Lil miss

 

Playing farm house

 

She loves her Elmo, baby, and boots (in that order.)

more christmas 09

What a great Uncle?

Not sure which present to open next.

Center Stage! She loves to sing.

Visiting Family

Lil Miss helped decorate the tree or branch of the tree!

Much to her father's delight she loved playing basketball, a natural!

A carousel ride with Jake and Uncle David. She was a little unsure at first but then loved it.

Lil Miss and I had a great visit with family in Utah. It was so nice to see everyone again. Next year will have to be out here.

big snow 09 birds

Big snow 09

We had our first big snow storm over the last two days. We received about 20 inches of snow.

New Book:

This is one of my personal favorites. It was first read to me by one of my college professors. A story of a small hero, Hooway for Wodney Wat, by Helen Lester is definitely one to be read aloud!


Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester.

Happy Birthday,MOM!

My mom's birthday was Oct. 24 and we celebrated with a small surprise party! She was surprised and said she had a wonderful day, so I'd say it was a success.
Happy Birthday Mom! You deserve more then one day. Love ya!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Mantel Decor

Dress I made from two black dish clothes. I even made the pumpkin applique! ya, me

Pumpkin carving...

Cute little ladybug

October book

OK, because I am an El. Ed. major and I taught Kindergarten for a few years I have a good collection of children's books (a few hundred, at least.) So I thought I would share some every once in a while. Maybe You will want to pick them up or reserve them at your local library. All I ask is that you read to your children-great.

I share this series of books not for the upcoming holiday but because I bought them new for $2.50 each and I love them. They are on clearance at Kohl's stores, if you have one of those around you.(I'm a sucker for clearance and kid's books) They are for the Kohl's Cares for Kids program and they have a new series so these went on clearance. any who...

The author is Steve Jenkins and the titles are: Actual Size, What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?, and Biggest, Strongest, Fastest.


















Just a little more detail on What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? It's actually by two authors : Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. I chose this one not because it's my favorite but because it is a Caldecott honor winner. It's a beautiful book with great information, great pictures, and a lot of fun.

It asks questions like, "What do you do with a nose like this?" ear, hands, feet, eyes...

And then highlights about 5 animals with that feature and it's unique use.

And then... the back has more information on the animals featured, in case you wanted to know more about a particular one-fun.

Anyways, I love them, my daughter loves them, and you'll love them too (I hope.)


SIDE NOTE/?: I DID HAVE PICTURES OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS (3) BUT I'M NOT SURE IF I'M SUPPOSE TO??? COPYRIGHTS AND STUFF?? DOES ANYONE KNOW???

days at the state fair...

Riding a horse...she loved it!

Playing with her cousin (check out that cheese grin)