Weekly Happenings

The kids had a nice, short week. Conferences took place on Thursday evening, so they had Thursday and Friday off from school.   We had EXCELLENT reports from meeting with both teachers, and couldn't be more proud.  We get the sense that Alex might be one if not her teacher's favorite.  Her teacher just adores her and could not say enough great things.  She also had straight A's on her report card.   JR is also doing really well, and although he JUST got a new teacher...TODAY! His teacher for the first quarter of the year really enjoyed him, and seemed very impressed. 
I had to show off my braiding skills while somebody dressed in the spirit of Halloween.  Tis the right month!

I checked out a new coffee shop that just opened by the office. Delicious.

We had to go through the havoc of figuring out everyones fall and winter wardrobe situation which included a lot of returns and exchanges.  But! We did it!  And these two came out on the other side with matching pajamas.


Thursday we had JR's well visit exam with Dr. Reich,  followed by dental cleanings right after.  Knocking it all out in one day. 
This kid has never minded going to see the doc.   Funny. 

No cavities and a healthy report for Alex.  Minus an extra tooth that we need to figure out what to do with.

Look at those pearly whites!  Can you spot the extra tooth?


Clean report from this guy, also!

Here are the X-rays that are being sent over to an orthodontist they want us to visit soon.  That extra tooth my cause some problems for her adult tooth that needs to come in.  We will find out soon!

When your phone is left with this one...you get little presents. 

Saturday we went to a fall festival of sorts that included axe throwing, bouncy houses, cave simulators, and fun with old friends.  Yep...that is JR and I throwing axes side by side. 




The bouncy house was fun until we were getting ready to leave, and JR had slipped and hit his face on the ground.  He has a pretty good bruise on his head and cheek. )-:



Cooper!





It was a good time and a beautiful afternoon. 
I made pumpkin chocolate chip muffins!

And Sunday Jeff and I went to go see Joker in the theater while the kids hung with Izzy from next door.  It had been a long time since we had a movie date.  This week is a full week for the kids.  The school is having a fundraiser Wednesday evening, and a fun STEAM event Friday night.  Saturday evening we are doing The Spook Out Shoot Out with The Loomis and Dennis families.  Should be a fun week.