Teddy Bear Picnic & Valentine Time

What a great day!!!

We FINALLY went on our teddy bear picnic class trip.  

(This was the trip that was originally planned for the end of November, on MY birthday. Unfortunately, I came down with the most NASTY and violent stomach flu that I spent that day in bed and had to postpone the trip. We were all so disappointed and some life lessons were learned that day.  We might make plans, but God is in control. He directs our ways and our times are in His hands.)

Today was adventure day!

We went to the Whitehern Historic House & Gardens, in Hamilton, to enjoy their teddy bear picnic program.

First, let me just say that we have THE best EA ever, because not only is she our EA......she also DRIVES A BUS!  

Mrs. VanderWier braved the narrow streets of Hamilton and delivered us safely to our destination.

  

We were greeted by our friendly hosts who then spent the next couple hours keeping us busy and entertained.  

We had a wonderful tour of the historic home, while "eye-spying" for all the hidden teddy bears.

We acted out a very creative "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" story, made a tan-gram bear puzzle, and also a bear craft to take home.  

In between all of that we enjoyed some snacks and a lunch break. 

A special thank-you to Whitehern for hosting us, and to the great dads and mom who came along with us.  Thank you also to our great EA's, Christine (who doubles as a bus driver) and Christine.

(Yes, they have the same name.)

Our host Nonni.
We peppered her with questions.

 

The bears were everywhere!

Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear

The musician in me was itching to touch this!!!

 

Tennis anyone?!?

 

We arrived back at the school just in time for recess, so after our long bus ride we had some run around time!

Next came quiet time, (someone may have fallen asleep today), library time, and just when you thought the day couldn't get any better, we also had our Valentine's party.  

We decorated bags to hold our Valentines, and had a great time sharing and handing out our Valentines and treats.  

One of our wonderful moms made us JELLO with whipped cream to enjoy, and then we had a short "center-time".  I can't believe we squeezed all that fun and excitement in before the buses arrived to take us home.

I thank the LORD for a wonderful day spent with some wonderful little people.

Is it bed time yet?!?

This teacher is going to sleep like a baby tonight......