But this week the little rascal is really starting to grow!
So far everything is right on schedule and Mommy is doing great. What a blessing!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Baby Update
I thought I would do a little update on Grandbaby #4. He/she is affectionately known as Baby Martian! Beth and Greg do not want to know the sex of the baby so we will have to wait on that. A few weeks ago Baby Martian started poking out just a bit.
But this week the little rascal is really starting to grow!
So far everything is right on schedule and Mommy is doing great. What a blessing!
But this week the little rascal is really starting to grow!
So far everything is right on schedule and Mommy is doing great. What a blessing!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Dawn and Bill's Wedding Reception
On Saturday Dawn and Bill had their wedding reception in our backyard. On Friday we had a light snow and a high of 50!
But on Saturday it was gorgeous, 75 degrees and clear. Colorado weather is never boring!
Dawn and Bill served a Mexican buffet and yummy cupcakes for dessert. It was very casual, just like they wanted. Everyone had a great time.
It was a joy to have Aunt Helen and Uncle Bob stay with us, along with Dave, Denise and Dar.
Dawn and Bill looked so happy!
Bill's kids Nicole and Wade were there as well as Nicole's boyfriend, Jason.
Dawn's dad flew out from Louisiana and her aunt drove out from Arizona.
Of course the usuals were there too!
There were a few friends and business associates who came, including a friend for Mia to play with!
I am so happy that everything went smoothly for their big day!
But on Saturday it was gorgeous, 75 degrees and clear. Colorado weather is never boring!
Dawn and Bill served a Mexican buffet and yummy cupcakes for dessert. It was very casual, just like they wanted. Everyone had a great time.
It was a joy to have Aunt Helen and Uncle Bob stay with us, along with Dave, Denise and Dar.
Dawn and Bill looked so happy!
Bill's kids Nicole and Wade were there as well as Nicole's boyfriend, Jason.
Dawn's dad flew out from Louisiana and her aunt drove out from Arizona.
Of course the usuals were there too!
There were a few friends and business associates who came, including a friend for Mia to play with!
I am so happy that everything went smoothly for their big day!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Maks is Two!
On Wednesday Maks will be two!! He is going to California tomorrow so we had a little party for him yesterday. Because Dawn and Bill's wedding reception was the day before (pics on that once I collect everyone's) there were lots of people staying at our house to celebrate! He had is Great Aunt Dar, Great Aunt Denise, Great Uncle Dave, Great Great Aunt Bonnie, Great Great Aunt Helen, and Great Great Uncle Bob, cousin Wade, and Great Uncle Bill, along with the four of us regulars in attendance.
There were many "helpers" for gift opening.
Maks squealed every time he opened a new car.
So happy we got to celebrate with you Maks!
There were many "helpers" for gift opening.
Maks squealed every time he opened a new car.
So happy we got to celebrate with you Maks!
Thursday, September 11, 2014
School and Such
We have worked out our schedule for this year and it is going well!
From about 8:00 - 9:30 the girls work on the same subjects, but at different levels. We all sit at one table. Our schedule is basically:
Opening (Prayer, Bible verse, character memory, flag salute, calendar)
Reading
Writing
Math
After all those subjects we take about a 20 minute break, but that depends on how much laundry I need to fold and put away!
After break we have together time. We work on character lessons, prayers and science.
We end our school day after doing FIAR, Four in a Row. It's really a five in a row program but Mia goes to school on Fridays. We read the same picture book four days in a row. On Monday we discuss it and locate the setting on the map. On Tuesday they make a picture. We try to use the same medium that the artist used in the book. On Wednesday they dictate to me what their pictures are about. On Thursday we do a project. This week we are making "ocean" water and then letting the water evaporate. They have learned evaporation, solution, and how to measure a liquid's height. They look forward to FIAR every day!
Mia's reading is coming along really well. I have never taught anyone to read. Even though I taught third grade for eight years, the kids could at least blend when they came to me. Teaching it from the beginning is really new and very rewarding! She loves to read! Once a month we go to the library and she reads to a dog. Seriously. It is so fun for her! Our libraries around here are AMAZING!
Anna is almost done learning all her sounds but I'm not sure she is ready to read yet. She is definitely not ready to write! She doesn't seem to have any directionality yet and I think she may even need to be tested. Hopefully, it will come soon!
We went to our local theater and saw Doktor Kaboom do a science show. Even though most of the talking was over their heads, they enjoyed the experiments!
Today I took Anna to her post-op appointment with the ENT and she had her regular speech therapy appointment. Both of them agree that she needs another surgery!!! It's called a pharyngeal flap. So I have to call the plastic surgeon and see if we can do it before the end of the year since we've already met our deductible.
Mia is really liking Friday school. I wouldn't say loving it. Not yet. She does love P.E.! And Anna now LOVES music class. It's so much better when wearing a fancy dress!
From about 8:00 - 9:30 the girls work on the same subjects, but at different levels. We all sit at one table. Our schedule is basically:
Opening (Prayer, Bible verse, character memory, flag salute, calendar)
Reading
Writing
Math
After all those subjects we take about a 20 minute break, but that depends on how much laundry I need to fold and put away!
After break we have together time. We work on character lessons, prayers and science.
We end our school day after doing FIAR, Four in a Row. It's really a five in a row program but Mia goes to school on Fridays. We read the same picture book four days in a row. On Monday we discuss it and locate the setting on the map. On Tuesday they make a picture. We try to use the same medium that the artist used in the book. On Wednesday they dictate to me what their pictures are about. On Thursday we do a project. This week we are making "ocean" water and then letting the water evaporate. They have learned evaporation, solution, and how to measure a liquid's height. They look forward to FIAR every day!
Mia's reading is coming along really well. I have never taught anyone to read. Even though I taught third grade for eight years, the kids could at least blend when they came to me. Teaching it from the beginning is really new and very rewarding! She loves to read! Once a month we go to the library and she reads to a dog. Seriously. It is so fun for her! Our libraries around here are AMAZING!
Anna is almost done learning all her sounds but I'm not sure she is ready to read yet. She is definitely not ready to write! She doesn't seem to have any directionality yet and I think she may even need to be tested. Hopefully, it will come soon!
We went to our local theater and saw Doktor Kaboom do a science show. Even though most of the talking was over their heads, they enjoyed the experiments!
Today I took Anna to her post-op appointment with the ENT and she had her regular speech therapy appointment. Both of them agree that she needs another surgery!!! It's called a pharyngeal flap. So I have to call the plastic surgeon and see if we can do it before the end of the year since we've already met our deductible.
Mia is really liking Friday school. I wouldn't say loving it. Not yet. She does love P.E.! And Anna now LOVES music class. It's so much better when wearing a fancy dress!
Sunday, September 7, 2014
The Last Few Days
Today we went to our church festival. It was quite a surprise to run into these two there.
These are Mia's birth grandparents. They live in Vermont but they were in town for his brother's funeral and just happened to go to our church for Mass today. Mia was very excited to see them.
Last week was Becky's 26th birthday. We got to celebrate it with her! I don't usually get to see the older kids on their birthdays.
Anna loves the binoculars. We sometimes get deer in the morning and there are always lots of birds to look at from the sunroom.
The girls were busy this morning. Indoor camping. Why didn't I think of that?
Have a good week!
These are Mia's birth grandparents. They live in Vermont but they were in town for his brother's funeral and just happened to go to our church for Mass today. Mia was very excited to see them.
Last week was Becky's 26th birthday. We got to celebrate it with her! I don't usually get to see the older kids on their birthdays.
Anna loves the binoculars. We sometimes get deer in the morning and there are always lots of birds to look at from the sunroom.
The girls were busy this morning. Indoor camping. Why didn't I think of that?
Have a good week!
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Music Class
On Wednesdays for six weeks the girls are going to a music class at the library. I really didn't know what to expect but it was for 3-6 year olds, free, and in the afternoon. So I signed them up! It happens to be a music class using classic rock. It's really kind of funny watching them dance to Jumpin' Jack Flash. As you can see there was one little cherub who didn't participate a whole lot.
She asked later if she could wear a fancy dress next time. Yes, just because. I told her only if she stood up when the teachers said to stand up. She agreed. We'll see!
She asked later if she could wear a fancy dress next time. Yes, just because. I told her only if she stood up when the teachers said to stand up. She agreed. We'll see!
Monday, September 1, 2014
Labor Day Weekend
We had a very relaxing holiday weekend. Just one activity per day. Perfect.
On Saturday we had Stel, Michelle, and Lorelei over for a barbecue. We have been making and breaking dates for this all summer. But it finally happened!
Anna took this picture of Mia and Lorelei playing with Dan. The girls love to take pictures and it's so easy when you can just delete anything that doesn't come out good, like the fifty pictures of the coffee table. With film in the old days, I didn't let the kids take pictures until they were a lot older. Who wants to get back 50 pictures of a coffee table from Walgreens!
After 27 years of going to Catholic church, Sheri officially joined! We went to her Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion Sunday morning. After Mass we went over to her house for brunch.
Here she is with her sponsor and Godparents.
This morning we did school even though it was a holiday. Mia was sick on Thursday and Friday and so why not? Love the little things you can get away with when you are homeschooling.
We picked up Becky and Maks at the airport this afternoon and headed to Bill's for a barbecue. Becky was in Seattle for the weekend visiting Beth. Arek was there on business and Joey and Brittany were there visiting too. So glad our older kids are all friends and get together!
Bill and Dawn have an awesome garden.
The girls got to pick fresh corn for dinner.
It was a beautiful day to sit outside and talk.
Of course those pictures are deceiving. The kids did not hardly spend any time sitting in the chairs!
I just read a short biography on Dorothy Day. I think next Labor Day we will celebrate her. She is called a Servant of God as her cause for sainthood is being investigated.
Happy Labor Day!
On Saturday we had Stel, Michelle, and Lorelei over for a barbecue. We have been making and breaking dates for this all summer. But it finally happened!
Anna took this picture of Mia and Lorelei playing with Dan. The girls love to take pictures and it's so easy when you can just delete anything that doesn't come out good, like the fifty pictures of the coffee table. With film in the old days, I didn't let the kids take pictures until they were a lot older. Who wants to get back 50 pictures of a coffee table from Walgreens!
After 27 years of going to Catholic church, Sheri officially joined! We went to her Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion Sunday morning. After Mass we went over to her house for brunch.
Here she is with her sponsor and Godparents.
This morning we did school even though it was a holiday. Mia was sick on Thursday and Friday and so why not? Love the little things you can get away with when you are homeschooling.
We picked up Becky and Maks at the airport this afternoon and headed to Bill's for a barbecue. Becky was in Seattle for the weekend visiting Beth. Arek was there on business and Joey and Brittany were there visiting too. So glad our older kids are all friends and get together!
Bill and Dawn have an awesome garden.
The girls got to pick fresh corn for dinner.
Of course those pictures are deceiving. The kids did not hardly spend any time sitting in the chairs!
I just read a short biography on Dorothy Day. I think next Labor Day we will celebrate her. She is called a Servant of God as her cause for sainthood is being investigated.
Happy Labor Day!
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