc.

It was a nice day, so they all enjoyed some swimming and playing games.

Cousin bonding time:

It was a nice time and I love to see the creativity!

Can't wait for next year.