Swinging
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Baby Benjamin
Erin, Sawyer and I went and met up with Kelly and baby Ben this weekend. We hadn't seen Benjamin in quite some time-- he has grown- and is still just adorable as can be! He was such a good baby, even when Sawyer tried to attack him. We look forward to our next visit with the newest 'bakk boy' and his wonderful parents.
posted by April @ 7:58 PM
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Friday, April 23, 2010
thoughts
Yikes! The end of April? Already?
Had another good week at school. This one actually flew by, (which is great) considering how crazy and mixed up it was. My class celebrated Earth Day lots of simple ways- they loved it... making posters, recycling, cleaning garbage, making a model of Earth, only natural light all day, planting new plants-- small things that really get ME thinking about the little changes I could/should/will be making. I showed them my reusable grocery bag that is so tiny, and clipped onto my car keys, and they thought it was the coolest thing ever! We also had our annual tornado drill this week- something else they (oddly) look forward to. Of course we ended our week with a dance party-- another fave of the kids (and mine too!).
My goal for this weekend is to go and see both of my grandpas. I did make it to see grandpa A. on Saturday, but haven't seen gramps P. in a couple of weeks. I am just so lucky to have had such close relationships with my grandparents... and now I think of how lucky Sawyer and Kate are that they are able to grow up with their grandparents so close to home. I think of how much they are going to learn and grow-- and how much fun they are going to have! They are already getting polka lessons from their grandma, and have been on several outdoor adventures with their grandpa. And someday, they'll be able to say "my other grandma lets me stand and dance on her table!"... I also look forward to watching the babies swing on the swing with their grandpa~ one of my favorite memories of growing up at the lake. We would sit between gram and gramps when we were younger (and older) and my gram would ALWAYS start monkeying with my hair.
Auntie "Trixie" watched Sawyer today. They spent the day with grandma Katie and went to visit grandpa Earl. Sawyer is lucky to have such wonderful people taking care of him! Then we grilled with the Brysons, Trish, Lo and Miss Kate-- who, btw, celebrated her 11 month birthday this week!! She's walking all over the place (and trying to avoid allergic reactions!). She has also learned to scream~ lots of fun! :)
Oh- we are in the middle of planning a quick trip to MPLS in May. We'll go and see Jesse's family, and then spend the weekend with the Iowans-- as it's been wayyy too long since we've seen them!
Anyways- I am tired- and could ramble on for hours. Instead, Jesse and I are going to watch Sherlock Holmes. OK- Jesse is going to watch Sherlock, and I will fall asleep on the couch until he wakes me up...
Had another good week at school. This one actually flew by, (which is great) considering how crazy and mixed up it was. My class celebrated Earth Day lots of simple ways- they loved it... making posters, recycling, cleaning garbage, making a model of Earth, only natural light all day, planting new plants-- small things that really get ME thinking about the little changes I could/should/will be making. I showed them my reusable grocery bag that is so tiny, and clipped onto my car keys, and they thought it was the coolest thing ever! We also had our annual tornado drill this week- something else they (oddly) look forward to. Of course we ended our week with a dance party-- another fave of the kids (and mine too!).
My goal for this weekend is to go and see both of my grandpas. I did make it to see grandpa A. on Saturday, but haven't seen gramps P. in a couple of weeks. I am just so lucky to have had such close relationships with my grandparents... and now I think of how lucky Sawyer and Kate are that they are able to grow up with their grandparents so close to home. I think of how much they are going to learn and grow-- and how much fun they are going to have! They are already getting polka lessons from their grandma, and have been on several outdoor adventures with their grandpa. And someday, they'll be able to say "my other grandma lets me stand and dance on her table!"... I also look forward to watching the babies swing on the swing with their grandpa~ one of my favorite memories of growing up at the lake. We would sit between gram and gramps when we were younger (and older) and my gram would ALWAYS start monkeying with my hair.
Auntie "Trixie" watched Sawyer today. They spent the day with grandma Katie and went to visit grandpa Earl. Sawyer is lucky to have such wonderful people taking care of him! Then we grilled with the Brysons, Trish, Lo and Miss Kate-- who, btw, celebrated her 11 month birthday this week!! She's walking all over the place (and trying to avoid allergic reactions!). She has also learned to scream~ lots of fun! :)
Oh- we are in the middle of planning a quick trip to MPLS in May. We'll go and see Jesse's family, and then spend the weekend with the Iowans-- as it's been wayyy too long since we've seen them!
Anyways- I am tired- and could ramble on for hours. Instead, Jesse and I are going to watch Sherlock Holmes. OK- Jesse is going to watch Sherlock, and I will fall asleep on the couch until he wakes me up...
posted by April @ 8:04 PM
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
New Faves
* We had a great Easter- we went to Uncle Pa's and Auntie Sharon's with our family, Stace, Ken and Dylan. We had a wonderful meal and lots of giggles. The Easter Bunny left Sawyer a small basket with some puffs, a book and a summer outfit.
* We have been trying to get to Tower each weekend to visit with Gramps. This past weekend was one of our best weekends, as Sawyer put his arms out for my grandpa to hold him-- first time he's done that. I loved seeing how happy that made my grandpa.
* We're going to see Gramps A this weekend- it's been too long.
*Lots of friends having babies... Congrats to all the new mommies.
*Dad got the 'big' boat in, so we went out for our first ride... LOVED IT. It makes me even more excited for summer.
* Went for a walk with Lo and Er- and the babies. Actually, we've been having lots of sister time lately-and I love that.
*School continues to go well- although today one of my students tattled because someone called her a "cycle"...( Umm- I think you mean psycho.)
*My sweet baby is nearly 10 months. He is so busy- into everything~ got his first 2 teeth- is a very happy (and super energetic!) boy. He is walking along all the furniture and learning to talk. So far he says 'mama' 'dada' and 'moo'.
*Have gone on a couple of hikes... one nice, short one, and one longer one ( in which I was crabby!).
Off to eat some ice cream with my hubby. Please excuse the fact that I can't figure out how to put my pictures in a better order.
posted by April @ 6:21 PM
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Dear Grandma,
Yesterday we played outside together. Kate DID NOT like sitting in the grass. She screamed for a bit. I loved it.
Anyways- we are thinking of YOU today. We hope you have a happy day- and we can't wait to see you this weekend. My mom talked to Great-Grandpa this morning, and he said you are going to be at his house. Maybe we will join you to help out. :)
I love you~ and so does Kate. She told me so.
xoxo
Sawyer
posted by April @ 7:07 AM
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