Jax 22 mo

Curtiosy of East Meadows

I appreciate how my kids school kinda do their own blogging of what went on.. I ask my girls everyday I pick them up... "what did you do today? anything fun"... i get nothing usually... so some of these things.. i dont know about. so im going to share thier "blog with you" all rights of East Meadows.

I took this from the East Meadows website... Hallie went on a field trip on Monday .. she came home with horse hair and sheep hair... (its wasnt clean)

On April 25, the Kindergarten students at East Meadows Elementary boarded the bus and drove to Olsen’s Sheep Farm. Although it was a short bus ride and the afternoon class got cut short because of the rain the kids seemed to have enjoyed their time at the farm. The activity was the culmination of their farm unit. They learned about cows, sheep, pigs, horses and chickens. At the farm they were able to pet a pony, a steer, a sheep, and some baby chicks. They were able to sit on the wagons and pretend to be farmers and pioneers. The counted the wagons and wagon wheels. The learned that a mom sheep is called a ewe and that a dad sheep is called a ram and a baby sheep is called a lamb. While they were at the farm the shearer was there shearing the sheep. Mr. Olsen had a fleece and let each of them take a tiny piece of wool home. They were able to brush and curry comb the pony, feed the steer and sheep some grass and they even found the rooster roaming around the corrals. After all is said and done it was a good day!

First graders got an active lesson on electricity. Strawberry Electric (SESD) came to East Meadows with their ‘cantaloupe man’ to demonstrate effects of electricity. Students loved blowing things up, and seeing what would happen to ‘cantaloupe man’ throughout the demonstration. They learned that workers must wear protective gear when working with electricity. The students tried on protective gloves and learned it wasn’t so easy to pick up coins while wearing them. The first graders left the demonstration with a better understanding of the benefits and dangers of electricity.

Easter is around the corner and East Meadows students are getting ready. The kindergarten classes made Easter bags and went on an Easter egg hunt. Students were thrilled with their findings.

Students from Maple Mountain High School's Honor Society visited East Meadow's Elementary on March 2 to read to the 1st-3rd grade classes. They shared several of Dr. Suess' favorite books with our students. It was a fun event for our kids. Thank You Maple Mountain Honor Society!

First-grade students at East Meadows had some cultural fun with ballet and bowling. They attended the Cinderella ballet at Brigham Young University and really enjoyed it. After the ballet they had fun being active in the bowling alley. For many students, it was their first time attending a ballet or bowling.

Students enjoyed exchanging Valentine's cards and treats with each other on February 14. Each student was asked to decorate a Valentine box. The boxes were decorated according to the curriculum theme of the grade level as follows: Kindergarten – Nursery Rhymes, First Grade- “I Love Reading,” Second Grade - “Love Bugs” - Insects, Third Grade - “All About Me,” Fourth Grade - “I Love Utah,” Fifth Grade - “I Love America” – States, Sixth Grade- “I Love Europe,” or they could use a general Valentine theme! There were many creative boxes and ideas. After they exchanged valentines the PTA came in and provided class parties. We want to thank the many volunteers who gave of their time and talents to make this a successful activity.

The Kindergarten children all gathered together in the auditorium on Valentines to watch a movie together. They watched a favorite Valentine's movie, Beauty and the Beast. They were able to eat popcorn and other treats as they watched.

The kindergarten students celebrated 100 days of kindergarten today, February, 10, 2011. Many wore shirts adorned with 100 items that they had glued, taped, sewed or painted on.

Stingrays, sharks, penguins, these are a few of the aquatic animals the Kindergarten children at East Meadows Elementary experienced on their field trip to the Living Planet Aquarium. Students loaded the buses and headed to Sandy, Utah to see the Living Planet Aquarium on January 6 and 7. The morning session of kindergarten attended on Thursday and the afternoon session on Friday. A Naturalist talked to them about sea life and animals that live on the land as they were on a “Sunken Ship.” As the children walked around they were able to touch a stingray, of course the stinger had been removed. They watched penguins splash and play in the water. The highlight for some were the sharks and jellyfish. There were sea horses, an octopus, an Anaconda snake, some frogs, an alligator and many more colorful and fun creatures to look at. This activity finished up their unit on Ocean Life.

All aboard for the polar express ride through the halls of East Meadows Elementary. Students in the first grade turned ordinary boxes into decorative and fun train cars. The students lined up their box cars, waited for the horn to toot and then filled the halls with beautiful Christmas trains. Parents and family enjoyed taking pictures as the train came through.

Students begin Red Ribbon week by wearing red to school. This week, October 18-22, students will be reminded about the importance of staying away from drugs and harmful substances. To mark the importance of this message, students are asked to dress with a certain theme each day: Tuesday--school shirts to show school pride, Wednesday--favorite team jersey or shirt, Thursday--crazy shoe day and Friday--sweats and slippers day.

Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and all kinds of creatures walked the halls of East Meadows Elementary. On Thursday, October 28, family and friends got to enjoy seeing these characters during the Halloween parade. After the parade, students played games, made crafts, and ate tasty treats in their classrooms. Faculty and students alike enjoy this fun tradition at their school and wish to thank parent helpers for their help and contributions.

East Meadows kindergarten students get a chance to enjoy the fall weather riding on a trailer pulled by two beautiful haflinger horses. School staff members wish to thank Brenda and Clair Christensen for volunteering their time, horses, and trailer for this fun tradition

To start off their study of the seasons, the East Meadows kindergartners went on a nature walk. While walking around the school, students enjoyed observing signs of fall. They found an assortment of leaves in different colors, small branches and flowers, various seeds, and pine cones. They each made a bag to collect their items in.

1st Graders listen to Johnny Appleseed: Johnny Appleseed (Joy Smith) visited East Meadows Elementary on September 24, 2010. He read a story about himself to the students. The students participated in many apple activities that day. They watched a movie about Johnny Appleseed and read stories. Each student brought an apple from home and during math they graphed which color of apple their class liked best. Some of the classes made applesauce, some painted using apples, and they had lots of fun apple lessons and activities.

The first grade students at East Meadows Elementary enjoyed a fun activity with their grandparents on September 17. The students sang songs for the grandparents. They shared and presented an “All About Me” book to their grandparents. They ended the activity with treats.

Students enjoyed a week of fun-filled activities as they celebrated Mustang Week sponsored by the staff and PTA of East Meadows. The goal for the week was to have some fun activities and events that helped students feel a part of the East Meadows community. Many cowboys and cowgirls descended on the school Tuesday for western dress-up day. On Wednesday, the kids learned a few country-western dance moves as they learned to line dance. Because of the pouring rain, Thursday’s field day was moved indoors as they roped make-shift cows, raced, shot at targets with water bottles and pinned the badge on the sheriff. Mustang week ended with an assembly featuring Corbin White.

Students and staff at East Meadows Elementary lost a dear friend over labor-day weekend. Jerry Reynolds passed away on Sunday, September 4. Jerry was beginning his fifth year as a school custodian. His hard work and good humor added to the friendly atmosphere at East Meadows. He took the time and effort to get to know students and recognize them by name which they loved. “He always said ‘hi’ to me and smiled,” said Morgan Latham. Lorena Heyn said, “He knew my name—he knows me!” And Mikayla Tobler said she “loved how he was always so helpful and he used to wink at me.” East Meadows students and staff will greatly miss Jerry and wish to leave him with a smile as he always did for the school

The fall 2010 4-H afterschool program at East Meadows Elementary offers some great opportunities for first through sixth-grade students. The program gives children a chance to learn and develop skills outside the classroom setting. Registration this year was available for the first time online. Fall classes include Nursery Rhymes, Art Techniques, Recharge!, Arts & Crafts, Scientists Gone Mad, Photography, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Indoor/Outdoor Activities and Games, Line Dancing and Babysitting Kits. Students are allowed to sign up for one class and must be enrolled in East Meadows Elementary to participate. The class fee is just $10. Students attend one day a week for ten weeks and then participate in a parent showcase at the end. Students will also learn the 4-H pledge, motto, and participate in a service project. All classes will begin on August 30, 2010. If you missed fall registration, you may catch the next registration on January 6, 2011.

Students at East Meadows Elementary begin the school year with a challenge to put their ‘best foot forward.’ To emphasize this theme, Principal Liddiard held an assembly on the first day of school and talked about different ways to make this year their best. Mrs. Hogle’s fifth-grade class members took turns reading from the book, This School Year Will Be the Best, by Kay Winters. The book illustrates fun ideas and wishes kids might have about what would make their school year the best. East Meadows staff will recognize and reward students they see putting their ‘best foot forward’ throughout the year.

Things are sneaking up on me fast! School is almost out and people are counting down. Where have i been? My girls will be having school activities and school programs and graduations... wow!!! then two full time school girls. time flys.

Lincoln is going to be busy.. the OT said to get him into karate... he starts today :) he is so excited. The 3 older ones will be doing swim lessons this summer.. finally!.. hallie started t-ball practice yesterday and mals soccer games are almost over.... whats next :)

mothers day, fathers day, and we are doing a big backyard party for jaxson 2nd birthday.. cant believe he is almost 2!!!!... i hope my plans work out :)...........

I have two runs coming up and im nowhere near to being ready :0 ugggh.

i miss talking with my sister in germany.. she has not connection to us right now and it sucks..

Starting Fresh again..

I promised myself that I would get myself back in journaling. I used to be so good at it. I use to love it. I just shut down for awhile and didnt want to write. but i want my kids to read our events and how they grew up as they get older. How I felt etc. So Here I am.

A lot has gone on. Im trying to "LIVE" life, Live outside the box. Im 29 in a couple months and I feel like I havent "LIVED". I want to go on regular vacations.. I really am craving the beach with my kids... road trips!!! the Memories! I have a beautiful family. I have the privilege to do this, to share my family. So i hope you enjoy my family and the fun, the memories, and maybe ill share some trials. Input or advice im sure could help.

We are excited for the summer months to start. Mallory is almost done with her soccer games and has grown so much since playing last year. she is the tallest on her team and just keeps up with the ball. I have teared up a few times watching her play. My little girl is not so little anymore. She's beautiful and smart. She is so sweet and nice to her friends. Im so grateful that her dad has been able to attend every game so far.... he has also been the photographer and has got some pretty good pictures.

Hallie is starting T-ball very soon and she is so excited, so are we. Her games Will start as soon as mallorys end. She is our testy one. She doenst care if shes late for school or class, she dont care if her didnt turn in her homework... and her words are hilarious!!! example...

we had home teachers over sunday. we were talking about easter, he asked what was the last thing Jesus had said before he died on the cross.. out of no where hallie says "bye!"

then monday morning she said prayer before school.. in her prayer she said "please bless that jaxson and lincoln wont give mom a heart attack" LOL FUNNY.. later that night she said "well he is giving me a heart attack"... lincoln was on her bed and wouldnt get down. Hallie we love you so much! keep us laughing.

We are learning new things with lincoln. (will take a whole other post). but we love him dearly and love his excitement and energy and expressions of love all the time.

Jaxson is growing!! almsot 2 in july and 32 pounds. he has a few new words that are so fun to hear him say " here, ball, dog, puppy, momma, dadda, been trying to say mallory you can kinda hear it, nigh nigh (night night), thats all i can remember for now. but he is a tease he is an explorer and climber hates to sit still unless he is tired. he loves to just climb up on your lap and sit. i cant believe he is growing. im working on getting him off the bottle which he puts huge holes in his nipples. .. and we are dealing with horrible eczema sp?

i love you all mwwaa

RUN FOR LINDSEY

RUN FOR LINDSEY

This family I grew up with and what a fantastic family they are!!!! I love them so much and its just heart breaking to watch them go through this. Josh and Lindsey are just a yound newly wed couple who have their whole lives ahead of them. Please help them and run for Lindsey on May 14, 2011

www.forlindsey.com

Dirty Girl Run

I am so tickled about this. I am not a runner never have been. A bunch of ladies in my ward who I just love are doing this. we have so much excitement. we are going to have tube socks and tutus and matching shirts. Im so stoked only cause I know I can do it. I just did 1.7 last week when i never even thought I could. I need to get into shape and im just so excited for this.. so take a look :)

www.dirtygirlrun.com

Pound the Pavement for Parenthood 2011

This is for my Brother and Sister in law and for others who struggle with infertily. Please help as you can and run this May 14.

www.poundthepavementforparenthood.com

Tea Jan 29 2011

went to the tea pageant at the springville art museum yesterday.. very fun, exciting.. Miss Utah was there (who also was just in the top 10), Miss springville/ Mapleton was there. I meet my girl, Chelsea Dean and her mom.. very sweet nice. Im excited to help her out. Being a hostess makes me feel Important.. like i have a purpose.. (i know i do as a mom) but for me.. i feel as though im still an immature HS kid who has 4 kids..but not doing a dang thing in life.. i dont have "fun" things to talk about.. if i died what would my obituary say..."she stayed home with four kids"... where are my adventures??? Im so excited about this!! I want to do it yearly!!... i know i can learn so much from this.. We the hostess are the only ones that can be there with the girls.. NO MOMS!!! thats HUGE... you have to give your input if you think they need to change something about their talent, stage lighting, makeup, hair, swimsuit, moch interview.. its huge!!.. i cant wait to learn more!... we have a book they gave us of this big schedule and each thing they cant dooo... its just so fun!

here is my girl and her mom.. enjoy!

Birthday: January 19

It was a busy day for us. Birthdays are always busy here! I hadnt had the energy this week do to sever pain in my mouth (now i have to get a root canal) and on pain meds makes me very sleepy. But I think I still made it the best I could. I got her from school and took her to Maceys to get some extra things. She wanted Mac and Cheese for Dinner a lunchable for lunch and she picked out her Balloons! and of course "Sophia" came with to everything!

After school was out for Mallory we had to take her to the orthodontics to get her expanders check.. we werent even there for ten minutes.. "come back in 8 weeks, they look great".. ok!

Home to try and pick up the house was a task.. Hallie didnt have to help cause it was her birthday.. then bake 2 cakes one for Hallie and one for Dad.. you will see the cake looks like it was drugged up too! (i tried)

We had my family come to have dads birthday with us. Thanks everyone who came and showed their love for Hallie and Dad on their birthdays.. I wish i felt better. We have the big friend party on Saturday so I better kick it into gear!
Dave and Jax

Dad and Deiesel
Dad and Mallory
Mallory and Hudsyn and Chewy
Lance and Jax


Lance and Dad
Jon and Mallory
Birthday Girl and her "yellow" cake!!
Jax helping grandpa blow out candles
Birthday Kids!! :)
Mc and Dad
Jax and Grandma
her bead gift from Lance and Swayze she loves it
Making her glow flowers from Germany!

Happy Birthday Hallie Dear!!! AND Daddy!!!

Today is my Hallie's 6th birthday!!! I love her so much and love seeing how she is so tickled that its her birthday!.. Shes grown SO FAST! She just needs to stop..

Happy Birthday Daddy! I love you so much and am grateful Hallie can share this day with you!


Here is a few pictures for her birthday before school since daddys may not be home in time...

From Aunt Mindy and Family! THANKS she loved it!! ... aunt mindy forgot to sign her card. lol



This is her "American Doll" from Walmart :) She so wanted one, as well as Mallory but she has to wait until Monday! See the "aww i want one" look.


Grandma Wininger Called her!!!... but we got a text from Aunt Heidi First!!. Happy Birthday to Aunt Heidi TOO!