I read Max a story during quiet time and then I wanted him to "read" me a story. He wanted to tell me one "from his head". Here it is:
Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max and he wanted to get hearts and his mom didn't want him to have the hearts and then his mom said he could have heart cookies. Max said, "okay". But the hearts said, "We don't want to get eaten" and so they slipped off the cookies and slipped away. But the Valentine lollipops said, "We want to get eaten" so they jumped off the counter and said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Max".
The End!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Our Valentine's Day
was celebrated early with a date to the church Valentine's dinner/dance. It was fun because they even had a floor show before the dance started.
I got to realize yet again why Tony is my perfect valentine. He helped me do prep work yesterday so I could do some painting this week. He let me do some extra deep-cleaning projects even though it required some work on his part and he didn't complain. We have taken the time to serve each other this valentine's day which has made it even more special. I remember when Tony and I were dating, a my friend Jenn (who may see this post--and I hope still loves me afterwards) telling me that she was more in love with her husband after several years of marriage than she ever was in the beginning phases of their relationship. I thought that she was a little crazy because how could it possibly get ANY better? We were SMITTEN! Well, she's been proven right. After our first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 9 weeks, we grieved together and I saw a new depth to our relationship. As we've learned to maneuver life's journey together, had kids together, gone through different trials together, spent happy vacations together, spent time in the temple together, our love has deepened, matured and we are even more smitten than before. Last night Tony wrapped his ankle brace as tight as he could so we could dance the night away. He was so fun that it reminded me of the 70's, 80's, 90's dance that we first danced at as young single adults. His hair was tinted blue and mine was in an awesome side ponytail. ; ) I was smitten then and 7 years later he means more to me than I even knew possible.
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I got to realize yet again why Tony is my perfect valentine. He helped me do prep work yesterday so I could do some painting this week. He let me do some extra deep-cleaning projects even though it required some work on his part and he didn't complain. We have taken the time to serve each other this valentine's day which has made it even more special. I remember when Tony and I were dating, a my friend Jenn (who may see this post--and I hope still loves me afterwards) telling me that she was more in love with her husband after several years of marriage than she ever was in the beginning phases of their relationship. I thought that she was a little crazy because how could it possibly get ANY better? We were SMITTEN! Well, she's been proven right. After our first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 9 weeks, we grieved together and I saw a new depth to our relationship. As we've learned to maneuver life's journey together, had kids together, gone through different trials together, spent happy vacations together, spent time in the temple together, our love has deepened, matured and we are even more smitten than before. Last night Tony wrapped his ankle brace as tight as he could so we could dance the night away. He was so fun that it reminded me of the 70's, 80's, 90's dance that we first danced at as young single adults. His hair was tinted blue and mine was in an awesome side ponytail. ; ) I was smitten then and 7 years later he means more to me than I even knew possible.
Being Mailmen
Max and Ryan loved having a playdate at the church where they could ride bikes and deliver valentines.
Here's Max's friend with a mailbox.
Lots of little people on the go
Opening their mailboxes that night
Max was a little more excited than Ryan
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Here's Max's friend with a mailbox.
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Lots of little people on the go
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| From February 2011 |
Opening their mailboxes that night
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| From February 2011 |
Max was a little more excited than Ryan
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Valentine's Day at Joy School
I had so much fun teaching joy school today. We learned that Valentine's Day is for saying, "I love you" and that you can show love by helping others. We learned about the letter "H" and the number "18". We read John 15:12 and sang, "As I Have Loved You". We learned about the Good Samaritan and we played a game. Whenever I said something that was an act of service they would run and touch their hearts (taped to the window). We frosted cookies, made valentines for mom and dad and "secretly" delivered valentines to each other. I love these kids.
This little one tried to instigate a "cushion fight" during free time but I still love him.
Enjoying some of their Valentine spoils
And here's some artwork too
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| From February 2011 |
This little one tried to instigate a "cushion fight" during free time but I still love him.
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Enjoying some of their Valentine spoils
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And here's some artwork too
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Baby-Sitting
While our friends are vacationing for a month, we are baby-sitting for them. Max REALLY loves baby-sitting this go-cart--
It takes serious concentration though ; ) and Ryan just loves being outside
Hopefully the neighbors don't mind
We've also been baby-sitting this little froggy. Ryan loves frogs and comes in to look at him and talk to him, "Bibbet, bibbet"
Froggy's in the bottom right corner just saying hello!
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| From February 2011 |
It takes serious concentration though ; ) and Ryan just loves being outside
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| From February 2011 |
Hopefully the neighbors don't mind
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| From February 2011 |
We've also been baby-sitting this little froggy. Ryan loves frogs and comes in to look at him and talk to him, "Bibbet, bibbet"
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Froggy's in the bottom right corner just saying hello!
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Monday, February 7, 2011
I was lucky to have...
Combat Carl spend some time with me tonight. He's usually tired even with an afternoon nap, but tonight--not so much!
I love this kid. I was sorting the kid's shoes and going through which ones would fit them now and Ryan found these jobbers and he found a little medal that looked kind of like a war medal to complete the outfit.
"Aren't I cute? It's okay that I'm not tired, right?"
These boots were made for walking!
And Combat Carl gave me lots of kisses!
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| From February 2011 |
I love this kid. I was sorting the kid's shoes and going through which ones would fit them now and Ryan found these jobbers and he found a little medal that looked kind of like a war medal to complete the outfit.
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| From February 2011 |
"Aren't I cute? It's okay that I'm not tired, right?"
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| From February 2011 |
These boots were made for walking!
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And Combat Carl gave me lots of kisses!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Love and War
With busy schedules and the cutest kids, Tony and I don't have many pictures of just us, so we did some poser pics just because. Tony is not one to pose, so here is "us"
And finally
And then came an epic Epperson battle
In this corner, you have Team Max
And in this corner, Team Ryan
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And finally
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| From January 2011 |
And then came an epic Epperson battle
In this corner, you have Team Max
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| From January 2011 |
And in this corner, Team Ryan
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| From January 2011 |
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