AWANA Success

So, we've been working on the books of the New Testament for AWANA all week long. Instead of breaking them up into three sections like the book did, I thought he should just knock them all out together and after a long, hard week of practice he succeeded last night!

On the way home in the car we had this conversation:

Mommy lion: "Little Lion, I just want you to know that I am very proud of you! I know it was hard work and you did a great job!"

Little Lion: "Thanks Mommy. You know if I was your Daddy and you made me so proud; I'd take you to Sonic to get a slushy." (we were at the red light across from a Sonic)

Already trying to work the system! I resisted. *wink*

All Turkey-ed out

And Thanksgiving is still a week away!

Yesterday was Little Lion's Thanksgiving Feast at school. No real "program," we all got to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal school cafeteria style! YUM! It honestly was surprisingly better than expected. I don't plan to hire them for any catering business, but edible all the same.

Tia got to tag along for the fun. . . she did pass on the meal. Can't say I blame her, not my idea of a yummy breakfast either! (She worked the night before so this was her "morning.")

Family shot! Afterwards I realized I didn't get a good one with Little Lion's teacher, bummer. His shirt says "Brave Wolf"; apparently they were talking about how the native Indians got their names. When asked why he didn't use Little Lion, he replied "That's my nickname not my Indian name!" What were we thinking?!? *grin*

Today was Little Pumpkin's Thanksgiving Feast! They do have a short little program. And much yummier food since most of it is home cooked. The program was shorter than usual and Little Pumpkin was much more interested in people watching than singing.

However, I did manage to catch her sing at least a little of the song:

Caught this sweet smile at lunch time! She is being a turkey from a cute song I remember Little Lion singing his first year at First Friends! Maybe Little Pumpkin will actually sing it next year! *smile*

Lolly and Tia got to come for the Feast too! I thought this was a great shot of all us girls!

I think I'll take it easy on the Pumpkin cake until next week! *grin*

3 for 3

Little Pumpkin wore a sweet dress from Aunt B today, so I asked her if we could take a picture to send to Aunt B. She amazingly was cooperative and said "So she can see how cute I look?"

How could I not agree?!

After the first pic she said "take free" (that's pumpkinese for 3)!

And again!

3 for 3!

As promised!

This year was the first year the kids costumes did not coordinate. . . hard on Mommy Lion, but I'm sure it will be the first of many they remember getting to pick! Well, some what. . .

Little Pumpkin turned into Little Strawberry for the night. This is where the somewhat comes in; she had 3 handed down costumes to pick from and she choose the strawberry. Thanks Cheryl! (Don't bring up the fact that she was not actually Strawberry Shortcake ~ sore subject!!!) *wink*

Little Lion wanted to be Bumble Bee, the transformer! (Have to throw in that last part otherwise we would have coordinated.) He's all about transformers and star wars though he's never seen either show!

Our newest neighbors happened to walk out when we did to trick-or-treat so this cute Bumble Bee joined in on the fun! They all loved getting candy and were quite disappointed when we hit a loosing streak of people not being home.

Next stop the neighborhood get together. We had a great time getting to know some neighbors better and reacquainting with the ones we know, but never see! *wink* The bounce house was the biggest hit!

Little Pumpkin being particular about what candy she picked up from the little kids piñata!

The big kids piñata; whole other story! Look close you can see Daddy Lion picking out candy too! *grin*

How much fun can we have?!? A hayride minus the hay, but still just as fun! The kids loved it. Afterwards, all the kids headed out in two large groups to trick-or-treat. It was a great time; hope it becomes a tradition!

This is the latest trend in passing out candy: camp chair at the end of the driveway with laptop and bowl of candy! Hmmm. . . . I wonder how much he really handed out and how much went inside the mouth?!? lol Honestly the Oregon game was on . . . couldn't miss it!

We had a great Halloween, hope you did too!