Fire Safety Week

Both of the kids had another good week in school. This week they both learned all about fire safety. You can see a picture of Izaak on the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk school district web site http://www.rcscsd.org/10.23.08/PBC_FireS_afety.htm He's in the top picture, second child from the left. All the students went to the firehouse to see the firetrucks and meet some of the firemen. Both Riley and Izaak felt very special because they knew some of the fire people from Diana's house.
We also went on a Sunday School field trip to Hull-O Farms yesterday. It was a lot of fun but Riley got a little nervous when we were in the corn maze (it was very big and long). I have also started to teach Sunday School. Riley and Izaak are very excited that I'm their teacher and are happy that we're all a part of the church. Allan is hoping to come to service soon. They're also doing a wonderful job playing bells for church. Both play one bell. Riley is becoming very good at keeping her place in the music. We're all very excited to see them play in church soon!

Riley is student of the week

Riley went on her first field trip. She had so much fun at Stanton Farm pumpkin picking. Her favorite part was the hay slide!

On Friday Riley was awarded with student of the week this week. This award goes to a student in each class who does a great job with his/her work and listening. She was so excited. Then laster that day she lost a tooth. She was on cloud nine for the rest of the day.

October Fun

Spending the day at Olana

Apple and pumpkin picking

Halloween Pictures: Dorothy and Indiana Jones

Bringing in October

Riley and Izaak ready for school



Izaak and Papa on their field trip picking apples

Riley and Izaak's Halloween cookie house

The King Family has been busy as always. The kids have settled into school. Both Riley and Izaak have made many new friends and love going to school each day. Riley loves art class and painting. She's so excited when she gets to wear her "pug smock". She didn't like going on the school bus at first, but now she likes it because she gets to sit with her friend Earl. She's also doing a great job with soccer. We're all very sad that her last game is soon but we will be sure to sign up again in the spring. Riley is also already interested in signing up for T-ball.

Izaak really enjoys playing with his friends Zachery and Nickolas in school. He talks about them all the time. He also gets very excited when he gets to bring a new book home from the library. Izaak went on his first field trip Friday. The class went apple picking. Papa also went on the field trip to help out. Everyone had a lot of fun even though it rained on them.

We have rejoined the Reformed Church. The kids have been going to Sunday school every Sunday and seem to like it (Izaak is still a little shy). It helps that one of Riley's helpers from dance also attends Sunday school there. They also started ringing bells for church. We have a long way to go but it's great that they are beginning to read music. Riley is excited every Sunday to play, although Izaak complains about standing and would rather sit and watch.

Allan has started his new shift. Everyone is still getting use to it. Riley has said a few times that she does not feel comfortable with only one adult home at night and she misses him terribly. Allan is also missing the kids and has been getting up every morning to spend a few minutes with them before we have to go. I also miss having him home. . .but we all know this is something we have to do for the next few years. Everyone just has to get use to the new schedule.

We have another busy month ahead of us. Soccer games, dance practice, field trips, birthday parties, and Halloween. . . and that's not saying what's going to come up out of the blue. I'll keep everyone posted.