Austin turned 8 today! Well officially he does not turn 8 until 10:25 tonight, oh well :) Every other year I let the kids have a friend party, this was his year. He decided to have it at Toad's (I would put a link, but they don't have a website! Who doesn't have a website these days?) Austin had 10 of his best buds there. Erin had a great time with all those boys! I hope that isn't telling me what the future holds for my daughter :) They had a great time playing Lazar tag, mini golf, and other games. We ate pizza, cupcakes, and ice cream.... and I went home broke :) It was a fun party. Happy Birthday Austin.Saturday, January 24, 2009
It's GREAT to be 8!
Austin turned 8 today! Well officially he does not turn 8 until 10:25 tonight, oh well :) Every other year I let the kids have a friend party, this was his year. He decided to have it at Toad's (I would put a link, but they don't have a website! Who doesn't have a website these days?) Austin had 10 of his best buds there. Erin had a great time with all those boys! I hope that isn't telling me what the future holds for my daughter :) They had a great time playing Lazar tag, mini golf, and other games. We ate pizza, cupcakes, and ice cream.... and I went home broke :) It was a fun party. Happy Birthday Austin.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
What Observation?!?
So..... I have a HUGE observation at school tomorrow from the Principal's Academy. I am extremely stressed over it. I have been pouring over my lesson plans. I have been making charts and objectives, etc. I am at a stand still and I am tired of working on it, so what better way to release some frustration..... BLOG!
Monday was a holiday so we took the opportunity to go out as a family. Dave's parents serve a mission down at the Church history museum, so we decided to take the kids down to see them and make a day of it. It has been a long time since I have toured all the wonderful buildings down there. The kids LOVED it.
We started at the museum. It is so kid oriented. They have this great interactive area where the kids get to do so many hands on activities! The picture below is a replica of the beds that they had on ships that some of the pioneers traveled on. You think "Those beds don't look so bad." However, each of those beds is not for one..... each bed is for an entire family! Imagine a family of 6 trying to fit! Wow!
From the museums top floor, I took this picture of the temple. I think the SLC temple is one of the most beautiful temples! (I love them all, but I do have my favorites!) And, yes Letha, for a small fee of $600 you can hang this picture in your living room :) Ha Ha
After we left the museum, we walked around the temple grounds and toured some of the buildings there. I was getting ready to take a picture of Dave and the kids with the temple in the background when a nice young couple offered to take it for us. It is not very often that I get a picture with my whole family in it! Notice who is in the stroller (It is not Oakland!) Sometimes kids can be so difficult, but "her legs were SO sleepy!"
We then went into the visitors center. I had been telling Austin and Erin about the beautiful statue of Jesus that we were going to see (The Christus) and I thought for sure that Ivy had been listening. But, as we were walking up the ramp to the statue, I said to Ivy are you excited to see Jesus? And her face lights up like only a 3 year olds can and she says "Jesus is upstairs?" I said, "honey, it's a statue of Jesus." "Oh" she said near tears," I thought I was finally going to meet Jesus!" It broke my heart how disappointed she was.
We then went to the Conference Hall and went on a tour there. That building is AMAZING! It is stunning! Austin was quite disappointed that we did not get to go outside on the roof due to the snow (we only got to observe from the roofs windows). I guess we will have to go back this summer when their roof gardens are in full bloom. 
I am pretty sure that Oakland got the best end of the deal.... He got to sleep the whole time (I was pretty envious of the long nap.)
Before we left we got the kids ice cream bars. Ivy was asleep before hers was even half way gone! Erin was pretending to be asleep :)
I got a lot of fun pictures on our trip, but I think my favorite of the day is this one of Dave and Oakland. If only it had audio, Oakland was giggling so hard! Cute, Cute, Cute!
Well, back to planning :( I have an observation to prepare for!
Monday was a holiday so we took the opportunity to go out as a family. Dave's parents serve a mission down at the Church history museum, so we decided to take the kids down to see them and make a day of it. It has been a long time since I have toured all the wonderful buildings down there. The kids LOVED it.
We started at the museum. It is so kid oriented. They have this great interactive area where the kids get to do so many hands on activities! The picture below is a replica of the beds that they had on ships that some of the pioneers traveled on. You think "Those beds don't look so bad." However, each of those beds is not for one..... each bed is for an entire family! Imagine a family of 6 trying to fit! Wow!
From the museums top floor, I took this picture of the temple. I think the SLC temple is one of the most beautiful temples! (I love them all, but I do have my favorites!) And, yes Letha, for a small fee of $600 you can hang this picture in your living room :) Ha Ha
After we left the museum, we walked around the temple grounds and toured some of the buildings there. I was getting ready to take a picture of Dave and the kids with the temple in the background when a nice young couple offered to take it for us. It is not very often that I get a picture with my whole family in it! Notice who is in the stroller (It is not Oakland!) Sometimes kids can be so difficult, but "her legs were SO sleepy!"
We then went into the visitors center. I had been telling Austin and Erin about the beautiful statue of Jesus that we were going to see (The Christus) and I thought for sure that Ivy had been listening. But, as we were walking up the ramp to the statue, I said to Ivy are you excited to see Jesus? And her face lights up like only a 3 year olds can and she says "Jesus is upstairs?" I said, "honey, it's a statue of Jesus." "Oh" she said near tears," I thought I was finally going to meet Jesus!" It broke my heart how disappointed she was. 
We then went to the Conference Hall and went on a tour there. That building is AMAZING! It is stunning! Austin was quite disappointed that we did not get to go outside on the roof due to the snow (we only got to observe from the roofs windows). I guess we will have to go back this summer when their roof gardens are in full bloom.By then, Oakland had had it! I stayed at the Conference Hall and fed Oakland and let him play on the floor, while Dave and Grandpa took the kids to the Beehive house. According to them, I missed the best part of the day. I have been there before, but it has been years. The kids thought Brigham's house was pretty awesome.
On the way home, the kids voted for Chuck-E-Cheese's. They have HORRIBLE food, but the kids LOVE it! They have all sorts of rides and games that they can win tickets at. Below, Austin is bowling.
I am pretty sure that Oakland got the best end of the deal.... He got to sleep the whole time (I was pretty envious of the long nap.)
Before we left we got the kids ice cream bars. Ivy was asleep before hers was even half way gone! Erin was pretending to be asleep :)
I got a lot of fun pictures on our trip, but I think my favorite of the day is this one of Dave and Oakland. If only it had audio, Oakland was giggling so hard! Cute, Cute, Cute!
Well, back to planning :( I have an observation to prepare for! Sunday, January 18, 2009
What a Chunk!
What a chunk! No, I am not talking about Casey... I am talking about my 3 month old who is now wearing 6-9 month clothes. I guess he truely takes after Dave. He is in the 97th percentile for everything (weight, head, length)! His little cousin Wesson is sure trying to catch up! What cute little guys they are.Saturday, January 10, 2009
Snow sledding anyone?
I started back to work this week and have not had much time to blog! It has been pretty hectic for all of us, we are trying to adjust to a new schedule. by the time Saturday rolled around we were all ready for a break. We decided to enjoy the cold stuff since there is plenty of it. Tami's family decided to join us for the fun. I am sure glad Tami came because she remembered her camera and I didn't! These pictures were all stolen from Tami's camera :)
Dave helped the boys make a jump. By the end of our sledding trip they had gotten pretty good at landing the jumps. Here is Austin going over the jump.
Caden was probably the best at getting air and still landing with his sled under him!
Ivy did not like going down by herself. Sierra was sweet enough to go down with her.
Austin making a run on his belly! After a few times over the jump like this, he decided it was better to sit on his bum!
Hunter was a huge dare devil! He loved getting a running start. However, he hates wearing gloves so his hands got pretty cold!
Austin, Caden, and Kyote hangin' out!
Ivy....
We even took Oakland out! I bundled him pretty good...... enough that he slept almost the entire time we were there.
Here I am! Cheese!
After everyone was tired of trudging back up to the top of the hill, we went home for hot chocolate and pizza! It was a very pleasant day after a very crazy week :)
Dave helped the boys make a jump. By the end of our sledding trip they had gotten pretty good at landing the jumps. Here is Austin going over the jump.
Caden was probably the best at getting air and still landing with his sled under him!
Ivy did not like going down by herself. Sierra was sweet enough to go down with her.
Austin making a run on his belly! After a few times over the jump like this, he decided it was better to sit on his bum!
Hunter was a huge dare devil! He loved getting a running start. However, he hates wearing gloves so his hands got pretty cold!
Austin, Caden, and Kyote hangin' out!
Ivy....
We even took Oakland out! I bundled him pretty good...... enough that he slept almost the entire time we were there.
Here I am! Cheese!
After everyone was tired of trudging back up to the top of the hill, we went home for hot chocolate and pizza! It was a very pleasant day after a very crazy week :) Thursday, January 1, 2009
Things I have done
Things I've Done.
To participate just copy and paste in your own blog, and bold all of the things you have done.
(I put all the things I have done in black)
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen an eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business (Well, David has, I just support)
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
To participate just copy and paste in your own blog, and bold all of the things you have done.
(I put all the things I have done in black)
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen an eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business (Well, David has, I just support)
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
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