WHAT A WEEKEND!

Sunday

Sadly, we said goodbye to my parents after church and they headed on their way home. We also jumped in the car after church and went to meet Ava. Oh my goodness, she is a sweetie. The boys could not get enough of her. She is just an itty bitty little lady. We were also spoiled by dinner and dessert. The boys loved playing with their cousins. I also was totally thrilled to play with Madi and Jaxon. They were precious. It was great to be with Carson and Ashley and Eric's parents again. Nice family weekend. We made it home by 11:20 and so no blog about it on Monday. (too tired) Quick trip to meet Ava and a quick trip back and absolutely worth it!

Saturday

We began our Saturday morning at Tyler's soccer game. I have to smile just thinking of the games. Tyler is his same entertaining self except that I didn't get it on video. (I guess I will get it spring soccer season ) Fun team full of boys, great coaches, and wonderful parents.

We arrived home to have the boys open the family gift of the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle. Trevor and Calvin then spent the rest of the afternoon building it. 10 bags or more of legos and 3 booklets worth of instructions. It looks awesome!

My parents spoiled the boys by playing with them and treating them to pizza. They spoiled us as we were able to go to the BYU game. Too bad they didn't win.

Good to be with my parents.

Party Night

After such a fun day with family...it continued into the night. My parents, Todd, Kelsey, and Storm came for Trevor's birthday dinner. He made some really great choices. Usually he picks pizza, but I told him he could pick any of his favorites so this year he picked steak, corn on the cob, and chips and salsa. We also had potatoes and a salad just for fun:) He was absolutely spoiled by everyone being so generous. Lego book, lego toys, legos on order, clothes, pjs, candy, movie, books, and art supplies. Plus, Hagrid came to the party. (Our nieghbor dressed up) It was a classic moment. On to Trevor's treat decisions...lego minifigure cake, cake pops that looked like skulls that were decorated by boys, and popcorn for the Harry Potter movie. It was a great day from early in the morning until we finally said it is too late to finish the movie. Definitely a Happy Birthday to Trevor!

Friday

After my parents went and spent time with Tyler, we went down to Trevor's class. Trevor's teacher had my parents sit in the front of the class while she asked them questions. She let them talk about their school experiences and I wish I would have taped it. (Darn) The class then did some grandparents songs, Utah counties song, and their favorite song "Great Big Moose". Mrs. Louder is exceptional.

Eric's parents arrived and then they headed over to the school. Tyler and Trevor got to eat lunch with them and spend more time with them in each of their classrooms.

This is the first year they have done this and what a wonderful idea!!

Friday Morning Music

As you know it was Grandparents Day on Friday so my parents came with me to Tyler's class for music time.

We played "Ziggy Says" from Ziggy Marley's Family Time CD. Then my mom, Mimi, played "Mimi Says" with them.

We did "Go, go, go, go for G" from They Might Be Giants ABC CD. They listened for g words while playing the instruments. I had them try to think of Gr blend words.

We sang "Go Go Go" from the Backyardigans CD.

We sang the "green song". This is the song that helps them learn to spell the word green.

I explained that Tyler's grandpa helps people with their teeth and I read this hilarious book called Grandpa's Teeth.

Another fun Friday for me in Tyler's classroom.

Trevor

10 years ago on a Sunday afternoon this sweet boy became a part of our family. Sunday's child is full of...thoughtfulness, creativity, kindness, and wit. We see this as he plays with his brothers, writes stories, invites friends over, teases me, and the kind of questions he asks.

My favorite conversation this month

T "Mom what is it like to be parent?"

Me "It is easy and it is hard. It is easy to love you, but difficult to always know what to do because I have never been a parent before."

T "When I don't know what to do with my children I am going call you okay? If I live close then I am just going to come over. I hope Mimi & Bobba and Grammy & Grandpa get to meet my children."

Sweet. I know. I love this child of mine.

Happy Birthday!!

Meals from Monday

Monday My brother Scott's quesadillas (chicken, mango, avacado) Yum
Tuesday Toasted Ravioli and French bread pizza
Wednesday chicken pot pie
Thursday Meatloaf potatoes fruit
Friday Lemon chicken rice veggies
Saturday Still $ left on gift card so Eric ordered out for us
Sunday After watching America's test kitchen burgers and fries, Eric did his magic and made just that. Note to those who watched and are going to try it...do not use as much salt on the burgers.

Enjoy

Fun Friday

Today's theme was counting.

Chickety, chickety, chickety, chop
How many times before I stop?
I then had the boys count by 10's to 100 while jumping.

Candy, candy, in a dish
How many pieces do you wish?
I then had the girls count by 10's to 100 while jumping.

I read "Froggy Counts to 10".
I also read "How many snails" by Paul Giganti.

We sang 10 in the bed. I had 10 children come up and turn around and one "falls out".
I did Sesame Streets count 1-8. I passed out instruments and then did the song "Honk around the Clock" also Sesame Street.
I read Snake Supper by Alan Durant & Ant Parker.

For the last song, we sang "3 Cool Mice." I will get back with all the information for this song when I get it back from Tyler's teacher. This song is fun. Well, another fun Friday.
Next Friday is Grandparents Day.

Remembering

Guess what I was doing 2+ years ago? Yes, you guessed it. I was having a potty training party. See the streamers, chart, doll, tent, and wrapped up underwear? It is that time again. Only it is for Trey and we are doing the farm theme party. Wish me luck!

Oh yeah I threw in the pretzel-sticks-between-my-toes photo because it is funny:)

Meals from Monday

Another week come and gone and 4 more boxes thrown away in the basement. I am so thrilled with what I have accomplished and also laughing thinking if my uber organized girlfriends came over they might wonder if I had started the project yet. You know the homes you see in magazines with all white carpet and white walls and a single orange toy on the ground...yeah, not my house. Anyway, here is what kept us from starving last week:

Monday Hamburgers
Tuesday Nachos
Wednesday Chicken Noodle Soup
Thursday Chicken Broccoli Stirfry
Friday Sloppy Joes
Saturday Eric ordered out Yippee!
Sunday Eric made his famous pretzels. He wrapped some around mini hot dogs and then tried the pizza pretzels we saw when we were on vacation. They were good. Plus, he made a great salad and brownies.

Happy Cooking or getting take out:)

Friday Fun

Since today was Teddy Bear Day at school, we started out with "sittin' on a farm", then I played the song for the them to do a freeze dance with their bears. I asked them their bears favorite food and then taught them the simple song "macaroni and cheese" by Bill Harley. I read the "Teddy Bear Teddy Bear turn around" book. I asked if they tell me somthing they were scared of. I read the book "Can't You Sleep Little Bear" by Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth. I love these Little Bear books. At the end we quickly sang "the bear went over the mountain."

meals from Monday

Wow I really must have checked out. I mean 1 photo. Just kidding. Look at this weeks boring menu. No need to have pictures of that.


Monday Leftover Brisket, green salad, fruit salad, & mashed potatoes
Tuesday Spaghetti, French Bread Pizza
Wednesday Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Green Beans
Thursday Cheese Enchiladas
Friday Hot dogs, Corn Dogs, chips, fruit. What happened you may ask? I was organizing and then my aunt stopped by and time got away from me. Loved what I got done and loved seeing my aunt. Didn't love eating a corn dog instead of BBQ Bacon Chicken which was planned.
Sat Feeling sorry for myself that no one invited us to a BBQ the boys ate quesadillas and I ate lots of chips and salsa. Actually I didn't feel sorry for myself but as Eric was at the football game I just made them what they wanted.
Sunday Stromboli Every Sunday Eric cooks and it is always great.

Fun Friday

WEll, so much for Fun Friday (although I did have fun) posted on Friday and Meals from Monday (yes, we did eat last week)posted on Monday...guess I had a holiday after all :)

Fun Friday

We sang three songs from last time - the singing class, the "I go to school with" so I could learn the rest of their names, Black socks in a round, and our new song "sittin' on a farm."


Sittin' on a farm can be found on Bethie's really silly songs about Animals...I cannot find it on itunes for you... (Kathleen Rushing may pop up, the words are the same but the tune IS NOT)
Sorry about that. It is about some kind of animal sitting on your knee and to get it off you have to invite a bigger animal to lunch. I brought stuffed animals including a huge stuffed bear, thanks to Eric's mom, which is the finale to the song.

They are such an adorable class. Thrilled I get to go spend time with them every Friday. This Friday is Teddy Bear Day so I guess bear songs it is.

September Birthdays

Happy Birthday to

Eric's dad I appreciate all the love you have for us. I even think I can forgive you for giving my children a love for the Utes when we live in Cougar country...I think.

Keli I love the way you adore Travis and your children. Lucky them!

Addie You are a sweet little girl with a great smile. You are shining in the middle of your boy cousins.

Zach I am glad that you and Trevor are friends and cousins. You definitely have my vote for President. You are such an intelligent and talented guy.

Happy Birthday also to my Uncle Ron, Uncle Bill, friends Shelby and Emily, and my own Trevor. We are excited to welcome the little cousin coming at the end of this month. Hope everyone has a happy day!