Valentine's Tradition

I love our tradition to decorate Valentine sugar cookies with our friends Jackson and Leilah. I did it as a kid with my mom and now I keep the tradition with my kids!  Love, love, love it. 

Homework Helper

Ethan loves Eliza. When I looked down today as he was reading his take home reading book he was holding her hand. She makes doing homework more bearable. 

King of the Jungle

Thanks to Aunt Amy we were able to go see the play Tarzan with some friends at Hale Center Theatre. Robby, Amy's friend, builds the sets there. 

We had a great time. Ethan loved the chameleon and Avery loved the flamingos. I was blown away by the girls doing the aerial acrobatics. We've been spoiled with plays this year. 

Scientist

Ethan is learning to be a scientist in first grade. He came home the other day and shared the experiment he did in class. 

We used a bowl if milk and some food coloring. 

He loved showing us how he could make the food coloring run away and dance. I love that he loves learning! 

Our Little Ballerina

After sitting through countless soccer games, football games, baseball games and practices for her older brother Avery finally got to do something just for her!

I found a beginning dance class and signed her up. She was so excited. We signed up on a Friday and class started on Tuesday, but that was nearly too long to wait. 

We HAD to have a leotard, tutu, and ballet shoes, because that's what real ballerinas wear.  She's loving her class and I love hearing all about it and watching her practice!

A New Kind of Tie Dye

Ethan ran a fever of 102 for 6 days. By the end of the week we all had a touch of Cabin Fever so we got creative....

I'd seen this idea on Pinterest and had all the supplies on hand so we got to crafting. 

First we drew on our shirts with Sharpie markers. We used plastic cups underneath to contain the design and catch excess liquid from the next step. 

After we drew our designs we added a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the middle of our circles and waited for the ink to spread. 

The kids had a lots of fun and our shirts turned out fabulous!  It made for a great afternoon. 

First Day Of First Grade

Avery and I sent Ethan off to his first day of first grade this morning. That's big for 2 reasons:  it's ALL DAY!  And I taught first grade do its near and dear to my heart. 

He was so excited. I can't wait to hear how it went, but knowing this kids I'm sure he loved it all. 

When I asked him what he was most excited about for the new year his immediate response was...recess!  The soccer field is way bigger!

Love this grown up boy!