Inspired

Little Eryn met a "real author" today. She has developed quite an interest in writing stories, and this experience meant a lot to her. She writes mostly of mermaids and fairies, and seems to have a natural storytelling ability. She got a storybook kit from Uncle Todd and Christan for Christmas and has an ongoing story that she works on several days a week.
She skipped over the "I like" stories and went straight to her own narratives. I heard her at the table thinking outloud this week and as she said, "poof, she became a mermaid," she was writing that exact phrase! (My FBE girls would love the voice & word choice even if organization still needs some work!)
Susan Stevens Crummel presented an excellent show for the kids and I just loved what she told them at the end... "You guys better get busy writing and illustrating because I am getting old and we need new authors to put books on these shelves!" (she was speaking in the library)
The students were given the opportunity to order books and have them autographed; you are looking at one very excited young learner!

2009

Christmas 2008

Three Months

12-28-08
Paige is 3 months today.


Eryn is 5.5 today.


A ride on the "green mule" to check on the "real mules." (according to Eryn)

Gingerbread Debacle

Eryn makes a Gingerbread House each Christmas and this year we turned it into a decorating party. Complete with gingerbread men pajamas!


Waiting with anticipation for the royal icing to dry.


Please be careful with all of those red sprinkles!


"Ohhhhh it's starting to lean!"


Paige couldn't handle the chaos. She had to hit the hay...in the 500 year-old bassinet of course!


A definate "crash and burn." The walls started to lean, and the roof came down!

Stay tuned...more Christmas pictures to come!

Zoo Run

We did the zoo run on Saturday. Well...I shouldn't say we, I should say Steven! Steven did the zoo run on Saturday. The girls and I were there of course, but it was very early, it was very cold, and the limo stroller was made for leisurely walks!
Eryn saw some kids run through the finish line and she is convinced she wants to go with Steven. It's difficult to explain distance to a 5 year old, but I think she's satisfied with doing the 1 mile fun run on the next race.

Jingle Bell Run

Paige finished her first race Saturday evening. She was a good passenger, as long as we were in constant motion!


A much needed nap; It was such hard work getting to the finish line!