INTRODUCTION I'm excited about this new blog series! Movie nights with my family are one of my very favorite things and what makes them better is when I take the time to really plan them out! So that is what this is going to be. Each month, I'll choose a movie to watch, then I'll plan out a fun night for my family, and then share that night with all of you! I hope that you will be able to use the ideas to have a great night with your own families! Each month will include: a short review with likes/dislikes themed dinner/dessert ideas themed craft/project/activity ideas photos/info about my own family movie night some new products with quotes from the movie So this blog series will be on the 3rd Saturdays of each month - starting in January! I hope you ... [Read More]
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Life 2012 | Family Movie Night & John Wayne
I share something pretty special with my Dad. He has passed his love of movies down to me. I remember growing up, some of my best memories were sitting down and watching movies. Sometimes it would include all of my family, but most of the time, it was just Dad and me. We watched a range of movies, but our favorites were westerns and included this guy: The DUKE - John Wayne To this day, I can't really watch a John Wayne movie and not think of my Dad and the memories of watching these movies with him. John Wayne was always a bit of a hero figure for me. I loved that he was strong, Patriotic, great sense of humor, and just always stood up for what he believed in. I think I always compared him to my Grandpa Sorensen too. They were a lot a like. John Wayne died 18 days before I was born and ... [Read More]
Life 2012 | J.J. turns Ten!
JJ turned 10 on January 26th. I can't believe my little boy is 10 already. He has gone through a lot in is young life as we struggled with his developmental delays and the eventual diagnosis of Autism. But I'm so proud of him for all he has accomplished and the person he is becoming. I wanted to share 10 things about who JJ is at this time in his life: 1. He is so excited about everything. He always seems to have a inner delight about even the little things in life. 2. He has an amazing memory and can remember even the littlest things about life or things people say, even if you don't think he is listening or noticing what is going on around him, HE IS. 3. He loves video games. Getting a DS for his birthday was a huge event in his life. The first thing he talks or asks about ... [Read More]
Life 2011 | Week 1
Monday, December 27, 2010 I'm so excited about my new Wii Fit! I can tell its going to be so great for me. This week will be full of playing on the Wii for sure! Tuesday, December 28, 2010 It's actually been so fun to find such great toys scattered around the house lately! The kids have really been having so much fun and its been a really great season! Wednesday, December 29, 2010 More beautiful snow! It's been nice to not have to go anywhere and just stay inside, drinking hot chocolate and being with my family. Thursday, December 30, 2010 On Christmas Eve, Joey made a huge list of things to do during this Christmas break with the kids. We have just about got through everything and the kids have loved having the list right on Joey's dry erase board. They each have ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 52
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]
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 34
Monday, August 16, 2010 This morning, JJ and Beth took their stuffed tigers (Con and Sasha) and put them in Joey's backpack so they could "help" Dad at work. It was pretty adorable to see their heads sticking out of the backpack as Joey headed out the door! Unfortunately, Joey ended up being really late coming home tonight and Beth really wanted Sasha back to sleep with her. But I finally got her to go to sleep and when Joey came home he tucked Sasha in beside Beth. She was very happy in the morning! Tuesday, August 17, 2010 We finally got JJ in for his school haircut today! We decided to just buzz it off so that it would last longer. He looks great! We also finished our school shopping today so we're all set for next week! Wednesday, August 18, 2010 We surprised the kids ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 29
Monday, July 12, 2010 Over the weekend I realized that my drivers license had expired on my birthday - OOPS! So today while the kids were at their schools, I headed off to spend some time at the driver license office. An hour later and I was done and had my temporary license in my hand (until the permanent one gets mailed to me). I am thankful that it was shorter than I thought it would be and glad to have it over for another 5 years! Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Beth is loving science camp and I think we'll have to get her in every year. They made paper rockets today and got to shoot them off! We made up some red velvet cookies today - some for us at home and some to take to the Relief Society Dinner in the park. It was fun to leave the kids home with dad and go visit and ... [Read More]
Life 365 | Week 28
Monday, July 5, 2010 We woke up to another fun morning at Sink Valley. We played on the tire swing and I finished my book. We had breakfast and lunch and visited. We rode on the Gator and we went up to the Sawmill. JJ got to ride on the Cat with Grandpa and haul a log to the mill and we all watched that log become boards! We then had some lunch and headed to Orderville one more time. We picked up some hamburger and some sleeping bags that my parents had for us and then we started on our long drive home. We stopped in Nephi for dinner at the Flying J Restaurant and then got home at about 9:30pm. It was a nice weekend - despite all the traveling - and I'm so glad we went. But it is good to see home too! Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Beth started Science Camp today! She got a ... [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]
