Rumpus: The Chronicles of Max and Henry

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Friday, December 16, 2011

Gingerbread Houses

As a last hurrah before winter break, Max's class made gingerbread houses today. It was a messy activity, but lots of fun, and even Henry was allowed to join in!

Max and Molly

Cleaning up some evidence

Bella and Mick

Proud Henry

The finished masterpiece

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Today was yet another "party day" in Max's kindergarten class. They performed a number of adorable songs as the culmination of their social studies unit on Native-American people. Max was very proud of the headdress and "tunic" he created. He wasn't the biggest showman in the group, but he's certainly come a long way from the preschooler who refused to sing at all during class performances!

Enjoying pizza after the performance

Max with his buddies Mick and Jacob

The whole class

Max doing sign language

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011

50th Day of School

In honor of the 50th day of school, Ms. Corpuz's kindergarten class had a 1950s party. The kids looked adorable in their poodle skirts and rolled up jeans and muscle shirts. They danced the twist and the bunny hop and enjoyed hot dogs and milkshakes. Max is loving kindergarten this year. Is it any wonder?

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween 2011

Halloween is a HUGE deal in Alameda, and once again, we pulled out all the stops! Scott and I attended an Edison PTA fundraiser party and had a great time getting dressed up for the occasion. I was able to wear my mom's dress from the late 60s and she was on hand to "rat" my hair and give me makeup advice (liquid eyeliner is b*&%tch). The boys attended one celebration after another -- school carnival, preschool parade, party at the Goddard's house and trick-or-treating with the neighbors and grandparents. Whew! We had a lot of fun, but I'm kind of glad it is over. This tired mama needs a break...