Through Wendy's Window

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Brrrr--It's COLD Outside!

I glanced out the back window and noticed this poor little guy desperately trying to keep warm.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

On A Day Off From School...

Noah awoke early, skipping his opportunity to sleep-in, and joined me for a day at Little Lambs. After Circle Time, Noah joined me in the "quiet" room.

Noah enjoying a "picnic" with friends. He was well fed!

Noah was a real trooper and allowed the first group of kids to select anything from the dress-up box for him to wear--his first "get-up" was tame in comparison to...

the next dress-up request. Whatever the the boys and girls asked him to wear, he did with a smile.

The second group of children invited him to another feast.

Noah was relieved when "Free Choice/Center Time" ended. He read, "Baby Bear, Baby Bear What Do You See?" for one of our "Five Senses" books.

Tuesday was a warm, sunny day in Ohio, so we decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and took the class outside for an extended time at the "big" park.

Noah, thanks so much for joining Mom on your day off. I really enjoyed having you by my side. The class adored meeting you and playing with you!! Thanks for being such a trooper!!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween 2011

Westerville, Ohio

Not long before Trick-or-Treat this crazy, Halloween storm blew through the area dropping...

Halloween hail.

With in the storm's fury, a faint rainbow...

arched over the neighborhood. Thankfully, the weather cleared and trick-or-treat was fun for all!

Noah dressed on Halloween for Language Arts class as a character from one of his favorite adventures: Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, from "The Hobbit" by JRR Tolkein

Before heading out for trick-or-treat, Noah was invited to a friend's house for a "Spooky Dinner".

Enjoying hot cocoa before returning for a brief Round 2 of trick-or-treat.

Friends being silly

Comparing and trading loot

Happy Halloween
Noah and his friends as a "nerd", "bumblebee" and "box"

Saturday, October 29, 2011

I married my Prince Charming. I'm so thankful for the journey that unfolds each day. There are many chapters to our story and while sometimes the "writing" may not be what we choose, I wouldn't change any of the ups and downs we've experienced. The journey has strengthened our marrige and I love you more and more each day. Happy 17th Anniversary--looking forward to the new chapters yet to be written.

Love always!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

NKF Walk 2011

National Kidney Foundation Walk

October 23, 2011

Team Westerville Central

Ohio Statehouse
Columbus, Ohio

How do you pass the time waiting for the NKF Walk to begin?

By getting a balloon hat, of course!

Alexander and his friends listening to the NKF Speakers prior to the start of the NKF Walk.

Walking through...

the streets of Columbus.

And the walk begins...

Alexander and Team Westerville Central participate in the 2011 NKF Walk

Waiting for the team to return

Team Westerville Centrla concluding the NKF Walk

Enjoying time with friends

Alexander was the top fundraiser for his team. Congratulations Alexander on making a difference to someone affected by kidney disease. Proud of Team Westerville Central and VERY proud of you!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

A"maize"ing Fun!

Last Saturday afternoon, once sports were finished and everyone had a chance to rest, we ventured to the Maize at Little Darby Creek.

Each year the "Maize" changes. This year the maze commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Both boys are history enthusiasts and I figured it might be the only way to get them to a corn maze--they were definitely intrigued.

We decided it would be appropriate to enjoy kettle corn while getting "lost" in the maze. Let the adventure begin!!

Apparently, I'm easily amused--I thought this sign was hilarious, but my family just passed it by.

I followed their lead--whether it led us in the right direction or in circles.

A view of the farm from a top one of the look-outs positioned in the maze.

Me and my boys

Somehow, after struggling with our directions, we managed to find the maze exit. I'm still shocked the boys agreed to this picture!

The slides were fun for young and old alike. Noah FLEW down the corn chute and...

bumped along down the washboard slide.

We enjoyed the farm animals--we spent quite a bit of time watching the goats. Trey discovered a pulley system that delivered food to the goats atop the tower. Of course, they're conditioned to notice the food, but Trey sent it up to them...empty. Poor goats!