The Updike's

Crew has asked to start piano lessons for awhile now and I so love his initial excitement!  I had put him on Michelle's waiting list for him to start the summer after 1st grade - but she had an opening come up now and I didn't want to risk him losing a spot.    We really scored with Michelle as a piano teacher!  She is so patient and kind to all of her students.  My kids always get excited for their lessons with her.  (I just need to figure out a way to get them as excited to practice!)    Crew was so serious and attentive at his first introductory lesson.  So cute!! I love how she makes learning fun!  She really takes the time to cater to each of her students needs.  She plays learning games with them, she alters and composes music to their individual learning levels and styles.  My children learn so much from her and we are so grateful for her.

 This cute Crewster and I got to spend a whole day together at a pumpkin patch with his 1st grade field trip.  I love spending one on one time with my kiddos.  I just love how he is still at the age when he wants to be by my side.    Crew and his friend Emerson  Fun in the corn pit Hayride Pumpkin Jump --------------------------------------------------- I purchased a groupon for a pumpkin patch a few months ago and realized after that it was only for a limited time and our plan to go on a Friday night was thwarted when we realized it was only opened from 10 am - 3 pm.  What???  What family can go during those times???  So it was my kiddos lucky day . . . I checked them out of school early as a fun surprise and we headed out.  The extra silver lining was that the pumpkin patch was not crowded at all.  Yay!! Petting Farm Slide P...