It seems the older I get the more I think about things. Maybe the more experiences I go through make me grow and learn more. Maybe things that happen in our lives give us that new perspective we need.
Moving to Washington I was mentally preparing myself for clouds and rain all the time. We moved here and it was pretty cloudy and rainy. Then one day I needed my sunglasses. I could see the beautiful white mountains and all the green plants and trees. Then the rain came back, then the sun, then some cloudy days. Then for a long row of days it was sunny, day after day. I kept reminding myself- 'it's only February and we're in the Northwest- tomorrow may be cloudy, so enjoy today!' Then yesterday the clouds came back.
I've decided there is a time and a purpose for things. If there were no rainy days, the sunny days wouldn't feel like such a blessing. Maybe I'd start to take them for granted. Maybe I should enjoy everyday, rain or shine- like its a blessing. There are too many times I dwell on the would-of's or could-of's, or worry about the tomorrows, but don't stop and enjoy the todays. Maybe we need the rain for reasons we can't understand.
One day my kids pointed out how nice I talk to their friends. That got me thinking. Do I talk to my own kids as nicely as I talk to someone elses kids? Maybe I should always treat my kids as if they were someone elses. I guess thats a pretty big deal since they really are someones else's spirit children. I am so thankful my heavenly Father gave me my kids.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Allies preschool friends
I must admit- I really love working with preschool age kiddos. They are so much fun and so happy! When we moved to Washington we found some friends in the ward who had a preschool group that meets once a week, and we have been patiently waiting for a turn at our house! We started off using water colors to paint paper plate fish for the ocean theme. The kids loved it- even Lance.
This was after I had washed his face two times. Everytime I'd go help another kiddo, he'd paint his face. Or stick the paintbrush in his ear. He thinks he is pretty funny.
It was fun to have these kids over to play and we can't wait until we get another turn!
The Battle Ground Office
This week Quinn officially started his new work schedule, on his own. He will not see patients on Mondays and Tuesdays- so we get to see more of him! This week we went out to look at the new Battle Ground office, set to open next month. Heres the outside of the building:
Heres what you see when you walk in- it will say Croft and Draper Orthodontics on the wall behind us. It is a nice waiting room with a 'beverage bar', video nook, and movie nook with toys for kids.
We liked this detail on the wall, there is a circular pattern on the carpet.
More circles- these ones are over the tooth brushing station.
The kids thought it was pretty fun with no sinks in yet!
I am pretty proud of this guy! He has worked so hard to get here, now he is really doing great and loves what he does. What more can you ask for?
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Happy 11th Makayla!
Our big sis turned 11 this week! That night we went out for ice cream and came home to open some cards and presents!
Then Firday night she had some friends over for dinner and games!
I remembered playing this cotton ball pick up game at my parties!
Quinn ran the BBQ and cooked hot dogs and hamburgers. Makayla is not a huge fan of pizza.
The girls were all so polite and I think they all had fun.
Makayla and I found this fudge marble cake recipie and it was a very yummy cake!
Happy 11th bday Makayla. We are so glad you are the big sis in our family-
we love you!!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Fire Station Playgroup
Allis is doing a fun preschool co-op with some friends from church. Needless to say our ward here is BIG so there are acutally 2 preschool groups. I'm glad they found room for us and once a week Allie really looks forward to playing with her school firends. This week both goups met at one of the dads firestations.
I have taken many of my kids on field trips to firestations but this was one of the best. They started with this dad sitting on the floor reading fire saftey books to the kids and handed out their fire hats.
Then he took them on a tour of the station and let them slide down the fire pole!
Then we went out to look at the trucks.
And spend some time playing in them!
Then a firefighter came out in his gear so the kids could see how he would look in a fire. Lance would NOT let me put him down for this part. I let him stay in while the firefighter took off his helmet so he could see it was a friend in there- not Darth Vader.
Then we went outside and got to shoot orange cones down with a fire hose!
After that we got stickers and went and ate our lunches in the fire house.
It was a fun day with some fun friends. Afterwards, Allie went home with a friends for a playdate and I met my sis in law for lunch. A fun day all around!
Now we are looking forward to our turn to have school at our house!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Kids Club
Last week for playgroup I took Allie and Lance and met some friends at this fun indoor junglegym/ ballcity. They had lots of fun and since my big kids had the next day off- I took them all back the next day to check it out. Jennifer and he little guy came and played with us too!
Lance got pretty brave at exploring.
Allie loves this cousin Kolby!
Makayla and Dylan were glad there was no school the next day so they could check it out. Our school district was out- but Vancouver was still in so it wasn't too crowded.
basketball boy
Heres some actions shots of Dylans games. He is having fun!
He's number '0'
TeriLe and her kids came by this saturday to watch Dylan play!
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