Peter Rabbit Party… Then Buggin' & Fishin'

One of the events I signed up to help with for the kids' class was the Beatrix Potter party. Their library teacher had this room set up just like Mr. McGregor's garden… with real plants, real fish, wow! I loved getting to attend this fun event!  I wasn't quite sure why I needed to bring 17 carrots "with the green on top" peeled and ready-to-eat, but now I see!

Their class came into the room single-file and sat around while Mrs. J read the story of Peter Rabbit.  They were very interactive (wink!).

After the story was over, they went on a walk through the garden. Each one loved the detail that had gone into the set-up, the cat that was trying to put a paw into the fishbowl, wonderful smell of the herbs…

and especially the sugar cookies that sat next to their carrots and tea cups…

Um, yes, they used real china cups.  So cute!

We parents aren't allowed to attend "every event" for many reasons, and I sure love the ones I can enjoy!

Then, Friday, we headed up to Grenada to spend the night. Mom, Grace and I had an event in Coffeeville on Saturday morning, and we thought Silas and Avery would love a night away at Mimi and Papaw's!  We arrived (oh, and they each insisted to wear their "cow boots" to Papaw's) and they immediately wanted to go bug hunting!  Mimi had a little magnifying glass toy that Silas took while Avery had the bug jar and these two were unstoppable.

But all she wanted to touch were the flowers…. ;-) 

Meanwhile, we just sat back and watched them as the sun set, our hearts full.

Mimi always has a fun dessert planned when we come! Check out this cupcake Monkey:

This weekend coincided with the Bright Box shipment… so we were able to preview the boxes from the loading dock!  Don't you want one too!!  See details at www.essentialplay.org !

Saturday morning was beautiful… a perfect day for fishing!  Look at the size of those poles they're lugging with their bait (Avery wanted crickets and Silas wanted worms): 

The loot.  These two caught a bucketful of fish! The videos are hilarious…

We always hate to leave, and Mimi prepares a "go bag" of goodies for the ride home… Silas was more than pleased with his "bag" (mound of leftover cupcakes) for this trip.  He did not fall asleep on the way home.