Isabella's October Adventures

Isabella had a pretty sweet October.  She went on an overnight trip with her Brownie troop to the VA beach aquarium.  They were able to tour the facilities and sleep inside the aquarium.  Isabella conquered a fear and touched the sting rays.  The girls all had a great time and I am thankful Isabella was able to participate.  Isabella has also been enjoying her first season of soccer.  Three girls from her brownie troop are on the same soccer team.  Isabella has had an opportunity to be more independent this school year and we are proud to see her make good choices.

Brownie troop at the aquarium

Isabella and Emmy are ready for bed

Isabella enjoyed running next to the animal

Isabella and Elizabeth!

Scout Geocatching

Soccer fun

Scout Campfire cookout

Two Elves and a Birthday Girl

Sophia's birthday celebration was kicked off with a visit from PopPop and G-mom.  Sophia had a wonderful weekend spent celebrating her birthday with grandparents.  They took her to jumpology to play and then Cracker Barrel (her choice) for dinner.  Lastly, she was delighted to receive a microphone karaoke machine for a gift.  Eddie and Mary watched the girls so Will and I could attend a fun neighborhood Halloween party.  Since I am now working full time, I did not have a chance to finish making our costume till the morning of the party. We dressed as Elves on a Shelf.  The party was a blast and we enjoyed a night out. It was a fun weekend for all.  We were sad to see Eddie and Mary leave.  Sophia said " I love them so much, they did everything I wanted for my birthday!"

Two elves and an almost birthday girl

Elf on the Shelf watching for mischief

Annual date night!!

Night in with grandparents

Haunted Gingerbread house creation

Make a wish

Karaoke fun!

Pumpkin Patch

Crisp air, hayrides, fields of pumpkins...it must be fall.  We tried a new farm this year for pumpkins.  Lloyds family farm was not only picturesque but a great experience for all. The girls enjoyed a horse ride, checking out the horse stalls, feeding animals, getting up close to a chicken and searching for the perfect pumpkin. It was the perfect fall day!

Wacky Tacky Tuesday

Last week was spirit week at the girls school.  They enjoyed dressing crazy for wacky tacky Tuesday!  Sophia was voted the wackiest outfit in her classroom.

Our wacky tacky girls

Reflections 2015

"Let Your Imagination Fly" was the theme for this years Reflections.  Isabella entered two categories and Sophia entered 4.
They both created a book for a literature entry and a song for their music entry.  Sophia made a watercolor visual arts entry and a cloud photo for her Photography entry.  We are proud to report that the girls placed in each category! Isabella received a 2nd and 3rd place ribbons.  Sophia received first place in each category she entered AND placed the 1st place overall winner grades K-2 for her photo of clouds.  We are very proud of our little artists.

Sophia - Visual Arts

Sophia and Isabella - Literature

Sophia nervous on stage with a sweet grin

Sophia and Isabella  - Music Category

Sophia - Photography Category

The Schaefers LOVE art!

Firehouse and Maymont

I was able to attended Sophia's first field trip which was to the fire department. We toured the facility and the kids were able to climb into 2 trucks. I am thankful that I could be with Sophia and her class.

.  We recently visited Maymont with friends, enjoyed a picnic lunch and feeding the animals.