quick update...

This Thursday is Scott's last regular season football game, so far we are 6-3.   We are hoping for a big win...then we will begin the playoff rounds.  The first playoff game will be next Wednesday, Nov. 2.  Missouri high school football is GREAT!

First grade is going really well.  It is so nice to be settled in our classroom and moving right along.  My students are doing great and working hard!

Last weekend Mack stayed with my parents while Scott and I went to watch the Hawkeyes beat the Northwestern Wildcats.  The game was amazing!  Kinnick stadium is the best!  There is something exciting about being surrounded by 70,000 Iowa Hawkeye fans!!  

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What a GREAT day!! 

**Our community has decided to start a neighborhood watch program.  As you can see we will all have the highest protection...

As you can see, Mack has decided to be Captain America for Halloween.  Earlier this week he picked out his costume at WalMart.  Then we got it home and he refused to wear it.  Finally, yesterday afternoon he put it on and we could hardly convince him to take it off to change into his pajamas for bed.   He put it on as soon as he got up this morning.  He was really getting into character ...pointing and yelling "Captain America!"  He wore it to the football field with Scott for awhile.  Needless to say, the costume went in the washer as soon as they got home.  He has been asking about it since he woke up from his nap.  It is drying and will be ready for action tomorrow when we get home from school. YAY!

Pumpkin Patch

We visited our local pumpkin patch yesterday evening.  It was AMAZING!  We had a great time...Mack enjoyed all of the activities for children and Scott & I enjoyed watching and playing with him.  I also really enjoyed exploring with my new camera (as you can tell by all the pics).  

 

Scott's team had a big victory Friday night - GO INDIANS!

My school has been cleaned and passed inspection on Wednesday - YAY!!!  I have been moving and organizing my classroom.  I am so HAPPY to get moved in and look forward to welcoming students on Monday.  It will be like the first day all over again... except better! 

Here is the view from my classroom door...

From the back of the room...

The leaves are all changing colors and absolutely beautiful here.  We are loving this great fall season.  We have been enjoying 80 degree weather and lots of fresh air.  Mack and I went for a walk this morning to play and take pictures.
 

Yes, I know... he is about too big for the stroller (look @ his long legs)!  He still LOVES to go...as do I.