Going Batty

 We are learning all about BATS in school right now in our Zoology - Science Unit.

 All of a sudden, Olivia is letting Isabelle read to her.  It's been so nice!

 My very special little:  Ninja Turtle!  Ben got to wear his costume to Cub Scouts this past week.  He did lots of slides...good thing his costume has knee pads.

 This is a fun treat plate I made with Paleo Snacks (gluten free - grain free).  Banana Muffins and Granola Bites.

 Here we see Mr. Ben helping me make Pumpkin Pancakes for breakfast.

 Miss O hanging out in a diaper box with a dolphin in her hands and a band aid she placed on her head for an imaginary ouch.

 This is a beautiful Sunrise that I watched recently.  How amazing to see God's world wake up.  Peace and beauty everywhere.  Wonderful way to start the day.

 In the early morning - a Dark Eyed Junco in a nearby tree

Rose and I on our morning walk.   I walked the dogs twice yesterday, once in nature (am), once around the subdivision (pm).  They kind of tire me out.  :)  Happy Friday Everyone!

Teacher Gifts ~ New School Year!

We truly love and treasure our teachers for not only the hard work that they do, but for the heart and spirit that they share with the children every day. When I leave my children at school, I know that they are in the best possible hands and I am so grateful. My friend Sally shared with me this great idea she found online, and as soon as I saw it , I fell in love and had to make these cute boxes right away! No rules, just decorate anyway that you want and put anything in the compartments. I think my favorite insert was the chocolate of course! Speaking of school...we are running late for our day already...must get everyone up, fed, dressed , packed and out the door!

dancing cousins

I got to help in Ben's classroom this tuesday! Here he is with his teacher, showing and telling about his: george. I must say, that being in this room with approx. 15 three year olds....was extremily Exhausting! It was also so fun too, I would do it again in a second!....but, not every day.

Today: It's rainy. It's a home cleaning day for sure. Mopping floors, doing dishes and laundry and trying not to completely injure myself by the toys laying all over. Isabelle was crabby this morning, I hope she is having a good day at school. I just found out that Extreme Home makeover is coming our area. That's exciting. Can't wait to hear the details. I have a fear that my water filter will run out before I get a new one. I also have an anxiety about running out of garabage bags. Life is tough. K... I better not chat all day...I have stuff to do. Maybe I will even bake some banana bread. I will leave you with some visual lovelies. Happy Wednesday!

Mexican for Dinner! Looks disqusting doesn't it? It was quite excellent. This weekend we joined some family in Elk Grove Village for this fine meal and entertainment by the children. May I present: Crazy Dancing Cousins:

2nd day of School Notes

Here we see Miss Isabelle looking out the window, waiting to get in the car and leave. She could not wait to get to school this morning and so we left early!

Ben dressed himself this morning and just could not understand why he was not going to school today. He wanted to go to his class today too and was pretty disappointed that he could not.

I missed getting a picture of Isabelle with her teacher yesterday, so I made sure to get one today. When I left Isabelle this morning, she was talking her teachers ear off about her weekend plans....

The new park district program came out and how neat to find the Children featured on the halloween page! Last fall, the park took their picture while we were at an event and asked if it could be used in publications. So cool! I grabbed a few copies. hehe

Today is actually sweatshirt/sweater weather! I ordered some pictures, can't wait to pick them up. I have dreams of scrapbooking again someday. goodbye for now. :)

Back TO SchooL

Well, the first (1/2) day went off without a hitch. The kids really enjoyed their time at school today. The day started out very rainy and cool...but by the time they got out , the sun was bright and beautiful. Isabelle said she had so much fun. Ben informed his teacher right away that he took a bath. I have even been asked to help out in Ben's classroom next tuesday, so I am super excited about that! In celebration of this special day, I took the kids to get a happy meal and they must have actually been hungry because they ate it! Isabelle is now playing with neighborhood friends and I got Ben down for a NAP. <--miracle. The wind is blowing and it is time to clean this messy abode. Tonight I will be making chicken/broccoli casserole for the evening meal. Oh!, during my 2 1/2 hours of freetime today...I got several errands done and even had time to read to boot! whoah.