Today Paige's Preschool Class celebrated Dr. Seuss's Birthday by making a "Cat in the Hat" hat and painting "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish".
Cora
3 years ago
Mar 5, 2009
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!!
Today Paige's Preschool Class celebrated Dr. Seuss's Birthday by making a "Cat in the Hat" hat and painting "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish".
Mar 4, 2009
Don't quit your day job...
Scott has had 33 jobs in his 40 years of life. He has had jobs ranging in all spectrum's from speaker assembler, to video store clerk, to craft store associate, to pizza guy, to telemarketer, to newspaper delivery guy, and currently a salesman. But there is one job, Scott hasn't been able to do until this past weekend when he was in Las Vegas. I sent him to Vegas to visit some of his buddy's, one of the guys owns a frozen custard shop. Deven pays one of his workers to dress up as an ice cream and wave at cars. Well guess what. Scott dressed up in the ice cream suit to take a stab at possibly a new career. LOL!!!
But afterwards decided that staying with his current profession was a better choice!!!!
But afterwards decided that staying with his current profession was a better choice!!!!
Feb 27, 2009
Starting to click...
Everyday is a joy to watch Emmett and to see things are starting to click with him. Last week, he was really mastering pulling himself up and this week he has started climbing the stairs. The video is kind of dark cause I was using my cell phone in the stairwell. By the way at the end, he didn't get hurt.
I was excited and not so excited that he started climbing the stairs and thought that was a good accomplishment for the week. But apparently Emmett didn't think so. I gave him a sippy cup at lunch and he picked it up and tried drinking out of it. He hasn't mastered it yet and still needs a little help, but I imagine by this time next week or the week after, he'll have mastered that as well.
Our little guy isn't so little anymore. He weighed in at 3 pounds when he was born and now is a hefty 21 pounds at 15 months. He is such a big boy.
I was excited and not so excited that he started climbing the stairs and thought that was a good accomplishment for the week. But apparently Emmett didn't think so. I gave him a sippy cup at lunch and he picked it up and tried drinking out of it. He hasn't mastered it yet and still needs a little help, but I imagine by this time next week or the week after, he'll have mastered that as well.
Our little guy isn't so little anymore. He weighed in at 3 pounds when he was born and now is a hefty 21 pounds at 15 months. He is such a big boy.
Joy in the Journey
Thomas S. Monson said, "This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
I know The Family: A proclamation to the World will help us all find joy in the journey now as families.
It is from the November 2008 Ensign Conference edition, "Finding Joy in the Journey" pg 84-87.
Joy in the Journey! LIFE is the road, FAMILY is the vehicle and the Celestial Kingdom is our DESTINATION!!
I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Especially with all the job, house, and spouse losses that my friends/family are experiencing. It just brings me back to what's the most important thing in life; it's not our jobs, it's not our homes or material possessions. The only thing is our families!!!
For the longest time in my life I wasn't finding "joy in the journey". I was just stressing through the journey. Now, I have found a new appreciation for life, love, family, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. You don't have to have a dramatic or a traumatic thing happen to you necessarily for this change to take place. I think there comes a point in our lives when you stop worrying about the little things and you focus your time and energy to what does matter in this life. For me that is my family.
I am thankful for a wonderful Prophet who leads and guides us. But more importantly who brings us back to the real purpose of our lives and reminds us "not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
I know The Family: A proclamation to the World will help us all find joy in the journey now as families.
It is from the November 2008 Ensign Conference edition, "Finding Joy in the Journey" pg 84-87.
Joy in the Journey! LIFE is the road, FAMILY is the vehicle and the Celestial Kingdom is our DESTINATION!!
I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Especially with all the job, house, and spouse losses that my friends/family are experiencing. It just brings me back to what's the most important thing in life; it's not our jobs, it's not our homes or material possessions. The only thing is our families!!!
For the longest time in my life I wasn't finding "joy in the journey". I was just stressing through the journey. Now, I have found a new appreciation for life, love, family, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. You don't have to have a dramatic or a traumatic thing happen to you necessarily for this change to take place. I think there comes a point in our lives when you stop worrying about the little things and you focus your time and energy to what does matter in this life. For me that is my family.
I am thankful for a wonderful Prophet who leads and guides us. But more importantly who brings us back to the real purpose of our lives and reminds us "not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
Feb 25, 2009
Cindi Morgan come on down, you're a contestant on ...
THE PRICE IS RIGHT
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Our Relief Society put on "The Price is Right" for a Home, Family and Personal Enrichment Activity. We had a fabulous time. Enjoy the video or read for the details below.
Each sister entered their names into a bowl. I was one of the four contestants that was called to "Come On Down". It was fun to play it up like I was actually on the show. While we sat upfront an item from the Church Cannery was brought before us and we all bid. The closest contestant with out going over got to play the first game.
The first game played was similar to "It's in the bag". All of the items were things that would be found in a 72 hour kit. There were 7 items used: flashlight, pocket knife, hand warmers, sewing kit, emergency blanket, emergency candles, and pocket can-openers. The price of each item was placed on the front of the mini-grocery bag. The contestant had to place each item where she thought it belonged. When the correct placements were revealed, the contestant won whatever she got right!
After each game, a new name was drawn and another contestant would "Come on down". A new item from the Cannery was shown and again bids were made. I won the bid on the second item shown.
My game was Higher or Lower. There were 5 items found at the Cannery on the table with a false price. I had to tell if the actual price was higher or lower. I didn't do very well. I guessed the jam and potato flakes right, so I got to take those items home.
The third game played was Shelf Life. There were 5 categories: 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years. Each #10 canned item from the Cannery corresponded with the number of years it was good for. After the contestant placed each can in a year, the "Cliff Hanger" revealed how many she had right. The "Model" revealed the correct placement, and she won the items she got right.
After the three games, all three contestants had a chance to spin the wheel. The 2 that came closest to a dollar with out going over went on to play the "Showcase Showdown". The two ladies that spun the wheel before me, spun so well, they both tied at 90 cents. Me not so much. So I dropped out and those two were left to showdown.
The two items for the showcase were: a Starter Kit from the Church Cannery and a complete Food Menu for a 72 hour kit, it even came in a handy carrying case. Each contestant placed a bid and the closest one with out going over won her showcase! The left over prizes were first given away as consolation prizes, and then names were drawn randomly out of the bowl.
Between each game there was a brief "Commercial Break". A mini-talk was given about each category and handouts were available afterwards. The night focused on: 72 hour kits, The Cannery, and 3 Month Food Supply. One of the men in our ward was the "Vanna" or "Model" for the night. (I know wrong show, but I didn't know how else to explain his role). The night was fun and well put together. Kudos to the Relief Society Enrichment Committee. I know it wasn't an easy task to pull off, they did a FABULOUS job.
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Our Relief Society put on "The Price is Right" for a Home, Family and Personal Enrichment Activity. We had a fabulous time. Enjoy the video or read for the details below.
Each sister entered their names into a bowl. I was one of the four contestants that was called to "Come On Down". It was fun to play it up like I was actually on the show. While we sat upfront an item from the Church Cannery was brought before us and we all bid. The closest contestant with out going over got to play the first game.
The first game played was similar to "It's in the bag". All of the items were things that would be found in a 72 hour kit. There were 7 items used: flashlight, pocket knife, hand warmers, sewing kit, emergency blanket, emergency candles, and pocket can-openers. The price of each item was placed on the front of the mini-grocery bag. The contestant had to place each item where she thought it belonged. When the correct placements were revealed, the contestant won whatever she got right!
After each game, a new name was drawn and another contestant would "Come on down". A new item from the Cannery was shown and again bids were made. I won the bid on the second item shown.
My game was Higher or Lower. There were 5 items found at the Cannery on the table with a false price. I had to tell if the actual price was higher or lower. I didn't do very well. I guessed the jam and potato flakes right, so I got to take those items home.
The third game played was Shelf Life. There were 5 categories: 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years. Each #10 canned item from the Cannery corresponded with the number of years it was good for. After the contestant placed each can in a year, the "Cliff Hanger" revealed how many she had right. The "Model" revealed the correct placement, and she won the items she got right.
After the three games, all three contestants had a chance to spin the wheel. The 2 that came closest to a dollar with out going over went on to play the "Showcase Showdown". The two ladies that spun the wheel before me, spun so well, they both tied at 90 cents. Me not so much. So I dropped out and those two were left to showdown.
The two items for the showcase were: a Starter Kit from the Church Cannery and a complete Food Menu for a 72 hour kit, it even came in a handy carrying case. Each contestant placed a bid and the closest one with out going over won her showcase! The left over prizes were first given away as consolation prizes, and then names were drawn randomly out of the bowl.
Between each game there was a brief "Commercial Break". A mini-talk was given about each category and handouts were available afterwards. The night focused on: 72 hour kits, The Cannery, and 3 Month Food Supply. One of the men in our ward was the "Vanna" or "Model" for the night. (I know wrong show, but I didn't know how else to explain his role). The night was fun and well put together. Kudos to the Relief Society Enrichment Committee. I know it wasn't an easy task to pull off, they did a FABULOUS job.
Feb 22, 2009
Communicating with our babysitters
This day and age is so different from when I was a kid. Wow, saying that statement, I guess I am getting older. When I was a kid, people who wanted me to babysit for them would call my parents (most likely my mom) and ask if I would be available to babysit. Today is much much different. We have 2 fabulous babysitters (sorry can't give our their names, because no one knows about them and I like having them all to myself). When I first started asking them to babysit, I called their mom's cause that is what you were supposed to do thinking back to how it was when I was a kid. But their mom's would tell me, "I don't know if they are available call them on their cell phone and ask." What, huh? Okay. So one answers her phone and the other prefers you to text. Isn't that funny and crazy?LOL So the other night we conducted our whole conversation of babysitting through texting. Even when we where at the hockey game, the babysitter contacted us through text.
I think of myself as pretty up-to-date with technology and grasping the new trends, but I am not so sure about never talking only texting. I still enjoy hearing the other person's tone and laugh as we are talking. You don't quite get that when you text. I know my nieces would disagree, but....it is still not the same.
So for now, texting is my friend when it comes to finding out if my babysitters are available. LOL!
Feb 17, 2009
Look what I can do...
Emmett in the past week has really become confident in his pulling up to a stand abilities. He seems to be pulling up on everything. Here is in my bathroom standing at the tub.
This weekend at grandma and grandpa's house, Emmett decided to visit the bear statue in the entry way. He pulled himself up and started talking to the bear. By the time I got over to him with my phone to record his conversation, he stopped. I thought it was cute with Emmett standing with the bear.
Emmett has also "grown" a new tooth as my other kids call it. Here is Emmett with 3 teeth on the bottom. Our little cutie pie!
This weekend at grandma and grandpa's house, Emmett decided to visit the bear statue in the entry way. He pulled himself up and started talking to the bear. By the time I got over to him with my phone to record his conversation, he stopped. I thought it was cute with Emmett standing with the bear.
Emmett has also "grown" a new tooth as my other kids call it. Here is Emmett with 3 teeth on the bottom. Our little cutie pie!
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