All of us piled into the car to go to Colin's party about 10:15. They were already in full swing with the K-1 and lst graders all in costume and doing different stations.
Hum...what do I want from that table?There were four or five different crafts they could do, a food area with an incredible amount of goodies (some better for you than others) and juice, and of course the marvelous playground they have. Everyone was having a great time and all put away impressive amounts of food. Poor 1st grade teachers who have them for 2 1/2 hours after lunch. We were quite impressed with how well they all got along. It was fun to visit Colin's school where he shared his journal with us. They write and illustrate something everyday. They have a beginning sentence such as "If I were going on a trip to the moon I would take along...." Very fun to read. Jill went to get Ryan and then came back to get us and we headed home for lunch....not very big for the boys! Then it was time to get cracking on those Jack O'Lanterns! Colin had gotten a small pumpkin at school and then we had the two from the Pumpkin Farm. Colin decided to do an original design on the smaller one to test out the carving tools.
Great face Colin!
Ryan helping Mom get all the seeds out of his pumpkin.Both of the boys then picked out designed for their pumpkins from the book that came with the carving tools so Grandpa and Mom were punching in the design so they could be cut.
Colin then got a short lesson from Grandpa on carving technique and went to town on his pumpkin. Ryan had chosen a more intricate pattern that Jill carved for him.
While they were carving, Grandma separated out the seeds so they'll be ready to roast (yum) and then it was time for a little exercise so all headed to the park across the street where Grandpa was again the chase king for the neighborhood kids. They had lots of energy to burn off, and just about wore him out! He's a favorite around here as a lot of the kids don't get much Grandpa time as they are all so far away from families.
Then a great dinner of Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts that Dave made (to die for!) and it was time to go apple bobbing at the clubhouse across the street. Neither of the boys had done it before and it was a great success!
While they were carving, Grandma separated out the seeds so they'll be ready to roast (yum) and then it was time for a little exercise so all headed to the park across the street where Grandpa was again the chase king for the neighborhood kids. They had lots of energy to burn off, and just about wore him out! He's a favorite around here as a lot of the kids don't get much Grandpa time as they are all so far away from families.
Then a great dinner of Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts that Dave made (to die for!) and it was time to go apple bobbing at the clubhouse across the street. Neither of the boys had done it before and it was a great success!
Strategizing
Good work Colin!
Success!!
Good work Colin!
Success!!And these great looking Jack O'Lanterns greeted them when they returned home!
Ryan's
and Colin's that he cut out all by himself--all Grandpa did was hold it!
Bath time, a couple of stories and time for bed. Another big day tomorrow! And the old folks fell into bed shortly after!
Ryan's
and Colin's that he cut out all by himself--all Grandpa did was hold it!
