Journal Prompt: What do I know about my grandparents? Each Tuesday, I am going to be offering prompts or ideas. If you don't write in your journal regularly - I am going to encourage you to write just ONCE A WEEK and answer the question/idea that I give on Tuesdays. These ideas hopefully will spark a memory and you will be able to capture that in what you write/record so that it can be left for your children/grandchildren/family/friends. Give as much detail as you can when answering. Will you do this for me? Will you do this for your families? You can write it down in a journal, you can type it up on a computer or journaling software, you can take a recorder and talk, you can videotape your answers, you can even scrap a page with the journaling. It doesn't matter how you do ... [Read More]
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Life 365 | Week 33
Monday, August 9, 2010 JJ and Beth's favorite way to play is to grab all of their toys and scatter them across the living room and the kitchen. I dream of the day when I can have a whole room just for their toys so that we don't have to spend every waking hour picking up toys. So usually I get upset and the kids grumble about having to pick up. But then their are those special moments when I actually get caught up in watching them use their imaginations and the mess doesn't bother me so much. I hope I can remember these moments more and not lose my temper because I really do love that they are learning, growing, and having fun together. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 We took a trip to Costco and Walmart today to fill our cupboards. The kids were really great and it was ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 26
Monday, June 21, 2010 It was such an exciting day for JJ. He left with his cub scout troop at 6:30am for the Jeremiah Johnson Scout Day Camp. JJ has never done anything like this before so I was a little nervous about how he would handle it - but I shouldn't have worried. He came home about 2pm with a huge smile on his face! His leader told me how amazing he did today and that he actually started initiating conversations with the other boys and just trying and doing his best at everything. I'm so proud of him! He got to make a paper rocket, a wood airplane, and do lots of belt loops and other requirements! It was a wonderful day for him. Soon after JJ got home - Grandma Smith arrived. She spent the afternoon and evening with us and the kids loved having her play with them. She ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 22
Monday, May 24, 2010 This is what our morning-afternoon looked like! I couldn't believe it when I looked out the door. The end of May and we are still getting snow storms. JJ went off to school - Joey went off to work - and Bethie (who is still not feeling good) and I stayed home. Tuesday, May 25, 2010 JJ's Scout Pack Meeting was tonight. They talked about collections and they got to bring their collections with them. JJ is getting quite the collection of Cars Collectibles. His scout leader gave him a new "Doc" (it has eyes that move) and I gave him a new "Lightning McQueen" (that changes color in warm water) for tonight. He was so excited! Wednesday, May 26, 2010 JJ's school does a Dance Festival every year and this JJ's second year to participate. This year he did a "Hat Dance" with ... [Read More]
Project 365 | Week 19
Monday, May 4, 2009 The kids really love playing on the computer. I guess it totally makes sense - Joey and I are always on our computers. JJ hadn't played on StarFall at home for awhile, so the kids got to play for awhile. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 I had seen this idea on several of the blogs I read. You take all the snacks for your kids for the day and you put them in the slots of a muffin tin. And then when the kids want a snack they go to their tin. I need to get new muffin tins for them, but they LOVED this idea. I think I will get some new ones for them and maybe decorate them or something. What a fun thing and I think this will be perfect this summer! Wednesday, May 6, 2009 I was able to go to another wonderful Scrap Girls Luncheon today. I really love these excursions. ... [Read More]
Project 365 | Week 8
Monday, February 16, 2009 The kids were feeling pretty shut in and JJ was feeling a little better, so we took an outing to Wal-Mart. Grandpa and Grandma Sorensen had sent some money for JJ's birthday and so he finally got to pick out some presents. He was able to get a toy computer and some Spiderman slippers. He even used a little of his money and bought his sister some little horse toys. JJ was so excited to have money and get some new things. He also paid his tithing for the FIRST TIME! So that's wonderful too! JJ wants to thank Grandpa and Grandma Sorensen for the card and his new fun stuff and Grandpa and Grandma Smith for their card. He LOVES getting mail and loved to see his name on the envelopes. Thank you! He wrote this himself (If you can't read it - it says - Thank you ... [Read More]
