Friendship Feast with Stone Soup!

Today was the kindergarten "Friendship Feast!" Brandon was ready to EAT!
In centers this week the kids made cute "Thankful" hats. On paper leaves they wrote three things that they were thankful for. Brandon's hat said "I am thankful for... my mom, my dad and ME!" Who isn't thankful for him?! ;)
London, Brandon and Sarah.

The day before, each student helped to make a special soup by adding something to the pot. Carrots, onions, peas, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes and a beef bone were just some of the many ingredients. A stone was even put into this mixture. (It was well washed before hand!) They had been reading a book entitled "Stone Soup," and this concoction was modeled after the soup in the story. So fun!

Most of the kids liked the soup. Brandon loved it!
I LOVE being there to help out. What a lucky mommy I am.
I think that all of the kids had a "souper" fun day!

Soccer Pizza Party

Another soccer season has come and gone. The Hotwheels were a great team! We celebrated at The Pizza Factory. The kids had a great time! For two seasons now Brandon and Brie have been on the same soccer team. Not only are these two on the same team, they also have primary and dance class together. They are good buddies.

Sumners 10th annual walk-a-thon!

Here is Brandon stretching for the big walk-a-thon. It was so much fun!Brandon, London and Victoria.

Before they started walking, the kids got to see a fire truck from the LA county fire department. Mrs. Wallace had the opportunity to climb up the very tall latter! She made it all the way to the top! Wow!


They walked for a whole hour!

He did 47 laps! Awesome work pal!
Happy, tired kids!
I made the mistake of rewarding Brandon with a double scoop of rainbow sherbet. He said it made his tummy hurt. :( Oops.

A cute little visitor!

I was lucky enough to get to babysit my sweet little two year old niece today. Due to the fact that it was a Tuesday, and I generally work in Brandon's class on Tuesday's, I had to tote her along. I was not too sure how this was going to play out. However, Lily was thrilled that we were going to go see Brandon at his school! Brandon was super excited too. Turns out, she was an absolute angel! Lily, you are my sweetie!
Here they are on the playground. It was just adorable to see so many of Mrs. K's kindergarten friends eager to play with Lily and help her. Brandon, Sarah, Lily, London and Gabriel.
He loves his little cousin!
Conuri, London, Lily, Brandon and Sarah.

I didn't get the chance to change Lily's clothes after her dance class, so she was a ballerina at school today!
Lily, Conuri, and Victoria.

Here are Brandon, Lily and Demaurea working hard. Lily was absolutely wonderful while she was in workshops and centers. I couldn't believe it! Angie, she might be ready for preschool already! ;)
Cute little Demaurea! Look at Lily working so hard! I love it.

I think that Mrs. K's kindergarten friends really enjoyed having a little visitor today. Lily sure had a blast. Thank you Mrs. K for allowing an extra little friend to join your wonderful class.

It was such a happy halloween...

Brandon had a wonderfully spook-tacular Halloween this year. Everything about kindergarten is so exciting and new, and our Halloween celebration was no exception. Here we are in the car on the way to school at 7:00am! Our fun began early that morning! I was the Cheshire cat from "Alice in Wonderland" and Brandon was the caterpillar. I made some scary spider cupcakes for my little friends! Creepy!
The first event of the day was a parade around the entire school! Brandon felt like a rock star with everyone looking and smiling at him! After the parade, we went on a mini field trip to a teacher's house that was nearby, with a frightfully fantastic backyard! The little ones loved the popcorn balls that awaited them. We took cute pictures, ate our treats, and even saw a pet BAT!! That's right, this yard was decorated so well it even had a bat sleeping soundly in its cage!
As you can see, they had a great time!
Mrs. K was a kindergarten super hero! What a great costume! She sure is SUPER!
On our way back to school.
This little insect makes the cutest crossing guard.

Brandon, London and Victoria.
After our field trip, we went into room 415 for some singing. We learned how to say "Hi to a Ghost," sang the "Look Out" song and many others that the kids know and LOVE.
Notice the twisted antenna. I love it.

When we were done singing, everyone went outside for a special brunch. They enjoyed muffins, cupcakes, grapes and apple juice.

After brunch, the kindergarten friends went back into the classroom for a fun "draw yourself in your costume" time. Brandon did such a great job on his self portrait. Too bad I didn't get a picture of it! All in all, the celebration was a huge success. Now, on to our evening festivities!
We went out to Newport for some family fun and trick-or-treating of course! Wendy, great idea! It was a BLAST!

"Gottcha bread stick!" (Brandon refers to his antenna as bread sticks!)


Brandon and Micheal
I LOVE this shot! He is the cutest caterpillar I have ever seen.
Alice and insect...tired but soooo happy!
They got so much candy that night! Brandon can't wait to do it again.