Kids' artwork

It's time to clear off the kids' doors of artwork now that a new school year and new art is making it's way home. We have to do this for Bonnie 2-3 times a year with everything she creates. Below are some of my favorite. 

A painting of Maggie that she did at Grandma's house. 

Her leprechaun that she entered for the virtual talent show last school year. 

Some ears of corn.

This fun 'favorite things' valentine craft she did.

A picture she made of her and Benny. 

A reading prompt she did at school. When asked what she likes to do on a cloudy day, she ignored the question and wrote about sunny days - I feel that. 

A fish she made in art class that reminds me of one I did when I was in school (a magnet on my grandparent's fridge). 

And a butterfly.

Riser produces much less artwork, so his door consists of work from the last year. He still shows very little interest in doing any sort of arts/crafts. 

This was a fun marble paint activity he did with Grandma.

This was a valentine he tried to make all by himself (I drew the heart and he tried to trace it).

I believe this is some sort of duck.

A watercolor painting. 

And the first thing he's ever done that has actually taken any sort of shape - I believe he said it was Eleanor!

Riser's first day of preschool

This is a milestone school year as Riser started preschool! He wasn't feeling too excited about the idea of school throughout the summer. Thankfully after his open house he started getting excited. His open house was the day before the first day of school so he got to see his classrooms, teachers, and classmates. 

Riser and his teacher, Ms. Jessee. 

Exploring his classroom. 

The next day he was excited for his first day!

We got a couple pictures from the day. It sounds like he had a lot of fun.

So far he has liked school and he has adjusted well. His favorite part is the snacks. We are very excited and proud of him!

Duck, North Carolina

Over the summer I went on a weekend beach trip with some friends to the Outer Banks. It was so fun to get away - we enjoyed lots of beach time, reading, leisurely prepared meals, crafts, and long walks. It was wonderful!

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Benny's parents used to love going to the Montgomery County Fair back when they lived in Virginia. We found out they were flying out for it this year and decided to go join them. So the weekend before Bonnie started school we drove up to Maryland.

Our first day was spent at the National Zoo. We speculated on if this is where Riser's monkey 'Mimi' originated from. 

We found a really pretty area with lots of restaurants and a big playground on the water so we decided to go there for dinner.

The next morning we were all excited to go to the fair. 

We saw lots and lots of farm animals.

There were lots of farm equipment to play on.

Bonnie sporting her new hat.

Then we went to check out some games and rides.

We went back to the hotel for the afternoon to get some rest before going back in the evening. We found a park nearby for the kids.

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When we came back in the afternoon we hit one more ride then it was straight to the Demo Derby!

The Demo Derby was so fun to watch and the kids loved it.

At the end the trucks were all towing boats or large items, it was very entertaining.  

It was a great night!

The next morning we had breakfast together at the hotel and then it was time to head home. It was a great last weekend to close out the summer break!