Perry loves making pancakes.
Making their own games out of the board game.
Perry has been doing better in first grade, but still has some rough days. After volunteering in his class on Friday, I pulled him out for lunch. We had a picnic on the lawn and played Skyjo, then I checked him back in for the afternoon.
Jane found some treasures on our Ikea trip.
She's ready for Christmas.
Snacking in the sunshine
Field trip to the planetarium. I wasn't picked to chaperone (again), but this time they had extra seats and Perry's teacher let parents join if they bought their own ticket. Then they ended up needing extra help there, so it worked out for everyone.
One of our pickup friends, Grandpa Gene, gets all the kids treats when the soft serve or snow cone truck comes around.
We went to music class and the playground.
Then she wanted to help with laundry because it was warm. A perfect napping spot after a morning of playing.
A chicken for Grogu
Another lunch date. His teacher texted that he was having a hard time at school and I thought, why not take advantage of my privilege being a stay at home mom and take him out for a break.
The kids made birthday signs for Amanda
and a cake.
Where Amanda goes, Perry is sure to be near.
The legend and the legacy.
Music class
Using our backyard pizza oven. John makes the best crust.
My little poppy.
Perry voluntarily put on church clothes for the primary program.
Playing in their fort.
Letting them watch Jr Bake Off and hoping it rubs off on them.
Perry really enjoyed soccer this year.
Matching pumpkins
Hike with friends. Jane was ready to run.
We found some horses and she bravely fed them.
Rainbows at the mall
The Queen ran to each one for a picture.
Wearing real pants to school
Jonah still sleeps anywhere but properly in his bed.
Helping taste test the cinnamon rolls.
Jane asks throughout the day if it's time to pick up "the brothers" or "my boys." She loves walking home with them.
Preschool picture day
She was a little shy for the photographer, but still so cute.
Hair blown dry before bed.
Perry's gets some nice volume.
John had a day Indigenous People's day off from work so we took Jane on a hike.
Then they had a little nap.
Jonah likes crafting and Jane is a happy recipient of his creations.
Playing with Baby Max.
Managing the tv controls with her foot.
We went to our friends' anniversary party and it was a beautiful, elegant, intimate night with some of our favorite people. We had dinner and a backyard concert with dessert. It made for a perfect date night.
Using her Mickey soccer chair as a bazooka, as one does.
Their favorite part of sports.
Jonah playing catcher.
The soccer player and dancer at a baseball game.
She doesn't spend much time in it, but Jane likes having her own seat at the games.
Spooky teeth.
We made donuts with them, but they didn't turn out very well. Still tasty.
Masks back on for the doctor's.
Still loves John working from home.
Entertaining herself during the day.
Stealing John's glasses.
Peekaboo at the store.
Found the Mendicino Farms cow.
Jonah asleep on the floor.
Morning school dropoff
So excited to bake with Perry.
Her preschool teacher said they made dinosaur fossils with clay, but "some of us made a rainbow" instead. Jane said, "it's not a real rainbow because it's just pink."
Princess Tiana at music class.
Queen Elsa on the swings.
I worked for my friend as an assistant event planner for a wedding on the Santa Lucia Nature Preserve. It was beautiful and a very busy, but fun, weekend away.
