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Sunday, March 28, 2010
What a Week!
We had a great week full of fun activities that reminded me what talented kids we have and how blessed we are to be a part of their lives!
We started out the week with a science fair for Luke. If you've been following, I'm sure you're thinking, "another one?!" That's right, this was the third one he's gone to. I'm starting to wonder if he isn't entering science fairs so he can miss a day of school. Nonetheless, he did have the opportunity to go to the state science fair because he placed in the district fair. I was lucky enough to have James around that day to help transport him to and from the fair because I had other places to be. I heard the experience had an overall rating of "boring" by both father and son. Luke was disappointed that he only got to talk to two judges (I would have been relieved.) Unfortunately, we got busy later in the week and forgot to go the the awards so we're not sure how he did.
Our next event involved Luke again. The sixth grade program was held for all
to enjoy--except those that chose to go to caucus meetings. I must admit, I did think about leaving the camera with James and joining the causus but I'm glad I didn't miss Luke's performance. It's not everyday I get to see Luke dress and dance as a mummy. We were entertained as we were taught about ancient civilizations. As far as school programs go, this was one of the more entertaining. I look forward to seeing it four more times!
We had a musical performance that invovled the three girls. We got to enjoy their violin recital at the end of the week. This is the first time all the girls have performed together Savannah was very nervous but did a great job on "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Lindsey played "Three Grenadiers" and was accompanied by her grandma, Marcia. This worked out well because Lindsey was able to practice a few times at home with Marcia before the performance. No one else had that opportunity. They did a great job together and Lindsey commented that she appreciated grandma helping her because she knew when Lindsey was going to mess up and played louder. It's always good to know that someone has your back. Heather performed Bach's "Minuet 3". She did get to practice at home with me as her accompaniast but had a different one at the recital. She did a great job, I was very proud to see that she remembered the things we went over at home.
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I think the girl's favorite part of the recital was wearing their Easter dresses to the performance. We had our annual dress shopping trip earlier in the week. This has become a tradition over the past three years. I used to make them Easter dresses but one year we happened to hit a dress sale at the mall before Easter and they had such a good time trying on and modeling dresses at the store that I decided to change the tradition from homemade dresses to store bought. As I am someone that hates trying on clothes at the store, I find it amusing how much they like trying them one. We usually end up with about ten dresses, per girl, in the dressing room before we're done. Matthew had to accompany us on this trip and he didn't enjoy it as much as the girls. He did, however, pick out a Monster truck shirt that he wore about three days straight. I would start him out wearing something different, but by the end of the day, he would convince a sibling to change his shirt when I wasn't home. Oh, well.
Finally, Lindsey had her first cheer performance this week. Her team competed in a competition in Ogden. They lost a lot of the older girls that they had on their team last year, but they built up again and were just as impressive.
Lindsey is really enjoying her experiences this year. She gets thrown up in the air a few times and thinks that's great. It was fun to watch her and see how she interacts with her team. I was grateful she decided she didn't want to hang around and wait for the awards ceremony. If any of you have had the opportunity to experience a dance competition you'll know what I'm talking about. When it's not your kid performing, it can get very boring! We left right after her performance and headed home to enjoy a beautiful day!
I'm sure this post may come across as bragging, but I just report it as I see it. I must say, that I am grateful for good kids that keep us busy. James and I could take credit for all they do, but we would be wrong. The longer I am a mother, the more I realize that these cute kids have their own spirits and personalities that existed before James and I ever met in this life. We are just blessed to be the ones to watch them rediscover and define who they are.
We started out the week with a science fair for Luke. If you've been following, I'm sure you're thinking, "another one?!" That's right, this was the third one he's gone to. I'm starting to wonder if he isn't entering science fairs so he can miss a day of school. Nonetheless, he did have the opportunity to go to the state science fair because he placed in the district fair. I was lucky enough to have James around that day to help transport him to and from the fair because I had other places to be. I heard the experience had an overall rating of "boring" by both father and son. Luke was disappointed that he only got to talk to two judges (I would have been relieved.) Unfortunately, we got busy later in the week and forgot to go the the awards so we're not sure how he did.Our next event involved Luke again. The sixth grade program was held for all
to enjoy--except those that chose to go to caucus meetings. I must admit, I did think about leaving the camera with James and joining the causus but I'm glad I didn't miss Luke's performance. It's not everyday I get to see Luke dress and dance as a mummy. We were entertained as we were taught about ancient civilizations. As far as school programs go, this was one of the more entertaining. I look forward to seeing it four more times!We had a musical performance that invovled the three girls. We got to enjoy their violin recital at the end of the week. This is the first time all the girls have performed together Savannah was very nervous but did a great job on "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Lindsey played "Three Grenadiers" and was accompanied by her grandma, Marcia. This worked out well because Lindsey was able to practice a few times at home with Marcia before the performance. No one else had that opportunity. They did a great job together and Lindsey commented that she appreciated grandma helping her because she knew when Lindsey was going to mess up and played louder. It's always good to know that someone has your back. Heather performed Bach's "Minuet 3". She did get to practice at home with me as her accompaniast but had a different one at the recital. She did a great job, I was very proud to see that she remembered the things we went over at home.
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I think the girl's favorite part of the recital was wearing their Easter dresses to the performance. We had our annual dress shopping trip earlier in the week. This has become a tradition over the past three years. I used to make them Easter dresses but one year we happened to hit a dress sale at the mall before Easter and they had such a good time trying on and modeling dresses at the store that I decided to change the tradition from homemade dresses to store bought. As I am someone that hates trying on clothes at the store, I find it amusing how much they like trying them one. We usually end up with about ten dresses, per girl, in the dressing room before we're done. Matthew had to accompany us on this trip and he didn't enjoy it as much as the girls. He did, however, pick out a Monster truck shirt that he wore about three days straight. I would start him out wearing something different, but by the end of the day, he would convince a sibling to change his shirt when I wasn't home. Oh, well.
Finally, Lindsey had her first cheer performance this week. Her team competed in a competition in Ogden. They lost a lot of the older girls that they had on their team last year, but they built up again and were just as impressive.
Lindsey is really enjoying her experiences this year. She gets thrown up in the air a few times and thinks that's great. It was fun to watch her and see how she interacts with her team. I was grateful she decided she didn't want to hang around and wait for the awards ceremony. If any of you have had the opportunity to experience a dance competition you'll know what I'm talking about. When it's not your kid performing, it can get very boring! We left right after her performance and headed home to enjoy a beautiful day!I'm sure this post may come across as bragging, but I just report it as I see it. I must say, that I am grateful for good kids that keep us busy. James and I could take credit for all they do, but we would be wrong. The longer I am a mother, the more I realize that these cute kids have their own spirits and personalities that existed before James and I ever met in this life. We are just blessed to be the ones to watch them rediscover and define who they are.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Matthew Outside
With all the great weather, Matthew has discovered a new place to play cars--outside! Now if I can just get him to remember to bring the cars back in when he's done.
"The Best Day of My Life!"
This week, Savannah learned how to climb the tree and maneuver through the branches. She was so excited! She called James at work to tell him and took me outside numerous times to show me how she could do it. After her last demonstration, she was skipping back to the house with her hand in mine and she looked up and said, "This is best day of my whole life!" I smiled, gave her a hug, and went on with my tasks. Later, I thought about her exclamation. Something so simple as climbing a tree made it her best day. What small and simple things should I be noticing that would make it my best day?! In her simple, six-year-old way, she reminded me to count my blessings. There are things about every day that make it a "best" day.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Lindsey goes to Canada
Hi, when I went to Canada, there were people smoking everywhere! It was disgusting. Other than that, Canada was pretty fun. I saw the Winter Olympics, and had lots of fun with my Dad! I saw. . .
Speed Skating
Curling
Ice Hockey
Figure skating ice dance
and
Figure skating Ladies short dance
My favorite event was. . .CURLING! I don't really know why. I just enjoyed watching it.
I really liked going to Canada, but I'm really really really glad I'm home now. I missed almost everything, I'm going to stick to short trips from now on. I stayed up there for 6 days!
Oh yah, because all the other motels were sold out, my Dad and I stayed in this hotel from the fifties! Seriously, we went to the swimming pool to check it out, and we saw a sign that read. .
All ladies must wear bathing caps!
Bathing Caps, really. I decided I didn't want to go swimming, ever.
On the second day in Canada we ate lunch in the food court in the mall. We had Chinese Food, real Chinese food, it was grosser than gross! And we sat by these Chinese people, I watched them. I tried to do what they were doing, using chopsticks. I figured, I would stick to forks and knives.
Well, that's pretty much all that I can explain, the Olympics were so cool, I don't know how to put them in words.
BYE!
Speed Skating
Curling
Ice Hockey
Figure skating ice dance
and
Figure skating Ladies short dance
My favorite event was. . .CURLING! I don't really know why. I just enjoyed watching it.
I really liked going to Canada, but I'm really really really glad I'm home now. I missed almost everything, I'm going to stick to short trips from now on. I stayed up there for 6 days!
Oh yah, because all the other motels were sold out, my Dad and I stayed in this hotel from the fifties! Seriously, we went to the swimming pool to check it out, and we saw a sign that read. .
All ladies must wear bathing caps!
Bathing Caps, really. I decided I didn't want to go swimming, ever.
On the second day in Canada we ate lunch in the food court in the mall. We had Chinese Food, real Chinese food, it was grosser than gross! And we sat by these Chinese people, I watched them. I tried to do what they were doing, using chopsticks. I figured, I would stick to forks and knives.
Well, that's pretty much all that I can explain, the Olympics were so cool, I don't know how to put them in words.
BYE!
March Already?!
I can't believe that we are already into March. The time really seems to fly by. We have kept busy with various projects and daily routines. My de-cluttering project continues to move forward. I have now moved to de-cluttering my recipe collections. James gave me a fun gadget for Christmas that stores all of my recipes and keeps them on the countertop in the kitchen. To make the most of this handy tool, I have been downloading all of the recipes that I have used or intend to use. This means going through years of magazines (I have subscribed to a fun recipe magazine for about six years), finding the recipes I like, downloading pictures and words. One recipe takes very little time but it really adds up. I have enlisted the kids to help me go through the books and magazines. When this project is finished, I will only have a couple of cookbooks and my recipe holder. This will free up an entire shelf in the pantry.
Luke particpated in the District Science Fair this week and took third place. He will now enter his project in the Weber County Fair. Unfortunately, we were not able to attend the awards ceremony because he had orientation for Junior High on the same night. It is hard to believe that he is headed to Junior High. I was impressed with the numerous clubs and programs available at his school. He had fun learning about all of them and running around the school with his friends. I don't think he will have much problems adjusting socially.
Lindsey and her dad spent the last week in Vancouver, Canada at the Olympics. They had a great time! It was a unique experience for them. They were able to attend many of the Olympic events and got to enjoy a variety of experiences. Lindsey said her favorite thing to watch was the Curling. I was surprised because they got to go to a few of the ice skating events. There is a curling arena in Ogden (thanks to the Olympics held in Utah). We may have to check it out as a family.
While they were gone, I did a small makeover on my bedroom. I painted and distressed my bedroom furniture. I also tweaked the color scheme a bit. It actually turned out better than expected. James came home to a different bedroom.
As we move into this third month of the year, I'm happy to report that we are all healthy and happy, striving to do our best to serve each other and those around us. I am often taken back by the blessings that we receive. I am grateful for those blessings.
Luke particpated in the District Science Fair this week and took third place. He will now enter his project in the Weber County Fair. Unfortunately, we were not able to attend the awards ceremony because he had orientation for Junior High on the same night. It is hard to believe that he is headed to Junior High. I was impressed with the numerous clubs and programs available at his school. He had fun learning about all of them and running around the school with his friends. I don't think he will have much problems adjusting socially.
Lindsey and her dad spent the last week in Vancouver, Canada at the Olympics. They had a great time! It was a unique experience for them. They were able to attend many of the Olympic events and got to enjoy a variety of experiences. Lindsey said her favorite thing to watch was the Curling. I was surprised because they got to go to a few of the ice skating events. There is a curling arena in Ogden (thanks to the Olympics held in Utah). We may have to check it out as a family.
While they were gone, I did a small makeover on my bedroom. I painted and distressed my bedroom furniture. I also tweaked the color scheme a bit. It actually turned out better than expected. James came home to a different bedroom.
As we move into this third month of the year, I'm happy to report that we are all healthy and happy, striving to do our best to serve each other and those around us. I am often taken back by the blessings that we receive. I am grateful for those blessings.
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