Wedding time!

This past weekend, Jeff and Stephanie got hitched! Kate was beyond excited to be a flower girl and both kids did such a great job walking down the aisle and being still during the ceremony. We had a great time celebrating with the happy couple! Of course, so much fun that I only got a couple of grainy pictures on my phone...

But, got these from their photographer, Jenn King...

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast...

Kate had a fun Thanksgiving Feast at school yesterday. The 2 kindergarten classes combined to share food, sing songs, and participate in a Thanksgiving reenactment. The Room Moms/Dad had fun setting up and decorating and watching the kids faces when they came into the classroom. 

For their feast, they enjoyed Chick-fil-A nuggets, popcorn, 

apples & Craisins, pumpkin muffins, and apple juice. 

Kate is thankful for....

Waiting patiently (in their free dress, class color green) for their party...

Little pilgrims & indians...

Yummy candy corn topped pumpkin muffin...

We're thankful for an extra long Thanksgiving break. Since the teachers have a conference this week, the kids are out now until the Monday after Thanksgiving...a whole week and a half off! =)

Luke's "first" haircut...

Today, Luke had his first real, professional haircut! We've taken the clippers to it many times in his life but, with his special part as a ring bearer in his Uncle Jeff's wedding coming up, I thought he could use a nice neat stylish cut to make him look extra handsome. I think he was pretty excited for his upcoming experience. Last night, he told John, "You are not going to cut my hair, Daddy. I have a hair appointment!" =) So we visited Miss Chelcie (John's best childhood friend, Ian's sister) at Salon Shanti since I knew she had a lot of experience cutting kids hair. Luke was pretty serious during the whole thing, playing hard to get and only cracking a smile when it tickled but he held really still and was very cooperative. GREAT job, Luke, you look so handsome!

Before

So many funny faces, especially when little hairs were getting in his nose...

Ticklish neck...

"No, as a matter of fact, I will not smile."

 After!

Thank you, Miss Chelcie, for a great experience!!

Proud to be an American...

This past Tuesday, Kate's school held a special Veteran's Day chapel. I just love that they are teaching their students to honor the men and women who have served, sacrificed and continue to serve to keep our country safe! The kindergarteners did a great job singing "This Land Was Made for You and Me", the school band played a few patriot songs, the older kids did a couple of readings, and they showed a touching video tribute. We were able to applaud the veterans who were in the audience (mostly grandfathers) and each student shook their hands as they exited chapel. A very nice tribute!

 

The students were all encouraged to decorate a star to honor a special veteran.

Kate chose Pop Pop...

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY! 

THANK YOU!!

Trick-or-Treating...

The kids were SO excited to go trick-or-treating this year! And even more excited to have Brooklyn join. We had a great time watching them and listening to all the funny things they said. At almost every house, we had to tell them to stop knocking and when the door finally opened they'd yell "Trick or treat!!" at the top of their lungs. So funny! 

My favorite...Brooklyn: "Trick or Treat!! I want some more candy!" She was convinced that the night would not be a success unless she filled her bucket to the top. Silly girl!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!