Our little narrator/indian

Annie was the narrator in the 1st grade reading of "Stone Soup". She did a terrific job and enjoyed holding the microphone even though it was hard to hold it and turn the pages in her book at the same time. After the reading, we all had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast in the gym that consisted of chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and dessert. Annie sat with us and by her best friend Alannnah. We all had a great time except for Ella who, like her friend Molly, was more than a little disturbed by the giant turkey that kept coming by our table trying to get her to smile.

Also, Annie made her an Indian costume for Sparks and ended up winning best costume that night. The prize was a GIANT pen. She was so proud. I couldn't believe it. We used the standard paper bag and glued beads and feathers on it. It turned out really cute.

Side note: We got Annie's school pictures yesterday. So cute....except for that giant piece of food on her face! I don't remember seeing that when we ordered them. Maybe because it was a smaller picture but it is sure there now and not very inconspicuous. Too funny! I guess that is what she will remember when she is older like when I look at my 1st grade photo and say, "Yeah, that's when my mom cut my hair to look like hers." Sorry, Mom but you know it's true! :)