November Happenings

Community Parade
Our school participated in this parade for the first time. Our theme was "Out Of The Box Education" and it was a fun chance to spend some time with our school community.

Our adorable helpers on the way to put together the float. I spy Lorelei, do you? ;)

DI had its own banner following the float.
(Makin didn't join us because he had a golf tournament that afternoon.)

That white thing on the back of the pickup was the eagle mascot (who was turned around for the pic).
It was a huge hit with parade crowd.

Art/Bowling Afternoon
We had an art "field trip" where the kids made stained glass using glue and food dye. They really enjoyed it! Following up that afternoon we also had a 5th grade bowling event which was lots of fun with friends.

5th Grade Girls Bowling

The siblings and David (a dad) played on the other lane.

Outdoor Time
I always love our outdoor time. It's getting harder to fit it in but we try!

Lorelei's go-to is a bike ride.

Makin's go-to is usually catch, or really any game will work!

Museum With Friends
We headed for one last trip to the museum before our membership ends. The kiddos always love going with friends.

House Projects
I have an ambitious list I was hoping to get completed by the end of the year...while I've basically given up on getting it ALL done I just determined to get done with as much as I could...this meant a lot of hard work over Thanksgiving break since its so hard to fit this in when we have busy home school days!

We tackled L's bookshelf on a day separate from the rest of her room.
Don't worry, these are the keeps stacks. ;)

Reading Time
They were both totally thrilled to check out the third Harry Potter book for the break! One of my favorite things about them reading these is that they are very bonded with their love for these books!

Father/Daughter Date
As we looked forward to Frozen 2 coming out, Brad reminded me that he took Lorelei to the first one as a date six years ago. Makin said he really didn't care about seeing it, so this time it was a movie date again! (I will just have to wait until it comes out for movie night!)

Waco and Birthday Fun
I headed to Waco and Mary and I had a kid-free meet up for the first time! We enjoyed our usual cupcakes and chatting before heading to check out a few shops around town.

I was totally spoiled on my birthday this year. I had so many thoughtful cards and gifts from friends and family. I spent the day reading and then went out for a girl's night that evening for a holiday escape room and supper out! What a nice treat having a birthday on a Saturday!