&t The Taylor Family: February 2010

Sunday, February 21

1st pair of walking shoes

When I was pregnant with Javan I saw these really cool Police Skechers at the store. They were too boyish for me to get the girls and I didn't know if Javan was going to be a boy or girl so I didn't buy them. Once Javan was born I found them again and really wanted to buy them. The smallest size they made was a size 4 though and they looked enormous compared to his tiny feet at the time. It seemed it would be forever before he would fit into them so I passed them up once again. Javan starting walking just before his first birthday and since then has gotten a lot of practice and pretty much figured it out. While at the mall I decided to find some good walking shoes for him since I knew it wouldn't be long that he would want to be walking everywhere we go. I was looking around the shoe store and saw the police shoes again but they only had them in big boy sizes. I was really disappointed since I had been waiting over a year to buy them. As a last resort I decided to check the clearance section and hiding at the very bottom of the shelf behind another pair I found just the shoes I was looking for in the right size and for less than half price!! I guess it's true, good things come to those who wait! I love the shoes and what is even cooler is that when Javan walks the red, white, and blue light bar across the top and the two white lights on his toes light up. I wish they made cool shoes like this in my size!

Saturday, February 20

LEGO Rain Forest a la mode

The girls had a good week at school and were pretty good at home too. Peter and I decided we should reward them with a little trip to Downtown Disney. We ate lunch at the Rain Forest Cafe which the girls loved. They enjoyed watching all the fish in the aquariums and seeing all the animals they had set up in there. They got a little scared when the thunderstorm came and all the animals went crazy and the lights went out but it passed quickly and they were happy again. After lunch we walked down to the LEGO store and each of the girls got to fill a little bucket up of any pieces they wanted as full as they could. Once they filled it up and the lid was on it tightly we purchased them and headed home. On the way back to the house we decided to stop at Cold Stone Creamery and get some ice cream to treat us all. We had a good day but now that a few of us missed naps I think it will be an early bedtime tonight since I hear the whining beginning.

Tuesday, February 16

Daddy's girls

Sunday, February 14

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day, I know our kids did. They awoke to beautiful flowers, or shoes, tied to balloons with hand made Valentines from Mommy and Daddy. Then for breakfast I made them their favorite meal: oatmeal mixed with all natural applesauce and even Craisins (dried cranberries) too! We went to church and then we went over to our friend's, Valetta and Rodney's, house for lunch and some Mexican Train. The girls got to play with their friend and we got to hang out with ours. We got home in time for dinner and some down time. Now we are going to put the kids to bed and just enjoy each other company while the house is quiet.

Wednesday, February 10

An email from Bresa's teacher

Bresa's teacher, Mrs. Wright, sent us the following email after she found something Bresa said in class too funny not to share:

"Last week I told the class I was concerned because they were too noisy during centers. I asked if they thought it would be a good idea to NOT do centers. I explained that if that happened I'd just have to lecture and give assignments all day. Bryanna raised her hand and said, "That wouldn't be a good idea because God doesn't want you to be boring."

I thought that was hilarious! If I ever write a book of funny things kids say, her statement would definitely be in there! "

Too cute!

Sunday, February 7

Me and my kitty

Every Monday night we have Life Group at our house and there is usually one person to comment on how unfriendly Lucy-Goose is. A couple of them have asked why I even have a cat but they don't get to see the sweet side that she shows when no one else is around. Lucy sleeps on my pillow every night (much to Peter's dismay-jealous!) and she will follow me around the house from time to time too. We play our fun games at night, she likes it when I hide and jump out and scare her then she chases me around the house or vise versa. Lucy is almost 10 years old but she still loves to play like a kitten.

Saturday, February 6

Valentine's Day Cards

Well it's February and just after Peter's birthday so that means one thing...Time to get the Valentines Day cards all ready for the girls classes. Both of the girls got lists from their teachers with all their classmates names so we could make cards and not leave anyone out. We went to Michael's Crafts to get some cool crafty Valentines to make up. Once all three kids are in school I will probably resort to the simple perforated cut out paper cards that you just sign your name to, but until then the girls have a great time working hard on these cool Valentines and really put their hearts into them. Once all the classmates are taken care of they make cards for their teachers and each other and then think of anyone else they can in order to use up all the supplies. They haven't quite grasped the idea that "just because there are more stickers and hearts, doesn't mean they need to be used"...all in time. I know that whoever gets a Valentine from these girls should feel very special, they really did work hard on them all.

Thursday, February 4

Rocking Out

The other day we borrowed this guitar that goes to the Nintendo Wii from our neighbors and keep forgetting to give it back when we see them. When Abbi thinks no one is watching she goes and gets the guitar and puts it on. She plays her little heart away and sings songs to herself. If she thinks we are watching she will stop and just pretend to be looking at the guitar. Tonight however I told her I wanted a picture of her with it since she had the matching shirt on. She reluctantly posed but I managed to get a smile out of her. Rock On Abbi-gails!

Tuesday, February 2

Homework


And here I thought my days of homework were over. I guess I still have 18 years to go...