Johnny Appleseed

The 1st graders at Antioch Elementary do a Johnny Appleseed play every year. We have had the priviledge of hearing all the songs being sung for the past month, and we finally got to enjoy the play yesterday evening. Although Ayden didn't have a speaking part, all the kids in the background were just as involved and definitely had the opportunity to show their personalities through the songs. It was super cute!

Shower time the evening before the play:

Ayden, go get your shower so you can be all ready for Johnny Appleseed tomorrow.

I'm not playing Johnny Appleseed, mom.

I know but you still need a shower.

No. I'm playing a mushroom, and mushrooms stink so I don't need a shower.

As I'm doing Jaelin's hair before school the morning of the play:

Jaelin, you get to do a play next year when you're in first grade too.

Really? Well, I hope we do Arby's.

Wait- what? Jaelin, it's "AppleSEED" not "AppleBEES." Goof!

Little Daisy

Jaelin is loving Girl Scouts! She was unsure about joining so we decided to go to one meeting to see how it would go, and she walked out as a Daisy. The troop has so many activities planned for the year, and the girls are already earning their badges. They just finished up their fall sale of nuts and candy, and thanks to everyone who supported Jaelin, she sold $466 worth of products and earned 6 patches! She is so thrilled!

Once a month we do Helping Hands at the senior citizen home in town. It's a great volunteer opportunity and learning experience for the girls! Everyone really enjoys themselves whether they're playing games, doing a craft, or just visiting. This past Saturday we made some Halloween decorations for the residents to hang in their rooms.

Jaelin and Mr. Leland