Monday, December 20, 2010 Joey came home in the middle of the day with an amazing surprise! He received one of his company's employee awards this year! And what did he receive - AN IPAD! And not just any iPad - the best one that they have out right now. WOW! He was so excited and I'm just so proud of him. He totally deserves it. It is so fun to see him enjoying it! Tuesday, December 21, 2010 It snowed again - and it was the best snowman-making snow - so of course we had to get out in it today! It's fun having the kids home during the day. We made our Frosty and made snow angels and had a snowball fight and just had so much fun. Unfortunately, it got warmer later in the day, and some of the snow melted away, along with our Frosty. I was so glad we didn't delay in getting out there ... [Read More]
2010
Life 365 | Week 51
Monday, December 13, 2010 At her Girls Scouts tonight - Beth made Joey and I some little holiday jars. She did a great job! Tuesday, December 14, 2010 JJ received his Wolf Badge tonight and we are so proud of him. Sister Pinkston was so kind to do his painting/stamping on his hand instead of his face, since JJ really doesn't like anything on his face. He has worked hard to get it done and Scouts has been one of his favorite things to do. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 I love the snow - as long as I don't have to drive in it. We got some more snowfall today and its so pretty! Thursday, December 16, 2010 Watching Christmas movies and addressing my Christmas Cards is my all time favorite activity of the season. We have sent Christmas Cards every year since we have been ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 50
Monday, December 6, 2010 We made it safely home from our vacation and the kids got to skip school again, but Dad had to go back to work. When it got dark, we drove over to the Spanish Fork Festival of Lights! It was a neat drive through lots of fun lights - the kids loved it! Tuesday, December 7, 2010 The kids purchased some gifts for each other at the school's Christmas shop and they were so excited to wrap them up for each other today. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Our project today was some fun Christmas pins. They were a little harder than I thought they would be - just because the beads were so small, but the kids helped where they could! We are going to give them away with some of our friend treats. Thursday, December 9, 2010 We started our baking and ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 49
Monday, November 29, 2010 We traveled home today and the kids got to skip school. Cleaning and doing laundry and trying to get organized for the following week! Tuesday, November 30, 2010 The kids were excited to go back to school today. They love wearing their warm coats and boots to school - having snow is exciting. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 The kids were so excited to start our Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar. I created a new one this year and was so happy with how it turned out. I used a shoe organizer (that has exactly 24 holes - how perfect is that) - and created some date pages to put on the outside and used some fancy clothespins. In each hole - is a card with an activity on it! Today's activity was to decorate the tree - so we brought the tree in and ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 48
Monday, November 22, 2010 We made our countdown to Christmas paper chains today. I was going to wait until next week, but the kids were anxious to do something - so we did it! They were excited to hang them up in their rooms! Tuesday, November 23, 2010 I made navajo tacos for the first time tonight. I think it went over really well! Wednesday, November 24, 2010 So the kids didn't have to go to school today and so they were watching some tv this morning while I was in my room. I suddenly heard the distinct sound that JJ makes when he has a seizure. I ran in and Beth was freaking out. So we waited out the seizure and got Beth calmed down. I was so relieved when he stopped seizing. I hadn't even realized he had a fever - I knew he was coughing a bit, but had no idea he was as ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 47
Monday, November 15, 2010 My first try at making beef stew tonight. It wasn't the best, but not too bad. The kids seemed to like it. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 The kids had penny wars at school this week and so we had some fun emptying out our piggy bank and sorting and counting. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 I love Fall sunsets. This was the beauty for tonight - the picture doesn't do it justice. The kids and I stared at it for as long as we could before it was just too cold! Thursday, November 18, 2010 Joey got some new dice and the kids and him had some fun tossing them for awhile tonight. Friday, November 19, 2010 I was in the kitchen all day today, preparing for the weekend. I made rolls, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 46
Monday, November 8, 2010 Today was Beth's first day as a Daisy Girl Scout. She was so excited to participate and get her uniform. I hope it is something she will enjoy! We all went to her special Investure meeting tonight where she received her daisy pin. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 Beth's having a great week. Today when she came home she was honored as one of the Students of the Week! Yay Beth! Wednesday, November 10, 2010 I love the yummy food that is so great for Fall weather. We had potato soup in bread bowls tonight and it was delicious! Thursday, November 11, 2010 Today was Veteran's Day. I'm so blessed to live in this country and I honor all those wonderful people who serve the United States of America. I really loved seeing all the flags flying as I drove ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 45
Monday, November 1, 2010 After the weekend of replacing the floor, its nice to see the kids room clean and organized. At least for today! Tuesday, November 2, 2010 We still have leftover Dirt Dessert from Sunday and its such a delicious treat! Wednesday, November 3, 2010 I hate the season of being sick. We have all had a hard time getting rid of our colds completely. These wonderful little vaporizers are awesome! Thursday, November 4, 2010 Our lawn is filling with leaves and I am reminded again that I am totally becoming a Fall person! Friday, November 5, 2010 More snowflakes today - but it didn't last long. I spent some time taking some pictures around the house. Saturday, November 6, 2010 A fun Saturday. We took the kids to Megamind and then after the ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 44
Monday, October 25, 2010 Yummy Halloween cookies are always great for a treat! Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Snow today - it was gone before the day was over, but it was a nice change! Wednesday, October 27, 2010 The kids love dressing up and we have new costumes this year. Beth was excited to be Jasmine and JJ is Superman! So much fun! Thursday, October 28, 2010 We spent lots of time getting things ready for the Halloween parties at school tomorrow. I'm in charge of JJ's class party and I had a lot of fun creating these fun treats! Friday, October 29, 2010 The kids had their Halloween at school today, beginning with their little parade! We got to hear JJ's class do their monthly song time for us too. And JJ's class party went really well and I think they all had ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 43
Monday, October 18, 2010 I love seeing the progression in JJ's reading ability. It has been very slow in coming, but he is finally reading. It's fun to see him want to read to his sister too! Tuesday, October 19, 2010 JJ's loves the special activities and the motivational things they have in his classroom. He loves earning his little prizes! Wednesday, October 20, 2010 The kids ditched school today and we went up to Salt Lake City to watch Lane, Colby, and Clint in the State Cross Country. Colby did amazing and got 3rd place. Unfortunately, Lane didn't do as well as usual and he didn't place. It was kind of a bummer - it being his senior year - but he did earn Academic All-state and that's wonderful. It was fun to be with all the family. Thursday, October 21, ... [Read More]
