Halloween Trick-or-Treating

It is Halloween and time to put on the costumes again.  When it was time for pictures, Jordan was a little grumpy so Lexi did her best to cheer him up.  It worked like a charm of course.  We were all much happier.  

They didn't want me to be a "boring mom" this year, so I added a dab of gore to my neck.

We went trick-or-treating with some good friends.  Savannah was Cindy-Lou Who.  Lexi was a 3-Ring Leader.  Maddie was a ballerina. Sam was a construction worker.  McKenna was an Indian Princess.  Jordan was a Lion Tamer/Strong Man.

Anti-Bullying Poster

Some of the older kids at school have been asked to make a poster for either anti-bullying or anti-drugs.  This is what Lexi came up with.  It is a couple of female rock stars singing about not bullying.  This whole week of school is dedicated to both.

Trunk-or-Treat

Our church trunk-or-treat was tonight.  We picked costumes as circus folks.  Lexi is a 3-ring leader and Jordan is a strong man/lion tamer.  I made Lexi's shirt a few weekends ago. I thought it would be a good project because she can wear it lots of times.  

We had a good time at the trunk-or-treat.  They had chili and corn bread like usual.  Then there was a little costume parade and the trunk-or-treat.  Lexi and Jordan desperately wanted to walk around with their friends, so I talked to mine.  It was a fun evening for all of us.  We were one of the last ones to leave.  

Entertainers

This evening, Lexi and Jordan decided to put on a performance for me.  They were upstairs figuring out what to do.  I heard lots of commotion.  They asked me to sit on the couch.  They announced it from the stairs.  Lexi did the sound affects on the keyboard and Jordan did a lot of silly things.  It ended up with him on the floor like he was dead.  Funny kids.

Playdate with Neighbor

Lexi and Jordan have been asking to have neighbor friends over after school.  Lexi had Kristina come.  They did their homework together, giggled, and had fun before we walked her home.  Kristina and Lexi were in the same class in first grade.  She lives in our neighborhood, so she often walks with us after school or I give her a ride when I drive because it is too hot or too cold.

Primary Program

The primary program was today.  It is the day that the kids take over our church meeting.  They sing and each have a line to say.  The eight year olds were asked to wear white to sing a special song.  One of the moms took a picture of all of them after it was over, which made me really happy because I didn't take any pictures.  Lexi has so many great friends in this picture.  All of these girls were at her birthday party, except for two that moved in this summer.  It is a great group.

Little Chilly

We are experiencing our first Fall weather.  I'm just happy the a/c isn't running.

Looking Cute

Wearing Orange

Today was wear Orange day.  Lexi picked her orange skirt to wear.

Crazy Sock Day

It was crazy sock day at school today.  Lexi wore her knee-high hot pink heart ones.  I thought she looked cute.

Geography & Physical Science Project

This week, we had to make salt dough to send to school for a project.  We actually made 2 batches.  Lexi has a girl in her class, who misses out on a lot of these things because her parents don't always come through.  We know this because she was in her class last year too.  Lexi didn't want her to get in trouble for it, so we just made extra.  Today, Lexi got to bring home her project.  She was very excited to show us her different land formations.

Sadly, when she got in the car, Jordan threw his coat in and knocked one of the big ones over.  That is why her eyes look a little teary in the picture above.  He didn't mean to do it.  He was upset about something else.  What a fun way to start a Friday night, right?  I helped them calm down and we glued Lexi's mountain back on.

Expanded Playground

Every year, Lexi and Jordan's school does endless fundraisers.  Last year, they were collecting money to add a new section to the playground.  It was finished this week, but the weather wasn't very good and too many kids were climbing on it so they didn't get to play on it during school.  I took them there today and they had a blast. 

School Picture Day 3rd Grade

It is school picture day.  I took pictures of the kids before they left for school.

Swimming with Lauren

This evening, we went to our friends' house to swim and have dinner.  Lexi and Lauren giggled most of the time.  It was a fun evening.

BYU Fans

Lexi and Jordan were really excited about wearing BYU shirts today.  BYU is playing the University of Texas this weekend.  As you can imagine, there are a lot more UT fans here than BYU ones, but everyone is very friendly about it all.  I decided to try a new hairstyle for Lexi.  

First Week of 3rd Grade

The first week of school was a success.  Lexi really likes her teachers. None of her best friends are in her homeroom class, but her switch class has one of her best friends.  She also gets to spend time with them at recess.     

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

First Day of 3rd Grade

School started today.  Lexi is now a 3rd grader.  We jumped right back into our routine like no time had passed.  I usually wake the kids up a little before 7 am.  We head down for breakfast.  While they are eating breakfast, I pack their lunches and backpacks.  We then come upstairs and they go to their bedrooms to get dressed.  I have them brush their teeth and I style their hair.  After that, they have to put on their shoes and grab their backpacks.  We walk to school and my part is over, except for the first week.  

The school allows parents to walk their kids to their classrooms for the first week.  I do it the whole week despite Lexi's protests that she is mature enough not to need me.  I know she is, but this is fun.  Plus, after the walk in the heat, I enjoy the a/c for a few minutes.  I also like to tease Lexi that if she complains, I'll make sure I look as hideous as possible to embarrass her.  It is good to get this through her head before she becomes a teenager.    

Photos at school (outside her classroom & at her desk)