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Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween Treats

This year for girls' class treats, I found this adorable idea from Shindig Parties To Go. You can link to her blog HERE. I used chocolate chips instead of pre-painting the eyes and noses which was much easier yet didn't leave me with as clean of lines as if I had painted them and, because I had to make so many and they have to be delivered to various schools, I left mine sans sticks and they still turned out pretty cute!

Candy-covered Oreo Ghosts


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aDoRaBle {and easy} class treat!

Monday's Meditation with a little help from Beyonce

Beyonce
"I Was Here"





Sunday, October 30, 2011

Happy Halloween



Halloween 2011

Mia ~ SpongeBob Girl
Sophie ~ Mime
Bella ~ Witch
Hannah ~ Grrr Monster

These sillies had way too much fun taking pictures!












A sad mime who's make-up is rubbing off.


Monday, October 24, 2011

You can call her Mrs. President

Hannah's class recently held student council elections. Below is the speech she gave and a picture of one of her campaign posters. The speech, written entirely by her, was quite cute {I mean, who doesn't love crazy hair day & wacky glasses day?} and, more importantly, she won!

Hi, my name is Hannah Spicer and I want to be your class president. I’ll think of fun ideas for fundraisers and superb ideas for school days. For example, crazy hair day, wacky glasses day, inside out day, you get the point.

Here are some reasons why you should vote for me: I am organized, I get good grades, I will try not to miss any meetings and can bring spectacular ideas to Pilot Butte.

School is not always the way you want to spend your time but I will try to make it a little bit more enjoyable. I will give you a voice and let you all be student council members by listening to your ideas or suggestions

If you don’t want to share any of your ideas out loud, come to me. I can also solve any problems you might have. I will stand up and or defend you in any situation. I am the person you can count on in a crunch. And that’s why you should vote for me as your class president.


Thursday, October 13, 2011

Rite of Passage

It's that special time of year...
SCHOOL PICTURE TIME!
We allowed the girls to choose their own backgrounds this year
and that really says it all {especially the rainbow background}.

They're pretty cute - ENJOY!









Tuesday, October 11, 2011

An early birthday present for Sophie.

Sophie has been dying to get a hair feather.
It's a week early but, her haircut was tonight and the feathers were in stock!
We have one very excited, soon-to-be, twelve-year-old!



A new tradition...

Justin and I have recently started a new dinnertime tradition with the kids. After we say grace, we go around the table and each share a "gratitude" and try to think of at least one way we helped someone else that day. The idea is to start focusing on being more grateful and focusing on others and not just ourselves.

It really is so sweet to hear some of the things they come up with and it really showcases their different personalities. Tonight, Sophie was thankful for the chicken that gave it's life so that we could have dinner {always the animal lover}; Hannah was thankful for her friends; Bella was thankful for her family; and Mia was thankful for the curve that God put in her foot that allows her to dance. As for ways in which they helped others, Sophie talked about helping clean up in the lunch room; Hannah helped a friend with some school work; Bella also helped a friend with some school work and Mia helped a friend on the playground.

There are moments as a parent that you find such profound joy and gratitude. For me, tonight was definitely one of those moments!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Family Pictures from last Fall.

I know, I'm terrible. I never posted these. And now we are just about to get new ones made. Better late than never!











10 Small Things to Treasure in Autumn

"IT WAS ONE OF THOSE PERFECT ENGLISH AUTUMNAL DAYS
WHICH OCCUR MORE FREQUENTLY IN MEMORY THAN IN LIFE
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~Author P.D. James~


1. The Harvest moon sitting plump and white,
looking out over the mountains.


2.
Cowboy football.

3. The scents: cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves.


4. Pumpkins: this year's favorites are the Cinderella
whites and the warty ones.


5. Hot tea or cider any time of day!


6.
Caramel apples.

7. Brilliant, gold leaves against a clear, blue sky.

8. Leaves crunching underfoot.

9. Flannel sheets at the end of a long day.


10. Family.

One of the best ad campaigns of all time.





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