Silly Scarecrows and Such

Scott has developed an interest in R/C helicopters.  He loved his new toy and enjoyed playing it while it lasted (3 days).  He is currently waiting for a new wing to come in before his chopper will be back in commission. 

(Notice the ladder in the background...we only had one stuck-in-the-gutter episode, three lost-in-the-cornfield adventures, and several crash-into-the-brick-house mishaps.  I'm surprised it survived for three whole days!  And Scott wasn't even to blame for all of those.  Daddy said it is harder than it looks!:)

Okay...this about gave me a heart attack.  Jon, Mike, and Scott put up a tree stand, and then everyone wanted to try it out.  Jon went with each kid, and I stood at the bottom and barked out Mom orders..."Hold on tight!"  "Watch your step!"  "Don't fall!"  "No laughing!"  Afterwards, Scott asked me why I was being so mean.   Jon took them out a second day when I wasn't with them.  I think everyone involved had a much better time.  Sometimes it's better not to watch!:)  Regardless, this is NOT going to become part of the entertainment routine around here.   

The kiddos are becoming quite the readers!  Scott is working hard to keep the top-reader spot in his class and can blast through a book in no time, and Natalie has recently gotten into chapter books and feels very grown up.  They take after their papa!

Kate's little preschool program comes with suggestions for treats to make too.  I had to oblige and make the scarecrow cupcakes.  After all, it's part of the curriculum.  :)

Kate got this fishing game and the silly hats for her birthday a year ago.  Whenever she plays the fishing game, she thinks you have to put on a silly hat too.  Fortunately, you can't see the one she chose for me!