Braden's Light Up Claw Machine

Braden wanted to take this video specifically for Uncle Brian, his engineer uncle (who he thinks is pretty cool)!

This is just one of the MANY machines Braden has made, but this one is especially neat because he hooked up a lightbulb to batteries and a switch, so that it lights up! We've been learning about electricity in science, so it was fun to see him apply what he's learned to his inventions.

Here's the video clip of his claw machine:

Our Fall Favorites

Fall is bittersweet for me. I'm a little sad to say good bye to summer warmth, sunshine, and long days. However, the beautiful fall color, cool and crisp air, and upcoming holidays help make the transition a little easier.

I wanted to share these photos as they capture some of our "little life moments" this season...

At the Pumpkin Patch:

Jack-o-Lanterns:

Ashlyn's 5th Birthday:

Pinata with the cousins! Ashlyn had fun making her own paper mache pinata!

Halloween:

We went to our church carnival, all dressed up of course! Spider Man Braden, Ballerina Elise, and Poodle Ashlyn. We love that the kids can trade the candy they won at the carnival for prizes! As you can see, Ashlyn is thinking hard about what prizes she would like.
There's so much to be thankful for, and this Thanksgiving season reminds me to enjoy each little moment of life, as it will soon be a faded memory.