My Parents

This morning when I check my facebook my dad left

me a great message!! Then when I checked my email there was another letter from my dad! It really means so much to me because my parents are 1000 miles away, I wish my parents lived closer everyday, I would love to have them see my kids as often as they see my siblings kids, I would love for them to see my kids in their school activities, dance recitals, or just show up at school for lunch. I would love for them to know my kids better, don't get me wrong, our girls adore my parents the other day Jolene missed them so much when we called for her to talk with them she cried the whole time and was only able to listen, her emotions got the best of her. My mom leaves comments on the blog lots, once in awhile my dad does to, but lately he has been dropping email to let us know he's there. For some reason knowing they are there and checking my blog to see what our girls and we are up to makes me want to blog all the more!! I am truly grateful and love my parents very much!!

Thank you and the girls for the singing valentines card, it was great, but even better was the girls message. thank you all, I love you lots...... :)

All.....I want to thank all of you for your blogs, it is such a joy to get on them and read and see all that you do. It really does keep me updated with your lives and activities. I know that not all of you have blogs but I want to thank you for the pictures you send to keep us updated and to remind us of how fast all of our grandchildren are growing. Your mother and I are very proud of all of you and love you all more than you will ever know. Everyone is growing up so fast. Carey's boy are so grown up and responsible. There has been so many birthdays in the last few weeks I can't keep them all straight. Now Mike's oldest is ready to be baptized. Times flies by so very fast you don't dare blink, or you'll miss several years. Only a few weeks and Brandon and Katie will have a little one for everyone to spoil. Love you lots...Dad

A Birthday

On Tuesday when Jolene went to school she

learned the next time she went (Thursday 26) it

would be her teachers birthday! It made Jolene sad

because her teacher is single and her family

lives far away. So she asked if she

could give her teacher a party!!

So Wednesday, Jolene's day off, we

made cupcakes.

Jolene realized "happy birthday"

has as many letters

as there are kids in her class! So each kid

got a letter and the happy face at the end

was for her teacher to have "after dinner" Jolene picked her out a Dora balloon, because who

doesn't love Dora, and a pink flower plant.

When I brought the cupcakes to school at snack time,

Ms. Painton had to wipe a tear! Jolene made her sit at

the table, served her first and then had the

class sing "Happy Birthday"

They got to watch some of "Horton Hears A Who"

All in all I think she had a great party, if nothing

else Jolene succeeded in

giving her a nice surprise!

After the party it was outside fun time!!

Then inside for learning labs!

They are learning about their neighborhoods,

so they got to play beauty shop or barber shop.

Lots of fun!

Random pictures

This is our kitty, Ella, she was

trying to get the balloon string.

and just about did!
Jolene's favorite thing to do when she's not in
school is play school. She loves her leapster,
she has this one and then the hand held one.
It just amazing me all she can do!!

Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day Ward gave me a beautiful

bouquet of yellow roses, my favorite!! and the

perfect card for us.

We had a sitter stay with the girls and went

to dinner and the movies out of town, with

another couple. I had forgotten how nice it

is to double date. We had a wonderful time.

Great food, great company and great

entertainment.

and the girls had a great time at home, we picked

them up a pizza, ice cream and movies.

Everyone had a great Valentine's Day.

Happy Valentine's Day

On Tuesday February 10, we had to try the

heart hair idea on Jolene, even with her

new short hair we got a heart!!

February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I made the girls the black and white

bows for their hair.I got to go to school and help with the class

parties!

Jolene and her friends got to pass out their

Valentine's for each other.

Very busy searching for

the right bag

Jolene and I made all the sugar

cookies for the class and visitors to

decorate. It is always fun

to cook or bake with the girls.Time for some outside fun!!!

Did you know Jolene is part monkey?Entertaining themselves by running

around the pole.Can't be outside and not swing!!
Raychel ready for school

Raychel and her friend Kianna,
Yep, even Raychel has another heart in her

hair for the occasion.

All in all the parties were a huge hit, now for

a long 4 day weekend.

Super yummy!

Almond Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

3 Tablespoons melted butter

1/2 cup almond slivers

Place the chicken in a 9x13 greased baking dish. Mix the soup and sour cream together and pour over the chicken. Mix the melted butter and crackers together and sprinkle over the chicken cream mixture. Sprinkle the almond slivers on top. Cover and bake for 45 minutes at 350. Served with wild rice...yummy!

Huge hit with the girls!!

Hair Days

Just another Valentine hair idea, out

of the two this is her favorite.

Sooo much easier too. She is so beautiful!

One of my favorite Valentines!

Spaghetti Sauce Mix

1/2 teaspoons minced dried garlic

1 Tablespoon minced dried onion

1 Tablespoon dried parsley

1 Table spoon green pepper flakes

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Mix together and store in a airtight container.

To serve: Add one cup tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups water and one recipe sauce mix. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Makes 2 cups.

Even Raychel who usually eats just the noodles, had two servings with the sauce!! It's a hit!!

100 Days

On Tuesday Feb. 2nd Jolene's class
celebrated their 100th day of school.

She is pretty excited that she is now

100 days smarter!

They made a list of 100 things

they love...

they put 100 treats in a baggie for snack,

10 pieces of 10 items.

example...10 marshmallows, 10 gum drops... then they ate them and played outside...
who doesn't love being outside with the sun

shining, no wind and about 50 degrees in February!

then inside for learning labs.