I am part of a weekly 2 year old (ish) pre-school group. There are 5, now 6 moms that each take a turn=week to teach our kids growing little kids minds a new letter.
Next week is my week. We are learning about the letter "O" I think we are going to focus on "O" things in the Ocean. So far my list reads:
Octopus, Orca, Oyster, Old Boat, Off-shore, Obscure abyss, Otter (? are they ocean dwellers?) and of course Ocean.
Any suggestions for other "O" words or songs that can relate to the ocean?
I'm really excited about our activity. Hopefully it turns out!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Good Day, Bad Day?
Today began in a pretty normal fashion. And normal for me is that I assume we will enjoy a pretty good day. Also normal for me are little surprises or speed bumps if you will that sometimes threaten my "good day attitude" But here is a synopsis of today so far:
Ashby wakes up approx. 20 minutes earlier than usual, but this is nice because she wants to snuggle in bed with me. Due to being up earlier than normal, Ryan was able to cuddle with us for a brief time. Cute. Hugs and we will see him at lunch time.
We Breakfast and cleanup, we practice our numbers,read "Little Quack" (thanks Andrew and Megan!" and get dressed in our snow clothes to go out to play and shovel the drive. (
note to neighbors and other Orem residents: Yes, I know there really wasn't enough snow on the ground to "need" to shovel, but I have discovered it to be an excellent cardio exercise for me that keeps Ashby outside, safe and happy) So we are both excited.
Outside we go to find an immediate "speed bump". Grandpa Ken has seriously like 5 different kinds of snow shovels. (the Bishops are serious shovelers!) 2 of which I really like to use as they are light weight and efficient at moving snow. However, there was only one option that really wasn't even a real "snow" shovel. It's just a big, metal, not wide enough for snow shoveling shovel.
But as mentioned before this activity is good for both Ashby and I. So the old yucky shovel it is.
After the shoveling is finished I ask Ashby if she would like to make her own Snowman! She excitedly responds with a big, "Yes!" Speed bump completely forgotten.
Snowman is given a beanie, Grape eyes, carrot nose, red-licorice smiley, stick arms and scarf! Snowman is named "Frosty the Snowman" (because he is her very first snowman and she really liked reading that book throughout the Christmas season).
Ashby loves Grapes, so seeing Frosty's eyes makes her want some. Excellent. Snack time for her, exercise time for me! Ashby has excellent snack and short video (My Little Ponies) time and I have excellent exercise time.
Shower and get ready for day. Check. That always helps with the makings of a good day.
Sticker Book time!! Let me tell you Usborne knows how to do sticker books! We have the Princess version. I'm not a big advocate of Ashby thinking the she's THE Princess, but princess play time can be fun. This was one of those times! Ashby loves putting all of the clothes on the girls so they match. Then she knows that each girl probably needs a hat, a bracelet, purse, scarf, or something cute to go with her outfit. -okay, so maybe she'll like to shop when she's older- Anyway, another Good day moment.
Lunch. Ryan came home. Yummy food. 'Bishop pizza' wass decided on for dinner yesterday. (another good, I enjoy cooking most when it's planned) I ask Ryan if he would make the dough. He's better at it than I am, really. He agrees. Does all that hard mixing and kneeding and places it on the stove to rise.
He mentions that I should turn the oven on the help it rise. Done. Timer set for 1 1/2 hours. When that time is up I'll place in fridge to cool until needed this evening.
I'm feeling so happy and blessed that my sweet husband would do this for me.
It's time for Ashby's "Quiet Time". My do whatever time. Prepare for next weeks pre school. Blog. Email a friend. All good.
Today began in a pretty normal fashion. And normal for me is that I assume we will enjoy a pretty good day. Also normal for me are little surprises or speed bumps if you will that sometimes threaten my "good day attitude" But here is a synopsis of today so far:
Ashby wakes up approx. 20 minutes earlier than usual, but this is nice because she wants to snuggle in bed with me. Due to being up earlier than normal, Ryan was able to cuddle with us for a brief time. Cute. Hugs and we will see him at lunch time.
We Breakfast and cleanup, we practice our numbers,read "Little Quack" (thanks Andrew and Megan!" and get dressed in our snow clothes to go out to play and shovel the drive. (
note to neighbors and other Orem residents: Yes, I know there really wasn't enough snow on the ground to "need" to shovel, but I have discovered it to be an excellent cardio exercise for me that keeps Ashby outside, safe and happy) So we are both excited.
Outside we go to find an immediate "speed bump". Grandpa Ken has seriously like 5 different kinds of snow shovels. (the Bishops are serious shovelers!) 2 of which I really like to use as they are light weight and efficient at moving snow. However, there was only one option that really wasn't even a real "snow" shovel. It's just a big, metal, not wide enough for snow shoveling shovel.
But as mentioned before this activity is good for both Ashby and I. So the old yucky shovel it is.
After the shoveling is finished I ask Ashby if she would like to make her own Snowman! She excitedly responds with a big, "Yes!" Speed bump completely forgotten.
Snowman is given a beanie, Grape eyes, carrot nose, red-licorice smiley, stick arms and scarf! Snowman is named "Frosty the Snowman" (because he is her very first snowman and she really liked reading that book throughout the Christmas season).
Ashby loves Grapes, so seeing Frosty's eyes makes her want some. Excellent. Snack time for her, exercise time for me! Ashby has excellent snack and short video (My Little Ponies) time and I have excellent exercise time.
Shower and get ready for day. Check. That always helps with the makings of a good day.
Sticker Book time!! Let me tell you Usborne knows how to do sticker books! We have the Princess version. I'm not a big advocate of Ashby thinking the she's THE Princess, but princess play time can be fun. This was one of those times! Ashby loves putting all of the clothes on the girls so they match. Then she knows that each girl probably needs a hat, a bracelet, purse, scarf, or something cute to go with her outfit. -okay, so maybe she'll like to shop when she's older- Anyway, another Good day moment.
Lunch. Ryan came home. Yummy food. 'Bishop pizza' wass decided on for dinner yesterday. (another good, I enjoy cooking most when it's planned) I ask Ryan if he would make the dough. He's better at it than I am, really. He agrees. Does all that hard mixing and kneeding and places it on the stove to rise.
He mentions that I should turn the oven on the help it rise. Done. Timer set for 1 1/2 hours. When that time is up I'll place in fridge to cool until needed this evening.
I'm feeling so happy and blessed that my sweet husband would do this for me.
It's time for Ashby's "Quiet Time". My do whatever time. Prepare for next weeks pre school. Blog. Email a friend. All good.
Timer goes off for checking dough.
Seems bigger. Good. Remove towel and dough....BAD. Hot oven melted through plastic bowl. BAD.
I call Ryan. Good. He minds me all the reasons why it's no big deal. I smile. He's right. I decide I wanna remember times like this.
Times that are good. Thanks Ryan. You make lots of days good.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Snow fun
n. It was good to meet you Jason Gough and fam. :) We made a small sleding hill (for the neighbor kids) turned snow house/igloo. Thanks Ryan, Preston and Ryan for all your hard work in making the igloo! It has shrunk and grown some with the warm and snowy weather, but it has been fun. We also made one up at my parents house in North Ogden, Thanks Adam for the help! There 
has been general snow fun, Ashby has become quite efficient at pulling her snow clothes (jump suit, jacket, gloves, boots and beanie) because she really is a 
little snow bunny! We went ice skating (once with Jordan, once without). And of course the always enticing fun of shoveling the snow off the drive. Ashby got to enjoy all of these.
Oh, I almost forgot and Ashby even got to meet Santa Claus and Prancer our in the snow!
Ry
an's youngest brother,
Jordan, came into town from Santa Barbara for the 2 weeks of his Christmas Holiday. He is a really fun and cool and super sweet with Ashby so we love having him with us. He knew that he was getting a snow board for Christmas but it wouldn't be available until post Christmas(when Nana Haskins came to town) so we had to creative in finding things to entertain him with before he could hit the slopes. 
n. It was good to meet you Jason Gough and fam. :) We made a small sleding hill (for the neighbor kids) turned snow house/igloo. Thanks Ryan, Preston and Ryan for all your hard work in making the igloo! It has shrunk and grown some with the warm and snowy weather, but it has been fun. We also made one up at my parents house in North Ogden, Thanks Adam for the help! There 
has been general snow fun, Ashby has become quite efficient at pulling her snow clothes (jump suit, jacket, gloves, boots and beanie) because she really is a 
little snow bunny! We went ice skating (once with Jordan, once without). And of course the always enticing fun of shoveling the snow off the drive. Ashby got to enjoy all of these. 
Oh, I almost forgot and Ashby even got to meet Santa Claus and Prancer our in the snow!
Growing up, It happens
You know your kid is growing up when:
She changes her own diaper.
compelete with wrapping up and throwing away the old one and putting on the new one.
Or...
She turns the light off b/c it hurts her eyes
"I can't see with the light on" (she had just woken up)
She changes her own diaper.
compelete with wrapping up and throwing away the old one and putting on the new one.
Or...
She turns the light off b/c it hurts her eyes
"I can't see with the light on" (she had just woken up)
Christmas
Chubby Christmas Thighs
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2 1/2 years old and 6 months old
Same hat, same cut kid. She's just finally growing into them.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Movie night
So at least once a month we get together with some of our friends/neighbors in the ward. Often the weekends are busy and we end up watching a movie late on a week night. Yes that is a full day of work/school then play. So sometimes we do silly things. Our faces are the proof! Love you guys!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Alisha Rush
First off, Alisha loves the movie August Rush and I happen to adore both her and the movie! So here are some pictures (mostly from November) to catch you all up on the newest part of our family.
All of the family that could went to the Temple with her for a very special day. *Hugs* We love you!
And later that same day I got to go to 1 of 3 bridal showers thrown for her! Yep, people really like her!
Getting ready for bridals
Beautiful Bride
Awesome sisters helping Alisha looks perfect on the Wedding Day.
First off, Alisha loves the movie August Rush and I happen to adore both her and the movie! So here are some pictures (mostly from November) to catch you all up on the newest part of our family.
All of the family that could went to the Temple with her for a very special day. *Hugs* We love you!
And later that same day I got to go to 1 of 3 bridal showers thrown for her! Yep, people really like her!
Getting ready for bridals
Beautiful Bride
Awesome sisters helping Alisha looks perfect on the Wedding Day.
A very beautiful day.
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