Farmstead

It wouldn't be fall without a trip to the farm!

 

Here's Ava sitting in the old time school house.  She learned things like, all grades were in the class together, kids brought a small bucket for lunch and usually ate beans and pancakes, there was a "bad chair" in the front corner of the school room for kids who got in trouble, and that older kids got to use ink and a feather to write with.

Mining

Cow milking

The barn kitty

Fishing was slow.  We only caught one.

Pony ride

We still love feeding the goats

Hay ride



Ren Fest

We made our annual trip to the Ren Fest.  Ava was excited to wear her "jingles."  She loved the rides, mermaids, fairies, dancers, and unicorn.

Here she is waving at the King and Queen at the opening ceremony.  The Queen spotted her and waved back.  Ava was so excited.

Rides!

Fairy Garden

 Ava wasn't too sure about the "Brownie!"  He gave her a "brownie point" (a button) which Ava tried to eat!  She said it was hard.  We had to explain what he meant!

A unicorn!

 

Mermaid Cove

 

She's a daredevil!

 

Fairy Forest

 

Treats with the fairies!  Ava got to make a craft, have cupcakes and lemonade, and hear stories from all the fairies.

 

The Fairy parade

 

Ava spent about 45 minutes doing the sand art.  She was taking it very seriously!  Jon and I got to have a break and eat lunch.

 

Getting knighted for "slaying the dragon!"

Jousting

Superheros

One reason we decided to go to the zoo was because of Superhero weekend! Ava's favorite superhero is Hulk Smash! She got to meet him and Ant Man.

Zoo Day

It's fall!! Yay!! Looking forward to the cooler weather. We started off with a trip to one of our favorite places.

First Day of Kindergarten

Ava had her first day of Kindergarten!!  I was proud of myself, I made it through without breaking down.  She did great with the transition.  She says she likes her new school and her teacher.

 

She looked adorable!  She was so excited about her backpack.  She picked it out all by herself.

My big girl

 

 

Walking to class

 

Smiling with her teacher

 

After Ava found her seat she had fun playing with play-doh.  I think it helped ease the kids and it was a fun ice breaker!