Farrand Fox / Open House / Soccer / Farrand Trot / Plymouth Symphony / Cranbrook

Apologies for the delay in posting ... We've been pretty busy lately getting ready for the upcoming house renovations. So, in the midst of selling and freecycling stuff, we've still made time out to have fun during the cooler weather. Though, today was absolutely gorgeous and sunny outside. Here goes!

2006 09 21: Anita is the Farrand Fox + School Open House
Anita is the first Farrand Fox (FF) for the school year in her class. We had lunch together with the other FFs in the school's library. It was really fun!



We also went to the "mini Open House" and visited Minnie's classroom. He showed us where he sat, his cubby and all of the different stations. He also introduced us to his teacher, Mrs. Fryberger who informed Dad and I that he was one of her "quiet ones" but she could, "always count on him to help out with the other kids in her class." Well, of course! ;O)



2006 09 23: Soccer Practice and First Pre-Game: Win 6-5
The kids were back on Coach Ben's team and won their pre-game 6-5. It was awesome. We also found out one of Yummers' classmates from school was on her team which was nice. Now, they play together in the after school program as well as on the team. This past Saturday, Ben called and told us that the game was rained out



2006 09 26: Ducks on the waterfall at Hines Park
When I've been stopped at the light at Hines Park, the kids have pointed out to me a duck or several ducks who are standing on the edge of the small waterfall that runs down from the little lake into the river under the bridge. Last week, we left a few minutes early and park at the side of the road to check it out. It was very cute, and the kids get a big kick out of seeing them each morning! :O)





2006 09 29: The Farrand Fox Trot
Last Friday was the second Farrand Fox Trot, and I went to the school a total of four times (drop kids off, stayed around to watch Anita run the trot, come back for the Farrand Fox lunch, come back to watch Minnie run the trot and then pick the kids up from school). Still, we had a lot of fun, and it was for a great cause to raise money for the school! This one was probably more fun 'cos both kids were in it this year, but last year's event was memorable as well!





2006 09 30: The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra Opening Night
We took the kids to their first "Fancy Night" to listen to our hometown orchestra perform in the historic Penn Theatre. The performances were inspiring, and I was thrilled that the PSO kicked off their opening season there. The kids were PERFECT and received many compliments on how beautiful they were / their clothes / etc. Minnie did fall asleep near the end of the fourth number. Yummers was getting a little sleepy as well. No wonder since the show started at their bedtime @ 8.00 PM EST! At intermission, we took it as our cue to leave. Everyone was impressed with the children and wished us all to come back to another performance.





2006 10 01: Cranbrook Science Museum
We went to the MetroParent Education Expo Event at the Cranbrook Science Museum. It was our first time there, and it did not disappoint. A skeleton of T-Rex was impressive as were the dinosaur bones that were found by a road crew doing work at 15 Mile in Auburn Hills (location ?). Minnie and Yummers enjoyed the "When Crocodiles Ruled the World" exhibit as well as the Minerals and Rocks display. However, the best was saved for last as we visited the "Bat Cave" where we saw bats, a screech owl and a sloth being nurtured back to health. Finally, we enjoyed a catered box lunch outside at the picnic table courtesy of Panera Bread. Yum! :O)