Happy Thanksgiving at School by John Lee

We have a Thanksgiving Feast each year at Montessori. We sing songs and serve soup that we all helped make.

I signed up to bring cookies - we were going to make cookies, but when I saw the fall colored ones at the store, that was what I wanted. I couldn't wait for the cookies to come out!

And they were yummy! We had so many people come to feast Mama and I sat on the floor.

But that was ok, because we were together!

I showed off some of my artwork!

I did an awesome job coloring this turkey - I am thankful for my mom, my dad and my brother.

I also made a picture for fall - Mama remembered this day - I was picking up yellow leaves in the yard. I fell down and Denny helped me up. That reminds me of Fall!

I keep lots of good stuff in my cubby - this week was "L" for the letter box, so I had a ladybug and a lid.

A special teacher had come in and helped us make the four seasons. I was excited to take mine home.

It was a great feast. I am especially thankful for a great school and good friends!

Happy 1st Grade Thanksgiving by Denny Lynn

I have so much to be thankful for! I guess it is a good thing I get more than one Thanksgiving! We had school Thanksgiving a week early. Mama was able to hurry home and celebrate with me!

The cafeteria was so crowded, we got to eat in my classroom.

I was glad Mama was there to share the day with me - I was even gladder when it was time for recess and I told her to leave.

I did show off all the turkeys my class made.

Turkey Romo was inside because they borrowed our table for another class. I love Turkey Romo, but I didn't mind eating his friends!

I hope everyone has as good a Thanksgiving as I did at school!

PAWS-itive Student Award by Denny Lynn

I was one of the 1st grade students of the month for November. We get an award for leadership and character. I like school, and it shows in everything I do!

Turkey in Disguise by Denny Lynn

For a class writing assignment, we had to help a turkey hide out for Thanksgiving. I decided I wanted my turkey to be a football player. I colored him, but it wasn't quite right. Mama helped me make a pattern and make him a new uniform.

I cut out all the pieces. I wanted him to be a Dallas Cowboy, so he might as well be the Quarterback.

He came out pretty great - way more like a football player than a turkey.

Knowing it is best to hide in a crowd, we made him a football field and added some other players. (Happy Meal toys).

Ms. Linda let us borrow Minnie Mouse to be a cheerleader - she says "Go Romo"! I love my Turkey Romo and can't wait to convince my friends that he is not really a turkey.

Pumpkins by John Lee

I have been growing pumpkins! We planted the seeds back in July and waited for them to sprout. Then we planted them in the ground, making my own pumpkin patch!

I was very excited when the blossoms started to fall off and pumpkins started to form.

I watched them grow and grow! Finally, one turned orange. It had grown on the fence, so we put it in some pantyhose to keep it from breaking off.

It was beautiful!

I made a display board showing the life cycle of a pumpkin which I had learned all about. I used it to teach my class and the 4-H Club about growing pumpkins!

Finally, in November, the vines were all shriveling up, so me and Mama picked all the pumpkins.

I ended up with a dozen or so that I had grown myself. I hate it that they won't last forever, but I know we can plant more seeds next year and grow more pumpkins!

Happy Birthday, Daddy by John Lee

We love to celebrate birthdays! Daddy's is extra special because he is the Daddy! We baked him cinnamon rolls with frosting and added candles.

Denny kept counting, but we couldn't fit enough on the rolls, so we decided it was good enough.

We sang and helped Daddy blow out the candles.

Then of course, there were presents! I picked out a new wallet for him.

Denny gave him a mug with his school picture on it.

It was great to celebrate Dad! I hope we can make this year a great one!

Tonto by John Lee

I love to dress up. I wasn't sure I wanted to be Tonto - I liked the dead bird on his head, but I still thought Iron Man would be better. Once I saw the Tonto with the scary face paint I was all in. Mama found everything I needed!

Of course, I had to try out Denny's Lone Ranger stuff, too!

Mama made the rest of my costume. I was pretty happy with the fringies!

It all came together! I especially like the face paint to be scary Tonto!

It is hard to wait, and Halloween couldn't come soon enough! Finally, it was the day! We got to go to Grandpa's house to Trick or Treat.

 We stopped at Ma and Pa's to scare them and get candy. Then we headed out to see the neighbors.

 The next stop was Trunk or Treat at Grandma's church.

 Grandpa took us around the neighborhood to beg for candy. Everyone loved out costumes!

 After we gathered candy, I helped Grandma give out candy at Trunk or Treat. I give it out by the handfuls!

 My pumpkin was pretty full!

 I did learn the drawback to Trick or Treating in Carlsbad - keeping Grandpa out of your candy!

We also got to hang out with Uncle Shawn and Aunt Tabby, making the evening extra special!

I am already planning for next Halloween! I think I will be the Lone Ranger and Denny can be Tonto!