Waiting for the parade to begin.
The firetrucks are coming - and they are LOUD!
The dancing horse - so neat!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Labor Day
Labor Day Monday, we went to the parade, then watched a group called Sheltered Reality. The kids enjoyed the music. Then we watched a puppet show. Both Caden and Allyson got to be a helper and were excited about this. After the puppet show, Allyson got to see how the puppets work. Caden and daddy went to look at a pickup with Grandpa Wayne.
Waiting for the parade to begin.
The firetrucks are coming - and they are LOUD!
The dancing horse - so neat!
Waiting for the parade to begin.
The firetrucks are coming - and they are LOUD!
The dancing horse - so neat!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Labor Day Weekend (Part 1)
This past weekend, we went to fireworks on Sunday night. The kids thought that was great!
I will post the rest of our Labor Day weekend activities soon! I just wanted to get something posted before you thought I was MIA.
I will post the rest of our Labor Day weekend activities soon! I just wanted to get something posted before you thought I was MIA.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Frogs
Friday evening, Tyler, Eli, and Carly came over to play. We spent most of our time outside. They found a little frog and had a lot of fun with that. Caden held it for a little bit, but the frog wouldn't sit still for very long and would jump out of his hands. Allyson didn't dare to hold it. (I don't blame her). I couldn't resist adding the one of Carly. I just love those blue eyes! 
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Mowing the Lawn
Sleeping in new beds
The other night, I went upstairs and took pics of the kids sleeping in their new beds. They both love their big beds.
(don't know what is on Ally's cheek - she must have been laying on her hand or something to make that mark - because is wasn't there before bed, and wasn't there when she woke up)
(don't know what is on Ally's cheek - she must have been laying on her hand or something to make that mark - because is wasn't there before bed, and wasn't there when she woke up)
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Daycare/Preschool Physicals
Today we had our annual daycare/preschool physicals. Caden was 40" tall and weighed 36 lbs.
Allyson was 41" tall and weighed 39 lbs. Everything went well and both kids are very healthy.
Allyson was 41" tall and weighed 39 lbs. Everything went well and both kids are very healthy.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Same Dress - Different Generation
I was putting some things away in my cedar chest this evening, and found this dress. It was a dress that my grandparents gave to me and I had my 5 year pictures taken in. It was one of my favorite dresses. Probably because it was pink, lacy, and twirly.
I thought I would have Allyson try it on, since it is her size. Caden wanted to try it on too, but Broc wouldn't let him.
I thought I would have Allyson try it on, since it is her size. Caden wanted to try it on too, but Broc wouldn't let him.
Friday, August 22, 2008
What a Wacky Night
Last night, we went to
for the kids to make a pal.
About 3 months ago, the kids got new teachers in the preschool room at daycare. At first, they both were unhappy when I would drop them off at daycare because they were unfamiliar with the teachers. I thought it would get better. Well, Allyson got a little better, but still would cry, or cling to me when it was time for me to leave for work. They both would start saying before we pulled into the parking lot for daycare "I don't want to go to daycare". Caden got a little better, but would copy what Allyson did. Also Caden had got a note home last week saying that he was having some trouble with listening, and was in time out more frequently.
I made a deal with both kids and told them that if Caden didn't have so much time out time, and Allyson didn't cry when I left to go to work, that they could each pick out a toy at the store. They were both excited about that. Through some great communication with the daycare, I got the report today that Caden has been doing very well with listening and has not had to spend much time in time out, and Allyson the last 2 days has been really good when I leave daycare.
We have started giving hugs before I leave them at daycare. I will ask them on the way to daycare how many hugs until mommy can leave. It is anywhere from 3-5 and then 1 kiss. Then they know they have to say "good-bye mommy" and I am going to leave to go to work.
I wanted to make the toy special, and since we have never done this before, it was just the thing.
Allyson picked out a Calico Cat, and Caden picked out a T-Rex dinosaur.
Filling our pals with stuffing and checking to make sure they are cuddly enough.
Next we got to use magic to give our pals a loving heart.
The gal asked how old the kids were. Allyson answered "3" by holding up that many fingers. Caden stated "4". He has this idea that he is four. We try to tell him differently, but it's not worth the fight. We had to pat our nose 3 times, wiggle our ears 3 times, touch our toes 3 times, etc and then had to close our eyes and hold our hand out. The gal put the heart in their hands and told them to make a wish. Allyson wished for "a kitty" and Caden wished for "a dinosaur". (Wow - their wishes came true! If only they could all be so easy!)
Giving the cat lots of love.
Giving our pals an air bath - to get them all fluffy and soft.
Giving our pals a name for the birth certificate.
Caden named his dinosaur - RRrrr
Allyson named her cat - Princess Meow, Meow.
Next we got to pick out clothes for our pals.
A big dinosaur. Getting ready to leave with our new pets.
for the kids to make a pal.
About 3 months ago, the kids got new teachers in the preschool room at daycare. At first, they both were unhappy when I would drop them off at daycare because they were unfamiliar with the teachers. I thought it would get better. Well, Allyson got a little better, but still would cry, or cling to me when it was time for me to leave for work. They both would start saying before we pulled into the parking lot for daycare "I don't want to go to daycare". Caden got a little better, but would copy what Allyson did. Also Caden had got a note home last week saying that he was having some trouble with listening, and was in time out more frequently.
I made a deal with both kids and told them that if Caden didn't have so much time out time, and Allyson didn't cry when I left to go to work, that they could each pick out a toy at the store. They were both excited about that. Through some great communication with the daycare, I got the report today that Caden has been doing very well with listening and has not had to spend much time in time out, and Allyson the last 2 days has been really good when I leave daycare.
We have started giving hugs before I leave them at daycare. I will ask them on the way to daycare how many hugs until mommy can leave. It is anywhere from 3-5 and then 1 kiss. Then they know they have to say "good-bye mommy" and I am going to leave to go to work.
I wanted to make the toy special, and since we have never done this before, it was just the thing.
Allyson picked out a Calico Cat, and Caden picked out a T-Rex dinosaur.
Filling our pals with stuffing and checking to make sure they are cuddly enough.
Next we got to use magic to give our pals a loving heart.
The gal asked how old the kids were. Allyson answered "3" by holding up that many fingers. Caden stated "4". He has this idea that he is four. We try to tell him differently, but it's not worth the fight. We had to pat our nose 3 times, wiggle our ears 3 times, touch our toes 3 times, etc and then had to close our eyes and hold our hand out. The gal put the heart in their hands and told them to make a wish. Allyson wished for "a kitty" and Caden wished for "a dinosaur". (Wow - their wishes came true! If only they could all be so easy!)
Giving the cat lots of love.
Giving our pals an air bath - to get them all fluffy and soft.
Giving our pals a name for the birth certificate.
Caden named his dinosaur - RRrrr
Allyson named her cat - Princess Meow, Meow.
Next we got to pick out clothes for our pals.
A big dinosaur. Getting ready to leave with our new pets. 
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Allyson's New Room
I have been working on getting the kids in separate rooms for awhile now, and finally Allyson's room is ready for her to sleep in. With the help of my mom and dad for painting, it is Allyson's favorite color - PINK!
She is super excited about her new room and has been sleeping well by herself.
This weekend we will be working on making Caden's room "cool", and getting him in his big bed!
He keeps asking me if I have bought the "tractor paint" yet. He is so proud of the tractor poster that Grandpa Rick gave him. By now I have you all thinking you can't wait to see this "tractor room" - but the colors in the bedding are actually red, navy, green, etc, and we will just add tractors and other things he likes into the decor.
Caden isn't quite as willing to sleep all by himself. He is very tenderhearted, and misses his sister's company. Both kids do fall asleep much quicker in separate rooms!
I will post pictures of Caden's "new room" hopefully soon! His persistence to get a big bed and you asking to see the pictures will be motivation enough for me to work on it!
She is super excited about her new room and has been sleeping well by herself.
This weekend we will be working on making Caden's room "cool", and getting him in his big bed!
He keeps asking me if I have bought the "tractor paint" yet. He is so proud of the tractor poster that Grandpa Rick gave him. By now I have you all thinking you can't wait to see this "tractor room" - but the colors in the bedding are actually red, navy, green, etc, and we will just add tractors and other things he likes into the decor.
Caden isn't quite as willing to sleep all by himself. He is very tenderhearted, and misses his sister's company. Both kids do fall asleep much quicker in separate rooms!
I will post pictures of Caden's "new room" hopefully soon! His persistence to get a big bed and you asking to see the pictures will be motivation enough for me to work on it!
Eatin' Snakes
This afternoon, I took the kids to the "candy store" after work. They each got to pick out 1 thing. Caden and Allyson both picked this snake sucker. Allyson didn't want her picture taken today, but Caden was fascinated by the candy snake.
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