Another fun thing the kids like to do is to set up the Book Fair. Back in September, Grant's school had a Book Fair, and, since it is for a good cause, we could go there and get some books. Grant just had to have Pete the Cat, and Audrey found a Minnie Mouse book she loves. Ever since then, they love to set out our books like they did at the book fair, and look at all the ones we have.
November 7th, marked James' 35th birthday. We managed to stretch his birthday across the weekend, which I think makes it more fun!
He wanted a birthday dinner at Winger's with the kids. And the kids were fabulous. James is always trying to get our family to read scriptures better, so the kids and I gave him a Family Version of the Book of Mormon.
One of the things the kids like to do when they get home from school is to play School. It is so funny the things they will do, and have me do!
Grant gets out a chair, and sometimes he will get a stool. He will say his name is Ms. Ross (which is his teacher's name), and will tell Audrey that her name is Ms. Gina (the kindergarten's aide's name.)
We tried to do this trip a month ago, but it didn't quite work out. We finally made it so that we could go to Hogle Zoo on Labor Day weekend in September.
I loved going this time of year. We thought it would be so busy, but it really wasn't. The sun stayed behind some clouds, and it was actually really fun to be outdoors.
Grant gets to go to Kindergarten this year. Holy cow, I cannot believe I just wrote that. Where did all the time go? He's five? Really? This kiddo has grown leaps and bounds, and is super ready for Kindergarten. I think it might be rough in the beginning, but he will soon get how to be in the classroom.
He was way super excited to wear his new school clothes, and kept changing his mind on what he was wearing. He finally settled on his Blue shirt that says CHIEF, and some khaki pants. He looks so handsome with his freshly cut hair. Look how tan he is!
One excited little girl this morning! She is thrilled to be able to go to school, just like Grant has done, for, pretty much her whole life! She is three, and we are so thrilled that she can go to the school district's preschool this early, and that she is getting Grant's old teacher. Audrey dressed herself this morning. She did pretty good. I insisted on putting the leggings on, so she wouldn't get chilly while playing outside. I find the SUU balloon she is holding very appropriate for the occasion. Our home teacher was over the night before, and gave each of the kids a balloon. If you know my Audrey, she loves balloons. Sweet girl. I also managed to get her to hold this sign we made, and take a picture.
Every year in the fall, James and I like to pack up the kids in the car and drive and look at leaves. We like to go up Cedar Mountain and look at views and let the kids walk and play. This day though we came across the hike to Cascade Falls and decided that we could take the kids on it. At the time, I couldn't remember going on it ever, then I remembered my Senior Trip with my friends Brinda and Mindy, and soon discovered that I had been on it before.
The hike itself is really pretty, but a bit dangerous in spots. Lots of fallen rock. Audrey kept slipping and falling down, but luckily my death grip on her little hand kept her safe by my side. When we finally reached the end, it was very anti climatic.
Cedar is crazy busy in the summer. There is all kinds of things for families to do here. It's so awesome. Just passing by the park and going to dinner, we noticed huge booths set up, and also some bouncy toys. I also noticed a sign that said FREE for families.
We hurried and ate, and then went back for the fun. Grant did really at these bouncy houses. Before Brain Balance, Grant would get frustrated and not try to do hard things. At this activity, we found Grant doing this:
