MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY PICTURE

Porkchop checking out the ads for Black Friday Sales

THANKSGIVING PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

On Wednesday, Luke's Preschool put on a little Thanksgiving Program. During school in the last couple of weeks, the children were learning about the story of Stone Soup, so this is what the program was based upon. First the 3year old classes came in and did their part, and then the 4year old classes did theirs.

This is Miss Susan (Director of the Pre-School) telling the audience the story behind the Stone Soup.

These are the 3year olds. Luke is in the front row all the way to the right.

He ended up being right behind the microphone from where I was sitting.

Not sure about this expression. Is he sad the program is over, or does he have to poo?

After the program, we were served Stone Soup, which the children helped make. I was really impressed, because it was quite the production. We had soup with cornbread and crackers, along with some mixed fruit, apple cake and drinks for everyone. Each table sat two or three children along with their guests. At each child's place there was a placemat that they had helped make along with other table decorations they had made.

Luke really seems to be enjoying his soup.

All the children were wearing t-shirts that they had made, which were of indians made from their handprints.

This are Luke's placemat and table decorations.

He's getting really good at writing his name.

The little boxes each had a bag of homemade Chex-Mix.

Luke's Pumpkin

Luke sporting his t-shirt

We're so proud of our little Pre-schooler.

Here is the video I took of Luke's part of the program. I apologize for the poor quality and the shakiness of it. There was a huge window shining in tons of light right behind them, and I had

Grey with me, so it was hard to shoot and keep him seated at the same time.

Also note that shortly into the program, Luke gets into trouble for grabbing the microphone. You can hear me giggle and occasionally, you can hear Porkchop clap. Also pay attention for Luke's loud outburst of song towards the end.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

BAKING HELP

Luke helped me bake these today.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies... Yummmm!!

Go here for the recipe.

JUST PICS

These are just a bunch of pics that have been taken of the boys over the last couple of weeks.

Grey and the pull-out spice cabinet...

he likes to take them out and stack them,

he likes to rearrange them,

he likes to re-organize them.

Currently, there is a piece of painters tape to keep the cabinet shut and keep him out of it.

Makeshift fort...

I thought I would try to entertain the boys one afternoon and make a fort out of a card table and a sheet. It lasted for about an hour, and was then dismantled because Porkchop figured out he could climb on top of it.

Blocks...

I took these pictures while lying on the floor under the dining room table.

I just went... "psst", and Grey sees me.

Boys playing on the swingset...

they both still love to climb,

they both love the glider swing

Luke's practicing his Superman Swinging.

Luke...

I had the tripod set up the other day, and he wanted his picture taken.

HAMPDEN SYDNEY FOOTBALL

Under a beautiful blue sky and this absolutely gorgeous oak tree,

we were guests of Colin and Jennie Monette, at their tailgate party in the Founders lot, at Marc's Alma Mater, Hampden Sydney.

We were here to see the Hampden Sydney Tigers playing the Randolph Macon Yellow Jackets, which is the OLDEST school rivalry in the South.

While waiting for the game to start, Marc and the boys got to play a little bit...

and we spotted the Tiger mascot.

What was so great about the Founder's lot, was that it was right near the football field, so we could walk back and forth as much as we wanted.

The first time we all went over together, the Tiger payed us a visit.

He kept trying to get Grey to give him a High Five.

Then, he was kind enough to have his picture taken with Marc and Luke.

While taking a break from watching the game, Marc and Luke threw the pigskin around a little bit. Here's Luke attempting to make a catch.

And here he is tossing it back.

Porkchop looked on while climbing the railing, or...

played with sticks.

Marc really had a wonderful afternoon sharing it with his boys.

After a very slow start to the game and being down 14-0 very quickly, the Tigers made an incredible comeback and pulled off the win.

Do we have a couple of future Tigers here?

A Beautiful day spent with my three men, and great friends.