It's the most wonderful time of the year!! It isn't hard to see why by the looks of my table, the floor, the counters, and the big smiles on the kids' faces:) This is our friend/neighbor who helped us with our masterful creation! It was really fun, and obviously very successful!
OBVIOUSLY we have been quite busy....and I have been trying to watch my "computer time". It can be too time consuming, don't you think?
Anyway, I thought I would post some pics of our activities of late and some of my most recent project. Keep in mind I am asking Santa for a camera this year, so I can have some quality images to share with you, rather than these cloudy out of focus ones! This picture (and the one above) were taken at the Amish Farm and House in Lancaster in early November. We thought it would be fun to take the kids for an outing...they really liked it. The corn maze was the best part for them, but they also learned a few things while we were there, so all in all it was really fun!
This is my darling little "Native American" at Thanksgiving. I also wore a feathered hat, as did her cousin Eli:) Claire also persuaded her Aunt Torrie to wear a bonnet so there was a pilgrim present as well! I didn't feel so silly in a feathered headband when I saw her in her bonnet! hee-hee
We JUST had our first snow on Saturday! The kids were SOOOOO excited and spent most of the day outside with their friends! They tried building a snowman, displayed the "biggest snowballs ever", and went sledding Sunday morning! I am so happy they had a chance to play in snow already this year:)
And now for "the project"... I have been co-chairing the Staff Appreciation Committee at the elementary school this year. Typically we provide the occasional specialty lunch or snacks, goody bags, etc. for the teachers. This holiday season we thought....WOW, how about an Extreme Faculty Room Make-over!! We had a little bit of money in the budget, and worked with it to improve the faculty room as much as possible! We were not allowed to paint:( BUT we were able to make a BIG difference with lots of small features within the room! Take a peak!
Windows Before,
and after
Couch corner Before...
After
Bulletin Board Before....
and After
Fridge placement before....
and after. We had a lot of fun finding creative "pick-me-ups" for the room and I think the teachers really appreciate it making it very worthwhile!
