November 2, 2009

October Opportunities


Our "little Pumpkins"


Nothing says October like falling leaves and Halloween! This years October was quite wet and cool. We didn't really get to enjoy the days very much outside because of the yucky weather and illness. And, Halloween was cold and quick for us this year. We did our neighborhood parade and then tried to stay warm inside. But, we had a cute veterinarian, bride/princess, and a cute little lion.

Fall Fun

Apple picking at the Orchard is a fun family fall tradition! Eating the apples fresh from the trees and then getting an apple pie with ice cream is a fun treat!





Carter had fun driving the tractor and gnawing on the apples with his new teeth. Next year he'll help more with the collecting.

First Days of School

Cortney is going to a 3 year old preschool this year. She goes 2 afternoons a week and seems to be loving it. She is learning her colors, shapes, and other things all in Spanish because it is an immersion setting. She is very social and loves the interactions with others. Mostly she likes being a big kid and going to school like Stephanie.

Stephanie is in First Grade this year! Wow, time flies! She is continuing her education in Spanish Immersion. She had a rough start to the year because it was a very busy class. It was a hard adjustment of making new friends(in a class of "muchos" boys) and going to school all day. Now, she is in her "groove" and enjoys everything about learning and school. She is a great reader in Spanish and in English. It's amazing how she can communicate! Hopefully, God can bless this skill that she is learning in her future someday.