Johnny Appleseed Day

Lauren's Kindergarten class celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day at her school on Friday.  It brought back memories  for me as a first grade teacher.  I would take my students to the Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day.  While Lauren's class stayed at their school, they had a great time with their Apple Festival.  I got to help out with one of the stations.  I manned the Apple taste-testing station and graphed which apples the kids liked best.  I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with all of Lauren's classmates.  I loved volunteering in Lauren's classroom.  I wish I was able to do that more often. 

The kids were encouraged to dress up like Johnny Appleseed for that day.  My sweet friend Cindy loaned me a vest and plaid shirt for Lauren to wear.  I must say, that made the outfit just perfect.  Thanks Cindy!!
Here are a few pictures of "Lauren Appleseed".

I love how Lauren is looking up at my Dad in this picture 

                              Lauren and my Dad                                 

                  Classic Lauren pose with her head tilted                        

 Lauren in her classroom

                                                    

Lauren's class with Mr. and Mrs. Appleseed.  The man is the gym teacher who happens to be married to Lauren's K teacher

                                                                 Sweet smile my little Lauren

I'm thankful for my parents coming down to keep Allison so I could help out in Lauren's classroom.  I'm so thankful that Lauren absolutely LOVES school.  We are blessed with a wonderful teacher for her.  I am so amazed at everything she is learning.  I am so proud of my big girl.  I love you my sweet daughter.