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Trying to tumble...this is where that lack of natural ability is really evident...but she'll eventually figure it out.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
More Dance....
Dance class continues to be....interesting. Talia is the only one who seems to have no dance experience at all in her class. She is very high energy, and still gets distracted, but it seems that she is able to pay attention for longer each class. She has no innate grace (kind of like her mom ;)) but since I was eventually able to learn balance and grace, I feel she will also pick it up in time. She totally cracks me up....
(she ended up at the front of the barre, but then didn't like not being able to see the other girls!)
Trying to tumble...this is where that lack of natural ability is really evident...but she'll eventually figure it out.
Trying to tumble...this is where that lack of natural ability is really evident...but she'll eventually figure it out.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Moon Festival
Our school had a "Moon Festival" last night, in honor of the Chinese immersion program.
Of course, the weather was temperamental...it started out raining, but we pressed on anyway....
It looked like the rain might clear, so we headed down to eat and wait out the storm....
The weather decided to cooperate, and the sun came out. We set out to enjoy everything...
Of course, we the kids had to get their faces painted again...
We played some Plinko...
And of course, did the "big slide"
I have to say, I LOVED having a single entry fee, and no tickets to deal with. Everything was great, and low maintainance. I felt a lot more relaxed than in previous years.
Of course, the weather was temperamental...it started out raining, but we pressed on anyway....
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It looked like the rain might clear, so we headed down to eat and wait out the storm....
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| From September 2010 |
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| From September 2010 |
The weather decided to cooperate, and the sun came out. We set out to enjoy everything...
Of course, we the kids had to get their faces painted again...
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| From September 2010 |
We played some Plinko...
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And of course, did the "big slide"
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I have to say, I LOVED having a single entry fee, and no tickets to deal with. Everything was great, and low maintainance. I felt a lot more relaxed than in previous years.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Laboratory 2010
Last night was the "Fall Festival" carnival at my Mom's school. I've always loved to go to the events at my Mom's school, and now that Cole is helping out my Mom, it's even more fun.
This year, the weather cooperated. It was nice and sunny, and the perfect temperature. The carnival was set up very well, the games were great. My ONLY complaint was the organization of the ticket selling and the food area. If any of my readers are involved with the H Guy Child PTA, here's a little feedback...consider doing ticket presells....have more than one place people can buy tickets, and consider having a "different" ticket just for the food...oh, and make sure there's enough tickets to actually purchase. When people have to wait in line 20 minutes to buy tickets, it takes away from the fun of the event.
I was lucky, because we were setting up the Lab, I was there early enough to get my tickets before the huge line formed. Cole got the lab set up, and we tested the lighting...
The video of the "show" is posted on his blog...
I took Alec and Talia out to enjoy the fun. Kyle stayed to help with the Lab. We ate dinner...
Alec Rocked Out to the music...
The kids got their faces painted...
Alec wanted a "scar with blood"
(he didn't want to wash it off last night, and even though I told him to this morning, I got distracted and I think he snuck out of the house with it still on his face)
Talia wanted a Butterfly...
We played most the games, and the kids won lots of candy. We did the bounce house and the "big slide"
When we spent all our tickets, I let Alec and Talia play on the playground while I checked in at the Lab.
My Monster...
It was a really fun night, my Mom made a really good amount of money for her class, and Cole was pleased with how things turned out. We all came home and crashed into bed, exhausted, but happy.
This year, the weather cooperated. It was nice and sunny, and the perfect temperature. The carnival was set up very well, the games were great. My ONLY complaint was the organization of the ticket selling and the food area. If any of my readers are involved with the H Guy Child PTA, here's a little feedback...consider doing ticket presells....have more than one place people can buy tickets, and consider having a "different" ticket just for the food...oh, and make sure there's enough tickets to actually purchase. When people have to wait in line 20 minutes to buy tickets, it takes away from the fun of the event.
I was lucky, because we were setting up the Lab, I was there early enough to get my tickets before the huge line formed. Cole got the lab set up, and we tested the lighting...
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The video of the "show" is posted on his blog...
I took Alec and Talia out to enjoy the fun. Kyle stayed to help with the Lab. We ate dinner...
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| From September 2010 |
Alec Rocked Out to the music...
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| From September 2010 |
The kids got their faces painted...
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| From September 2010 |
Alec wanted a "scar with blood"
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| From September 2010 |
Talia wanted a Butterfly...
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| From September 2010 |
We played most the games, and the kids won lots of candy. We did the bounce house and the "big slide"
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When we spent all our tickets, I let Alec and Talia play on the playground while I checked in at the Lab.
My Monster...
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It was a really fun night, my Mom made a really good amount of money for her class, and Cole was pleased with how things turned out. We all came home and crashed into bed, exhausted, but happy.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Mom's Playtime!
I had 3 days in a row off this week. I also got called off on Tuesday, so I had 3 full days, with sleep, to do whatever I wanted to do.
Did some fall cleaning, and got my Autumn/Halloween decorations out...
Made some baby bracelets for a good friend's soon to be born Granddaughter...
Made some new hair "bows" for Talia (and a huge thanks to Morgan, for the ideas, and Sherri, for volunteering her house!)
Created a functional workspace in my craft room...
(now, if I can only keep it that way!)
And finally, took pizza over to Grandma and Grandpa's house while we visited...
I've had a lot of fun this week.
Did some fall cleaning, and got my Autumn/Halloween decorations out...
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Made some baby bracelets for a good friend's soon to be born Granddaughter...
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Made some new hair "bows" for Talia (and a huge thanks to Morgan, for the ideas, and Sherri, for volunteering her house!)
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Created a functional workspace in my craft room...
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And finally, took pizza over to Grandma and Grandpa's house while we visited...
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I've had a lot of fun this week.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Boy Scouts
I'm still having trouble believing that my oldest is old enough to be a full fledged "Boy Scout" instead of just a Cub Scout. (I'm also having trouble believing my middle son is a Cub...but that's a whole other story!)
Last night was our first Court of Honor, where Kyle received his Tenderfoot.
Kyle is really into this scouting thing, and though I really have NO CLUE about any of this stuff, I'm glad he's motivated.
Christie, I have a feeling I'm going to be asking you a MILLION questions over the next few years....
Last night was our first Court of Honor, where Kyle received his Tenderfoot.
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Kyle is really into this scouting thing, and though I really have NO CLUE about any of this stuff, I'm glad he's motivated.
Christie, I have a feeling I'm going to be asking you a MILLION questions over the next few years....
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
IKEA
I Love IKEA. I think I could spend hours just browsing the marketplace. I had great luck there on Monday...
I have been looking for something to get my craft room organized. The spare upstairs bedroom in my house is my "craft room"...but it also tends to be our place to stash things that we can't find a place for...outgrown kids clothes, Halloween crap, CD's, books...I've never been able to keep a workspace available in there. I guess it just needs to be a work in process for a clutter magnet like me....
Some how I missed it the first time she posted it, but when Mindy posted about redoing her daughter's room, the shelves JUMPED out of the screen at me. I knew they were perfect for what I wanted.
Then, my friend Rachael posted this...and I knew I had to have one for my princess for Christmas.
So, to IKEA we went. Cole and I had planned to take a trip later in the month, while the boys were at school, but my craft room stuff all over the place was driving me insane, I felt like I had lost my "sanctuary" front room to the overspill, and I just couldn't take it anymore.
I found my shelves...and the doll bed....
Thank goodness it came in a box with a small pic...it was pretty easy to hide what it was from our kids. Kyle noticed it while we were loading the car, but since he's 11, I'm sure he's drawn his own conclusions about Christmas and presents.
I also can never resist the Textiles area...and fell in love with a new Duvet cover.
I have loved my old Duvet cover (also from IKEA), but I've had it since right after the store here in Utah opened, and have washed it enough that it had faded some. Although, I have to say, I was impressed with the quality vs price ratio....It was extremely high quality for the price, which is why I felt good about buying an new duvet cover from IKEA.
I love the color (of course!), the stitched flower detail, the material...it looks and feels very luxurious. I really wanted to buy a new duvet/comforter as well...but that was way over my budget for this trip. Maybe next time....
Cole found a new pillow. He's really picky about pillows, and we haven't had any luck finding a comfortable one around here. So far so good on that front....
I also had to pick up some rainbow plastic cups and bowls...I never seem to have enough cups around my house. I LOVE the IKEA plastic cups and bowls...they are the perfect size.
And then, of course, my shelves....I spent a little over an hour yesterday putting them together. All by myself. And I took pics to document it to my husband, who teased me about being able to do it. (he really was just kidding, but it's the principle of the thing ;))
Laying out all my supplies...with my "helper"
Me, all ready to work (no makeup, hair pulled back)
In progress...
I had to wait for Cole to get home to pick it up...it was heavy and I didn't want to hurt myself. As it is, I'm a bit sore and tired today from the process...but this made it totally worth it!
My craft room is still in progress, but it's looking better and better. Cole likes it so much, he wants us to buy another set of the shelves, for when we tear down our desktop computer that's in there(I can't even remember the last time we used it), and then he'd have places to store his Halloweencrap I mean creative supplies.
Plus, I'd like a couple of the smaller ones for my growing collection of books...
I have been looking for something to get my craft room organized. The spare upstairs bedroom in my house is my "craft room"...but it also tends to be our place to stash things that we can't find a place for...outgrown kids clothes, Halloween crap, CD's, books...I've never been able to keep a workspace available in there. I guess it just needs to be a work in process for a clutter magnet like me....
Some how I missed it the first time she posted it, but when Mindy posted about redoing her daughter's room, the shelves JUMPED out of the screen at me. I knew they were perfect for what I wanted.
Then, my friend Rachael posted this...and I knew I had to have one for my princess for Christmas.
So, to IKEA we went. Cole and I had planned to take a trip later in the month, while the boys were at school, but my craft room stuff all over the place was driving me insane, I felt like I had lost my "sanctuary" front room to the overspill, and I just couldn't take it anymore.
I found my shelves...and the doll bed....
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I also can never resist the Textiles area...and fell in love with a new Duvet cover.
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I love the color (of course!), the stitched flower detail, the material...it looks and feels very luxurious. I really wanted to buy a new duvet/comforter as well...but that was way over my budget for this trip. Maybe next time....
Cole found a new pillow. He's really picky about pillows, and we haven't had any luck finding a comfortable one around here. So far so good on that front....
I also had to pick up some rainbow plastic cups and bowls...I never seem to have enough cups around my house. I LOVE the IKEA plastic cups and bowls...they are the perfect size.
And then, of course, my shelves....I spent a little over an hour yesterday putting them together. All by myself. And I took pics to document it to my husband, who teased me about being able to do it. (he really was just kidding, but it's the principle of the thing ;))
Laying out all my supplies...with my "helper"
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Me, all ready to work (no makeup, hair pulled back)
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In progress...
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My craft room is still in progress, but it's looking better and better. Cole likes it so much, he wants us to buy another set of the shelves, for when we tear down our desktop computer that's in there(I can't even remember the last time we used it), and then he'd have places to store his Halloween
Plus, I'd like a couple of the smaller ones for my growing collection of books...
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