Patches the Dog

For the past week we have had a house pet, Patches.  Kallen had the opportunity to take home his preschool's class pet (best kind of class pet too, a stuffed animal).  He was beyond thrilled to be the first kid in his class to watch Patches for the week.  He took such good care of him!  He slept with him every night, constantly played with him, took him everywhere, and knew where he was all the time.  I don't know if this shows that he is ready for a real pet; but I do know that he did a great job watching Patches, and that he will be so sad to give him back tomorrow.

Pumpkin Patch

Even though temps didn't feel like fall, we still decided to go to our local pumpkin patch.  It has become one of my favorite annual fall activities.  I know we just may go back a few more times, but since we had no other plans or in case it starts to become frigid all of a sudden (it is Minnesota) we couldn't pass it up. Kids love it just as much as I do; tractors to sit on, wagons to pull, animals to pet, trucks and dirt to play with, as well as endless pumpkin fun.   

Fireman Sam

Recently the boys are into a show called, "Fireman Sam".  Show name sums it up, a fireman named, Sam being the hero by doing his basic fireman duties.  Today they decided they were becoming Fireman Caleb, Fireman Kallen and Fireman Ian.  I put up hidden fires around the house and they had to put them out.  Basically there was a lot of laughing, and hearing nonstop screaming of the word, "fire" or siren sounds.  

Awana

Tonight kicked off another season of Awana.  The fun thing is this year we have three clubbers.  Kallen joined Caleb as a Cubbie, while Elyse began her second year of Sparks. Kallen was so excited that he spent his day wanting to wear his vest, color his book and even took a blackmail nap.  They all look so grownup and proud in their vest while carrying their bags.  I really can not express how much joy Dad (Nate) and I have when we drop them off at an activity that they have such a passion about; especially one that teaches them about God and His love.

A Beautiful Ballerina

Tonight Elyse had her first dance class.  She has been talking about this day for weeks.  When we arrived she was beyond thrilled.  She danced wonderfully and had a blast. She will practice for the next three months and end with a recital.  I maybe bias, but she sure is one beautiful ballerina!

Rainbow Bright

One of Elyse's favorite things she did at her birthday party was coloring her hair with hair chalk.  

When I took Ian up for his nap today (5 minutes or so), I came down to three giggling kids as Elyse was coloring Caleb's hair after successfully already having Kallen's done.  She then proceeded to beautifully do her own.  They turned out pretty good, but I am so thankful it comes out with one shampoo wash.

Kallen's First Day of Preschool

Today Kallen had his turn attending his first day of school.  He has class every Friday from 9:00-11:30.  He started his morning off not too excited to go by himself.  However, once we arrived and we all watched him hang up his backpack on his hook, find his mailbox and say good morning to his teachers just like he has watched Elyse and Caleb do for the past three years, he was all smiles and went in great.  Such a proud, silly, happy and big boy.