conversations

Because I absolutely LOVE this idea, I thought I would share it with everyone!

First of all, this is NOT my own original idea.  I totally stole this off of a craft blog, I just don't remember which one.  ;0)

These are "Conversation" posters for my kids.  The first one the questions are geared for a toddler, and the second for an older child.  I decided that I had to do something for the baby too, so I created my own list of firsts or milestones I could record of the baby.

Now here's the deal - I want YOU to be able to do this with your kids too!  Imagine how much fun it would be to read these responses from your child year after year.  And yes, all of these were exactly how my children responded to the questions.  So back to you... I am willing to make YOU your own child's conversation posters!  The posters are 11x14 in size, so they would be easy to frame and hang up just about anywhere in the house!

For just $7 each (plus shipping) I'll make your kids one!  All you have to do is tell me what conversation you want to use (kid, toddler, or baby), email me 3 pictures, have your child answer the questions, and I'll do the rest!  How easy!  And how CUTE!

If you are interested, email me at jeanaparker@msn.com and let me know how many you want and what conversations you want to use.  Then I'll email you the list of questions (which can be edited by you if you wish) and we'll go from there.


I can't wait to get mine here!  Now if only I could find some room on my walls... ;0)

zip-a-dee-do-da

Okay, so Jon's brother-in-law has built a zip line at Jon's parents house. Last year he built one that went over a pond on some of their land. This year they decided to move it to the hill side of Jon's parents house where it was closer and a bit safer. I had mixed feelings about going on it. I wasn't nervous about the height or anything - it really isn't that high up. But I was nervous to get going too fast.  And let's face, the thing is home-made.  But I finally tried it out for the first time last night. And it was fun! But would you believe I actually wanted to go faster? You control your own speed and I was having a hard time getting myself to go, especially at the beginning. I guess I'll just have to keep trying it out to get the ride how I want it. ;0)

We also got CJ to try it. We have been trying to get him to try each time one of his cousins do it. But he never has. I think because both mom and dad did it, he decided to give it a try. He was excited to go until he was all buckled up and on top of the platform to get started. He was so nervous and scared, but we wouldn't let him back out of doing it once he was all ready. We knew once we got him on it, he'd love it. And guess what? He did! He loved it and actually wanted Jon to let him go faster. You see, Jon held him by a rope and controlled all of his movements down the line. CJ can't wait to go again!

going backwards - can this thing go faster?

saying "hi" to CD watching from the safety of the yard

lift those legs - clear that brush!

there he goes!

so proud of our BRAVE boy!

faster dad!

super heroes and butterflies

Today CJ has created his own super hero - Vironeck and his sidekick, Super Dog. He has designed a costume he is ready to make - if only we had the supplies. So while playing super heroes with his pillow pet (a.k.a. Super Dog), the following conversation took place between him and CD...

CJ: "Are you going to be a bad guy or a good guy?"
CD: "I'm going to be a butterfly."
CJ: "Are you going to be a good butterfly or a bad butterfly?"
CD: "I'm going to be a happy butterfly."

If only CJ had a brother to play with instead of just sisters. At least he has his pillow pet. ;0)

ready, set,... catch up time!

I have spent the morning playing catch up, for the month of June at least, on this here blog. Quite a bit has been happening. So if you are interested in seeing what we have been up to, keep scrolling down!

Both CJ and CD had their last day of school on June 1. We have only had 2 1/2 weeks of summer, and it has already been crazy and busy. CD will start her summer session of school tomorrow. There is Cub Scout day camp for me in a week, lots of Heritage Makers things going on, and lots of family visiting. So things won't exactly be slowing done any either. Oh well, it should be a fun filled summer!

one year

Yesterday we celebrated LM's first birthday!  It is hard to imagine that it has already been a whole year since LM entered our lives unexpectedly.  She has come a long way since her humble beginnings at only 2lbs 14oz.  Here are few "new" things about our little one:
     ~ She is now sitting up!  She still prefers to be on the floor where she can get around on her own, but she can sit up on her own for short amounts of time.  This is a skill she is still working on.  ;0)
     ~ She is also eating more and more "real" foods.  She has tried bread, pasta, rice, beans, peas, carrots, broccoli, crackers, cereal, cantaloupe, and of course chocolate cake for her birthday!

We had a little birthday party for LM inviting only family.  We still had a house full though.  She had lots of help opening all her presents thanks to her own sister and cousins.  I think overall LM really enjoyed her birthday - especially her new toys and her cake!

Happy Birthday Little One! We love you!

family swim time

Because of LM's involvement in the State's "Up to 3" program, we are allowed to swim for free every Saturday from 10-11:30am during the summer at the Logan Aquatic Center.  So we decided to take LM swimming for the first time the morning of her first birthday.  And she LOVED it!  LM absolutely LOVED being in the water and splashing it every where!  CD was hesitant to get in, but really enjoyed her time in the water.  CJ was quite comfortable and had a good time being able to do what he wanted to.

 

loving it

First time in a swing and loving it!

swim lessons

CJ had this first swim lessons ever this summer.  He went to swim lessons at the Logan Aquatic Center from June 6 - June 17.  CJ has a fear of water being on his face and especially in his eyes.  So when his cousins decided to have swim lessons, we thought it might help CJ to be in a class with them.  His cousins, G and S, are opposite of him - they have no fear when it comes to water.  It was fun watching the difference between CJ and the others.  They jumped in the pool with no hesitation on the first day.  CJ gently and very slowly slid down into the water.  But CJ improved each day and by the end of the session he had come a long way.  Instead of getting in very slowly, he would almost jump in, but kept his hand on the wall.  Instead of clinging to his teacher when asked to rocket, he would just ask the teacher to still help him not sink.  Also by the end of the session CJ went from barely putting his mouth and nose in to blow bubbles in the water to doing a complete bob down into the water.  He is so proud of how is doing and loves to tell people that he can bob in the water now.  Way to go CJ for facing your fears and getting more and more comfortable in the water!

happy and proud boy

clinging on to his teacher

his complete bob!

looking good

the gang of cousins all in swim lessons

talent show

Our Ward's Primary planned a Talent Show on June 3 in order to give service to the elderly in our ward by providing an evening of entertainment. Of course I knew CJ would love to participate. The last talent show he was a part of he sang. So this time we decided he should try something different - so he played the piano. CJ hasn't had any piano lessons but he loves to play by ear and have people help him figure out notes. He played "Follow the Prophet" three times (top hand only, however using two hands). The first time through he played the song normal.  The second time he used different keys - something he figured out and taught him self.  And the last time he played both hands together - one playing the normal way and the other hand playing a few keys lower.  It really does sound pretty awesome together.  And he did an AWESOME job!

CD isn't much for performing in front of groups, but we did convince her to "dance" on the stage with the other 4-5 year old girls.  They were asked to do a dance all together so that they could participate in the talent show too.  I put "dance" in quotations because CD really didn't dance.  She stood there acting shy most of the time.  She did turn a few turns though.  She loved the thought of being up on stage and she really was cute doing her little jig.  ;0)

love good music!

Okay, I promise that the next post I do will be pictures of my kids.  But I just HAD to share another AWESOME and AMAZING music video!  Such amazing talent, imagination, and creativity!