Dance Party

Trimming the tree..

Seems so early to put up the Christmas tree... When I was little the tree usually made it up mid December. But with our lovely artifical tree:0), we can pull it out Thanksgiving break & start decorating. It was fun digging through all the ornaments & not so fun breaking a few. Now all we need are presents to go underneath. Wish that was as easy:)

Thankful

Thankful for the sun that shines down,
The grass beneath my feet
Seeing the color even when the leaves are kneedeep.

Listening & Reading..

Listening..



Reading...
http://simplekids.net/

art night

we had fun creating "stuff" tonight:)

Jack & Jenny's Lincoln Memorial

In social studies, Jack's class has been learning about American Symbols & Landmarks. Jack's been enjoying it! As a class project he & his partner completed a model of the Lincoln Memorial. Take a look 8)

Weekend in Pics.

Matching Jammies

In a quick burst of energy Friday afternoon, I pulled out a pattern for kid's jammie bottoms & made these!! Jack LOVES his, but Maddie isnt that excited about hers. I guess I'll have to look for pink flannel next time")

To be continued...

I can't remember when we got this puzzle. I know it was a long time ago...long before we moved to Columbus. It's fun to look at it now & recognize favorite places around the city. I'm thinking this may take awhile to piece together considering Maddie is the main person trying to put it together!

Listening to...

Swimming

This morning I took Ms. Maddie to our local rec center to swim. She & Jack have been taking swim lessons & I've definately been excited about their progress, but I had no idea how excited & proud I would be when I was in the water with her today. I was almost in tears! She's swimming!!! Like a little fish. We spent almost 2 hours playing, splashing, floating & all that fun stuff.

Our Little People

After seeing cousin Stacy Saturday make her little wooden people, Jack got the idea to make his own. A trip to Michaels & some fine point markers later...we have a new family of "little people." Maddie made her own as well.

Getting ready for new years:)

Crafting

Today was my very first craft show. I was a little nervous about it all, but it turned out to be a fun day. No stress, just hanging with the ladies & my little man...Jack. He was so excited about selling his art. Maddie had a daddy day at the zoo.

John's cousin Stacy was a couple of craft tables down. I had to get the Wizard of OZ wooden book set that she made! How cute are they!!

Nuh visits

We have had my aunt here visting this week & it's been great. Her time always goes too fast & the kids try to eat up every second they can with her. It reminds me of those important relationships we make as children with our family. I'm so glad she's a part of their lives...we'll be missing her next week.

Hooting PJ"s

Tonight was my PJ class. Alot easier than I expected! My first choice of flannel was a 1/2 yd short, so I had to get more flannel this week. Check em out@@!. Now let's see if I can replicate for xmas presents:)

Listening to...

Sorting Candy...

Maddie sorting her Halloween candy...

Kid's Art

I love looking at kid's artwork. It's always so true to the moment..."revealing," I guess would be a good adjective. This week Jack brought home a self portrait he worked on in art class at school. Look closely & you'll see a cat, soccer ball & crayon in hand...pretty revealing of his personality:) ignore the big flash...need to retake w.o flash during daylight.

Maddie's always drawing or coloring. She's very proud of her creations & this one I'm guessing is her imaginary birthday party. The one she's planning...5 months in advance.

Listening to...

Super Sunday

The WexArts Center on OSU's campus had a great event yesterday..free for all to try oil painting & tour Luc Tuyman's exhibit. Tuyman's art is on display through Jan. 2010. Amazing... It was a fun afternoon. While we were there painting, a reporter with the Columbus Dispatch came over & started chatting...& interestingly enough we were featured in today's paper.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/11/02/OILART.ART_ART_11-02-09_B1_MQFHV39.html?sid=101#story-continues