Lunch

Wednesday's are volunteer days for me in Carmen's Kindergarten class.  It's always fun to see the kiddos, lend a helping hand, and see Carmen in action with her classmates.  Today I also dined with room 103 for lunch.  I sat with the girls, talked about their favorite things to play and eat and what they are asking for from Santa.  A fun group.

Oh, and here is Carmen modeling her jeans.

Yes, jeans!

The first time she has worn a pair in more than two years.

She was persuaded by the gem stones on the pockets.

I guess all it takes is bling to make this kid happy.

We'll see if the jean-wearing lasts...

Getting festive

More Christmas festivities. 

We are thoroughly enjoying the season and all it has to offer.

The Christmas ships made their annual voyage to Lake Forest Park.

We watched and listened.

Well, mostly the kiddos watched (and ran around).

The adults tried to listen.

But, it was a fun evening with good friends.

We took in Snowflake Lane.

Drummers, dancers, Rudolph, some 'snow'

and lots and lots of lollipops.

A fun evening for sure!

We visited Santa.

Mostly smiles.

Carmen was enthusiastic to say the least.

Lots of talking to Santa.

Max was reserved, did not want to sit on his lap

and forgot what he wanted for Christmas.

Despite all that he did manage a half-smile.

Ho, ho, ho!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

The Skurski elves have been hard at work.  Outside lights are up, tree has been selected and appropriately trimmed, Dicken's Village is up and has a few new accessories this year, Red (our elf) has been present for a week now, Christmas jammies are being worn, egg nog is in the fridge, new Santa hats arrived for all of us courtesy of Grandma and Papa 'Son", Christmas tunes are playing in the house and car, candy cane consumption is in full effect, the gingerbread house is ready for decorating, holiday cards are almost ready for mailing...it's been busy, but oh so good to prepare and enjoy the Christmas season.  Looking forward to many wonderful holiday moments this year!

Here are a few so far:

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from our little turkeys to your!

Field Trip

Today was field trip day to the Pacific Science Center for Carmen's class.  All the kiddos were way excited--first field trip of the year!  It was busy, it was crazy, it was full of fun.  Three whole hours to explore, experiment, run around and check-out all of the exhibits. 

Carmen's highlight was the butterfly garden.

First kindergarten field trip in the books!  Maybe I'll be ready to chaperone again by the time the next one rolls around.  Kindergartners are great but oh so exhausting!

Jumping Machine

Love this kid. Watch for the dismount into the wall...

Monday Night Football

Go Hawks!