Happy Hallowe'en!

We had so much fun at our party yesterday. It was busy, but good! Thanks to all for treats, dressing your children in orange and black or costumes!  We played pumpkin toss, pumpkin bowling, bobbed for apples, face painting and had to break through a spider web. Oh, I almost forgot, we had a quick visit with puppies! Anthony and Lillian's Grandma and Aunt Mel brought them to the school and stopped here on the way by. I was dressing everyone for the walk to the bus, but I think the children had fun seeing them!

We have a quiet day today which I am enjoying! The boys did one more cute Hallowe'en craft. Since it's just the two f them, I brought Anthony's ride on tractor  up for them so they could each have a ride on toy. They are actually taking turns on the tractor and cuddling with me because it is just so hard to sharee the tractor!!!!
Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Hsllowe'en!

Almost ready!

After weeks of planning, I am almost ready for all my little spooks tomorrow! I made some pumpkin muffins (a healthy Hallowe'en treat) and some cupcakes today. I'm excited to decorate them! My games are ready or at least organized, some have to be set up tomorrow!  I'm going to get some goodies for my little spooks to bring home ready.... Yes, everything is falling into place! I am going to try to get some pictures on here over the weekend, so be sure to check back on Monday!

Hallowe'en is almost here!

We are getting excited for our party on Thursday. I have some simple games planned for the morning for the younger children. I am getting my games ready fr the older children after school.  I have asked my neighbour, Lexi to come help me after school so that the younger ones aren't too left out while we play the older games.  She is no stranger to my daycare Hallowe'en parties, so I am had she'll be able to join us!

Hallowe'en is coming!

Last night, Anthony and Lillian helped me get the Hallowe'en costumes out! Don't be surprised when you come to pick up your child if you find a little spook instead!  I have also saved old candy wrappers and stuffed them with newspaper, so the older kids have had alot of fun trick or treating.

Fire Safety Month

October is fire safety month. The school children had a presentation on Friday, so I corresponded my monthly fire drill with that. Of course for the babies, I have to get them out of the house, but they are being exposed to the sound of a smoke alarm. It was nice for Oden after school when everyone was excited about the fire presentation, and he got to tell them we had a fire drill.

Beautiful fall day!

What a gorgeous day. I am so thankful that my job allows me to enjoy the nice weather. We went outside early this morning and Tori and Lillian helped me rake the leaves. Anthony and Carson were too busy working on the tree stand! We made a big pile and jumped in, buried the girls and threw leaves at Edison! Then we had to walk out to the bus. When we got back to the house AJ had arrived so he and Eddie played in the leaves again. Then it was so nice out that I brought snack outside and we played in the sandbox and in the cars until it was time for me to start making lunch!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks to all for you October book orders. We made $36.54 in bonus coupons!!! I will let you know shortly what we decide to get!

Turkeys!

We had fun learning some new Thanksgiving songs and that turkeys say 'gobble' at circle time. Then at play time we got to see four wild turkeys outside the window!!
 Our new song is to the tune of If you're happy and you know it!
Gobble, gobble, gobble gobble, says the bird.
Gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble says the bird.
Mr. Turkey gobble gobbles,
 and his head goes wobble, wobble.
 Gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble says the bird!

Enjoy:-)

Apple sauce

We made apple sauce today! Oden and Lillian liked using the apple peeler/slicer/corer. The other kids were a little young for it but really liked watching. They were so excited to try an apple for dessert! I thought I was spoiling them by giving them peeled apples, but Oden and Lillian asked for the peel anyways! Freya and Edison liked the different shaped apple. AJ (who doesn't like apples) was so excited to try it, but very disappointed when he realised it was just an apple! :-)