Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween 2011

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Halloween started off with school parties during the day.  I was in charge of Ansel's, so I didn't get to go see Calder at his.  But we had a great time making masks, caramel apples, and pinning the nose on the scarecrow.
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Kaelan working on his masterpiece:
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And sampling the wares:
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Ansel's turn to get dizzy and then try to pin the nose...
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A little off the mark...
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oh well, he wasn't the only one!
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Brother buddies
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After school was over we got the kids all made up in their costumes and headed down to a friends house for a party.  We ate delicious food and talked and then when the time came we all went out en masse to trick or treat.

Ansel as a Skeleton Pirate
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Calder as a werewolf
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Notice the "hair" on his arms and legs...It took FOREVER
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KK wanted to be Scooby Doo....Again.
Luckily the costume is a little small this year so he will have to break out and try something new next year..
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Levi the Mexican Hombre:
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Hola! Ole!
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The loot!
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Looking good Calder!
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Scary!
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Happy Halloween!!!!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Savannah Oaks Bulb planting 2011

I was involved in a really great "local" walking field trip for the 4th graders.
We walked up the hill on which we live (the school in down the hill near the river) and planted bulbs in a park that is located on the side of the hill.

It had the most AMAZING views.  
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The boys school from the hill:
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Another view from the hill, of Willamette School and Willamette River.  This is the view I see everyday driving down the hill:
Isn't it stunning.  This place is seriously the most beautiful place to live.
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Bulb planting time:
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Calder's teacher, Mr. Anderson.
Great teacher! So glad Calder got him.
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Kaelan wanted to help too!
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Planting done, now everyone is waiting for their turn on the rope swings:
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Kaelan's buddy, Jeffery
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All the big kids love KK.
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We had to leave early and on the way back we walked under the freeway overpass.  Kaelan could not pass up the opportunity to run up the cement incline and rest in the top, just under all the cars passing overhead.  
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Yes, he is a trouble maker....
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