Halloween Party @ play group

So Shantel and I decided this year to teach preschool at home. At first I was wondering could I commit and would the kids have fun, learn and like it? But it has turned out to be a great thing. I took Parker for a few weeks to another Pre-school just to make sure that I was doing the right thing or that maybe I would have him in 2 different classes. But he fought me each week to go, he didn't care for it and always said he wanted to do the one down stairs. So I said fine it's a forsure thing we are committed all year! It's been so fun though. I can see the progress already and we have such a fun group. On Thursday we had a little Halloween party. Shantel made these cute ghost cookies and the read a story that went along with that. Than they colored, played games, got prizes, treats and painted these adorable pumpkins. They were so proud of them. We missed our other neighbor though he was out sick. But I am so thankful that this has been working out and for Shantel's and Leah's hard work with helping. teaching and more. I can't wait for the next few months because there is so many fun projects to do and learn!

Night Time Parade

Staying warm waiting for the parade to start
Lots of friends as usual...Hobbs, Kennedys, Marrotts, Van Gorps, Giesekes, Pierces

These girls are so cute~!

We ate before hand and decorated cookies

Yum yum

This year before the Night Time Parade in Anoka we got everyone together and ate some yummy food, the kids decorated and ate cookies, they colored and ran around playing. Than we headed into Anoka. We were so fortunate this year...our Neighbors Mike and Kelly own a Tire store right off of Main Street so we had a warm place to sit, eat, play and use the restrooms which is great with the little ones. Than we were able to sit out infront of the store and watch the parade. It was great. Thanks Guys!!

Pumpkin Patch...Take 3

They had this fun corn pit that you slide into..the kids were trying to bury themselves in it~

What a cheese ball...do I need to say more

Everyone trucking out to the pumpkin patch

We finally got our pumpkins..Alex has had enough...

So we Love this time of year. I love the colors changing in the trees, the cooler nights and beautiful days, apples, pumpkins and even more all the fun festivals, apple orchards and pumpkin patches!! We try and get to as many of these as we can. And what makes it best of all...our wonderful friends that are with us! The kids just love it and they talk about these activities for days. I hope they remember them as they get older!

Halloween Activities~Fall Festival and Jeni's Party

Treasure Chest with lots of YUMMY TREATS!

Our pirate ship

Grandma and Alex

Arr~

Getting lots of yummy treats

Trunk-or Treating

Making Crafts at the Anoka ward Fall Festival

Playing all the fun Games at Jeni's House

Alana and Bella

Grace and Bella Making crafts with Auntie Pat

The Pirate Family!

Once again we love Halloween and Fall here in MN!! We all love getting all festive

Pumpkin Patch take 2...

In the corn maze they had to find 4 different scare crows

The had a petting zoo

Sam isn't in Bella's class but she's a neighbor they were super excited about their pumpkins

Here is a few of Bella's friends in her class...Lance is in the red ( I think he has a crush on Bella..he requested the photo of the two of them:))
They went on a tractor ride too!

Today I got to attend Bella's field trip to Berry Hill Farms. They went on a Tractor ride through the Scarecrow forrest where they had to find the scarecrows that were hidden and the hidden faces in the trees. Than they got to explore the petting zoo and see the animals. Next they ran throught the corn maze and finished with getting class photos and their pumpkins to take home. It was a fast but fun field trip out!

Fall Soccer

Bella was so lucky to have her dad coach soccer again this fall!! Well she has fun with him coaching! She may listen to another coach better but at least it's something that they can do together. Parker is dying to get out there and have his dad coach him. Next year he'll be able to play..and we'll see if John wants to coach again! They had a fun season and at least the weather stayed some what nice this year. For the last games of the year they had Super Soccer Saturday. I got blue paint for their hair! They loved it. The had their games and than got their metals and treats. It's so much fun to be out their as a family enjoying the sport!

Happy Jacks Apple Orchard

As soon as September hits we start to think back to school, fall, cold and of course Apple orchards and pumpkin patches. We all love this time of year, the crisp fresh air, fires and roasting marshmellows, pumkins, parades and much more. I just love fall and all that it brings. Driving out to Delano you get to see so many beautiful changing trees and hills. You get to enjoy yummy apple spiced donuts and fresh apple cider. Rides, apples, pumpkins and more. I love being able to make these traditions with our family and friends.