Decorating the Tree

We put up the tree in the living room on Sunday and began the task of decorating it. This is a very chatty time! The kids like to hear the story behind each of the various ornaments. We also talked about which presents we hope Santa brings us.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jeff headed to Michigan with the Walker boys for Thanksgiving, so Alex, Elena and Elizabeth joined the Galvins at Aunt Melinda's house for Thanksgiving lunch. Elena made the Turkey Hat at preschool. Alex made the turkey construction paper center piece for the table. It was a delicious meal and the kids loved playing with their cousins.

Elena thought she looked just like Mommy with the boots on. She even did a little Mommy song and dance.

Elena at Preschool

Little Miss Sunshine's School PhotoElena loves being in the 3s class with Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Boyer this year. She has made lots of new friends, but still especially loves Eve Weksler. Mentioning that Eve will already be at school waiting has been a terrific motivator when Elena is having an especially sleepy-headed morning.Art and music are Elena's favorite classes. She often comes home singing a new song and with paint from some new project on her sleeves. She loves playing outside on the playground- Mrs. Decker says she would like to swing all day. She is very happy at preschool this year!

Alex the Kindergartener

Alex is having a great year as a kindergartner! He was burned out on preschool toward the end of the 4s school year, so we were a bit apprehensive about how he would adjust to this important step. Having Mrs. Halt (who also taught his 3s class) along with Mrs. Ganser as teachers of their small class of 13 has been the perfect fit. Alex is getting lots of attention and has nominated himself the class leader with the new kindergarten words they get each week. He is excited to go to school each day, which is awesome to see!Along with Math, Reading and Hebrew classes, the kids participate in fun activities like swimming, creative movement, library, art class and gym.
Alex's favorite activity is playing on the playground- it one time each day the Kindergarten and Junior K kids get to be together. Alex also likes to stay for ETC occasionally to have more time with his friends. He has also been having more play dates.
It has been a great school year so far, and we look forward to watching Alex learn how to read this year!