Monday, September 28, 2015

Fall Festivities

As Summer has turned to Fall, outdoor festivals do not retire, but rather continue on, adding pumpkins and hay to the music, food and petting zoo mix of activities. Sheboygan's Riverfront Harvest Fest also had complimentary hair braiding from a riverfront salon owner. I love how it shows off their summer highlights.
 Lydia clapped along with the Dixieland band while we had our BBQ pork sandwiches.

 Lydia's pink pony is smelling Abigail's purple flower.
 There you are, Abigail! :)
 On our way back home, we stopped at the Harvest Fair in West Allis,
 where Mr. Pickles put on a silly healthy eating show.
 Our primary means of transportation lately has been this little red wagon. It is Lydia's school bus during the week, and their very own hay ride at the fair.
 On Monday I was able to bring Lydia to the pumpkin farm I took Abigail to last year while Lydia was at school. The combination of teacher in-service and continued great weather created the perfect opportunity. (It's better to go there on a weekday when it's not crazy busy.)
Lydia was enchanted, and it was just what Abigail needed to snap her out of her relentless fit (she must be getting sick!)

 ...follow the yellow brick road...
 Olaf-Lydia
 Lots of fun scenes, and with music, they were magical!
The kids raced through the maze. Lydia liked to stand on top just to make a plan, then jump down.

 How Tall This Fall:
3 feet 1inch for Abigail; 3 feet 6 inches for Lydia

My little loves, my little pumpkins Image result for emoticon heart
Happy Autumn!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Labor Day Weekend Picnic

 We got "our spot" at Kohler-Andrae State Park for our Labor Day Weekend picnic.

smiley fun with shadows in the sand
It's close to the beach, parking, and restrooms.
Grandma & Quincy
Violet
Abigail
Aaliyah
Lydia
And we didn't have to move spots due to downpours this year. Yay!
So sweet to watch them grow up together!

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

First Day of Kindergarten

First day of Kindergarten at Deerfield Elementary with Mrs. Benz! The red apple name tag lets everyone know that she belongs in the kindergarten classroom with the big red apple (there are three classes). We gave her a hug and a kiss goodbye at the front of the school! She is brave, she'll be great!

Abigail's new preschool teachers, Teacher Liz and Teacher Monica came over for a visit with Eddie, the teddy bear to show how he's ready for school with his backpack. Abigail ran off and came back with the book that looks a lot like Eddie. I didn't get a smile out of Abigail because she wouldn't stop talking about the teddy bear! She warmed up to the teachers well and will be excited for preschool at Prince of Peace to start next Tuesday.

Abigail's Confirmation Weekend

  https://www.youtube.com/live/kd-Au-Hgyw0?si=cL75jD4Mssivj5Yi Statement of Faith Saturday morning followed by brunch hosted by LWML Ms. Cec...