October Happenings

Some months nothing happens, and other months, everything happens . . . and I don't have time to blog about it.  October is one of those months - too much going on, not enough time or energy to document it.  On Oct. 12, we took the girls to a pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin and have a bit of fun.  It was a tad cold and rainy, but we all had fun.

Then on the 22nd, Sophia went to a different pumpkin patch with her Joy School group.  The kids in that group are a great bunch of kids and everyone gets along so well.  (Sorry about the blurry picture - the wagon was moving and my camera is slow.)

My friend Jennie brought her "big girl camera" and got this fantastic shot of Sophia.

Sophia is loving Joy School - here is a cool picture of the group of kids playing with "moon sand".

And that day, the teacher (Ann) made a little treat and sang Happy Birthday to Sophia for her upcoming birthday.  She was thrilled!

We threw a birthday party for Sophia and a few of her friends.  Ken told me to keep it simple.  So I planned a simple craft (sorry no pictures), a few easy snacks, and the cake - then I put Ken in charge of games.  He totally rocked it with the games. . . . fishing for a prize . . . pin the crown on the princess . . . and the cotton-ball/ spoon race.

Ken moved a potted plant out of the way for the race and immediately the girls crowded around to see the bugs and worms that had been hiding underneath . . . that took a good 5 minutes.

And here they are at the start of the race.  The race was hilarious to watch, but I didn't include a video here because it's probably not as funny on video as it was in person.  But you can imagine with five 3-5 year olds running confidently with a cotton-ball on their spoon, only to realize it fell off back at the starting line ;)

And then it was time for cake - a gluten free, decadent chocolate cake, with chocolate whipped cream frosting.  The kids loved it and are showing us their chocolate tongues ;)

A close-up of Sophia's chocolate grin.

And finally, time for presents.  I love watching little kids at present opening time.  They're all so excited to give Sophia their gift.  One little girl was so excited, she just opened her present and handed it unwrapped to Sophia ;)

Happy Birthday to my easy-going, loves to cuddle, super, smiley 4-yr old.  We love you Sophia!