January 29th, 2012

Here are some of the fun things that we did this week!

• On Monday, Addy's school celebrated the Chinese New Year. This was especially important to their school because they are starting a Chinese Immersion Program next year for the 1st graders. Addy was so excited to be chosen to be part of the Chinese Dragon. They got to parade in front of the whole school! She was so happy!

• Finally! Enough snow to play in! The kids went sledding with our neighbors in their back yard. They couldn't stop giggling! At first Bodee really liked it but once he fell into the snow, face first, it wasn't so fun:)

• Brynn's preschool class took a field trip to the pet store this week. Both Brynn and Bodee LOVED it! They got to feel a snake, chinchilla, mouse, cat, dog, and feed a bird. I couldn't believe Bodee let a bird eat out of his fingers. 

• Addy taught herself how to put a ponytail in her doll's hair and this week she learned how to put a ponytail in her own hair! Wow! That's tough stuff! Very proud of her for keeping at it and practicing hard. Plus, it looked really cute! 

• On Saturday night Todd took Brynn on a special to the Jazz game. Jimmer was playing against the Jazz so it was a big deal. Brynn felt so special being able to go with her Dad to such an important event. Todd said she was super cute at the game and kept dancing and yelling "Go Jazz"! 

• Today we had dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Bassett's house. Grandpa bought King Crab Legs, cooked them up and they were a hit! They also bought two Nascar power wheels. These were a hit with the grand kids. They sure a fun grandparents.

• Caution: Bragging Parent on the Loose...                                                                            On Wednesday Addy, Mom, and Dad met with Addy's teacher Ms. Muller for a parent/teacher conference. I knew Addy was doing well in her reading but was shocked hear how great she's progressing. They want kindergartners to currently be a level one and by the end of the year be at a level three in reading. Addy is currently at a level 10! Go Addy! She is also in a special group in her classroom called Quest because she is excelling in math. Her teacher really recommended placing her in the Chinese Immersion Program next year to keep her challenged. We are so proud of Addy!