Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Wicked!
Saturday Sophie , Lainey , Rachel and I went to see the Broadway musical, Wicked! If you ever want to see a show, this is the one you need to see. The cast was incredible, the music, the story just so good. And it was both Rachel and Lainey's first show! They just loved it. We had such a fun girl's night out.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Sophie is 7!!
Sophie turned 7 today and we celebrated by having a girl's day out with friends. Sophie and her friends Chloe, Sara Jayne, and Lainey and my friends Jane and Rachel and I went up to Los Angeles for a day at the American Girl store!
The store is one of three in world(Chicago and NY). It's at the Grove in L.A. , an upscale outdoor shopping center. It was the most beautiful warm day and they had a lovely fountain where all the girls made a wish.
All of the girls brought their dolls. Each one is from a different era in history. Sophie's is Elizabeth from 1774. They have books that teach you about that era and each doll has a big display ( that includes everything you can purchase, of course).
They sang "Happy Birthday" to Sophie after we the at the Cheesecake Factory.
I think the moms had just as much fun as the girls (if not more!). It was a really exciting day.
The girls and their "haul". There was also a doll hair salon, a photo studio, Cafe, and Theater with a live show. Maybe next time...
Later we came home for pizza, cake, and presents.
Opening gifts from Spain (from Papa & Maki)....
And fun things from Grandma & Grandpa Roberts....
This is one happy 7 year old!
The store is one of three in world(Chicago and NY). It's at the Grove in L.A. , an upscale outdoor shopping center. It was the most beautiful warm day and they had a lovely fountain where all the girls made a wish.
All of the girls brought their dolls. Each one is from a different era in history. Sophie's is Elizabeth from 1774. They have books that teach you about that era and each doll has a big display ( that includes everything you can purchase, of course).
They sang "Happy Birthday" to Sophie after we the at the Cheesecake Factory.
I think the moms had just as much fun as the girls (if not more!). It was a really exciting day.
The girls and their "haul". There was also a doll hair salon, a photo studio, Cafe, and Theater with a live show. Maybe next time...
Later we came home for pizza, cake, and presents.
Opening gifts from Spain (from Papa & Maki)....
And fun things from Grandma & Grandpa Roberts....
This is one happy 7 year old!
Easter Sunday
We had such a nice mellow Easter. It's the first time in years that we didn't have anybody over! Chris took the kids on a little hike before church and even though it was just us, we still had a yummy ham dinner.
Chris and Maggie admiring our new garden! We have peas, carrots, beans, squash, watermelon and pumpkin. Things are growing so fast! It's exciting. We'll keep you posted on how everything turn out:).
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Maggie's Easter Party
Maggie's preschool party at school. They sang songs and then had a fun Easter egg hunt.
Got one!
Maggie's cute friend, Taylor Wilson
The Girls Come to Town!
We need to get caught up! We had such a great time when Brookie and the girls came to visit us. It was the perfect SoCal week, Disney, Beach, shopping and dining....
What cuties!!
Honey anyone?
Watching the Electrical Parade....
It didn't take long for the girls to go OC....;)
Beautiful day at Moss Beach
Ryder Checketts, Caima, Elle Checketts and Mags
Just a little cousin snuggle time-we miss you!!
What cuties!!
Honey anyone?
Watching the Electrical Parade....
It didn't take long for the girls to go OC....;)
Beautiful day at Moss Beach
Ryder Checketts, Caima, Elle Checketts and Mags
Just a little cousin snuggle time-we miss you!!Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Family Hike
Just a few picts from a fun family hike we took last week. We wanted to go somewhere new, so we ventured up the coast to Crystal Cove State Park just south of Newport Beach.
It was so fun to be in the hills with deer running around, but have a beautiful view of the ocean....
We hiked back down at sunset, it was gorgeous! Hope you can come an join us sometime:)
It was so fun to be in the hills with deer running around, but have a beautiful view of the ocean....
We hiked back down at sunset, it was gorgeous! Hope you can come an join us sometime:)
Friday, March 9, 2007
George Washington Carver
Sam had a big class project called "African American Wax Museum". They had to pick a famous African American and do a report on them. Then they dressed like the person, made a presentation board and stood in front like a wax figure. They had to make some kind of button that people could push and then they would give an oral report on that person. Whew! A lot of work. Sam chose George Washington Carver because he invented peanut butter and Sam loves it. Well it turns out he didn't create peanut butter but did come up with over 300 uses for peanuts! It was very interesting to learn about him. He was a wonderful man-spent his whole life trying to help people. So here he is!
Sam wore a lab coat with a name tag and we got him a salt & pepper mustache. He also had a bowl of peanuts that people could shuck and eat. We tried to make it a multi-sensory experience. The kids loved it.
Here is his presentation board that included his typed report and a time line.
The other kids in the classroom. Sophie came to check it out too. She is the same size as the 4th grader-yikes!
It was a fun experience and he did a really good job. We're proud of you Sam!
Sam wore a lab coat with a name tag and we got him a salt & pepper mustache. He also had a bowl of peanuts that people could shuck and eat. We tried to make it a multi-sensory experience. The kids loved it.
Here is his presentation board that included his typed report and a time line.
The other kids in the classroom. Sophie came to check it out too. She is the same size as the 4th grader-yikes!
It was a fun experience and he did a really good job. We're proud of you Sam!
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