Wednesday, May 19, 2010

May excitement!

Lizzy's play date with Jordyn. They played Polly pockets the entire time. Very cute!


Christian's team is undefeated! Last night they tied with the Astros. Christian played shortstop and pitcher and did a fantastic job. He also got two great hits!

Christian had scouts right before his game, they were learning about the color wheel mixing colors and doing an outdoor watercolor that they will be framing. I'm so grateful for the hard work that those scout leaders have put in. He should receive his arrow of light award when he turns 11.

This week Meliah finished her division. She was so excited to complete it! She got a reward and a certificate for finishing her timed tests for third grade. She has really been struggling with the last division test and has been working really hard to be ready for it each day. She finally finished it in the allotted time and seriously, I don't think I've ever seen her happier than when she got her balloon!

2 comments:

Hollye said...

I can't believe how Christian is changing so much...he looks so much older in these pictures!!! That is so awesome about all of their great success, I am proud to be their Auntie..I know they have many, but I am glad to be one of them ;0) Love to you all!!

Becky Nelson said...

Go Meliah. Taylor did the same thing with her Multiplications test, but you are a better mom than I am. i didn't get a pic., but the test was on the fridge for a long time.
I hope that I can make it to at least one of Christian's games. i can't wait to see him play.
We can't wait to see you sat. love you guys.

Families are Forever!

Families are Forever!
What a great blessing

I sure do love my family!

I sure do love my family!

Our 3 little ones!

Our 3 little ones!
We have been so blessed!!!

My parenting plan!!

I have been thinking a lot lately of what I need to teach my kids to help them become independant physically, spiritually and mentally so when they turn 18 they will be able to survive on their own. The last 9 years has flown by so quickly I can't believe it. Nine more years and my first child will be old enough to be on his own. That is a real wake up call for a mother who hasn't prepared her children for those important days. I realize that I have gone on way to long without a list of what needs to be learned and done by what age so that my kids will not be horrified when they get out into the world alone. So, I've come up with a list of most everything I can think of that would be important for my kids to know and learn and what ages they should be capable. Of course, every child is different and is capable of different things at different ages. Some learn things faster and are more motivated. Others would like to just live in the home cave for the rest of their lives and have no motivation to do any of it. So, I am including my fairly flexible plan. But if you let too many years slip by, you may need to up the work to fit everything in. I got most of my ideas from a very experienced LDS author (Merilee Boyack) who has raised several children successfully! So, hopefully you find this as helpful as I do!