Kaylee
(one-month old, January 2003)
Gabby
(one-month-old, May 2005)
5 weeks ago
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
50 Days: Day 3: Favorite Movies
Day 3: Their favorite movie
Kaylee's favorite movie right now is the new Disney Movie Tangled. She thinks it is the funniest, and cutest movie ever! She is counting down the days to its release to DVD.
Gabby's favorite movie is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. This is also a TV show on the Disney Channel which is what got Gabby to love this show in the first place. We no longer have the Disney Channel but we also have several Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Movies. She loves Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and all their friends.
Kaylee
Kaylee's favorite movie right now is the new Disney Movie Tangled. She thinks it is the funniest, and cutest movie ever! She is counting down the days to its release to DVD.
Gabby
Gabby's favorite movie is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. This is also a TV show on the Disney Channel which is what got Gabby to love this show in the first place. We no longer have the Disney Channel but we also have several Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Movies. She loves Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and all their friends.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
50 Days: Day 2: Our Day
For day 2 of my 50 day project: Day 2: A bulleted list of everything that happened in your day that involves the kids (their schedules).
Today was NOT a typical day in our life, but for the sake of this project I will make a list of everything that happened in our day today.
- Gabby woke up first and immediately wanted me to read her a book before breakfast or anything else.
- Kaylee and Gabby ate breakfast. Kaylee had Lucky Charms, and Gabby had Strawberry Frosted Mini Wheats. Then they got dressed and ready for their day.
- Since we are homeschooling, after the girls were ready for the morning we headed downstairs to our school area to start with our school work.
- We got our homeschool work done throughout the morning...as usual...then just before lunch is when our day went from our usual schedule to unusual. Paul came home just before lunch. He had gone to class for the morning and then instead of going to work he decided to take the day off to paint the family room, and get some things done before we get carpet put in on Friday.
- After lunch we set to work getting the family room prepped and painted. Kaylee helped me tape off the edges of the room, and Gabby wanted to watch "Strawberry Shortcake" instead of helping.
- Kaylee had activity days for church/primary at 4:00 and asked about every 3-5 minutes from about 2:00 until we left what time it was and if it was time to leave yet.
- Gabby decided that she did want to help paint and quickly changed into painting clothes and had fun painting designs on the walls.
- I took Kaylee and our neighbor that I picked up on our way over to activity days where they made Valentines for their families. Kaylee left Paul and I valentines on our pillows. How sweet.
- We finished our painting project in the family room and it looks drastically different, and so good. Then since we had been working on our project all afternoon I went to grab Arby's for dinner. When I got home I walked in the front door to very loud scraping noises in the kitchen, and Kaylee and Gabby sitting on dining room chairs covering their ears and watching Paul scrape up the old flooring in the kitchen.
- The kids loved that I got Arby's for dinner. They really love curly fries with cheese dip. As they ate their dinner Paul continued to rip up the old flooring.
- After a day of getting some big projects done the kids got ready for bed, and then listened to a story on their ipod before going to sleep.
Wow! What a busy day! That turned out to be MUCH longer than I ever would have imagined...and longer than a typical day schedule would be.
Today was NOT a typical day in our life, but for the sake of this project I will make a list of everything that happened in our day today.
- Gabby woke up first and immediately wanted me to read her a book before breakfast or anything else.
- Kaylee and Gabby ate breakfast. Kaylee had Lucky Charms, and Gabby had Strawberry Frosted Mini Wheats. Then they got dressed and ready for their day.
- Since we are homeschooling, after the girls were ready for the morning we headed downstairs to our school area to start with our school work.
- We got our homeschool work done throughout the morning...as usual...then just before lunch is when our day went from our usual schedule to unusual. Paul came home just before lunch. He had gone to class for the morning and then instead of going to work he decided to take the day off to paint the family room, and get some things done before we get carpet put in on Friday.
- After lunch we set to work getting the family room prepped and painted. Kaylee helped me tape off the edges of the room, and Gabby wanted to watch "Strawberry Shortcake" instead of helping.
- Kaylee had activity days for church/primary at 4:00 and asked about every 3-5 minutes from about 2:00 until we left what time it was and if it was time to leave yet.
- Gabby decided that she did want to help paint and quickly changed into painting clothes and had fun painting designs on the walls.
- I took Kaylee and our neighbor that I picked up on our way over to activity days where they made Valentines for their families. Kaylee left Paul and I valentines on our pillows. How sweet.
- We finished our painting project in the family room and it looks drastically different, and so good. Then since we had been working on our project all afternoon I went to grab Arby's for dinner. When I got home I walked in the front door to very loud scraping noises in the kitchen, and Kaylee and Gabby sitting on dining room chairs covering their ears and watching Paul scrape up the old flooring in the kitchen.
- The kids loved that I got Arby's for dinner. They really love curly fries with cheese dip. As they ate their dinner Paul continued to rip up the old flooring.
- After a day of getting some big projects done the kids got ready for bed, and then listened to a story on their ipod before going to sleep.
Wow! What a busy day! That turned out to be MUCH longer than I ever would have imagined...and longer than a typical day schedule would be.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
50 Days: Day 1: Introduction
For day one of my 50 day project I am going to have the kids introduce themselves. So, keep in mind this is my kids describing themselves.
Kaylee loves to read, play board games, make cards, draw pictures, and write books. She likes to eat pizza. She loves to swim and play in water, and misses the beach. She also loves gymnastics.
Gabby likes to be silly, play at the beach, play at the park, watch movies, play on the iPod and computer. She is addicted to Chocolate milk. She loves her dog Falkor. She likes to play with her friends and cousins. She really loves Fancy Nancy, tutus, and everything girly.
Kaylee (Age 8)
Kaylee loves to read, play board games, make cards, draw pictures, and write books. She likes to eat pizza. She loves to swim and play in water, and misses the beach. She also loves gymnastics.
Gabby (Age 5)
Gabby likes to be silly, play at the beach, play at the park, watch movies, play on the iPod and computer. She is addicted to Chocolate milk. She loves her dog Falkor. She likes to play with her friends and cousins. She really loves Fancy Nancy, tutus, and everything girly.
50 Days
My friend is doing this on her blog right now about her kiddos. I thought it looked like such a fun idea that I wanted to try it too. I can't wait to see what random, and crazy things come from doing this. It originally started out as a getting to know you thing, but I really like the twist that my friend did to make it about her kids. This will be fun to look back on and see what the kids were like at this stage, especially since I make my blog into a book every year so we can enjoy my randomness for years to come. I took a little bit of liberty on this list in changing a few things around since it was originally meant for an adult get to know you thing. So here it goes...
Day 1: Introduce the kids (have the kids introduce themselves)
Day 2: A bulleted list of everything that happened in your day that involves the kids (their schedules)
Day 3: Their favorite movie
Day 4: A baby photo of each kiddo
Day 5: A letter to your favorite person.
Day 6: A list of what you ate today....hmmm probably what I fed them.
Day 7: A youtube video you find funny (this could be interesting)
Day 8: A photo of them taken recently
Day 9: List some of your favorite activities
Day 10: A letter from Dad to them
Day 11: Share your favorite recipe(s) (their favorite recipes)
Day 12: Self portrait
Day 13: Whatever tickles your fancy (random thoughts from the kiddos)
Day 14: A song from your childhood (favorite song right now)
Day 15: A letter to someone you wish you could meet (who would they love to meet right now)
Day 16: Provide pictures of 5 celebrity crushes (Hopefully they won't have any crushes right now but I will find out their favorite movies and characters)
Day 17: A photo that makes you sad (what makes them sad)
Day 18: Set or share a goal (goals that they are working on)
Day 19: Whatever tickles your fancy (random)
Day 20: A letter to someone that changed your life (a letter from me to them)
Day 21: Your favorite television program (theirs, even though they don't watch TV unless through netflix)
Day 22: A photo that makes you happy (what makes them happy)
Day 23: Share one of your favorite tunes (favorite song)
Day 24: Time to face morph (hmmmm....not sure about this one)
Day 25: Someone you judged by their first impression (My first impression of them)
Day 26: Favorite books (theirs)
Day 27: A talent of yours (theirs)
Day 28: Favorite places to shop (theirs)
Day 29: Your favorite color (theirs)
Day 30: The friendliest person you knew for only 1 day
Day 31: Whatever tickles your fancy (random)
Day 32: A photo you took (he he he...this ought to be funny)
Day 33: What you’re craving right now (this will be interesting too)
Day 34: Your favorite quote (favorite sayings right now)
Day 35: A letter to a long lost friend.
Day 36: Some hobbies of yours (theirs)
Day 37: A song that you like to dance to (theirs)
Day 38: A photo of your parents (easy)
Day 39: Zodiac sign and do you think it fits your personality (theirs)
Day 40: A deceased person you wish you could talk to (hmmm.....interesting)
Day 41: Whatever tickles your fancy (random)
Day 42: A bad habit you have (theirs)
Day 43: A picture of your favorite place in the world (theirs)
Day 44: Something that fascinates you and why (theirs)
Day 45: A letter to yourself a year ago (what they were like a year ago)
Day 46: Photos of personal things in your life (pets, family, house, etc)
Day 47: Birthday wish list (theirs)
Day 48: A photo of you right now (another one?)
Day 49: Hopes, dreams, and plans for the next 365 days (future dreams)
Day 50: A letter to your reflection in the mirror (theirs)
Day 1: Introduce the kids (have the kids introduce themselves)
Day 2: A bulleted list of everything that happened in your day that involves the kids (their schedules)
Day 3: Their favorite movie
Day 4: A baby photo of each kiddo
Day 5: A letter to your favorite person.
Day 6: A list of what you ate today....hmmm probably what I fed them.
Day 7: A youtube video you find funny (this could be interesting)
Day 8: A photo of them taken recently
Day 9: List some of your favorite activities
Day 10: A letter from Dad to them
Day 11: Share your favorite recipe(s) (their favorite recipes)
Day 12: Self portrait
Day 13: Whatever tickles your fancy (random thoughts from the kiddos)
Day 14: A song from your childhood (favorite song right now)
Day 15: A letter to someone you wish you could meet (who would they love to meet right now)
Day 16: Provide pictures of 5 celebrity crushes (Hopefully they won't have any crushes right now but I will find out their favorite movies and characters)
Day 17: A photo that makes you sad (what makes them sad)
Day 18: Set or share a goal (goals that they are working on)
Day 19: Whatever tickles your fancy (random)
Day 20: A letter to someone that changed your life (a letter from me to them)
Day 21: Your favorite television program (theirs, even though they don't watch TV unless through netflix)
Day 22: A photo that makes you happy (what makes them happy)
Day 23: Share one of your favorite tunes (favorite song)
Day 24: Time to face morph (hmmmm....not sure about this one)
Day 25: Someone you judged by their first impression (My first impression of them)
Day 26: Favorite books (theirs)
Day 27: A talent of yours (theirs)
Day 28: Favorite places to shop (theirs)
Day 29: Your favorite color (theirs)
Day 30: The friendliest person you knew for only 1 day
Day 31: Whatever tickles your fancy (random)
Day 32: A photo you took (he he he...this ought to be funny)
Day 33: What you’re craving right now (this will be interesting too)
Day 34: Your favorite quote (favorite sayings right now)
Day 35: A letter to a long lost friend.
Day 36: Some hobbies of yours (theirs)
Day 37: A song that you like to dance to (theirs)
Day 38: A photo of your parents (easy)
Day 39: Zodiac sign and do you think it fits your personality (theirs)
Day 40: A deceased person you wish you could talk to (hmmm.....interesting)
Day 41: Whatever tickles your fancy (random)
Day 42: A bad habit you have (theirs)
Day 43: A picture of your favorite place in the world (theirs)
Day 44: Something that fascinates you and why (theirs)
Day 45: A letter to yourself a year ago (what they were like a year ago)
Day 46: Photos of personal things in your life (pets, family, house, etc)
Day 47: Birthday wish list (theirs)
Day 48: A photo of you right now (another one?)
Day 49: Hopes, dreams, and plans for the next 365 days (future dreams)
Day 50: A letter to your reflection in the mirror (theirs)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Weekly Review 2011 - January 30 - February 5
Sunday, January 30 - My nephew just turned 12 and received the priesthood at church. We went to their ward for the ordination, and then over to my sister-in-law, and brother-in-laws house for lunch. It was nice to spend time with Paul's family. After lunch the kids turned on Despicable Me down in the family room, and a heard more than a few grumbles when it was time to go home.
Monday, January 31 - My kids LOVE creating things. They get very creative sometimes. They love play dough, legos, and pretty much anything that lets them create. They played with this play dough set for a few hours before putting it away and moving on to something else.
Tuesday, February 1 - My cousin Tiffany's son's school had parent teacher conferences this week so every day was early out day. She met me downtown at the children's museum. My girls, and her boys had fun playing, exploring, and building. Her boys were especially excited about the building part. In the play grocery store the groceries were all over the place so Kaylee put on the stock associate apron and started putting things away. A few employees came through to clean up and saw what a great job Kaylee was doing and they gave her a toy out of a special cabinet for her ta take home. She was so excited, and made sure the store area was completely clean before we could move on to the next area.
Wednesday, February 2 - I asked Gabby if she wanted to help make dinner, and she was super excited to crumble the Ritz Crackers for parmesan chicken. While the chicken was in the oven cooking she helped me make mashed potatoes. She wanted to put the potatoes through the potato ricer all by herself.
Thursday, February 3 - It turned out to be a pretty busy day. It started out doing some homeschool work, the I ended up picking up my sister from the car dealership where she had just dropped off her van to get fixed and took her to work. I took my fluffy little dog to the groomer, went to the library where Gabby got 21 new books, we met up with my mom at Target and then went to lunch at Kneaders. After lunch we took lunch from Kneaders to my little sister at work, took keys to the car lot where my little sister's car is sitting totalled from hitting a gas station, and the went shopping with my mom at Sam's Club...then it was time to pick up my not-so-fluffy doggy from the groomer, go home, and make dinner. Once again Gabby was more than thrilled to be my little kitchen helper to make sloppy joes, even if she did refuse to eat the finished product.
Friday, February 4 - I picked my little sister Marla up from work and she came over to my house so we could make some amazingly delicious Samoa Cheesecake Bars. They ended up taking FOREVER to make. They did turn out delicious though. We learned a few things while making them, and by the end we were getting a little out of control.
Saturday, February 5 - With the leftover chocolate from the Samoa Cheesecake Bars the girls and I made some zoo animals with a chocolate mold. We had lions, and monkeys, and hippos! After we made our zoo animals we went shopping at Lowes, and RC Willey to find some new flooring for a few areas in our house. Stay tuned to see our new flooring. We got new laminate wood looking flooring for the kitchen at Lowes, and RC Willey will be here on Friday to install carpet in the downstairs family room.
Monday, January 31 - My kids LOVE creating things. They get very creative sometimes. They love play dough, legos, and pretty much anything that lets them create. They played with this play dough set for a few hours before putting it away and moving on to something else.
Tuesday, February 1 - My cousin Tiffany's son's school had parent teacher conferences this week so every day was early out day. She met me downtown at the children's museum. My girls, and her boys had fun playing, exploring, and building. Her boys were especially excited about the building part. In the play grocery store the groceries were all over the place so Kaylee put on the stock associate apron and started putting things away. A few employees came through to clean up and saw what a great job Kaylee was doing and they gave her a toy out of a special cabinet for her ta take home. She was so excited, and made sure the store area was completely clean before we could move on to the next area.
Wednesday, February 2 - I asked Gabby if she wanted to help make dinner, and she was super excited to crumble the Ritz Crackers for parmesan chicken. While the chicken was in the oven cooking she helped me make mashed potatoes. She wanted to put the potatoes through the potato ricer all by herself.
Thursday, February 3 - It turned out to be a pretty busy day. It started out doing some homeschool work, the I ended up picking up my sister from the car dealership where she had just dropped off her van to get fixed and took her to work. I took my fluffy little dog to the groomer, went to the library where Gabby got 21 new books, we met up with my mom at Target and then went to lunch at Kneaders. After lunch we took lunch from Kneaders to my little sister at work, took keys to the car lot where my little sister's car is sitting totalled from hitting a gas station, and the went shopping with my mom at Sam's Club...then it was time to pick up my not-so-fluffy doggy from the groomer, go home, and make dinner. Once again Gabby was more than thrilled to be my little kitchen helper to make sloppy joes, even if she did refuse to eat the finished product.
Friday, February 4 - I picked my little sister Marla up from work and she came over to my house so we could make some amazingly delicious Samoa Cheesecake Bars. They ended up taking FOREVER to make. They did turn out delicious though. We learned a few things while making them, and by the end we were getting a little out of control.
Saturday, February 5 - With the leftover chocolate from the Samoa Cheesecake Bars the girls and I made some zoo animals with a chocolate mold. We had lions, and monkeys, and hippos! After we made our zoo animals we went shopping at Lowes, and RC Willey to find some new flooring for a few areas in our house. Stay tuned to see our new flooring. We got new laminate wood looking flooring for the kitchen at Lowes, and RC Willey will be here on Friday to install carpet in the downstairs family room.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
On February 1 we went to the Discovery Gateway Children's museum with my cousin Tiffany and her 2 boys Corbin, and Carter. We met up with them and went in to play. They played for a few minutes before we moved onto the kids size town. Gabby and Carter spent most of their time in the construction area, and Kaylee and Corbin spent quite a bit of time in the house. Kaylee was enjoying ironing, cleaning the house, and just looking around (why doesn't she enjoy cleaning our house?) Gabby built a huge house tower with the building bricks.
As we continued through the kids town we went over to the area by the grocery store, water area, and farm. Kaylee put on a store apron and was pretending to be a cashier, when a couple of other little girls wanted to be cashiers she changed her apron so she was a stock clerk. She was going around the store picking things up and putting it in the right spot. She was doing a great job and when some of the museum employees came to clean that area they told her how impressed they were that she was doing such an excellent job cleaning up and they opened a locked cabinet and gave her a souvenir for being such an great helper. She was so excited and wouldn't let us move on until everything was put back in its right spot.
When we were done playing in the kids town we headed upstairs. The kids got to build with blocks, paper, play at the pretend tv studio, and check out the life flight helicopter exhibit.
As we continued through the kids town we went over to the area by the grocery store, water area, and farm. Kaylee put on a store apron and was pretending to be a cashier, when a couple of other little girls wanted to be cashiers she changed her apron so she was a stock clerk. She was going around the store picking things up and putting it in the right spot. She was doing a great job and when some of the museum employees came to clean that area they told her how impressed they were that she was doing such an excellent job cleaning up and they opened a locked cabinet and gave her a souvenir for being such an great helper. She was so excited and wouldn't let us move on until everything was put back in its right spot.
When we were done playing in the kids town we headed upstairs. The kids got to build with blocks, paper, play at the pretend tv studio, and check out the life flight helicopter exhibit.
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