Violet's first word is...drumroll please...

MAMA!

she says it to get my attention and basically non-stop all day long along with an unending string of babble. Wow! This kid is a yapper alright!!!

Wacky Hair/Hat Day

The Montessori does Wacky Hair/Hat Day instead of costumes (really much easier for everyone)

Happy Halloween from the Macks of Oz!

This was our first year making Jack-O-Lanterns. The girls designed them online and I printed out a stencil and carved them. They were very forgiving when they were not exactly what they designed. These girls are the Best! Maya Ruth designed the one on the right. The pumpkins are both girls.
I thought they would enjoy scooping out the goop inside - not so much. :)





Mimi got in on the fun as the Wicked Witch. The girls dressed as Dorothy and Glenda the Good Witch. I dressed as Aunt Em- I am waiting for a friend to email a picture of all of us. I will post it asap. Here are a few for now:






The Cowardly Lion