Dallas read Mr. Popper's Penguins and completed the literature dive with a diorama. This shows the scene in the theater.
Noelle made a banana Jesus for Awana. She placed first in the Bible character category. Hers was also the only entry, and she did point out that Jesus couldn't have held a Bible (the Bible she made for her Jesus banana was open to John 3:16)
Robert and I sometimes get a little date night in while the kids are at church on Wednesdays. It is not enough time to see a movie, and we have already eaten dinner so we often end up running an errand. This date night consisted of a cruise through Target and us making our first Christmas purchases.
These two wanted to bake, so they made Snickerdoodles by themselves.
This picture is from November, so pre-negative degrees. We obviously needed to tighten up the faucet. I though it was neat
Science experiment. Used a straw, water, bottle, and play-dough to see if we could measure temperature.
Every little date I end up with this girl is in the chocolate shop on Main Street. She loves gelato, or the fact that they will let you try little samples of each flavor to help you decide.
This is what is in my van after a day of private homeschool.
Emily and her friend got together and made some pumpkin pies to donate to Food at First for their Thanksgiving meal.
Dallas and Noelle sharing a rare special fountain drink from Kum and Go
GPA Dallas broke his Medial malleolus (ankle). He is not enjoying the boot, but Noelle told him to be thankful it is not a plaster cast.
After our missed Thanksgiving due to Robert and I having influenza, he installed our new dishwasher. Thankful for his handiness and paper plates!
Dallas came with us to the last home football game to see the seniors off
He also drew a picture and wrote Dale Jr. a congratulatory note for retiring from NASCAR
