This & That

Just before school resumed, our babysitter held a "Summer Fun Day" for the kids she watches. They had water balloons and noise makers, arts & crafts and lunch outside. It was during a normal week day, so I was at work and didn't get pictures, but here is one of the things the kids came home with from that day. Large sheets of craft paper with the kids footprints all over it in different paint colors. :)

Not from the same day... but here's another paint craft that the kids did more recently. They "slopped" paint on the paper and then she placed a large piece of plastic wrap over the top and the kids squished the colors around and watched them blend through the plastic.
Will's 2nd day of school.

Our 2nd family movie night and floor picnic. This time we watched Tangled - a much more kid-friendly movie. It was enjoyed by all. Craig loved it. Haha!

Finally, a sunny morning before school for us to take pictures outside! School Day #3. And new kicks for Will. He loves "Puma Cat shoes". And Buckeyes colors! This was supposed to be his first day of school outfit, but it was just too cold. Is it me or is this an unusually cold start to the school year? He wore shorts a LOT more last fall.

I think he said he was "flying" here??

My fave.

Love these too. :)

My little monkey showing me how she can climb the wall. :)

Another cold snap and some playing outside after work.

I love this picture! I wish Will were a little more in focus like Sophie.

Another evening outside and some baseball playing - catching and batting.

Sophie has TWO new pair of Pumas for the season! Both of them hand-me-downs from our friend Charlize. Sooo nice! These and the ones pictured above on her tricycle and swing.

Tieing a shoe.

Batting stance.

Craig found some old football buttons from junior high and we joked that I should put them on my coat. Well this night, I put them on my sweatshirt and wore them outside to play until he noticed. It took him forever but he laughed his butt off. Haha! ;-)

Whining about something or other.

A couple of sunshine crafts that Will brought home from school. They started the year with a "Sunny Side Up" theme and here are his sunshine wind streamer and his handprint flower.

They also had a couple cute snacks at school that I asked my mom to share the recipes for. Will loved them.

The first is called Sunshine Salad and the directions are for one serving.

1 large spoonful pineapple tidbits

1 large spoonful banana slices

1 large spoonful lemon yogurt

shredded coconut

Toss the banana slices in some of the reserved pineapple juice. Assemble the fruit and coconut over the yogurt.

The other is called Sunshine Shake and is definitely on our list for breakfast pretty soon.
In a blender, combine 1 6oz can unsweetened frozen orange juice concentrate, 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup water, 1 tsp vanilla and 6 ice cubes. Makes 4 servings.

And the rest of these pictures are just some cute ones of Soph this week. :)

Off to school and the sitter's!