I had so many plans to finish painting and organizing {and maybe still do} before November 30th...but I've been hopping with field trips, family outings and really trying to be lazy while I still can!
Tuesday I spent the most exhausting day of my life with Emily...and a hundred other first-graders in the middle of the forest!
{this picture cracks me up...this was the group I was in charge of for the day. They look sweet...but man oh man did those boys have their listening ears turned off! I truly appreciate teachers...I just couldn't do it every day!}
We hiked a mile on this trail...and after the bumpy bus ride to the park...and the steep steps and treacherous tree roots we traversed...I thought maybe the baby was going to come that day!
{the boys...once again not heeding my warnings to slow down and wait up...were out of sight when I stopped for a quick scenic pic...hoping they were not in the lake or off the trail! Am I scaring you as a trusted parent chaperone? Ha! Don't worry...there were other parents and teachers up ahead too! I just could not keep up with them!}
Thursday was the start of our Fall Break and we had beautiful weather...where I spent most of it in my warm cozy bed! We had plans to be outside...but I took advantage of Dan being home and the chance to sleep in...so I did...until about 12:30pm...had some lunch...watched tv...and finally got ready for the day around 2:00...it was great...really just what I needed...the baby is making me really tired lately. I think she is growing bigger every night...and making me sluggish every morning! But I did take the kids bowling...and once we figured out you can put the bumpers up yourself {thanks to the sweet kids next to us}...they really started having a ball!
They each scored a strike...Emily got two!
I had lots of fun watching them...I was just a cheerleader this time!
Friday...after recovering from our long weekend and Emily's field trip...we didn't let that stop us from heading back to the park and our favorite little town for some more fun!
First, we always stop for caramel corn and slushies...yum!
...a little bit of shopping...
...Emily always gets an animal she can stuff, fluff and pick out an outfit for...and we picked one out for the baby so Alex and Emily could each put a wish inside...
...watching the slightly haunted puppet show...
...they each picked out their own little puppet to take home...
We hiked 1.2 miles around the lake...
{after throwing a few rocks and sticks in first!}
...at least we were able to stop and take a few breaks along the way...
...playing on the playground...
...and climbing the lookout tower before calling it a day...
The weather was finally a perfect Fall-like 65 degrees and we enjoyed being outside every single minute!
I hope we have a nice, relaxing weekend and enjoy more great weather! I still need to get to work on Alex's Halloween costume and try to turn him into a candy bar...and they both have book reports due in a couple weeks and need to dress in character! I have plenty to keep me busy! Hope you all have a great weekend!
I am so jealous of your leaves. We don't see the change in seasons like you do...the pic are just amazing!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend too!
Love all the pics! Looks like it's been a busy but enjoyable few days for you. I certainly do feel for you when it comes to pregnancy induced exhaustion. :( That's so hard. Enjoy every nap and lazy moment you can get your hands on! ;) Hope your weekend is calm and peaceful and involves at least a couple of good naps. :)
ReplyDeleteWhew! That is busy! I love the pic of E and A in the tree!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! You did have a full week...I can see why you are tired. You're such a great mom to be there for your kids and take them to do fun things, like bowling and caramel corn!!! Hope you're getting some rest this weekend. I need to finish costumes too!
ReplyDeletePhew I am tired for you! Beautiful pics with the fall colors.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful pictures. Wow. The scenery that you have. Gorgeous. You have been so busy...but with lots of fun activities. Love the picture of Alex. Nice capture.
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