June 22 - Paige's BIRTHDAY!
Paige's birthday was today - she's 5 now and very happy. Our shy girl has been telling everyone. We spent the morning getting things together for her small birthday party tomorrow. After getting Justin, we went to Costco for icecream and a few final things. Then home to straighten up. Once daddy came home, we went to eat dinner at the Origional Roadhouse Grill near us - the kids love this place b/c of the peanuts they have - seriously, I don't think they'd mind not having dinner at all when we go here, but it was P's choice.
After dinner we walked to Target to do a little family shopping and then back to the car and came home to open some presents. She already opened the ones from her grandparents - so, tonight was just from us and her uncle.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Pictures of our week...
Tuesday: Justin was at school and the girls were watching a show on TV. Paige likes to lay down with blankets - even when 85 outside.
Faithie is in love with babies right now. Lucky for her, Paige was at this age too and we have TONS of babies here. For some reason she prefers the babies to not be wearing clothes. I asked her to smile and she refused... but as soon as the flash went off she did her "CHEESE" face
Wednesday: Justin was still in school but he had a picnic today. The girls and I went to join him for lunch and then we picked up daddy and went to the fair for a looking day (no rides). The kids definately didn't enjoy this day as much as ride day but they did get to do shopping time. Faith was much braver this time around and checked out the animals a bit.
Thursday: Justin had a regular day at school so the girls and I went to the mall. Paige was super happy because the lady at the makeup counter put on some pretty lip gloss for her. afterwards, we had lunch and then picked up Justin. One of the boys was celebrating his birthday and had cupcakes for everyone. After that we went to the dentist (good checkup).
Friday- Justin's last day of Kindergarden! He's quite excited and it's hard sharing the day with P's birthday. The teacher gave them bubbles and the kids ran around for about an hour blowing bubbles and just playing. Justin had an excellent report card- almost all O's for outstanding - only one G (good) and that was for penmanship. He does very well in school.
Tuesday: Justin was at school and the girls were watching a show on TV. Paige likes to lay down with blankets - even when 85 outside.
Faithie is in love with babies right now. Lucky for her, Paige was at this age too and we have TONS of babies here. For some reason she prefers the babies to not be wearing clothes. I asked her to smile and she refused... but as soon as the flash went off she did her "CHEESE" face
Wednesday: Justin was still in school but he had a picnic today. The girls and I went to join him for lunch and then we picked up daddy and went to the fair for a looking day (no rides). The kids definately didn't enjoy this day as much as ride day but they did get to do shopping time. Faith was much braver this time around and checked out the animals a bit.
Thursday: Justin had a regular day at school so the girls and I went to the mall. Paige was super happy because the lady at the makeup counter put on some pretty lip gloss for her. afterwards, we had lunch and then picked up Justin. One of the boys was celebrating his birthday and had cupcakes for everyone. After that we went to the dentist (good checkup).
Friday- Justin's last day of Kindergarden! He's quite excited and it's hard sharing the day with P's birthday. The teacher gave them bubbles and the kids ran around for about an hour blowing bubbles and just playing. Justin had an excellent report card- almost all O's for outstanding - only one G (good) and that was for penmanship. He does very well in school.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Summer Fair Time!
I picked up the kids a little early from school (meaning like 11:30 since they only go half days) and we went to the fair for ride day. The fair has wrist bands you can purchase for unlimited riding on Wed/Thurs - which is what we did. The kids had a BLAST!
It was TONS of fun but so tiring just being up standing for so long (almost 8 hours!!!). Everyone was tired by the end of the day.
I was concerned about taking Faith with us since she's not a very good listener at this stage, but it seems she gets shy/overwhelmed with large crowds because she refused to come out of her stroller. She kept trying to get back in when I took her out and then she'd put her hand over the seat belt and say NO! it made it much easier for me.
What Faith did all day (eat and drink and be merry):
We'll all go back another day next week (with Daddy) for exhibit day -to look at all the stuff but not do rides.
A cool thing they had - a market. The kids got a shopping list with 4 items on it such as "cow, chicken, wheat, beans" - then had to find 4 items that had these things in it - such as cheese for cow or eggs for chicken, etc. It was a good practical learning thing and the kids loved it.
I picked up the kids a little early from school (meaning like 11:30 since they only go half days) and we went to the fair for ride day. The fair has wrist bands you can purchase for unlimited riding on Wed/Thurs - which is what we did. The kids had a BLAST!
It was TONS of fun but so tiring just being up standing for so long (almost 8 hours!!!). Everyone was tired by the end of the day.
I was concerned about taking Faith with us since she's not a very good listener at this stage, but it seems she gets shy/overwhelmed with large crowds because she refused to come out of her stroller. She kept trying to get back in when I took her out and then she'd put her hand over the seat belt and say NO! it made it much easier for me.
What Faith did all day (eat and drink and be merry):
We'll all go back another day next week (with Daddy) for exhibit day -to look at all the stuff but not do rides.
A cool thing they had - a market. The kids got a shopping list with 4 items on it such as "cow, chicken, wheat, beans" - then had to find 4 items that had these things in it - such as cheese for cow or eggs for chicken, etc. It was a good practical learning thing and the kids loved it.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Saturday, June 09, 2007
BUSY Saturday!
J did a bike ride this morning and I made a skirt for a party later today.
Today was closing ceremonies for baseball and Justin got his award. He was so proud of himself!
After the awards ceremony we went to Olive Garden for lunch. The place was pretty empty- making for a nice meal and the kids were all well behaved.
We came home, changed Justin's clothes and then went to the party for his friend. She seemed to like the skirt and Justin had fun with his friends. I'm completely exhausted now... Tomorrow is church, P's preschool picnic, and work for me.
J did a bike ride this morning and I made a skirt for a party later today.
Today was closing ceremonies for baseball and Justin got his award. He was so proud of himself!
After the awards ceremony we went to Olive Garden for lunch. The place was pretty empty- making for a nice meal and the kids were all well behaved.
We came home, changed Justin's clothes and then went to the party for his friend. She seemed to like the skirt and Justin had fun with his friends. I'm completely exhausted now... Tomorrow is church, P's preschool picnic, and work for me.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Tonight was the baseball team's end of season party.
Justin got the best sportsmanship award and will get to represent the team on Saturday at the closing day ceremonies. The coach did make us feel that some things are sinking in- when they handed out the awards they said a line or two about each child... for Justin (saved for last), they said a lot... that he never complained, listened well, encouraged other team players, never put anyone down or teased, and did his best to try every time and to be a good sport. Justin was the youngest on the team and also the newest to the sport - so not the best player...
After I explained to him what the coach was saying, he was super proud of himself.
Justin got the best sportsmanship award and will get to represent the team on Saturday at the closing day ceremonies. The coach did make us feel that some things are sinking in- when they handed out the awards they said a line or two about each child... for Justin (saved for last), they said a lot... that he never complained, listened well, encouraged other team players, never put anyone down or teased, and did his best to try every time and to be a good sport. Justin was the youngest on the team and also the newest to the sport - so not the best player...
After I explained to him what the coach was saying, he was super proud of himself.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Park day!
Today was a short day for school, so after school we came home, ate lunch, and went to the park.
Justin loves Big Rock park in Santee because it has a "river" and tadpoles at this time of year. The water is almost all gone at this point, but there are still some pockets of water. Today he actually caught some tadpoles in an old bottle and was very proud of himself.
Today Faith went down the slide all by herself for the first time at the park. She's done some small ones with minimal help but this was a bigger slide and she went up the various steps and down the slide without any help. She was so excited. Unfortunately about the 7th time down, she got turned around and bonked her nose twice on the end of the slide. No bruises but she wasn't so sure after that.
Paige was busy on the monkey bars so no pictures of her - she loves to just go back and forth. Justin tried and totally missed - falling on his back. After a good 20 mins of crying and being upset we determined that he didn't truely break his back.
Faithie on the blanket before discovering the slide - in the one she's making her "Cheese" face that she makes AFTER the picture is taken. Silly baby! The other she's saying "where is it?" because there was a big dog in the park - suddenly she couldn't find it anymore.
Today was a short day for school, so after school we came home, ate lunch, and went to the park.
Justin loves Big Rock park in Santee because it has a "river" and tadpoles at this time of year. The water is almost all gone at this point, but there are still some pockets of water. Today he actually caught some tadpoles in an old bottle and was very proud of himself.
Today Faith went down the slide all by herself for the first time at the park. She's done some small ones with minimal help but this was a bigger slide and she went up the various steps and down the slide without any help. She was so excited. Unfortunately about the 7th time down, she got turned around and bonked her nose twice on the end of the slide. No bruises but she wasn't so sure after that.
Paige was busy on the monkey bars so no pictures of her - she loves to just go back and forth. Justin tried and totally missed - falling on his back. After a good 20 mins of crying and being upset we determined that he didn't truely break his back.
Faithie on the blanket before discovering the slide - in the one she's making her "Cheese" face that she makes AFTER the picture is taken. Silly baby! The other she's saying "where is it?" because there was a big dog in the park - suddenly she couldn't find it anymore.
Monday, May 28, 2007
we had fun in May.
Jason and I went on a cruise down to Mexico for our 10th anniversary. It was very nice to have some quiet time and get away.
Tuesdays are short days for the big kids. They get out at 11:45, so we often do little field trips on those days. Here are some pictures from the park and Chula Vista nature center
Justin's class had a transportation field trip - they went on a bus, trolley, farrie, and played at the park.
Faith this morning.... She was outside so I could take a few pictures of a dress I just made and stepped on a slug - she was NOT happy! I tried handing it to her but doesn't like bugs we found out.
Jason and I went on a cruise down to Mexico for our 10th anniversary. It was very nice to have some quiet time and get away.
Tuesdays are short days for the big kids. They get out at 11:45, so we often do little field trips on those days. Here are some pictures from the park and Chula Vista nature center
Justin's class had a transportation field trip - they went on a bus, trolley, farrie, and played at the park.
Faith this morning.... She was outside so I could take a few pictures of a dress I just made and stepped on a slug - she was NOT happy! I tried handing it to her but doesn't like bugs we found out.
We're back!
Life has been busy and I haven't been entering stuff as I should. But my mother has been asking for me to update so here it is :)
(HI Mom!)
School will be over in less than a month and the kids are getting ready for summer. Sometimes they don't understand that it's not summer already because we've had hot days. They've already started to swim again, but it's too cold for us big people still.
Baseball season is almost over. It's amazing to see how much our boy has changed in the past year. He can read so well and loves school. He's gotten good at baseball and just this week started riding his bike without training wheels.
Paige is still doing gymnastics and is becomming quite good. She loves all the swinging and climbing. She's a master of monkey bars now! She's super excited for K' to start next year.
Faithie Anne is a happy baby. She can be quite noisy but loves life. She's very expressive and lets her feelings be known. She loves being the baby of the family too. She makes us smile every day.
Life has been busy and I haven't been entering stuff as I should. But my mother has been asking for me to update so here it is :)
(HI Mom!)
School will be over in less than a month and the kids are getting ready for summer. Sometimes they don't understand that it's not summer already because we've had hot days. They've already started to swim again, but it's too cold for us big people still.
Baseball season is almost over. It's amazing to see how much our boy has changed in the past year. He can read so well and loves school. He's gotten good at baseball and just this week started riding his bike without training wheels.
Paige is still doing gymnastics and is becomming quite good. She loves all the swinging and climbing. She's a master of monkey bars now! She's super excited for K' to start next year.
Faithie Anne is a happy baby. She can be quite noisy but loves life. She's very expressive and lets her feelings be known. She loves being the baby of the family too. She makes us smile every day.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Saturday...
Justin went to Legoland with twin friends of his from school - he'll be home in a few mins.
Faith has been cracking us up with her jibberish - she understands English well but doesn't speak a word! Unfortunately none of us understand FaithieAnnish very well. The girl refuses to sign, except eat, too. The little one can sure get into trouble too.
Justin got a note sent home yesterday that had a permission slip for him to work with a special reading tutor at school. First thought was that he was doing well... then I was thinking - Maybe not - he does have a tendancy to try to just memorize words and not truely read- then I look up the program on the web and it's saying stuff about "for struggling readers in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grades"... So, I emailed his teacher and she said that it's newly offered for K' and it's b/c he's doing super well and is beyond his classmates. He's also been choosen for a math study.
Paige - not too much- She had daddy day today and just loves it! She is super cute. The girl is so athletic and really is doing well at gymnastics lately.
Justin went to Legoland with twin friends of his from school - he'll be home in a few mins.
Faith has been cracking us up with her jibberish - she understands English well but doesn't speak a word! Unfortunately none of us understand FaithieAnnish very well. The girl refuses to sign, except eat, too. The little one can sure get into trouble too.
Justin got a note sent home yesterday that had a permission slip for him to work with a special reading tutor at school. First thought was that he was doing well... then I was thinking - Maybe not - he does have a tendancy to try to just memorize words and not truely read- then I look up the program on the web and it's saying stuff about "for struggling readers in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grades"... So, I emailed his teacher and she said that it's newly offered for K' and it's b/c he's doing super well and is beyond his classmates. He's also been choosen for a math study.
Paige - not too much- She had daddy day today and just loves it! She is super cute. The girl is so athletic and really is doing well at gymnastics lately.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
an update of sorts... Here I am with a 6yr old, 4.5 yr old, and 14mth old...
We had multiple celebrations with various family members - making it birthday week. J's parents were here the weekend before his bday, then we had his bday, and then his party the week after that. At times my now 6 year old can be a challenge- the attitude can really come out at times, but overall he's a good boy. He just got an excellence award at school for being the kid who tries the hardest and overall does a great job - he was so proud to be picked out of his whole class for that!
Paige --- paige is Paige... a trouble making princess who seems to believe she's almost a teenager! She is a pretty happy girl who at times can get all bent out of shape over the littlest things. She loves dressing up, playing with dolls, and getting dirty in mud! She likes her new preschool and I think she'll do great in K' next year. I have to admit it'll be really nice to drop them both off together. Right now I'm thinking of having her go to late kindergarden (10:30-2:30), but 3 days a week I'd drop her off with Justin at 8am and she'd do K' extended care. Our school charges a flat weekly rate ($60) so to make it worth it, I'd have to use it at least 3 mornings. This would be good for me b/c I work 2 nights a week and I'd get some sleep in that way. Then I'd pick her up at 2:30 with Justin.
Faithie Anne- My happy baby girl! She's officially a toddler and already we're seeing the terrible twos. She knows she's the baby and has rights as such :) She thinks she's in charge of her siblings and it's hard not to give into her screaming at times. She gets very upset when sister (or occasionally brother) closes the bedroom door on her and kicks her out or doesn't let her join in. Last night she was in hysterics b/c Paige was touching her high chair!! Faithie was hold the high chair screaming and pushing paige - P thought this was funny - once she stepped away, she stopped. Faithie doesn't talk yet, but she definately communicates! She's super cute and charming, despite what I said above.
For me- work is going well. I still work in the hospital 1-2 nights a week and recently started doing home health visits through my hospital. I really like the home health and would love to eventually do it more as my main job and the in hospital as my secondary position but timing isn't right for that yet.
We had multiple celebrations with various family members - making it birthday week. J's parents were here the weekend before his bday, then we had his bday, and then his party the week after that. At times my now 6 year old can be a challenge- the attitude can really come out at times, but overall he's a good boy. He just got an excellence award at school for being the kid who tries the hardest and overall does a great job - he was so proud to be picked out of his whole class for that!
Paige --- paige is Paige... a trouble making princess who seems to believe she's almost a teenager! She is a pretty happy girl who at times can get all bent out of shape over the littlest things. She loves dressing up, playing with dolls, and getting dirty in mud! She likes her new preschool and I think she'll do great in K' next year. I have to admit it'll be really nice to drop them both off together. Right now I'm thinking of having her go to late kindergarden (10:30-2:30), but 3 days a week I'd drop her off with Justin at 8am and she'd do K' extended care. Our school charges a flat weekly rate ($60) so to make it worth it, I'd have to use it at least 3 mornings. This would be good for me b/c I work 2 nights a week and I'd get some sleep in that way. Then I'd pick her up at 2:30 with Justin.
Faithie Anne- My happy baby girl! She's officially a toddler and already we're seeing the terrible twos. She knows she's the baby and has rights as such :) She thinks she's in charge of her siblings and it's hard not to give into her screaming at times. She gets very upset when sister (or occasionally brother) closes the bedroom door on her and kicks her out or doesn't let her join in. Last night she was in hysterics b/c Paige was touching her high chair!! Faithie was hold the high chair screaming and pushing paige - P thought this was funny - once she stepped away, she stopped. Faithie doesn't talk yet, but she definately communicates! She's super cute and charming, despite what I said above.
For me- work is going well. I still work in the hospital 1-2 nights a week and recently started doing home health visits through my hospital. I really like the home health and would love to eventually do it more as my main job and the in hospital as my secondary position but timing isn't right for that yet.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
We went to a 5 year old birthday party today and Faith was so cute. She has a thing for sitting in little chairs lately and found one she loved. It was a princess party and Paige said even Faith had to dress up - so she got a little tutu and put it on over her jeans.
Justin's birthday is on Monday and he's very excited!
Justin's birthday is on Monday and he's very excited!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Faithie is getting older!~
I was trying to dress Faith last night and seriously everything was too small on her! I mean I couldn't snap onsies or snap shirts around her neck! So, I went through her closet and the poor baby has no clothes :) She does have plenty of pants, but that is it ... she has 3 dresses, 3 short sleeve tops, 6 long sleeve tops. I guess I need to get her some more clothes... or make them since I have lots of fabric and not lots of money right now.
Edited :) I just found a few of P's old clothes that will fit so she now has a handful of things, but I guess mama will have to sew soon.
Faithie has been getting more chatty in the last few weeks too. She doesn't say any words clearly yet, but we *think* she's saying or tyring to say Justin, Paige, sister, and GO... but not really sure of it :)
She also had a sudden tooth growing burst - poor thing has been teething constantly for about 2 weeks - I think she's getting her 4th tooth in this two week period now!
she dances :) It's so cute - she rocks back and forth and smiles. She'll push her toy to make noise - dances- then stops when it stops.
I was trying to dress Faith last night and seriously everything was too small on her! I mean I couldn't snap onsies or snap shirts around her neck! So, I went through her closet and the poor baby has no clothes :) She does have plenty of pants, but that is it ... she has 3 dresses, 3 short sleeve tops, 6 long sleeve tops. I guess I need to get her some more clothes... or make them since I have lots of fabric and not lots of money right now.
Edited :) I just found a few of P's old clothes that will fit so she now has a handful of things, but I guess mama will have to sew soon.
Faithie has been getting more chatty in the last few weeks too. She doesn't say any words clearly yet, but we *think* she's saying or tyring to say Justin, Paige, sister, and GO... but not really sure of it :)
She also had a sudden tooth growing burst - poor thing has been teething constantly for about 2 weeks - I think she's getting her 4th tooth in this two week period now!
she dances :) It's so cute - she rocks back and forth and smiles. She'll push her toy to make noise - dances- then stops when it stops.
Friday, December 22, 2006
We're getting ready for Christmas day... the kids are super excited.
Faithie is walking like a pro now and even can get moving a bit fast. she only occasionally walks on her knees now. She loves the Christmas tree and pulling off all the orniments... so our tree is kind of interstingly decorated now.
Not much else going on ... stay tuned for the craziness of Christmas morning!
Faithie is walking like a pro now and even can get moving a bit fast. she only occasionally walks on her knees now. She loves the Christmas tree and pulling off all the orniments... so our tree is kind of interstingly decorated now.
Not much else going on ... stay tuned for the craziness of Christmas morning!
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Funny thing- Yesterday J took the kids to a new park... P had to go to the bathroom (big surprise since she has a pea size bladder) but there wasn't one. So, he had her squat down b/c no one was at the park. She got pee on her pants... dh looked for something for her in the car and only found some of Faith's pants, but thought they were shorts for P... So, I get home and Paige is wearing Faith's 6-12 mth pants... and they fit as long shorts! Yes, my girl is skinny.
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