Say what?!

Simon and I were playing soccer in the front yard when he yelled out and pointed at the sky:
Hey MOM! I see Jesus coming!
I froze.  What can I do but turn around and look? 
The sun was behind the branches of the tall tree across the street shining brightly through the branches.  There were streams of light pouring through.  It was not Jesus (did I need to say that?)  But it sure was pretty. 

A Problem at School

Jonny came to me today to talk about school.  Here's how the conversation went
Jonny: Mom I have a problem at school. 
me:(very concerned) Oh, what's going on.
Jonny: Well, they are always playing music (aside: the teachers play a lot of background music in the classroom, mostly popular music, not sure why but they all do.)
and well... when I hear the music I can't sit still.  I just want to get up and dance.
Me:Oh man.  Jonny, I would have that problem too.  When I hear good music it's hard to hold still. 
Jonny: Yeah- I just want to get up and disco dance in the front of the class!

Not sure how to fix his problem, but I wish all school problems were that fun.

Totally Awesome Time

Amelia's school class just earned a reward for good behavior (over an exteneded period of time) and you'll never guess what the reward is.  A pajama party, but not just a wear your jammies to school party: it's way better then that.   It's a  bring your pj's, blankets and flashlights party.  The kids are going to make  blanket forts in the class room and then they get to have an hour of quiet reading (with flashlights) inside the forts.    Mia is our resident expert in blanket forts.  This should be something to behold.  I can't wait to hear how it goes.     

Happy Halloween!

Here's to a spooktacular Halloween!

Rachel's favortite thing is Minnie Mouse, so it was easy to pick out her costume.

Jonny thought it would be fun to be a bottle of ketchup.   If he were to choose his favorite condiment, he would have been a bottle of soy sauce. 

James is death, the one with his hands extended.  He was not able to bring his reaping tool to school, but it completed the look.

Amelia wanted to match Rachel, so she is Minnie Mouse too.  She is holding a book because the kids are required to choose a book character costume (and bring the book) on Halloween.  (Jonny used a science experiment book, in case you wondered.)

Here's Simon and I love him so much for being patient while I post this.   He was Harry Potter because Simon wanted to wear regular clothes on Halloween, but still participate.  He is wearing a medal he got for showing up for a fun run. 

The kids trick or treated at the mall until the treat bucket handles fell off from the weight of the candy.  Then they came home for homework and dinner before hitting the streets for more "loot."  The big question is:  Will the dentist be sending us a thank you after the next check ups?  (I think I saw a cha-ching! in her eyes after finding 6 cavities among them last time.  Sigh.)

Here's Jonny with his birthday cake.  He was very specific about how he wanted it to be: a layer of chocolate cake and a layer of mint chocolate chip ice cream with an edible nerf gun on top. NO FROSTING.  He consented to chocolate mousse for holding the layers together.