Reading and Writing

Jeffrey is really enjoying Kindergarten.  He is now reading some books, and his handwriting and 'kid writing' journal at school show so much development from the beginning of this school year, its amazing!   He is really enjoying drawing and crafting lately.  We have done a lot of projects together now that we have a better workspace in our reorganized playroom.  He is such a 'big kid' now its hard to believe that earlier this year he was still in preschool!  We are thankful that he is enjoying school so much and is happy to go every day. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends and Family! 

Pumpkin Festival

This year Jeffrey and I entered the Pumpkin Festival at the Penn State Arboretum.  We went on Sunday to pick it up it was hard to decide which one to choose!  Jeffrey tried to pick some really big ones up, but they were heavy!  Jeffrey drew the design for his pumpkin and I carved it for him.  It was hard work this year, the pumpkin was very thick.

When we brought our pumpkin to the Arboretum we got a  certificate for free ice cream from the creamery!  On Friday evening we went to see all the pumpkins lit up.  We really enjoyed looking at the intricate carving and seeing hundreds of carved pumpkins glowing.  There was a spooky fog near the marshy area, and the moon was out too, perfect night for pumpkin viewing!  

Jeffrey with his pumpkin and the class mascot 'Little Tig'

Jeffrey's pumpkin on display with the other '5-7 year' contestants.