The Indian in the Cupboard party

 One of the things we have been focusing on this year in Kindergarten is reading readiness for Lil G.  At first, we embarked on trying to learn to read but soon it became apparent that Lil G needed a little more time.  So, I pulled back and we began focusing on letter recognition and reading lots of books.

Our first big chapter book was "The Indian in the Cupboard".  After we finished the book, we had a book themed "nearly sleepover".  A "nearly sleepover", involves all the happenings of a sleepover, without the sleeping over part!  So, Lil G and his friend, J, played together, had dinner, did crafts, made a Native American themed dessert, put on jammies and watched the movie of "Indian in the Cupboard".  After movie time, J headed home.  The kiddos even enjoyed an indoor campfire, courtesy of a bundle of Christmas lights!  All the kids had a great time and we look forward to having many more book themed nearly sleepovers in the future!  

A Few More Halloween Pics~ 2014

 

Here are a few more pictures of our Halloween crew.  Doctor Who and Hello Kitty, at your service!!

Halloween 2014

So, Halloween isn't technically until tomorrow BUT we were able to start celebrating early!  We had a Halloween party to go to tonight, so the littles got all dressed up in their costumes.  This has been a month or so of work from mama and dada but both kiddos were ecstatic with the final product.


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Lil G as "Dr. Who"!



For those of you who don't know, Lil G has enjoyed watching some Dr. Who with his father.  He decided to be the Doctor for Halloween and then it was time to decide WHICH doctor.  He decided to be the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith, pictured above), complete with bow tie, suspenders, brown wool jacket and FEZ!  Mama even made him a TARDIS trick-or-treat bag!

Of course, no Dr. Who outfit is complete without a sonic screwdriver.  Daddy made the Doctor one, that really lights up!  Our little Doctor is so excited, proclaiming that "Bow ties are COOL! Fezes are COOL!  Sonic screwdrivers are COOL!"









Despite Lil G's prodding for her to be a Weeping Angel, Smunchie went a different route for Halloween.  Presenting.....

Hello Kitty Smunchie!!

Smunchie was insistant that she be Hello Kitty for Halloween.  She has a very comfortable knit dress, with an embellished hood.  She loves running around, meowing and telling us all that she is "Spooky Hello Kitty".

We even made some Kitty Ears with Smunchie's hair.  She is truly Hello Kitty!

Third day of Kindergarten

So, this year is a big one for Lil G.  He is a Kindegartener!  How can that be?!?!  He is so full of love and excited to learn.

These are pictures from his third day of school.  Mama managed to miss taking pictures on the first two days!

I am so proud of my little boy and the man that he is growing up to be.

Lil G: Hockey Player

This year, Lil G started playing hockey through our local parks and recreation department.  He actually has quite a knack for the sport.  It's been so great to watch him learn this new skill, from barely being able to skate to being able to handle a stick and actually shoot a goal! We are so proud of our little man.

Family Pictures 2014

Well, this spring, it was time for family pictures, to commemorate Smunchie turning 2 and Lil G turning 5.  Below are some of my favorites.  Hope you enjoy!

Hungry Caterpillar Turns 2!- April 5, 2014

It is hard to believe that it has been 2 years since our little Smunchie was born.  But, on Saturday April 5, it was time to celebrate her second birthday.  The theme of the party was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", which is one of her favorite books.  Smunchie had a great time with her family and friends.  Happy birthday, sweet girl!

 As the kids arrived, we made Hungry Caterpillar hats.  The kids decorated their hats and added antennae and eyes.  Then, it was time to wear their creations!

After making hats, it was time to play the Hungry Caterpillar game.  I (Erin) read the story to the kids while they took turns feeding the "caterpillar".  The kids had a blast! We ended up playing the game twice.

After the game, we had dinner. Then, it was time for more games!  We played "Pin the Antennae on the Birthday Girl".  Each kid took a turn playing antennae on a picture of Smunchie.  This was followed by a racing game and making necklaces.  All the kids had so much fun.  It was so great to celebrate our little girl turning 2.

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