Wednesday, September 18, 2013

4 years old!






                                     



                                
Sorry for so many pictures in one post but just be glad that I controlled myself!  I think I had a dozen more picked out but I'll save those for another day.  Calvin went to school this morning so I sent a special snack for the class.  Gone are the days of cupcakes so I sent cheese, sausage, and crackers.  Dan took a half day off of work so after school we went out to lunch, played at home with Calvin's new fire truck, painted a pinata, went bowling, and played outside.  Phew!  After dinner Calvin played with his cake. 

Friday, September 6, 2013

New school and tractors

 Calvin's first day at his new school!  He is loving his new school, teachers, and all the really cool activities that they have been doing.  This year they are focusing on science so each week they are learning something science related.  He still talks about his old school but is quick to tell me that he likes his new school better.
 Out in public people comment that Calvin is very quiet and wonder if he ever talks. Short answer: yes.  The real question is when does he stop.  I can't remember what he was telling me as I was taking the picture but I'm sure it was part of his running commentary. 
 Calvin and I went to the John Deere Pavilion to look at tractors.  Well, we spent about 1.5 hours in the play area and 30 minutes actually looking at tractors. 

 While Calvin played I was able to look around a bit at the tractors and other machines near the play area.  I don't think he even noticed when I was in this bulldozer.
 Calvin loved this little green tractor that was designed and built exclusively for customers in India.   I think he liked it best because it looked like a regular tractor.  Not like the giant combine he is driving below.  The cab of the combine is roomier than the interior of our car. 

Making a sharp turn while driving the tractor.