Zoo Lanterns

 Every Fall we head to the zoo to check out the lantern display.  This year's theme of fantasy was a hit with the kiddos. 

BB and his little Nemo was a favorite.

Half Birthday and a Reveal

Sunday was a lovely day.  Little Lady chose a Mississippi Mud Pie for her half birthday and gave half of it to Gracie.  I also got to be part of a gender reveal for my friend Kara.  She's having a boy!

The Older Kiddos

 Little Man ran EKL last week.  He was disappointed with his time, but he qualified to run Regionals.  I also got to meet "the girl."  Have I mentioned that I don't love the dating phase of teens?

He wanted to go out to get breakfast and watch a Spiderman movie with Dad for his date this month.  Little Lady and I went to see the Vienna Light Orchestra.  She was in heaven with all of the Greatest Showman music.  She sang along to every single song. 

Donuts with Grownups

 Aka- the scam to get you to buy Scholastic books for your children.  I'm a sucker for books, so it's one area I usually give in.  We went early enough, so the older two could grab a doughnut before walking over to the middle school.  Little Guy wanted me to sit with him until it was time for his school to start.  He happily read his survival book on the couch next to me until the gym opened.  They're all growing up, but gratefully they still want their mom around.

Two of the Cutest Fish in the Sea

 BB and Little Lady performed this week in their middle school musical Finding Nemo, Jr.  BB was an adorable Nemo and Little Lady was the cool Gill.  I loved that they got to have multiple scenes together.  BB loved it so much.  He came home every night practicing over and over his lines and songs.  I think the whole household had the entirety of the musical memorized before even going.  His enthusiasm showed. 

They were sad when it ended.  

School of Economics

Little Guy had a field trip yesterday, and he loved it at the School of Economics.  His group sold airheads, hot dogs, and popcorn.  He was quite proud that they sold out.  

A Good Finish

BB had back to back games to close out the season.  He was thrilled their ended the season with a win, and he got a great hit.  He pitched well and did a great job as catcher, too. 

And of course, it wouldn't be a true Fall week in the Thompson household if we didn't have overlapping activities.  Little Lady also had her orchestra concert combined with the high school during BB's last game.

End of the season

BB had his final baseball practice over the weekend.  They played kickball and had fun.  Siblings were even allowed, so Little Guy joined in the fun.

Little Guy had his final soccer game of the season.  He absolutely loved his team this year.  He's already talking about Spring season.