November 4, 2013

Halloween / Adventure Days Harvest Festival

Ben woke up on Halloween and was so excited to wear his train conductor outfit! I love that he has always worn a more classic outfit (golfer, cowboy, train conductor) and not just Batman or Ironman. I'm sure that could change at any time, but I'm enjoying the easier costumes for now. :)  The first thing Ben did was tear off the last link to his "Countdown to Halloween" chain (started with Christmas and now we do it often).  It's a great way for him to understand how many days are left until some big event.

Then it was time to head to school!  Ben's school does a great job with their Harvest Festival - first the kids walk around the playground to music for the "parade", then they have a classroom party, and then they play carnival games.  One year, they had the games in the classrooms, one year they were all in the chapel, and this year they had them outside, on the grassy area above the school.  They even had 2 bounce houses this year which was new.  I am fortunate enough that I can take the time off of work and witness all the activities and volunteer to help where needed.  And Ben is always so excited to have me there, which makes it so special.

Tearing off the last link
Someone is excited!
Blowing his train whistle in front of his artwork at school
All of the kids waiting patiently to go outside for the parade
My little train conductor
In Ben's classroom with his 2 teachers
Trying to get a quick class picture before the parade
Ben and his buddy Reed and his awesome Minion costume (his Mom made it!)
Parade time!
Trying to ignore and not smile at me. :)
Around they come again
Outtake from another class picture attempt (hilarious!)
This one is better
Now with his teachers :)
Such a fun day with my little guy
Party time!
Finally getting his cookie after some healthy snacks
Carnival Games
Getting his face painted with a bat
Making bookmarks
Making a necklace
Bounce house fun
Ben was picking up his feet to try and get a cool picture :)
Pretty impressive

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