More Sweet Little Pumpkins

Since you were able to see him enjoy his treat... I thought I would show her enjoying it too!

Preschool Fall Festival

Here are some highlights from the Fall Festival at preschool today ( for some reason the pictures are not in the order I selected them so if it seems random... its the computer I promise!) Here she is marching in the parade looking a touch happy!

They had a big surprise when daddy came to the parade. Then got to show them all of the treats/prizes they had collected throughout the day.

I had the chance to watch his class play the games in the gym while I volunteered to man the bounce house. His favorite game was this bowling game. Look at that focus!! And can you believe that he wore the mask almost the whole time!

Getting Ready

Today was the Fall Festival at preschool. It was the quickest day yet of getting dressed. They were very excited to show their friends their costumes. He was Bibleman and she was a beautiful fairy.

He likes to quote Bibleman... "I defeat evil with the word of God". What a wonderful piece of knowledge to know at 2! He and daddy went looking for a Bibleman sword this weekend but could find one. Incase you were wondering... its the sword of the spirit not a true weapon.

Fairies don't get any more sweet than this!

Sweet Little Pumpkins

Today we took a special snack for his class or has he says "my friends." Yummy, I like how pumpkins taste!

Just a shot to prove they were homemade with help from sister who talked me into making them for her class this week too.

Love, Sweet Love

Today we ran a couple of errands (notice his handsome haircut!). Once we arrived back home, all they wanted to do was play outside. They were so sweet and having such a blast that I had to get the camera... she held him to the hug while I ran in... melts my heart!!

Farmer Logan

Today his preschool class had a farmer come to school to talk about growing pumpkins and God's hand in the process. He had such a good time with his friends - it was a great "field trip" too! The pumpkins were spread out on the athletic field behind the church for the children to pick their own. He went to the first one and said "this is mine!"
Mommy had fun watching him interact with his friends!
Farmer Logan brought snacks for the children... is it just instinct to eat an Oreo this way? Notice he even got the jacket off and rolled up the sleeves for serious snacking!!
Big sister did a good job of supporting him (it is sooo hard when one does something and the other can't!) and even helped him place our newest addition to the fall display. Notice the balloon? Well she was so sweet supporting him that when she asked to go to the store with cookies and balloons (ie Harris Teeter) after school... we did! Yes, they are both spoiled!!

The Vollmer Farm

On Friday, we joined her preschool class on a field trip to The Vollmer Farm. It was a FANTASTIC day! We went on a hayride, saw a calf, jumped, picniced, played and played! When we arrived we were one of about 100 cars and a few school buses... but we where one of three cars as they closed for the day!He was even picked as a volunteer to dress up as a German Brown Chicken... a mighty fine one too!

Vollmer Farm Part 2

The drizzle began right at lunch time so we found shelter for our picnic.
After lunch we went to the area they call "The Back Forty" where the fun really began. Above is the 40 foot underground slide.
Here they are jumping on a huge orange pillow.
Here is the neatest thing... a little house filled with corn. They had a blast in this area. We changed before we left the farm and corn was everywhere.

Finally, we got to pick a pumpkin!

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Today was Backwards Day at preschool! Here are some darling shots to capture the excitment.

Farmer's Market

We enjoyed some family time at the Farmer's Market this past weekend. Grandma treated us to a seafood lunch... yummy!
The children discover lemon pie... and LOVE it!!

One Big Pumpkin = 829 pounds. Two smaller ones ~ 85 pounds!

Thankful Mommy

We are blessed to have such a wonderful preschool for our children. The "low down" she provides on the way home helps me look forward to our grown up conversations... his extra tight and loving hugs when I pick him up.... I could go on and on. The best part of the preschool is the focus is on teaching the children about Jesus. The social and academic pieces fall into place but are not the focus. This photo captures the fire these teachers are sparking in my children and for that I am so grateful!! Now I present my son and his coat of many colors... I smile as I type that thinking of her commentary on the way on how hers was different (it was still at church so we couldn't see it!)

Happy Fall Ya'll

That's what the sign says... Happy Fall Ya'll!! Daddy and the children went on an adventure Saturday while I took a class. Look at what they brought home! We had fun decorating and admiring!

I took this to show what a month of gymnastics can do for a 2 1/2 year old!! WOW!

Atlantic Beach Fall 2008 (part 1)

We enjoyed the September sunshine at Atlantic Beach. While there, we visited the NC Aquarium, outdoor pool (with awesome waterslide), indoor pool and of course the beach!

Look at all those fish!

The sand is always a hit for him! King Neptune - a real merman - was a hit for them both!

Two of the most beautiful things God made... my daughter and the ocean.

Atlantic Beach Fall 2008 (part 2)

Here are some shots enjoying the condo. She loved the slide so much with dad and grandma that she tried it alone. She is so brave.

The indoor pool was a nice option!

The playground help get our energy out as well! It was great week together!