V is for Volcano

Our family has been so blessed by all the fun Faith is having at preschool and sharing with us! During "V" week we got in on some of the fun.

A VERY yummy volcano Mrs. Karen made.

We saved a piece for Grace....she was most appreciative!
Yum!
Faith & Wyatt also made a volcano one day. That afternoon Grace got to get in on the painting of the volcano. She felt very special to be included. So when it was finished the Whetstones shared it with us so we could erupt it as a family. Very fun.

Love when school is a family affair!

An Impromptu Invitation...to a Carnival

One morning we awoke to an invitations.

Grace & Faith had planned a "carnival" and invited us to join in the fun. That evening we obliged them by accepting their invitation.

There were costumes and a parade...

"Ta Da's" & "Look at me!"
A performance with a bunk bed transformed...
into a fancy stage & curtain.
and magic tricks by our very own magician, The Amazing Grace. (pun intended)

I'm amazed at their creativity and love these moments in our parenting when we stop and enjoy life from our children's perspective. An ordinary day turned special and a memory made.

Welcome Home Charlie!

Pictures of our new puppy. He has a thing for shoes. :)

Notice there are no pictures with Faith with the puppy. She has labeled herself a "cat person." She is finally starting to warm up. We've tried to convince her its okay to like our dog even if she isn't a huge fan of the general dog population.