2. One Hundred Fun Hundred -This year was the 100th anniversary of the founding of girls scouts and California celebrated big time with a large extravaganza. David took Callie and Alyssa (I stayed home and yard saled with Haven and Davy- the party cost a bit too much for us all to go), and they had a great time.
Here's what Callie has to say about it: "At the 100 Fun Hundred, we had lots of fun. There were a bunch of games and when you would pick a ball color, you would get a prize. And there was a bungee castle that we got to jump on. And we had ice cream for dessert but we didn't have a good dinner. We had granola bars and a go gurt or two. We sat and watched the girls scouts singing on a screen and then we got to see fireworks and that was my 100 Fun Hundred."
Here's what Alyssa has to say about it: "This was the worst part: I got lost! And I was on the stage dancing with Hula Hoops. There were these games where you pick out a ball and Callie got a fish and I got a pin. But then Callie got another fish later and gave it to me and then she got one more fish and gave it to Haven. There was this ocean one and Callie said one of our grandpa's fought in the Navy. And I got a stamp that looked like a ship. And that was my 100 Fun Hundred."
4. Mother's Day Tea -Alyssa invited me to a Mother's Day Tea Party at her Kindergarten Class. She helped make little sandwiches and we drank water rather then tea. She had decorated some lovely pictures for me. I also got to see her sing some songs. I think Ms. Francis throws a great party! Thank you Alyssa and Ms. Francis!
5. Ward Camp Out - We went camping with our ward this month which the kids just love. I don't love to camp actually. We need an air mattress or something other than rocks to sleep on! I also don't love trying to feed a family over a fire (which is why I'm so glad we picked up a pizza on the way down, and I'm thankful that the bishopric provided breakfast. Hurray for no cooking!) I don't love the smell of smoke all over everything. But I do love an evening to relax with family and friends. I also love that my kids love it. And I love the Hepworth family for being so kind as to bring their large dog and allowing Callie to play with it incessantly. And I love that my kids just don't get in trouble out doors. Indoors I just get frustrated by all the mess, but the outdoors is a natural mess and I don't have to make many boundaries. They just play and have a great time. It was a fun camp out, and I appreciate the ward arranging for it.
6. Morning Runs - I've started jogging in the morning with my neighbor and friend Julianne Pack. Julianne tends to keep in shape and has run half-marathons and triathalons, but the sweet dear must have felt pity for me and decided to get pregnant just as we started jogging together! She's been very persistent, and has never missed! She's made it through morning sickness and now we often go four miles on our jogs and she's still going! She's amazing! And I've really enjoyed our runs together. I actually look forward to exercising with her (even at 6 am!) which is a completely new feeling for me. I also like that Julianne's phone tracks our mileage, our speed, how many calories we've burned, and it's equivalence in bananas (chocolate would be preferable for me - how many more squares of chocolate do I get to eat?)
7. Joy School and Graduation - Haven completed her first year of Joy School this month. We both had a really great time with Joy School this year. She did Joy School with Calvin Florence, Cameron McPhie, Allie Linde, and Livia Baldwin. We had a great group of kids and and great group of moms. And I think Haven's social skills have improved some as a result. She loves having Joy School with her friends. To celebrate the end of Joy School we had a picnic at a park, and Mary Baldwin was kind enough to make hats and graduation certificates for all the kids. Thanks for a great year everyone!
8.Temple Babysitting - My new calling is to arrange the babysitting for the ward temple day at the temple stake center. So our first babysitting event happened this month and it went really well. I think we had just the right amount of sitters to kids. And I made a loose schedule with different activities and the time passed fairly quickly. I hope it goes as well the next time around too. I also have to add that David is a super husband. He helped with everything! He let me go do initiatory before we babysat. He brought in all the toys, snacks, and supplies. He helped with all the babysitting and he helped load it all back in the car. He is such a supportive husband! Thanks David!
9. Davy turns 6 months - We're still having lots of fun with Davy boy! His checkup won't be until June though, so no stats on this report (Ha! I'm backs with the stats! He's 28.5 inches long and way 19 lbs and 10 oz. His head is 45 cm. That translates to 90-95% on height and about 80% on weight. Granted we're three-four weeks late to the appointment, but way to go big boy!). I've taken to calling him "Davy Doodles" and I like to sing a "Davy Doodle went to town" song. He's rolling around like crazy and still wants to have something in his mouth every minute of the day. He's close to sitting, but not quite. And he's still smiley and fun. His big sisters love to hold him and play with him.
10. Memorial Day Weekend -Okay, so I don't really remember much of what we did for Memorial Day weekend, except that Patti and Dave and their two sweet boys came down for the afternoon/evening which was just so nice. We love to spend time with them. They brought their grill and some shish-kebabs they had made and we went to the park. They are just a blast to hang out with.
11. Sweet Moments - So, sometimes I'm a bit down on myself and I really worry about my kids turning out okay. But every once in a while we'll have a really sweet moment, and I'll think that maybe things will come out alright. This month was a great month and we had four sweet moments! I hesitate to share these because I don't like to toot our own family horn and I'm certainly well aware of our many faults and failings. But this is my family journal and I want to record these moments for our family. So here we go....
Sometimes the girls like to have sleep overs, meaning we let them all sleep together on the sofa bed in the playroom. One weekend this month we let them have a sleepover, and as usual Haven was the first one up. Later, when I heard noises in the playroom I went in to see what they were up to. And it came to pass, that they were both reading scripture books in bed! Hurray! I just wanted to cheer! And it was really sweet looking, so I grabbed my camera and took a picture.
Callie also told me that she was offered tea at girl scouts which she declined to drink. I was so proud of her! She's my one that keeps asking, "Why can't we just try it?", but she chose the right and said no. Did I mention how glad I am? After I told her I was proud of her, I asked her how she felt. She said, "Terrible! I wanted to drink it!" I was rather hoping she would feel good for choosing the right, but I'm still glad she did! :) Good job Callie!
Alyssa also had a "make Mama proud" moment. I substitute taught Haven's primary class this month, and during sharing time the Bishop came in to share a message. He was recounting the story of Jesus' baptism. He asked what happened after Jesus was baptized and Alyssa popped her hand up and said that a dove came down and it was the Spirit. And the Bishop asked what happened next, and Alyssa popped her hand up again, and said that Heavenly Father spoke. The Bishop asked what Heavenly Father said, and Alyssa quoted, "Behold, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, In whom I have glorified my name. Hear [ye] him". And I thought, "Wow!" How did she learn that!?! (I think she probably got it from the illustrated picture books). Anyway, I was proud of her for knowing the scriptures!
Sorry for the super long post, but we had an eventful month. Thanks for reading!
You did have a busy month! I like all your pictures.
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