Getting our Tree

We had some very excited children. We bought our tree a day early, so we could decorate it after Thanksgiving dinner.

Kindergarten Pet Show

This week Alstan's class had their pet show. They have spent the last two weeks preparing for their big show. They were asked to pick a "pet" they could bring in from home. They then researched their pet during library class. We had to make a cage for their pet as a family project. (Alstan forgot to mention this until Wednesday at bedtime, so he and mom had to quick make one after school on Thursday.) He was quite proud of it, and I heard he chatted freely with the guest about his "pet" named Color.

Alstan's After School Project

Alstan spends quite a bit of extra time in the art room while mom is trying to get work done. Her third grade students were working on small sculptures, so Alstan wanted to make one too. Check out the triceratops he made! This took him a few nights to do, but he did great! Mom helped with the taping and some of the plastering, otherwise, he did the rest himself.

We've Got Snow!

Gearing Up

Halloween 2014

Halloween

Elsie's Field Trip

Elsie had her first field trip on Thursday. They walked to the local candy store and then "trick-r-treated" at a few stores on their way back to school. This was followed by decorating pumpkins!

Making a Christmas Wish List

Dad brought home the Farm & Fleet Toyland magazine the other day. It has given Elsie hours of entertainment circling all the things she wants for Christmas. Yesterday she watched out the window, waiting for the "truck" to bring all the things she marked.

Craft Time at the Van Overmeer's

Anytime is a good time to be creative... Even at the breakfast table!

Breakfast on the Run

Finished Clay Pieces

Elsie and Alstan just recently finished painting their clay pieces. We have lots of new ornaments for the tree at Christmas and these two little treasures. Alstan made a long neck Dino and Elsie made mom a dish to put her rings in. (Cut out of her hand)

Pumpkin Carving!

Day With Aunt Nette

Yesterday was a perfect day for a visit to the "Crazy Farm". After a wonderful day of fall fun at the Busy Barns, we relaxed with a bonfire at Aunt Nette's place.

Cool Rock Formation

Sewing With Mom

Alstan and Elsie each made their own sewing projects tonight. Alstan made blankets for his dinos, while Elsie made a purse and a sleeping bag for her doll.