Halloween 2020

Presenting Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, ready to use their powers to defend ... well, the front lawn at least.  

We even got to wear our costumes to class today. Sadly, we did not learn any good spells in math. Maybe later in the year. 

The only bad thing about the day was an unfortunate run-in with Draco Malfoy from up the street. Luckily, Harry knew how to deal with him. 

He'll think twice before bringing his snakes down here again. 

 

Halloween decorations

The driveway is ready for the big day! I know our picture was good because Mom ran screaming away from the spider. 

 

Falling

Wait, was I falling through space or falling asleep? I can't remember. 

Snakes on a pavement

Jonathan was moving so fast on his bike he almost squished him. If you ask me, he should be a little smarter about what part of the path he crosses. 

 

STEM for first graders

What I've learned so far in this science class is that building things is awesome and Dad needs to buy me more popsicle sticks. 

Pasta making

In an effort to up our Italian credentials, Mom pulled out the pasta maker this weekend so we could try to make our own noodles. It turned out great! But I still think it's easier to use one of those boxes in the cabinet instead of pressing that dough 100 times. 

Looking fierce

 

Oh, I know you are not trying to start something with us. 

Baking contest

 

We've been watching a lot of cooking shows of late, so we decided to try our own creations. This is a giant cookie with spider and bug decorations. I think we're ready for Nailed It. We remembered to grease the pan, at least!

Children of the corn

And this is why you never let the children lead on a hike. 

Pumpkin patch 2020

Like everything else, the pumpkin patch was a little different this year. But the big pumpkin house was still there. 

And the big hills with lots of pumpkins. 

And Dad still made Emma try and pick up the biggest pumpkins she could. 

And a bunch she clearly couldn't. 

And it was still a beautiful walk around the grounds. So I guess it wasn't too different after all. 

 

New bell, coming through

Watch out, on your right!

Beach dreams

 

No sand castles or swimming right now, but it's nice to find a beach on the bay and think about what next summer might bring.