Trick or Treat!

Last year we dressed up in Pokemon costumes but this time around it was about DC Comics...  Batman, Robin, Catwoman, and The Riddler were in full effect.  We went out with Grandpa, Grandma, and the Tripp Family.  What will we decide to do next year???

FFF

Today Bubbe came to celebrate the Fall Family Festival at Noah's school.  We had such a great time... the kids loved the games, the bouncers, and Fairyland!  I spent most of the day, volunteering at the festival, but it was well worth it as we raised a lot of money for the enrichment programs at Noah's school.  I am so glad that he has ipad/computer access, music, art, and PE on a weekly basis!!!  When will we see Bubbe again???

Space Shuttle Endeavor

While the Space Shuttle Endeavour flew towards LAX, Noah's classroom was outside cheering the plane on as it flew over the school.  A few miles away, Randy's Donuts was busy making shuttle donuts in honor of this event and I was on my way to pick up the last two for my boys.  Here they are holding their shuttle donuts... a moment in history symbolized by a donut... does it get any better than this???

Noah's first fieldtrip

Noah's first field trip was to the LA Zoo.  He was very excited to ride the school bus along with 45 other kindergarteners and 30 parent chaperones... yes, 30 parents volunteered!  In all my years of teaching, I have never had that much turnout for a fieldtrip, which shows just how involved the parents are in this class.  Noah was in a group with a bunch of his friends and it was super enjoyable because the weather was cool.  Where will they go next???

Celebrate good times!

Today we celebrated both Micah and Bubbe!  We had a nice dinner and Bubbe made awesome Batman Cake Pops for Micah which Noah devoured!  I sewed the apron that Bubbe is pictured in and I was so relieved that she liked it!  Wonder what cooking class she will wear it to???

Happy First Birthday Liam!!!

We celebrated Liam's first birthday. Jawsh made an incredible slideshow that reflected upon his first year of life, games were played, and the food was enjoyed by all. A highlight of the evening was the Toljabee. Laid out in front of him was a stethoscope, pencil, thread, basketball, and money. It's said that the child's future is predicted according to what they grab and Liam grabbed the money (signifying riches).  Wonder what he'll be when he grows up???

Brown Bear

I volunteer in Noah's class on Thursday mornings... today the kids were reciting the book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?  Noah had the part of the red bird... this is such a classic Kindergarten moment that I had to snag a photo with my phone.  I can't express how lucky I feel that Noah is in this class, in this school, at this moment... will Micah get in???

Checkmate!

Noah is learning how to play chess after school in the Chess Club.  Jawsh and I debated whether we should hold off but Noah has a penchant for games.  Research shows that chess players show greater confidence, develop problem solving skills, logic and reasoning, develop mental discipline and concentration while learning good sportsmanship and strengthening rudimentary skills.  All great things, so why not???