Teacher Conference Time

Today was Jaxon's conference. We were not too worried about it. His teacher said his conference wasn't that fun because there were no problems or concerns with Jaxon. It only lasted 15 minutes. He is doing great as always. His reading level is at a 6th grade level and math is at a 4.97 grade level. So he working on double digit division while his class is working on their multiplication of 0,1,5's and 10's. Pretty soon Brian and I will need a tutor to help Jaxon with his homework. We are so proud of Jaxon and glad he finally has a teacher that can handle him and challenge him at the same time. I also registered Phebe for kindergarten. I can't believe she'll be in school. She's on the fence on whether or not she wants to go. It changes from hour to hour. Just like she will never get married because that means she will not live with her mommy. Two kids in school. What will I do with all the quietness? We will have to see.

Birthday Party

I got invited to an eleven year old birthday party this weekend. The eleven year old is Dorian. She is in our primary class. She also invited Phebe to come along. Jaxon was upset that he didn't get to go because it was at the kids castle. NO BOYS ALLOWED!! That was Dorian's rule. Dorian is an awesome girl. She loves me to death but not that boy (Brian). All of our girls came to Dorian's party that is in our class. I am so proud of our kids in our class. Dorian can be a lot to handle and they accept her. They try to help her and are very patient with her. I am so glad that Brian and I are teaching this class. I made Dorian a purse and a marker roll for her birthday. She likes pink and orange. So that's the colors she got. On Sunday, she brought her purse and roll with her to class. She started coloring after running a few laps in the church. I need to start bringing tennis shoes.

This is Dorian. She saw me taking pictures of Phebe and wanted her picture taken.
Phebe finally got brave enough to go into the foam pit.
Dorian opening her presents.

Our Dad

My friend Julie had these questions on her blog and her kids answers were so cute. I decided to ask my kids. This is a cute idea. Copy this note, ask your child the questions and write them down exactly how they respond.


Phebe age-5

1. What is something dad always says to you? Sugar and Gracey Poo.
2. What makes dad happy? I don't know. Me
3. What makes dad sad? I don't know. Not being with him.
4. How does your dad make you laugh? Tickling him, I mean me.
5. What was your dad like as a child? I don't know.
6. How old is your dad? 17
7. How tall is your dad? 80ft.
8. What is his favorite thing to do? watch sports.
9. What does your dad do when you're not around? snuggles with Mom.
10. If your dad becomes famous, what will it be for? I don't know. being a movie star.
11. What is your dad really good at? playing sports.
12. What is your dad not very good at? I think he's not good at soccer.
13. What does your dad do for his job? landscape.
14. What's your dad's favorite food? pancakes.
15. What makes you proud of your dad? nothing.
16. If your dad were a cartoon character, who would he be? Bugs Bunny.
17. What do you and your dad do together? watch movies.
18. How are you and your dad the same? nothings the same with Dad.
19. How are you and your dad different? Let's see, nothing together, nothing together.
20. How do you know your dad loves you? Because he tells me every night!
21. Where is your dad's favorite place to go? Mmm, he doesn't like to go to the movies.


Jaxon age-9

1. What is something dad always says to you? One more.
2. What makes dad happy? You being good, doing things right.
3. What makes dad sad? When Dad gets the kids upset.
4. How does your dad make you laugh? He does stupid things sometimes.
5. What was your dad like as a child? He had a weird life in Portland.
6. How old is your dad? 42
7. How tall is your dad? almost my size
8. What is his favorite thing to do? play baseball or guitar hero.
9. What does your dad do when you're not around? goes to work.
10. If your dad becomes famous, what will it be for? playing baseball.
11. What is your dad really good at? baseball, basketball, soccer, and playing guitar hero.
12. What is your dad not very good at? building Lego's.
13. What does your dad do for his job? landscapes.
14. What's your dad's favorite food? scrambled eggs.
15. What makes you proud of your dad? Because he provides for us, so I can have Lego's.
16. If your dad were a cartoon character, who would he be? Sponge Bob.
17. What do you and your dad do together? play baseball.
18. How are you and your dad the same? our bodies-everything.
19. How are you and your dad different? He went to a different school then me.
20. How do you know your dad loves you? He apologizes.
21. Where is your dad's favorite place to go? any place he can hike.

Catch Up

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted last. Where did February go? If your life is like ours, it went by to fast. Let me give you some updates on us. Brian is back to work. YEAH!! It's been another adjustment for us. That's the way our life seems to be a lot of adjustments.
I went and saw the Pajama Game with my Mom and Grandma. It was so good. If only Harry Connick, Jr. was the main guy again. The whole gang went and saw Oklahoma the play. The high school kids were putting it on. We loved it! Phebe has been singing ever since. The cast was mostly LDS kids. The next Sunday, Big Judd was blessing the sacrament and Phebe was star struck, couldn't believe he was there.
Jaxon has been playing basketball. He's starting to figure out the game. He's so funny. His coach told him to stand on the block underneath the basket. So every time Jaxon comes down the court he gravitates to the block. He has made one point so far and we are so proud of him. Next we are on to baseball. Not looking forward to sitting out in the cold.
We have been playing a lot of Guitar Hero, mostly Brian. He's trying to beat me at playing in the medium mode. He just can't do it yet. He is also a little upset because I couldn't play the easy ones and then I started on the medium ones and can whip his butt.
I've started working out with a few Moms at the church. I couldn't walk for three days because of Yoga Booty Ballet. I, now, can never make fun of Brian when has sore muscles from playing basketball.
The last part of the month, Brian and I have been together for 14 years. I can't believe it. All I can say is eating in the cafetria at Ricks was well worth it.
This was some of the highlights of the past few weeks. I could go on about Sharing Time, Activity girls, Scouts, playdates, sleepovers with cousins and grandparents, math night at the school, cleaning the church building, quilt class, making aprons for nephews, finishing a purse. That's why February flew by. Hopefully, March will be a little slower.