February 26th, 2012

The kids we able to do some fun things this week!

• Brynn's preschool group went on a field trip to the Fire Station in West Jordan this week. Luckily one of the firefighters that work there lives in our ward so we got a fun, personal tour! I couldn't believe how much Bodee LOVED the fire trucks! He is 100% boy and couldn't get enough of the big trucks.

• Brynn's preschool group. 

• On Tuesday evening instead of our regular Girl Scout Meeting we joined a Girl Scout Activity for 'World Thinking Day' at the roller skating rink in Orem. Addy and Brynn have ice skated a few times but they had not yet roller skated. After falling down over and over again they got it! By the end they were slowing skating around the rink all by themselves without any help. The skating rink allows scooters and we brought ours but both girls would not take their skates off. They really wanted to learn how to skate and kept working hard at it. I was SO proud of my girls! 

• I forgot to get a picture of the whole troop but Addy's friend Emma rode with us so I got a quick picture of the three girls. 

• Last Sunday evening the girls got to have a sleep over at their cousins Sage and Ellie's house. It was Brynn's first sleepover somewhere besides Grandma's house and she did great. They both came home tired but so very happy!
• The lucky girls were also invited to their other cousin Jane's house on Friday night. They played, watched movies, went on a treasure hunt (thanks Uncle Trent) and ate lots of yummy food. We can't wait to invite our cousins over to our house next time.
• Friday night while the girls were gone Todd and I participated in a 'Progressive Dinner' with our ward. We hosted so we didn't have to move from house to house but we really enjoyed our evening. It was great to get to know couples in our ward that we had not yet talked with and spend time with those couple we know a little better. 
• The Girl Scout Cookies came this week! It's a lot of work to be the Cookie Mom but the cookies sure are good:)
• On a sad note, Todd lost his job this week. We are looking at the great blessings in our lives and know things will work out. We are just praying to know what path to take.
• On a positive note both Todd and I were able to attend the temple this week. We attended separately so the other could watch the kids but it was a very spiritual experience for me. I am so grateful I have the blessings and knowledge of the temple in my life. I know the Lord has a plan for our family and I am so happy to know he is looking over us.

February 19th, 2012

This week included Valentine's Day, a half birthday, and sledding!

• Here are the girls writing out their valentines for classmates, cousins, and friends.

•  Valentine's Day morning breakfast. (And the waffles are pink if you can't tell)

• I was the teacher this week for preschool so that included the Valentine's Day party! 

• Bodee has learned how to take advantage of his sisters:)

• A couple of years ago Todd and I borrowed a tradition from his brother's family. Instead of going out on a fancy date for Valentine's Day we just stay home with the kids and have a really nice dinner. It makes it so special for them and allows us all to tell each other how much we love them. This year I made chicken parmigiana, jello gigglers shaped like flowers, vegetables, garlic bread, and angle food cake with strawberries and whipped cream. The kids each got a box of chocolates and a little present. It was perfect! 

• The girls with the flowers their Dad brought them. The large bouquet behind Brynn is what Todd brought for me:) 

• Thursday was Addy's half Birthday. We normally don't celebrate half Birthdays but since her Birthday is in summer and she's not in school they allow her celebrate the day on her half Birthday. Here is the treat she brought as well as the Birthday Bag she got to take home for the night with fun Birthday books and a Birthday journal to write in. 

• Saturday brought on perfect winter weather so we decided to get the kids out of the house and up to Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon to go sledding. The girls loved it and were fearless. Right away Addy wanted to go down by herself and soon after Brynn followed suit. They even hit jumps, flew off the tube and laughed their guts out. So fun! Bodee kind of liked sledding but he really like to just sit and watch all the others go down the hill. We are loving how fun our family is becoming! After sledding and a drive in the mountains we met up with Grandma and Grandpa Bassett for a late lunch at McDonalds and let the kids play. 

• Friday night Todd took the girls with his brother Trent and family to the Sticky Shoe to see The Muppets. The girls had already seen it with me but they loved it just as much the second time.
• On Wednesday, I met up with my friend Cassie. We've been friends since we were infants. We met up for lunch and let our kids play. It was so fun to talk to her and to catch up on our lives. I am so grateful for old friends.
• Funny Brynn saying this week: We were snuggling in bed early in the morning and Todd must have bumped her nose without even realizing it. Brynn says "What are you going to say Dad? Sorry or nothing?" It really made us laugh!

February 12th, 2012

Here are some highlights from this week!

• The weather was beautiful on Saturday so we took the kids to a awesome, new park in the area. We had such a good time playing in the sunshine!

• Yes, that's Addy way at the top of this huge climbing apparatus! Brynn made it half way up but got scared so I had to help her down. So proud of my very brave Addy girl! 

• The girls are always performing gymnastic moves so Bodee has caught on and is constantly trying to copy their moves. It's really cute! 

• Tuesday night I was suppose to have my first big Anatomy test. Todd and I  miscommunicated and he forgot he had to be home. By the time I got in touch with him and realized he wasn't going to be home any minute it was too late and I missed my test.  With a third of my grade a zero I had to withdraw from he class...bummer! Luckily I had a girl night planned for that evening with my friends from the U. Hanging out with them for four hours was great. I sure miss them all!
• Friday was also a beautiful day so we all went up to the U to play outside and visit our friends up there. The girls loved every minute of it and really miss living up there.
• Saturday after the park Todd took the girls to Trafalga to use our Pass of All Passes. It was so crazy they only got to miniature golf but they loved it and loved spending time with Dad.

February 5th, 2012

Not too many pictures this week but it doesn't mean it wasn't fun.

• Addy's school celebrated their 100th day of school on Thursday. They asked for all the kids to make shirts with 100 things on them. We decided on these little pompoms. The R on the front stands for Riverview and the 100 on the back is pretty self explanatory. It was fun to make the shirt together and she was very excited to wear it to school.

• Addy sure loves her little brother. 

• On Saturday, Addy and I participated in a Girl Scout Valentine's Craft Day. We went up to Salt Lake with three other moms/daughters in our troop. It turned out to be a great time. We got to make four crafts. Hair clips, Magic 8 jar, sparkly necklace, and a Girl Scout memory board. Afterwards we had lunch at Chick-Fil-A and let the girls play and the moms talk. It really was a fun day to spend one-on-one time with Addy. 

• Wednesday we met up with Elizabeth and Matai for storytime at the library. The girls just love the Tongi boys and it made storytime much more fun for them.
• On Saturday we also got to attend the kid's cousin Samantha's baptism. We are so proud of her and the good choice she made. We appreciate her being such a good example to our children.
• After the baptism our Addy and Brynn got a cousin's day! They played with most of their cousins all afternoon and into the evening at Grandma's house. When Addy walked in and saw Chrislyn (who lives in St. George) they just screamed and hugged each other for a couple of minutes. I love that they are so close with their cousins. Afterwards we met Grandma at McDonalds and let them all play.
• On Sunday, Todd and I were called to be primary teachers for the Valient 8 class. I'm excited to spend time and get to know the kids in our new class!
• A couple of cute things Brynn said this week: 
• Hugging Addy really tightly "You know why I hug you so tightly? Because I love you so much!"
• Sitting with Bodee on the bottom stair with her arm around him "You are my sugar dog, Bodee!"
• Serious negotiator: 
• Me: Brynn go pick out one thing for show and tell at preschool. 
• Brynn: Six things! 
• Me: One.
• Brynn: Five things. 
• Me: One.
• Brynn: Four things.
• Me: One.
• Brynn: Three things.
• Me: Fine, Two.
• Brynn; (Happily) Okay, Two!