Henry's Special Day

It's Henry's special day at preschool. Special days honor one student and they get to choose what they want to do, be the leader for the day and bring in whoever they want to share the day with. Mommy and Ian got to be the special persons alongside her sweet boy!  We start the day off with circle time, Henry gets to choose his spot first. We filled out an info sheet at home of some of Henry's favorite things and more about him.(favorite color-green, what do you want to be when he grows up-veterinarian like U. Jeff and Gpa, where or who do you want to visit-cousin Devan, what does he like to play with-Legos, and other questions I can't recall.  We also picked our favorite Saint to talk about which was St Francis of Assisi who is a patron saint of animals. A very fitting Saint to discuss since we also read Noah's Ark book today along with a Noah's Ark craft. 

Henry gets to wear his crown he made just for his day and hold the candle for prayer time.

Henry next to his friend Payton

Pledge of Allegiance

The leader for days of week and month song

Next he gets to open the mailbox for Freddy the Frog puppet. Today they are learning the letters K and L.

An even more special day because we get to walk to the big church for story time.

Showing and teaching the class how to genuflect. They aren't looking too enthused!

The whole class was present today and so glad we could get a picture in front of the alter with the beautiful poinsettias.

L-R front: Landon, Varkey, Peter, Jonathan, Payton

L-R Back: Henry, Luca, Nathan, Amelia (the only girl!)

Teachers Mrs McLaine and Mrs Haas

Setting the table for snack time (Rice Krispie Treats)

Craft time, making a Noahs Ark

Happy 4th Birthday Henry Theodore!!

 Henry Theodore- He is one unique guy! Lovable, huggable, ornery and stubborn all rolled up in one! Loves his big and little brothers!  He can't wait for Kellan to get home from kindergarten so they can play, always thinks of Kellan when we are at the store, making sure he gets something equal (ie: took Henry to get his haircut, he picks out a lollipop for himself and one for Kellan).  Knows just how to make Ian smile and giggle. So expressive with his big brown eyes. Life of the party, starts wiggling and dancing anytime he hears a beat. Sensitive and quick to get his feelings hurt when anyone raises their voice to him. A pretty easy going, happy guy who makes us laugh everyday!

Bros!

 First present of the morning. Not sure who was more excited. Henry loves Legos, I think partially because his big bro loves them so much.  Henry is quickly catching on and learning from Kellan on how to build things. Henry so sweetly asked Kellan if he's build Craggers boat for him and of course, Kellan was happy to oblige!

 Henry had school the morning of his birthday and lucky him, he also got a party! They had their delayed Valentine's party since we had snow on the 14th. They played games, made a bag for their cards, ate candy and goodies.

 Present #2 of the day

Hmm, what could it be

Oh My, Skylanders Swap Force! All Henry (and Kellan) have been asking for!!

My helper

The finished product

 A small birthday party to the theme of Skylanders of course!  Mommy had to do some research as to what this game was all about. In attendance: Wyatt and Wesley Blair, Luca Moyers (Henry's classmate). 5 boys with lots of energy!

Make a wish!  Happy Birthday sweet boy!!

Wyatt shooting the cups down in one of our games

Kellan trying to get the ring on the loop

Always a pinata at a Burke party!

Disney on Ice

 We surprised the boys with some tickets to Disney on Ice, our first time going. We went on their day off school (President's Day).  Also a preparty to Henry's birthday! They were very excited!  We had good seats right in the middle about half way up.

Henry's ready for the show to start

Sportin the Toy Story shirts

Can't have a Disney show without a castle!

Daffy, Mickey and Goofy

One of our faves: Nemo, Dory and Bruce

 A couple story lines the boys weren't as familiar with, this being one: Pinocchio. I have to say, I don't really remember the whale in Pinocchio either!

 Mulan, another movie we haven't seen yet, but we will now!

 Mommy was the only one willing to get a pic with Mickey and Minnie

I think it's safe to say they enjoyed the show!

This little sweetie is such a trooper. He jumped a couple times at the loud noises, but eventually succumbed to the cozy arms of Daddy near the end!

Snowy Winter Fun

Yummy hot coco!!

 We love Shoes coffee and hot coco!  This is the best little coffee shop in Leesburg, so quaint and cozy!  We then took the boys on their sugar high across the street to the fenced in court yard to run awhile!  Good to just get out of the house.

 Lots of sledding time this winter but never a camera out to capture it all. Our sleds have taken a beating, so for hopefully the last sledding this season, Daddy and the boys decided to name their sleds before they were completely shredded.

The Sharkerator

Skylander Swap Force

If its not yellow, its good to eat!

Hey, who's throwing snow at me?

17 inches of snow, that's going to take awhile!

Boys, where are your shovels?!

 

We've had to get creative with things to do in the house with so many days off school. Off we go to "the pool"! Best part is, we don't even have to leave the house and you can swim naked! 

Henry's ready for some snowboarding

Kellan's new fave!