5 More Weeks Until Christmas

Christmas is only five weeks away!!!!!!!!

Mommy has made me wait for two weeks to decorate my tiny Christmas tree. Today was the day!!!!!!

I'm sooooo excited! Tomorrow I'm going to hang up my stocking!

UBC Farm Field Trip

Today, my teacher, Ms. Skinner took our class on a field trip to the UBC Farm. Did you know that it is the only working farm left in Vancouver? And it's not even very far from my house.

It was a really fun and interesting trip. We started off talking about seeds and seedlings with our guide, Jacob. Luckily we got to do this part in the greenhouse because it was pouring rain outside.

Next we learned about soil. Jacob made us feel soil and compost at the dirt table outside. Eeew! I don't like getting my hands dirty and I really didn't want to do this part but I did it anyways. I learned that soil by itself, won't make a dirt ball, but when the soil is mixed with compost, everything sticks together better!

After playing with the dirt, we visited the compost bins to learn more about how compost is made. The morning class had an exciting show because lots of rats jumped out of the bins when the lids were lifted. Ms. Skinner isn't sure who was more scared, the rats or the mommies.

Jacob then lead us through the forest for a nature walk. We saw lots of tall trees that had name tags beside them. We came out at a meadow where the farm grows baby trees. They looked like my tiny Christmas tree.

Next we visited the vegetable garden. Jacob picked some fresh carrots, beets, kale and broccoli for Ms. Skinner to take back to the classroom. We have to try them on Monday - yuk!

Then came the most fun part of the trip, a visit with the chickens. It was really stinky but I liked petting them (if they came to me) and seeing their coop and where they lay eggs.

Further Comments

"You're already a little plumper Mommy. Well, on the sides at least. Both your sides have spreaded out. I can try to squeeze them back in for you if you want."

{followed by a big hug}

Thoughts on Getting Older

"When you grow up, you reach a certain height then all you do is get plumper."

Daddy's Birthday

Today is Daddy's birthday. Mommy and I made two cakes for him. A wine grapes one for this morning and a golf one for tonight. They were both my idea. I love birthday cake - it's usually chocolate!

Last week, I went to the store and chose a card. There are soooo many to choose from. Since I like cats, I chose a card with a really cute cat on it.

Grandpa came over for breakfast. Aunty Wendy, Uncle Kelly and Jacob were supposed to join us too but they ended up being sick. We had my favourite, bagels and cream cheese.

After breakfast, we were too full to eat cake so Grandpa and I played Connect Four. I'm pretty good, you know.

Finally, it was time for cake! I helped Daddy with his candles. He's pretty old and I didn't think he could blow them all out himself.

Then it was time for gifts. I gave Daddy a new pair of winter gloves. After seeing them on Daddy, I thought they'd great with my Batman costume!

Weight Watcher

I finally weigh 40.0 lbs!

Jedi In Training

Daddy found a light saber when we were at the park yesterday. Since then, Yoda has been training me to be a Jedi Knight. My moves are getting very quick. The force must be with me.

Soccer Update

Halloween was a busy day. Not only was there trick or treating and Grandpa's birthday but I also had music and then played soccer in the morning.

Mommy says I'm really hustling on the soccer field now-a-days and that's why I scored more goals this week.

Halloween

Halloween is one of my favourite holidays. There are parties, field trips, people to visit and CANDY!

This year, we ended up with four pumpkins. As I already mentioned in my blog, my Kindergarten class went to the pumpkin patch in Richmond. Mommy and I brought home a couple of big pumpkins from there. We were invited to a pumpkin patch party by our friend Stuart. There I picked up another pumpkin. The fourth pumpkin came from our garden. I grew a small pumpkin in the back vegetable patch.

Here's the pumpkin that Daddy carved - Superman!

I asked Mommy to carve a scary pumpkin. This one is scary especially if you're the little pumpkin.

The last pumpkin I designed and Mommy carved for me.

Mommy didn't have to do much for my costume this year. I decided to go as Superman and I already had the suit so she didn't have to make anything.

Grandpa's birthday is on Halloween. Every year I visit him in the afternoon to wish him Happy Birthday and share some cake with him.

After Grandpa's house we always visit Aunty Tosh and Uncle Ernie. Aunty Tosh always has the best decorated house. She decorates outside AND inside!!! and always remembers me with a special Halloween goodie bag. From there we visit Uncle Edwin and his family then usually make a quick stop at Aunty T and Uncle Muke's house so they can see my costume. Mommy always makes me go home for some dinner after visiting all our friends and family. After that, it's time for trick or treating. Mommy is the one who takes me out each year. Daddy prefers to stay home to hand out the candy.