Thursday, January 28, 2010

Caillou

Emily LOVES Caillou. Thank goodness for OnDemand.

"Caillou is a 4-year-old boy who delights in the small wonders of the world around him, embellishing everything he sees with his rich imagination. Surrounded by his parents, his little sister, Rosie, his grandparents and friends his age, Caillou discovers the world and just can't wait to grow up! Everything around him is an excuse to embark on exciting adventures, learn new things and have fun. Whether he's at school, at home or in a park, Caillou finds opportunities for learning and growing everywhere!

Each episode of the series is a slice of Caillou's life. Thanks to his vivid imagination, ordinary, everyday events quickly become exciting adventures where Caillou can play "make-believe". But Caillou can tell the difference between real life and pretending. When he is done playing make-believe, Caillou happily returns to the familiar daily routine of a 4-year-old. Indeed, each episode begins and ends firmly anchored in the real world.

Designed for preschoolers, the Caillou television series is composed of 30 minute episodes divided into three 7 minute adventures. In each adventure, Caillou discovers the big, wide world, experiences new things, shares his imaginary adventures with us and sometimes, even sings for his little viewers!" --PBS Web site


Magnets

Emily has discovered magnets, thanks to Caillou. (more on him later) Here are some pictures of where Emily has found where magnets will stick. Wood vs. Metal. Another lesson is the making. Besides these photos, she has found that they stick to the base of the lamp in the living room, obviously the fridge, but she loves to go around the house finding new things that are metal to stick them on.

Magnets on the fireplace screen.

Magnets on the laundry shoot door in the hall way.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Winter 2009

Christmas time was very busy at my house. We spent time up north with Grama and Grandpa for the Leusby side Christmas parties. And mom and dad both had time off from work and we spent a lot of time together. Here are some pictures, enjoy!!!

Daddy, Grama, and all my uncles.


Reed City had a lot of snow!!!!

Christmas Morning


My new Dollhouse!!!!!

Yummy Christmas breakfast

Art easel from Aunt Sue

Princess Castle

Monday, December 14, 2009

Cookie Day!

It's Christmastime!!!! My Grandma came over and we made cookies. It was so much fun. Due to the nature of this video, these cookies were NOT distributed to family and friends.



Meeting Makayla

Over Thanksgiving we went to Reed City to visit my Grama. Uncle Josh, Aunt Lori and Makayla were there visiting from Alabama. Here are some pictures of our time together. I really love my new cousin, she is my best friend.




Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Pumpkin Carving Party!

Bryce trying Pop Rocks

Grace hitting the pinata

Emily hitting the pinata

Riley hitting the pinata

The finished products

Jillian, Abby, Rachel, Julia, Emily, Grace, Emma, and Riley.
Bryce is still finishing his pumpkin.



Decorating for Halloween


Monday, October 19, 2009

Pumpkin Patch

"I found a BIG one"

"These are big like me"

"Mommy you get a big one, I get a little one"

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Mommy Note

My favorite part of the day...
When my husband and I are ready for bed, he always goes into Emily's room to check on her. He puts her covers back on, arranges her fuzzy bunnys and baby doll, kisses her and whispers to her "love you baby girl". He walks out shutting the door behind him. But it is the small loving smile he has on his face that makes my heart melt EVERY night. I'm not sure if he knows that I watch his nightly ritual, but if you are reading this...you are a good dad James, I love you!