VIP Grandpas!

Friday the 18th of November was VIP Day at St. Paul's - each student got to bring his or her own VIP to class for the day.

Of course Gramps and Grandpa are already VIPs in our book, but it was nice that they could be officially recognized at school and spend the day with the kids!

Gramps and Grandpa arrived at about the same time on Thursday. Deacon hadn't been feeling well at school, so I picked him up early. Funny how he miraculously began to feel better at the sight of his two grandpas!

Baking enthusiast Grandpa decided to bake something with the kids to share with each class. Always up for a challenging new experience, Gramps decided to join in!

Working hard!

Taking a "union break".

Back to work.

Gramps prepares to put the Oatmeal Fudgies in the oven, under the watchful eye of Grandpa.

There they go!

NEXT! Chocolate Chip Cookies with Deacon.

Grandpa was at the Sacramento airport at 6:00 AM and was mixing up cookie dough many, many hours later.

Men at work.

Dinner for the hard-working bakers: In-N-Out Burger!

Friday at St. Paul's: VIP Day!

Grandpa and Deacon (wearing Grandpa's authentic sailor hat, circa 1956). Grandpa served on the USS Ranger, and his navy stories were a big hit with the 4th graders!

Gramps joins Maren in 2nd Grade!

All done.

The next VIP day will be sometime in 2013. GRANDMAS, start planning your presentations now!!

School Pictures!

Presenting this year's school pictures, which just came in today!

Deacon, Grade 4

Maren, Grade 2

Carving Pumpkins!

Just another quick catch-up post... Derek bravely carved pumpkins last Sunday evening, Oct. 30.

Maren's pumpkin:

Deacon's pumpkin:

There was a mishap with, well, most of the face. But Deacon liked it anyway!

The costumes, waiting to be worn the next day.

Next post: Hitting the streets of Burbank in costume!

Catching Up: Trunk or Treat!

Now that our crazy October has ended, I can finally catch up on some things! From October 21... here are a few pictures of the annual school tradition that is Trunk or Treat!

New year, new car, new theme for our trunk! This year, it's all about Angry Birds.

Payton and Maren!

Payton sticks her head in the beak.

A profile of Deacon...

Maren and her class made this pumpkin!

After doing a bit of Trunk or Treating, Deacon spent the rest of the evening at his 4th grade desk, reading! Must have been a good book.

Deacon poses with a friend, who tried on the costume.

Had to get a jump when our car battery went dead (ONLY running inside car lights and music from my cell phone, as all other lights/devices were plugged into the 4th grade classroom)... but otherwise it was without incident. Except for when Maren (in costume) was mobbed and fell into the planter. But other than that...

Check back soon for coverage of Pumpkin Carving and Trick-or-Treating/CCB Fun Fest!