Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Dylan's 5!
My sweet little baby boy is no longer a baby, or even a toddler. He's in full BIG boy mode!
Favorites: Ninjago, swimming like a fish, McDonald's, any drink, most chips, chocolate, frosting, watermelon, playing with his sibs, video games, the ipad (which he sometimes sneaks), Mommy preschool, hugs, Where's Waldo (he has the entire collection and knows how to find Woof's tail on every page), and being silly, of course!
We celebrated long and hard this time around. Five is a very important birthday, you know? We had presents and cinnamon rolls super early because Ben had a business trip and we wanted him to be in on the fun. He loved all his gifts, ninjago legos & tshirt, a red ball, and a super surprise, his own pet lizard! He named him Speed, not to be confused with Speedy, which he is not.
After dropping K off at school, I surprised the littles and took them to the zoo. Oh, how I wish I had the day recorded, like we were reality stars or something. He was so stinkin' cute! Dylan had the map and it was his day, so we went and did everything he wanted to do. We started at the Arizona Trail and saw all the reptiles, birds, wolves, javelinas, etc. Then we headed to the Komodo Dragon next. We saw more birds, the elephants, then the orangutans. There was a mom and daughter orangutan close to the glass and Ruby did not want to leave them! Then we headed to the tree house where they played to their hearts content and were covered in sand from head to toe. We did the carousel, bought slurpees, and went for another loop up to see the tiger, lions, etc. D decided we should go see the mountain goats/rams/whatever. I don't normally do that loop with the kids because it's hot, dusty, and you rarely see anything, but this time there were tons of them really close and I helped him use a telescope. We heard the howler monkeys and saw the desert tortoises making more desert tortoises. It was quite a show! We saw almost every animal, except the farm animal loop, got lightly rained on, and just had the best time together.
Dylan insisted he wasn't really five until we had his friend party a few days later. Saturday morning we had all his close friends from copa and our cousins over to celebrate with a Ninjago swim party. He loved seeing his friends again and had so much fun! They swam, swung at a dragon pinata, ate lots of yummy chocolate cake, and played with all his loot. Dylan's packages and cards from family were so awesome, too. Every day he'd ask to check to see if there were more. He was spoiled and deserved it! D's just so cute these days I want to bottle him up and keep him little-ish forever.
Favorites: Ninjago, swimming like a fish, McDonald's, any drink, most chips, chocolate, frosting, watermelon, playing with his sibs, video games, the ipad (which he sometimes sneaks), Mommy preschool, hugs, Where's Waldo (he has the entire collection and knows how to find Woof's tail on every page), and being silly, of course!
We celebrated long and hard this time around. Five is a very important birthday, you know? We had presents and cinnamon rolls super early because Ben had a business trip and we wanted him to be in on the fun. He loved all his gifts, ninjago legos & tshirt, a red ball, and a super surprise, his own pet lizard! He named him Speed, not to be confused with Speedy, which he is not.
After dropping K off at school, I surprised the littles and took them to the zoo. Oh, how I wish I had the day recorded, like we were reality stars or something. He was so stinkin' cute! Dylan had the map and it was his day, so we went and did everything he wanted to do. We started at the Arizona Trail and saw all the reptiles, birds, wolves, javelinas, etc. Then we headed to the Komodo Dragon next. We saw more birds, the elephants, then the orangutans. There was a mom and daughter orangutan close to the glass and Ruby did not want to leave them! Then we headed to the tree house where they played to their hearts content and were covered in sand from head to toe. We did the carousel, bought slurpees, and went for another loop up to see the tiger, lions, etc. D decided we should go see the mountain goats/rams/whatever. I don't normally do that loop with the kids because it's hot, dusty, and you rarely see anything, but this time there were tons of them really close and I helped him use a telescope. We heard the howler monkeys and saw the desert tortoises making more desert tortoises. It was quite a show! We saw almost every animal, except the farm animal loop, got lightly rained on, and just had the best time together.
Dylan insisted he wasn't really five until we had his friend party a few days later. Saturday morning we had all his close friends from copa and our cousins over to celebrate with a Ninjago swim party. He loved seeing his friends again and had so much fun! They swam, swung at a dragon pinata, ate lots of yummy chocolate cake, and played with all his loot. Dylan's packages and cards from family were so awesome, too. Every day he'd ask to check to see if there were more. He was spoiled and deserved it! D's just so cute these days I want to bottle him up and keep him little-ish forever.
Pics from the friend party:
Love these girls & that they made the effort to come so far for Dylan's day.
PS-- I am playing catch up with this post & all the following. It's 1/2/13 today. Note to self: D's party was the best (meaning easiest) I ever threw! Must remember Costco cake & easy treats w/ backyard pool & pinata.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Dylan's Real Birthday
D was such a cutie about his birthday. He was so excited, he could hardly wait! He got a fun package from the Christensen boys a week or so early, and from that day on, we had to check for packages every day. Luckily, Grandma & Papa sent one and it got here the day before. He was in heaven! On his real birthday, Ben had to leave on a business trip, so we got everyone up early and had cinnamon rolls and gifts at 6:30 AM so he could be part of the fun. He got some super hero and Ninjago things, along with a ball from Ruby, then Ben & I surprised him with a baby leopard gecko. He loves it, and named him Speed, not to be confused with Speedy, which he is not.
It was a nice, cloud covered day, so after dropping K off at school, we went straight to the zoo. Since it was Dylan's day, we went everywhere he wanted to go. First to where the lizards live along the Arizona trail where we saw lizards, snakes, condors, golden eagles, little owls, jack rabbits, and more. We then headed over to the Komodo Dragon, elephants (one was waving his trunk for Dylan) and them the orangutans. There was a mother-daughter up close to the glass and Ruby was mesmerized...she did NOT want to leave. We then headed to the carousel and tree house for a long time and then made another BIG loop. We ended up seeing the entire zoo (minus the farm, which I hate) and got rained on. The lion was up on a rock and looked at us, the howler monkeys were really howling, and I should probably not mention what the desert tortoises were doing...let's just say it was loud & crazy! It was a really fun, memorable day!
That night we just stayed in & our Bishop's wife dropped by with a card & candy for Dylan. So sweet! Our house was a WRECK, but he wanted to show off Speed, so in they came *so embarrassing*. She has 6 kids, so I'm sure she's seen it all. WE SURE LOVE OUR DYLAN-BOP!
It was a nice, cloud covered day, so after dropping K off at school, we went straight to the zoo. Since it was Dylan's day, we went everywhere he wanted to go. First to where the lizards live along the Arizona trail where we saw lizards, snakes, condors, golden eagles, little owls, jack rabbits, and more. We then headed over to the Komodo Dragon, elephants (one was waving his trunk for Dylan) and them the orangutans. There was a mother-daughter up close to the glass and Ruby was mesmerized...she did NOT want to leave. We then headed to the carousel and tree house for a long time and then made another BIG loop. We ended up seeing the entire zoo (minus the farm, which I hate) and got rained on. The lion was up on a rock and looked at us, the howler monkeys were really howling, and I should probably not mention what the desert tortoises were doing...let's just say it was loud & crazy! It was a really fun, memorable day!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Back to School, Back to School,
To prove to Dad that I'm not a fool! This is what happens while Ben drives K to school in the mornings. They keep the radio off, talk and sing songs, songs so far include Billy Madison, Tortilla Land, and Goin' Buggy.
Our big boy started second grade at a new school, Hale Elementary, last week. He's now a Hale Hero and is in Ms. Day's class. After his first day he loved riding the bus home, the class pet hermit crabs, and had already made two friends, Brigg and John-John. I can see a big difference in his handwriting already, which has really improved. He has 25 spelling words which includes vocabulary, high frequency, and challenge words. I knew he was a good speller, but tonight he surprised me by getting all of them right after only one day of practicing the challenge words which include: chameleon, beautiful, and tongue. Not bad for a second grader! He's also starting timed tests with math facts and admitted tonight that he loves to read while he eats. (Wonder where he got that?)
I ask him everyday who he sits by at lunch and what he does at recess. He only gets one morning recess, because it's still 110ish, the lunch recess is inside watching a movie. K keeps telling me he plays on the swings a lot, instead of with other kids. I was getting concerned, but today he reported with that twinkle in his eye, that he and two other boys were chased by 20 girls on recess. Now that's more like it! :) I'm a proud mama and think he's handling this transition to a new school really well.
First day of second grade
Our big boy started second grade at a new school, Hale Elementary, last week. He's now a Hale Hero and is in Ms. Day's class. After his first day he loved riding the bus home, the class pet hermit crabs, and had already made two friends, Brigg and John-John. I can see a big difference in his handwriting already, which has really improved. He has 25 spelling words which includes vocabulary, high frequency, and challenge words. I knew he was a good speller, but tonight he surprised me by getting all of them right after only one day of practicing the challenge words which include: chameleon, beautiful, and tongue. Not bad for a second grader! He's also starting timed tests with math facts and admitted tonight that he loves to read while he eats. (Wonder where he got that?)
Doughnuts with Dad before Meet the Teacher. Isn't she adorable? He's pretty cute, too!
K brought this vocab classwork home yesterday. I taught him that! ;)
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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