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!

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!

January 22nd, 2012

Like always this past week was pretty busy and went by really fast. 

• Addy had school off on Monday for Martin Luther King Day but we really didn't do anything very exciting. Monday night both Addy and Brynn threw up so Addy had to stay home from school on Tuesday and Brynn couldn't go to preschool. We also had to cancel our Daisy meeting because the girls were sick. Addy was very sad about that.
• I went back to school on Tuesday night to Salt Lake Community College. I started the anatomy class a week late so I had a lot to catch up on this week. It feels good being back in school but it always makes home life a little crazier.
• Brynn had her last day of basketball on Wednesday. They played mini basketball games and I was proud of Brynn for faking out a kid guarding her and shooting the ball! 
• They built a new Culver's in Lehi and since it is one of my favorite Wisconsin restaurants we tried it out on Wednesday evening. Yummy! So glad to have one close.
• On Friday the girls had their cousin Jane over to play! They love her so much and were so glad to have a play date.
• Todd and I were able to attend the Oquirrh Mountain Temple on Saturday while his mother watched the kids. It was great to feel the spirit there and feel a perfect peace in my life for a moment. I'm so very grateful I have a wonderful eternal companion. After the temple we stopped by our brother and sister's house and then had a quick dinner at JCW's. Date nights are always fun!
• I didn't take many pictures but the ones I did take this week were pretty much of Bodee. Love this little stinker! 

• Snuggle time is always a favorite time for the Bassetts! 

• Boden will be 17 months old in four days and church has been extremely difficult the last few months since he does not was to sit and be quiet to any degree. Church is also during his nap time so normally Todd or I take him home after Sacrament Meeting to let him nap. Well today I took Bodee in nursery "just to see how he would do"...HE LOVED IT! Other little kids were crying and screaming he just played happily with all the toys. The second hour I attended Relief Society and he didn't make a peep when I waved good-bye. Hallelujah! Hopefully he continues on this pattern and I can actually attend classes at church for now on! So, even though this was not planned, today was Bodee's first day of nursery! He is growing up so fast:)

• So I just have to write this so I don't forget. Every day Brynn informs me to 1. not wear my hair in a ponytail but she would like it down and straight, like her hair and 2. not to wear my glasses. She doesn't like them! Seriously, my three year old had fashion tips for me?? Brynn sure makes me laugh. On the other hand it was very cute tonight when Brynn told me she is trying to be like Jesus by trying to be really kind. Such a sweetheart!

January 15th, 2012

We had a very busy week! I taught Brynn's preschool class and our letter this week was N. On Tuesday we learned about nursery rhymes and on Thursday we learned about Fairy Tales. Every day this week was busy with friends, errands, preschool, and family time.

• Adalyn and Brynnlee started dance class this week. Addy is taking ballet and jazz while Brynn is taking ballet and tap.They both really enjoyed it and Addy has been working on her flexibility and stretching every day since. 

• I signed Brynnlee up for Itty Bitty Basketball at the Legacy Center last month and thought it started this week. Turns out it started last week so she missed three of the six days. Luckily she didn't really care. She sure is cute playing basketball though. She kept running  back to Bodee and me to say 'hi' and give hugs. Cute girl! 

• We went to story time this week and it was up and running. The girls loved it and participated the whole time. Addy felt special being picked as a helper to be in charge of the chickens. 

• On Thursday night Addy and Todd were invited to the Jazz game with Shawn and Faith Ross. Addy really likes to go to Jazz games and loves going on specials with her dad even more. She got home really late so we let her go into school a little late the next morning. Too bad the Jazz lost though!

• Bodee is now officially on the waiting list for Packer Tickets! We're hoping he gets some by the age of 50:) It was pretty fun to the official letter.