A Wonderful Thanksgiving!

We had such a fun Thanksgiving! Peter actually had Wednesday and Monday Dec 1st off as well as the usual Thursday and Friday, so we have had lots of fun family time! Peter's Thanksgiving festivities started at school with the Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast. I was able to go and help. It was fun to watch Peter celebrate with his friends! Here are a couple pictures from that event:

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day together as well. We had yummy pumpkin pancakes for breakfast, watched some of the parade, and had a very tasty dinner over at my parents' house. We all have so much to be thankful for!

Monsters

This was heard in our house after bath time tonight:
Daddy, "Caleb go sit on the rug in your room and get dried off, please."
Caleb, "But Daddy, there is a monster in my room."
Daddy, "If you are a good listener the monster won't bother you."
Caleb, "OK Daddy."
I could not help but burst out laughing when I heard this conversation. Probably not the best parenting tactic, but good for a laugh!

Superheroes Get Time Outs Too

Peter and Caleb were having lots of fun trying on Halloween costumes a few nights ago. Peter decided on the Buzz Lightyear costume and Caleb decided on the Incredibles costume. They were having so much fun running around the room and playing until they started taking their roles a little too seriously. Caleb decided that is was very important to demonstrate how hard Mr. Incredible can punch. This was, of course, demonstrated on the poor unsuspecting Buzz Lightyear. This is what followed:
Superheroes do, indeed, get time outs too.

Homework

Peter had his first homework assignment last week. I was expecting him to drag his feet about it, but he was SO excited to do it! He sat at his little desk and was quite diligent about practicing the correct way of writing his name. I know this will not last forever, but for now it is sweet to watch him be so excited about it!

Rockets and Fondue!

What on earth could these two things have in common? Well, not much except that they were both part of a very fun Saturday for the Koontz Family! We had a great time at the park launching a rocket that Peter got for his birthday. The boys enjoyed helping Charles get it set up and then watching Daddy launch the rocket. They especially enjoyed shouting, "Everyone, stay back!!". The boys were amazed over and over as they watched the rocket launch, "All the way to the moon!".=)

I decided to try something new and adventurous for dinner...fondue! The boys loved it and actually didn't attack each other with their fondue forks...although they did want to pretend they were light sabers! They did enjoy the tasty food, though! Fun day!!

He's Still My Little Boy

Peter is loving school and he turned 5 last week. I have had lots of people ask me if this is emotional for me. It definitely has been to a certain extent, but I am mostly really excited for him. I have also had lots of people comment on how he is growing up and that is, of course, true. However, when Caleb and I drop him off at school and he shouts to us over and over, "I love you, Mama! I love you, Caleb!" as we walk to the car, I know that in so many ways he is still my little boy.

PK's First Day!

Peter had his first day of Kindergarten today. He was so excited and it seems like he had a great day! He can be a boy of few words at times, so I didn't get a whole lot of details, but he seemed really happy when I dropped him off and even happier when picked I him up. His teacher's name is Mrs. Austin and she seems really nice. I can't believe how grown up my little boy is! Here are some pictures from his special day:

Walking with Daddy

In front of school

Flashing me the "I love you" sign while waiting in line to go in to his class...so sweet!

Walking into his class...looking very proud!

Still looking happy at the end of the day!