Happy Birthday Aaron!

Our boy turned 8 years old this year! Where has the time
gone? Pop Pop and JuJu surprised Aaron at school during
lunch and brought his gift.  We then had his requested dinner
of jambalaya and a birthday cookie after dinner.  We didn't
have a number 8 candle so that is why there is a 7 plus an
extra.  We bought him a storm trooper helmet to decorate
and he was really excited to make it his own. 

Selfie

Sometimes the pictures I find on my phone make me giggle!

School Time Fun

Avery has really been enjoying her first year of school.
The teacher asked me to do some Halloween crafts with
the kids... and as much as I do not enjoy crafting ... I agreed.
We did pumpkin faces and bats.  I have been asked
to go again in November and I plan to do turkeys. 

The kids had a great time.  And Avery loved having me
in her class for a little while.

Fall Fest at Church

Our church held a fall festival on Halloween
day and since it was pouring cats and dogs
outside.. the festival was a great escape.
Gram and Paw Paw helped with the
activities and the kids played games and won
candy. They all look so cute!

No Field Trip for Us

The 2nd grade big field trip is to go to New Orleans to
see a play at the Saenger Theater.  Well the cost was
going to be $200 for both of us to go... and that was just
to much for us to spend right before Christmas. BUT
we still had fun because after I got back from Avery's
field trip I checked Aaron and his friend McKenzie out
and we met Jackson and his mom for ice cream.  From
this picture you can tell they weren't to disappointed about
not going on the field trip. 

Avery's First Field Trip

This is just some of the parts about why I love being
a stay at home mom... going on field trips! Avery had her
first big school field trip last week to the pumpkin patch.

They had pumpkin decorating, games, snacks, and
even a hay ride! It was great seeing her with her little
friends!

Our Star Student

Aaron was Star Student for his class in the
month of October.  We are so proud of him!
Daddy and I had lunch with him and Spencer
was able to join us as well!

Happy Trick or Treat!

 Due to some heavy weather coming on Halloween,
the city decided to hold trick or treating the day before.
Which we think worked out great because trick or treating
in the rain doesn't sound very fun.  We held a little party
at our house with a few families.  One family brought
a trailer for us to use around the neighborhood. The kids
and the adults had a great evening!

Dance Halloween Party

The girls had their annual Halloween/Costume party
at dance this week.  They look so cute!

Vermillionville Boo on the Bayou

We visited Pop Pop and JuJu in Lafayette
this weekend.  They treated us to a morning
at Vermillionville.  I had never been there and
it was really interesting.  The kids enjoyed games
and candy and we explored some of our cajun
history.  I would love to go back another day to
learn more of the history.

Homecoming Parade

One of my favorite things about living in a small town is
the annual homecoming parade.  Each year the town shuts
down for a very short parade with floats built by parents.
Aunt Hollie is on the PTO this year and we were excited
to see her float (even if she wasn't in town to enjoy it).

Bald Eagle Project

Aaron has a book report due this week and
his chosen topic is a book on bald eagles.  Fifty
percent of his grade is a costume that they must
wear.  I am totally proud of this costume! I bought
the hoodie and sweat pants at goodwill to turn
into the bald eagle.  Pop Pop and JuJu helped
create our masterpiece -- as well as daddy
pressing the glue gun.  ALOT of hot glue later
here is the finished product!

My little ballerina- 3rd year of dance

I accidentally left off this post from September.
But our girls started their 3rd year of dance
with Ms. Lori and Ms. Molly.  Avery still
enjoy (LOVES) going to dance.  She has come
so far from that first class when she was 2.  She
has really blossomed into a graceful dancer.  I
hope we have many many years of dance ahead
of us.