Halloween Costume

Well the votes are in!! I am going to be candy corn for Halloween. I am excited. Mrs. Clause said she would help me with the costume. I am really excited to dress up and go to the party this year. We are going to have so many good treats and lots of dancing. I love to dance. When I hear music I cant help but start to move and dance. Music makes me so happy.

So I am having a little bit of writers block. I just don't know what you kids would like to hear about. So if you don't mind taking a min to leave a comment to let me know that would be really great!

Well I better be going. We are still working very hard on all of the toys for Christmas.

Love,

Orophin

Fun food!

We thought you might like to try this. We had a blast making them this weekend!! Let me know how you like it!

Pear Witch Project

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This ghoulish girl is quite a sight, with her shocking orange hair. Her hat's a cone, her mouth an apple, her head is half a pear!

Ingredients

• Sharp knife
• Fresh green pear (makes 2 heads and noses)
• 2 raisins (eyes)
• 1 chocolate chip (wart)
• Red apple (mouth)

• Canned chocolate frosting
• Oreo ice-cream cone (hat)
• Large, soft chocolate cookie (hat); we used an Archway Dutch Cocoa Cookie
• Carrot (hair) and grater

Instructions

1. Cut the pear in half lengthwise and remove the core (a parent's job). Place one pear half on a plate as shown.

2. Slice a piece off the top of the pear, cutting away from the forehead at an angle. Shape that piece into a nose; carve a notch into the witch's face to hold it, and set it in place.

3. Attach the eyes and wart by carving small circles in the face to hold them.

4. Cut a grin from the red apple. Carve out an area on the face to hold the grin, and put it in place.

5. To make the hat, use frosting to glue the cone to the cookie. Let the frosting harden a bit, then place the hat on the head.

6. Grate lengths of carrot hair and tuck them underneath the hat. Tip: If your child is too young to handle a knife, cut the nose and mouth and have him assemble the face with frosting.

And the winner is...

Well boys and girls we have a winner!!! So many of you wrote in about what you did this week to help out your family. I am so impressed. There was one person who really did a lot!!! So the winner is……………………………………. Rissa Goodsell!!!! So Rissa I just need you to email me your address and you will get a special little gift from Santa and I. Congratulations and keep up the good work!!

Shrinking Islands

I played a really fun game the other night. I thought you all would like to give it a go too!! Let me know what you think. The directions are below.

WHAT YOU NEED:
	A few old towels
	Music source

HOW TO PLAY:
1. Before play begins, place a few old towels on the floor, making sure the group of towels offers just enough standing room for all of the players.

2. As in musical chairs, players must walk around in a circle whenever the music is playing. When the music stops, each player scrambles to stand on a towel (several players might be able to fit on one towel, depending on its size). Players are allowed to clutch onto a friend so that they can squeeze onto an island. Any player who can't stand with both feet on an island is out.

3. After each round, an island is folded (to reduce the available standing room) or removed entirely. You may want to switch to a hand towel or a washcloth for the final rounds. The last person standing on an island wins.

Love,

Orophin

Dentist Fun!!

Well the trip to the dentist went great! The only bad thing was I had a cavity. So they had to put a filling in. The dentist told me that I need to be sure to brush my teeth really well. I eat sugar all the time so I thought that I would have one. So he told me that while I was brushing that I should sing Jingle Bells while brushing my teeth. That way by the time the song is over I know I have brushed them long enough. I think that dentist is a smart man. Thank goodness Santa told me to go to him.

Oh I am so happy about all of the comments. I have missed all of you kids. Thank you for all of your ideas on what I should be for Halloween. It is such a hard decision every year. But so much fun also.

So today I have a new fun project. Santa and I have been thinking about a fun little competition for you guys! Here at the North Pole we do something called "Christmas spirit moments" It is a lot of fun. We thought we would see what you guys could come up with also.

What is Christmas Spirit Moments? Well it is something you do for others. Something that helps them out. For example. The other day Jaellyra, my sister, woke up late and didn't have time to make her bed so I snuck in and made it for her. So they are secret gifts that you give to the people you love. So we want you to try to do that everyday for a week and then send an email to Santa. Then we will pick a winner and they will get a special little something from Santa himself!!

So get started and let us know!!

Love,
Orophin

Last nights adventures!

What an exciting night we had last night. We have all been working so hard to make sure everything is finished for Christmas, so Mrs. Clause decided that since we were all working so hard we needed to have a fun little break. Oh and let me tell you it was a blast!!! She is such a smart lady. Well what we did was some little competitions. They were so fun! We did things like: Who could make the biggest snowman, who could decorate a Christmas tree the fastest, Who could gift wrap the most gifts and then who could drink the hot cocoa the fastest. We have some really fast elfs. It was so much fun! Mrs. Clause sure knows how to throw a party. Oh and that hot cocoa was so good!!

Today will be a good day too!! I get to go to the dentist! I love going to the dentist. He is so nice. He always makes sure my teeth are healthy and strong. I used to be afraid but then I realized He is my friend. So now I am not afraid. I will let you all know how it goes.

Love,
Orophin

P.S. What should I be for Halloween? What are you going to be?