If you've never read my husband's blog, consider starting. And if your faithful followers, he's added a new post with updates on our family. http://kingofboise.blogspot.com/
Also I will be removing our photovideo for the Tituses, only because it makes me cry and laugh every time I check my blog and I can't see the keyboard. Love you Tituses.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
A great day.
With the kids out of school, and the sun shining, we had a wonderful day at home today. The kids played outside ALL day. I got so much done, sanding, priming, and painting my dining room table and chairs (I'll post pictures on my craft blog when it's all finished).
Mike was able to get a full nights sleep and help me with my painting and other small projects around the house. We ended the day with dinner outside around the fire pit. The kids had the idea and we were happy to go with it. Mike worked with the boys on starting the fire and Caleigh and I got all the stuff out for hot dogs and s'mores. I was a little worried about Elliot, but she was happy and content to sit in her chair and have everything brought to her. What a great day. We hope to have many more like this one.
Mike was able to get a full nights sleep and help me with my painting and other small projects around the house. We ended the day with dinner outside around the fire pit. The kids had the idea and we were happy to go with it. Mike worked with the boys on starting the fire and Caleigh and I got all the stuff out for hot dogs and s'mores. I was a little worried about Elliot, but she was happy and content to sit in her chair and have everything brought to her. What a great day. We hope to have many more like this one.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Parent/Teacher Conference.
Today was parent/teacher conference. I LOVE meeting with my children's teachers and discussing how school is going. Here's some of my favorite comments of the day.
Griffin- His teacher is Misses Weidacher. She is a character to look at. She tells the kids that she dresses in the dark and that is why her socks never match and her skirts never go with her t-shirts. This women is dedicated to teaching, and she has been one of my favorite teachers so far. Anyway...Griffin has caught up on his reading and is on grade level (yeah, we have been working so hard on this). He is also doing so well in speech, that he won't have to attend summer school. He is so glad, he really didn't want to go this year. He has found a love for writing and cracks his teacher up with his facial expressions while he writes.
Griffin took a major blow this past month loosing two good buddies, who have moved, but his teacher says he seems to be doing okay with it. Misses Weidacher says he talks about Boise and all of his family daily. She is as excited as we all are that he gets to visit Boise this summer.
Miles- His teacher is Mrs. Pankey and she has been such a good fit for Miles. Miles can display some OCD habits and she has a daughter with OCD. Mrs. Pankey had nothing but good things to say about Miles, he is "wicked" smart and a leader in the classroom. He is social and gets along with any one she puts him by. She says she often pairs him up with struggling students, knowing Miles will help them out, without telling them the answers. Miles is reading at a 7th grade reading level, and missed 8th grade level because of his speed. I am really proud of Miles, who for the last 3 years has been known as a "talker." It seems he's maturing enough to know when to focus and when to talk.
Caleigh- Her teacher is Mrs. Peck. Mrs. Peck has a rep at the school of being the "meanest teacher" but I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing. Caleigh thinks she's great and that's all that matters.
Mrs. Pecks only complaint with Caleigh is she is too quiet. (I have to keep reminding myself "Caleigh is shy"...how did I end up with a shy child?) She said she would love it if Caleigh would jump up on her desk and yell or scream or something. Funny huh?
Caleigh is my biggest reader and she is doing awesome at a 6th grade reading level. She is good in Math (despite the fact she cries over her homework every night). And she is doing good socially. I'm so grateful Caleigh is doing okay socially, when I worry about her so much. She is so shy around big groups of people and can have big melt downs when she feels anxious.
I love checking in and getting one on one time with the women who see my children as much as I do.
Griffin- His teacher is Misses Weidacher. She is a character to look at. She tells the kids that she dresses in the dark and that is why her socks never match and her skirts never go with her t-shirts. This women is dedicated to teaching, and she has been one of my favorite teachers so far. Anyway...Griffin has caught up on his reading and is on grade level (yeah, we have been working so hard on this). He is also doing so well in speech, that he won't have to attend summer school. He is so glad, he really didn't want to go this year. He has found a love for writing and cracks his teacher up with his facial expressions while he writes.
Griffin took a major blow this past month loosing two good buddies, who have moved, but his teacher says he seems to be doing okay with it. Misses Weidacher says he talks about Boise and all of his family daily. She is as excited as we all are that he gets to visit Boise this summer.
Miles- His teacher is Mrs. Pankey and she has been such a good fit for Miles. Miles can display some OCD habits and she has a daughter with OCD. Mrs. Pankey had nothing but good things to say about Miles, he is "wicked" smart and a leader in the classroom. He is social and gets along with any one she puts him by. She says she often pairs him up with struggling students, knowing Miles will help them out, without telling them the answers. Miles is reading at a 7th grade reading level, and missed 8th grade level because of his speed. I am really proud of Miles, who for the last 3 years has been known as a "talker." It seems he's maturing enough to know when to focus and when to talk.
Caleigh- Her teacher is Mrs. Peck. Mrs. Peck has a rep at the school of being the "meanest teacher" but I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing. Caleigh thinks she's great and that's all that matters.
Mrs. Pecks only complaint with Caleigh is she is too quiet. (I have to keep reminding myself "Caleigh is shy"...how did I end up with a shy child?) She said she would love it if Caleigh would jump up on her desk and yell or scream or something. Funny huh?
Caleigh is my biggest reader and she is doing awesome at a 6th grade reading level. She is good in Math (despite the fact she cries over her homework every night). And she is doing good socially. I'm so grateful Caleigh is doing okay socially, when I worry about her so much. She is so shy around big groups of people and can have big melt downs when she feels anxious.
I love checking in and getting one on one time with the women who see my children as much as I do.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Irish Soda Bread
After checking with two different stores for Irish Soda Bread I decided to make my own. The poor thing was too wet and too sticky. It looks nothing like the pictures and I followed the recipe exactly. Oh well, I've already sampled a corner and it taste wonderful, it just looks more like a pancake than a round loaf of bread.
Since tomorrow is a busy day for us, we are having our (new) traditional corned beef and cabbage. I have my dear friend Emily to thank for the preparation to this dish. It's pretty easy and it's Mike's absolute favorite.
Happy St. Patty's day.
Here's the recipe I used, next time I'll use less buttermilk.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Irish-Soda-Bread-II/Detail.aspx
Since tomorrow is a busy day for us, we are having our (new) traditional corned beef and cabbage. I have my dear friend Emily to thank for the preparation to this dish. It's pretty easy and it's Mike's absolute favorite.
Happy St. Patty's day.
Here's the recipe I used, next time I'll use less buttermilk.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Irish-Soda-Bread-II/Detail.aspx
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Kidisms
Elliot has been in a punching mood lately, not mean punching, just playful punching. So she came to me today crying that Griffin had pushed her. When I asked Griff about it, he looked shocked. "No, I didn't push her. She hit me and then fell back. But mom she hit me really hard, so I'm gonna call it a "punch" cause it still really hurt."
Can you upgrade on hits to punches based on how much they hurt?
Another time...
Elliot was dawdling getting dressed. And after the third time of asking her to get her to clothes on she finally started. And while she got dressed, in her sweetest voice she said, "Sorry Mom for being a rockstar."
Apparently this is what she was playing that was keeping her so busy.
Can you upgrade on hits to punches based on how much they hurt?
Another time...
Elliot was dawdling getting dressed. And after the third time of asking her to get her to clothes on she finally started. And while she got dressed, in her sweetest voice she said, "Sorry Mom for being a rockstar."
Apparently this is what she was playing that was keeping her so busy.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Farewell Titus Family
We have been so blessed with great friends here in NH and one of our best friends are moving. Jeff and Emily and their 3 boys, Ethan, Michael, and Christopher leave for Virginia today. They will be there for 4 months, then off to Moscow, Russia.
Emily and I hit it off right away and my kids have loved the Titus boys. Emily and Jeff are Golden people, with the biggest hearts. I don't know anyone that they have met that won't miss them terribly. Emily goes out of her way to make everyone she meets feels special and loved. We owe them so much and hope our paths will cross many, many times in the future.
So it's with bittersweet feelings we bid them farewell. We are so excited for their upcoming adventures in Russia. We just wish they didn't have to move to have them.
We love you guys and God be with you till we meet again!
Emily and I hit it off right away and my kids have loved the Titus boys. Emily and Jeff are Golden people, with the biggest hearts. I don't know anyone that they have met that won't miss them terribly. Emily goes out of her way to make everyone she meets feels special and loved. We owe them so much and hope our paths will cross many, many times in the future.
So it's with bittersweet feelings we bid them farewell. We are so excited for their upcoming adventures in Russia. We just wish they didn't have to move to have them.
We love you guys and God be with you till we meet again!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Grandpa Tom's Visit
Grandpa Tom hopped on a plane to visit us this past weekend. Of course, the kids were beside themselves when I told them he was coming. They loved swimming in the pool at his hotel and spending time with him; they especially loved his stories.
Mike and I were so grateful that he was willing to make such a quick, last minute trip. The reason for his visit was to ordain Mike a High Priest on Sunday. Mike was called to serve as 2nd counselor in our Bishopric, and so he needed to be made a High Priest. Mike can now say his father has ordained him to every office of the priesthood. Thanks Tom for being here for Mike's special day.
Woo hoo Grandpa Tom is here. (Really this is Elliot hamming it up for G. Tom. She is being exercise girl, couldn't you tell?)
G. Tom and the boys played cards for 1-2 hours on Sunday. A mothers dream, could you come back every Sunday G. Tom?
Eating at Johnson's, our favorite local restaurant.
Before we could let him leave, we added G. Tom to our families growth chart. Now the boys can really try to live up to Grandpa.
Mike and I were so grateful that he was willing to make such a quick, last minute trip. The reason for his visit was to ordain Mike a High Priest on Sunday. Mike was called to serve as 2nd counselor in our Bishopric, and so he needed to be made a High Priest. Mike can now say his father has ordained him to every office of the priesthood. Thanks Tom for being here for Mike's special day.
Woo hoo Grandpa Tom is here. (Really this is Elliot hamming it up for G. Tom. She is being exercise girl, couldn't you tell?)
G. Tom and the boys played cards for 1-2 hours on Sunday. A mothers dream, could you come back every Sunday G. Tom?
Eating at Johnson's, our favorite local restaurant.
Before we could let him leave, we added G. Tom to our families growth chart. Now the boys can really try to live up to Grandpa.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Busy?
I haven't had a chance to post in a while, I guess we've been busy. Over the last month we've had a few haps. Lets see if I can remember most of them.
-last week the kids had winter break (who thought of winter break? the weather was awful) We stayed busy half of the week with our friends the Huntings. We also did a fun rainbow craft (check out my craft blog "partners in crafts" to the right(It might take a few days for me to post it). We didn't get to go to any museums like we planned, but did squeeze in some shopping. Elliot ended up getting sick one of the days and is still battling a cold.
-Two Sundays ago we said farewell to the beloved Elder Brown, a Missionary that has been in our ward for the last 9 months, we really got to know him, and he was Elliot's first crush. His mission had to end sometime, so we threw a farewell bash at our house in his honor. It was very fun to have our house full, it made me miss home.
-Mike has reached his goal weight and is keeping it off, by keeping up with his exercise and good eating habits. He has allowed ice cream and some sweets back into his diet. Hood "under the stars" ice cream is now a staple in our freezer. Which means I won't be reaching my goal weight anytime this month.
-I am finishing up my winter shopping frenzy. For the past 3 months I have been on the hunt for good deals, for next years winter clothes. Luckily we live close (45 minutes) away from a great outlet mall and I have been scoring some major deals! It 's hard to keep 4 growing kids in clothes that fit, without breaking the bank, so I've adopted this early shopping routine.
-the kids continue to make me smile everyday.
Griffin ask for cereal this morning..."Mom, can I have some snap, crackle, and boom"
Elliot is battling a cold this week and has been extra snuggly. Mike and I love her crackly sick voice and hope she feels better soon, but keeps her cute new voice. Today she came up to me and asked, "Mom can you wipe my cute little nose?" So darn cute.
Cant wait to see what March holds.
-last week the kids had winter break (who thought of winter break? the weather was awful) We stayed busy half of the week with our friends the Huntings. We also did a fun rainbow craft (check out my craft blog "partners in crafts" to the right(It might take a few days for me to post it). We didn't get to go to any museums like we planned, but did squeeze in some shopping. Elliot ended up getting sick one of the days and is still battling a cold.
-Two Sundays ago we said farewell to the beloved Elder Brown, a Missionary that has been in our ward for the last 9 months, we really got to know him, and he was Elliot's first crush. His mission had to end sometime, so we threw a farewell bash at our house in his honor. It was very fun to have our house full, it made me miss home.
-Mike has reached his goal weight and is keeping it off, by keeping up with his exercise and good eating habits. He has allowed ice cream and some sweets back into his diet. Hood "under the stars" ice cream is now a staple in our freezer. Which means I won't be reaching my goal weight anytime this month.
-I am finishing up my winter shopping frenzy. For the past 3 months I have been on the hunt for good deals, for next years winter clothes. Luckily we live close (45 minutes) away from a great outlet mall and I have been scoring some major deals! It 's hard to keep 4 growing kids in clothes that fit, without breaking the bank, so I've adopted this early shopping routine.-the kids continue to make me smile everyday.
Griffin ask for cereal this morning..."Mom, can I have some snap, crackle, and boom"
Elliot is battling a cold this week and has been extra snuggly. Mike and I love her crackly sick voice and hope she feels better soon, but keeps her cute new voice. Today she came up to me and asked, "Mom can you wipe my cute little nose?" So darn cute.
Cant wait to see what March holds.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Happy V-day (late, of course)
I had a wonderful time thinking of my "valentines" all month long. I made chocolate boxes for them, like last year. And my friend Emily and I got together and traded goodies for them. Yumm. I also included my mom's sugar cookie recipe. I'm not a huge sugar cookie fan (no chocolate in them) but, if I am going to have some, they HAVE to be this recipe. They turn out so yummy and soft. 
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Keeping up with Elliot.
Elliot is in full swing to becoming a "big girl." She keeps me so darn busy, I collapse at night after she goes to bed. Last week she decided, while I was blogging, that she was big enough to paint her own nails. Which I found her doing in my room, with 5 different colors all of their tops off and laying on my carpet!!! And the first thing I screamed at her..."this is a rental house" Which is probably my most famous saying these days with her, and the other kids. Anyway, the whole reason I found her, is because she was screaming, because she had painted her face and gotten nail polish in her mouth! I didn't feel too bad for her, but the poor carpet is ruined. And I am a little smarter about checking on this little girl.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Daddy Spa
What little girl wouldn't want her Daddy to paint her nails....well, Caleigh had to be talked into it, but I think she realized what a good thing she had when her Dad was done. Truly, Mike is the best choice, with his artistic abilities.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Birthday Boy
Our Griffin is 7 now. I teased him saying, "Griff, I just got rid of two 7 year olds, do you think you could stay 6?" He asked what was wrong with 7yr olds. Nothing, just means everyone is growing up.
Seriously though, Griffin is the BEST kid. He is a great listener, and rarely needs to be told twice to do something. He is kind and considerate, in fact, he told his brother and sisters all he wanted for his birthday was for everyone to be kind to each other for the whole day. He always seems to be happy and in a good mood. He takes such good care of Elliot when he's in charge of her. Which you can tell, since she loves to run to him when he gets home from school.
Griffin has been working really hard this year with learning to read, and in his speech therapy. He also has discovered a love for writing (I wonder where he gets that?) and his teacher says he often has to attach more paper to the end of his journal pages so he can finish his thoughts. He requested a journal this year, and writes in it almost every night. Then the next morning he has me help him correct all the misspelled words. He also loves spending time with Mike watching football. He asked Mike all the time, "Dad, is there a football game on tonight."
Happy birthday Griffin.
Griffin wanted to go Bowling for his birthday and he invited the Titus family to join us.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Announcement....
My friend Kata and I have started a craft blog together. The address is: http://partnersincrafts.blogspot.com/
Kata has been my dear friend since we were 3 and has always been my partner in many crimes. We played house as kids, drove our moms nuts with mischief, hung out through school, roomed together in collage, and have spent many hours on the phone. Kata is one of those Moms who makes is look easy, and she turns everything she touches to Gold. Truly, she can take a weed from her yard and it looks like it came from PB.
This blog is our creative outlet. My recent love for creating anything with my hands and Kata's constant creativity should make our blog a fun place to stop and get inspired.
Kata has been my dear friend since we were 3 and has always been my partner in many crimes. We played house as kids, drove our moms nuts with mischief, hung out through school, roomed together in collage, and have spent many hours on the phone. Kata is one of those Moms who makes is look easy, and she turns everything she touches to Gold. Truly, she can take a weed from her yard and it looks like it came from PB.
This blog is our creative outlet. My recent love for creating anything with my hands and Kata's constant creativity should make our blog a fun place to stop and get inspired.
31 years!
I had a wonderful birthday thank you to all my kind friend and family who made it extra special. Mike took the kids on their traditional shopping trip and they spoiled me with two new CD's, MP3 player, season 1 of Glee, and a lemon zester( I really needed one.) Plus I was able to use some of my birthday money from family to buy a blue ray player. It is awesome!
The night before my birthday, me and the kids had a sleepover at my friend Mary's house, with her kids and the Tituses (minus Jeff of course, who was out of town).
Before the sleepover Mary watched all the kids so Emily and I could go to book club. We had an amazing dinner with potatoes in creme sauce, that I wanted to take a bath in, home made bread, pork, baked apples, and a triffle that was extra yummy with home made custard made from fresh milk from a local farm. Really I could have died and gone to heaven, thanks Sister Davis! After we rolled our selves out of book club, we headed back to Marys for our sleepover fun.
If you'll remember the ice storm last year, Mary and Steve were the ones who housed us when our power, and heat, were out. So our sleep over reminded the kids of that, and one of the kids asked if our power was out again. It was so fun to listen to the kid's giggles as they were "falling asleep." And it was so fun to just sit and talk. In the morning Emily made my favorite breakfast, french toast casserole, and they even put a candle in it for me to blow out. Then it was a relaxing day at home with the kids, with presents and ended with me making fried mac n' cheese balls (one of my fav's from Cheesecake factory).
Monday, when Mike had the day off, Emily watched Elliot for the day and Mike and I were able to go out to lunch and a movie. I'm so blessed to have so many people who love and care for me.
Thanks everyone!!!!
The night before my birthday, me and the kids had a sleepover at my friend Mary's house, with her kids and the Tituses (minus Jeff of course, who was out of town).
Before the sleepover Mary watched all the kids so Emily and I could go to book club. We had an amazing dinner with potatoes in creme sauce, that I wanted to take a bath in, home made bread, pork, baked apples, and a triffle that was extra yummy with home made custard made from fresh milk from a local farm. Really I could have died and gone to heaven, thanks Sister Davis! After we rolled our selves out of book club, we headed back to Marys for our sleepover fun.
If you'll remember the ice storm last year, Mary and Steve were the ones who housed us when our power, and heat, were out. So our sleep over reminded the kids of that, and one of the kids asked if our power was out again. It was so fun to listen to the kid's giggles as they were "falling asleep." And it was so fun to just sit and talk. In the morning Emily made my favorite breakfast, french toast casserole, and they even put a candle in it for me to blow out. Then it was a relaxing day at home with the kids, with presents and ended with me making fried mac n' cheese balls (one of my fav's from Cheesecake factory).
Monday, when Mike had the day off, Emily watched Elliot for the day and Mike and I were able to go out to lunch and a movie. I'm so blessed to have so many people who love and care for me.
Thanks everyone!!!!
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