Natalie's LAST Preschool Field Trip

At the end of the year, The Learning Tree does an all-school field trip. Usually during the year, the individual classes go on the same field trip, but different days. So, this year, I got to go to 2 a month unless Grandma or Grandpa (or Bobby) decided to go with too. The highlight of this trip is that all the kids and teachers get to ride a big Turner bus to a local park! Then, they do a little hike, play on the playground, and then have a pizza party! There were A LOT of parents this year! There are also a lot of kids going into Kindergarten next year, so I'm guessing that was the reason for all the parents being there, which was good!

Bobby got to come to this field trip, too, so the girls were excited about that!

During the field trip, Aubrey got into a little tiff with a girl in her class. I watched the whole thing play out because I wanted to see how Aubrey reacted. I know she is a spitfire and I was glad she stood her ground to the older girl that was shoving her way through and trying to move Aubrey out of the way where she had been playing nicely. Well...it escalated into Aubrey hitting the girl after the older girl overpowered Aubrey. I can't say I really blame her, but had to explain that in that situation if the girl is being a bully then Aubrey needs to walk away and tell an adult before she goes and punches someone! Both teachers actually expressed the same thoughts I had and come to find out the little girl that was being a bully will be going into First Grade next year! I'm proud of Aubrey for standing her ground!

Aubrey's 4th Birthday Party!

I am SO far behind!!! Let's see if I can get somewhat caught up!

Aubrey is always so hard to pick a birthday party theme for! She changes her mind a million times in one day on what she wants. I thought for sure we were going to have a Minnie Mouse party because that was the only consistent thing for awhile, along with a cat themed party (not sure where that came from other than a coloring book she has), but finally the last week or so she decided on a Minion-themed party!

Amanda made the cookies!! She is SO talented!

 
I honestly know nothing about Despicable Me or Minions, so Melissa had to fill me in on some things and thank goodness for Pinterest!

Another creative feat by Matt and Amanda!

Face painting was a good idea in my head, but not so much for one of Aubrey's friends, Lucy...she was terrified of the face paint and left early...I felt horrible!

 

Thank you to everyone that came to celebrate Aubrey's 4th birthday!! We appreciate all of you and she has enjoyed all of her presents!