First Week Complete!

To finish out our first full week of preschool, we decided to take a trip to the library, and then head to the park to eat a pizza supper and do some playing and learning.  It was a beautiful fall day and the colors were at their prime (for South Dakota that is).

Reading and Discovering

Fun and Exercise

Nature Walk

Beautiful

Amazed at the view

My Girl

I love a child's thirst for learning!

First Day of Preschool 2012

We started our day with a trip to the zoo.

Using binoculars to view the Rhinos.

Hearing Aids. :)

The binoculars made an impression.

He's got the farmer thing down.

I couldn't resist those tears.

Next was lunch and playing at the park!

A first day of school tradition.  What will this picture look like in 10 years??

We went home and sat down to start our lessons while Celia napped.  Look at that silly face.

Letter A

The first day of school was a huge success!  Jake learned how to write the letter A and the number 1.

We are so excited to watch Jake learn and grow this school year.  His hunger for knowledge is contagious.  Celia has so much energy and love for life, that I'm sure she will want to be right in there with us, doing whatever it is we are doing.  We are looking forward to what the year holds for us.  A little nervous too...

Lord, give us the wisdom we need to cultivate a love for learning in our children's hearts.  Help them to see the world around them as their classroom, and help us to take every opportunity to teach them the essentials of every day life and eternity.  Keep us patient, gracious, and loving.  Protect our home and family from thoughts that might discourage us, and help us to keep our focus on you.

Learning to Read a Map

Listening (so seriously) to Papa explain what a treasure map is all about.

Packing their bags for their trip. :)

The Map! (made by Papa)

Ready to go on a treasure hunt!

Checking the map over.

Celia got to be in charge of carrying the map.

Off they go to find treasure!