Well, here's my proof:
you can see her two bottom teeth!
Friday, February 15, 2013
More Photos of Lucy
I know I've mentioned that I think Lucy's the most beautiful thing on this earth.
Well, here's my proof:
Well, here's my proof:
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Why I Teach: Valentine's Edition
At the beginning of February, I had my first-graders write nice things about their elbow-buddies (the kids they sit next to in class). These make me smile every day when I see them on our classroom door, so I thought I'd share some of them:
(I love that about her too!)
(a very admirable quality in first grade!)
How could I not love teaching first grade when I see things like this?!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Restaurants from my iPhone
Dinner at Iggy's:
(visiting Aunt Dawnia)
Breakfast at Cracker Barrel:
Dinner at Red Robin:
(had to get a pic of Porter with his 2 favorite things: Mickey & BYU)
Breakfast at El Azteca:
(we tried horchada french toast . . . interesting)
Breakfast at some crepe place:
(love this picture!)
These were all taken in the past couple weeks . . . and that's not even half of the restaurants we've been to. I think we have a problem. But eating out is SO much more convenient. And pretty yummy too!
(visiting Aunt Dawnia)
Breakfast at Cracker Barrel:
Dinner at Red Robin:
(had to get a pic of Porter with his 2 favorite things: Mickey & BYU)
Breakfast at El Azteca:
(we tried horchada french toast . . . interesting)
Breakfast at some crepe place:
(love this picture!)
These were all taken in the past couple weeks . . . and that's not even half of the restaurants we've been to. I think we have a problem. But eating out is SO much more convenient. And pretty yummy too!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Resemblance?
Porter looks just like Brian.
Lucy looks like Porter.
I have to admit, I was feeling a little left out . . . until last week when I sent Brian this photo of Lucy in a text message one morning.
He said that in this photo she looks just like me! I'm finally in the loop!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Why I Teach
A couple weeks ago, we had the 100th day of school. Each child was sent home with a sheet of paper and the assignment to find a way to represent 100. They got very creative! Some built the number 100 out of 100 Legos, some measured 100 inches of ribbon, and some kissed the paper with lipstick for 100 kisses. Like I said, creative!
But my favorite, by far, was this one:
He definitely got extra credit . . . or he would have, if there was such a thing as extra credit in first grade!
But my favorite, by far, was this one:
50 "I love Mrs. Nye"s
+ 50 balls
100
He definitely got extra credit . . . or he would have, if there was such a thing as extra credit in first grade!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Miss Lucy, 7.5 months
I'm a terrible blogger. I'm finally okay admitting it. Someday, when I spend more than 2 waking hours at home, maybe I'll get a little better.
In the meantime, I do realize that Lucy is not getting the monthly documentation that Porter got. And I know it's not a contest, but I do feel a little sad that these stages with her are flying by so quickly. I want to freeze time so I can just enjoy her a little more. And this is the best way I can do that. So here's a glimpse of our beautiful Lucy-girl at 7.5 months:
Sleep
Lucy started sleeping through the night at around 5-6 weeks old. However, for the past couple of months, she broke out of that habit and started waking up for multiple nightly feedings. It was killing me! And while I knew I needed to do something about it, I just didn't have the energy to try. Finally, about 2 weeks ago, I made up my mind to get her back on schedule and after 2 rough nights, she started sleeping through the night again. Hallelujah!
Food
We held off starting Lucy on baby food until about a month ago. But she's doing great with it! Each night before bed, we feed her one of the meat baby foods. They stink SO bad! But Lucy likes them, which is really all that matters.
Temperament
Lucy is a very easy-going baby! She's good to play on her own if you sit her near some good toys. She is usually very happy and gives the biggest smiles for anyone who will give her attention.
Porter's Sister
Lucy adores Porter . . . and Porter adores Lucy. My favorite parts of the day are the moments when they interact. If Porter is playing around Lucy, she watches him intently. When he plays with her she is full of smiles and squeals. Porter and I have given Lucy a "voice." Whenever one of us asks Lucy a question, the other will answer for her in a small, high-pitched voice. For example:
Me: Lucy, are you sleepy?
Porter: (high-pitched voice) Yes!
Today, as we were driving in the car, Brian & I were talking in the front. From the backseat, I could hear Porter talking with Lucy, supplying both sides of the conversation. I love that they have such a strong relationship even while she's so young!
Wardrobe
We are loving dressing up a little girl. Brian has surprised me with how much he loves dressing her up too. If she's wearing anything neon and trendy, Brian chose it. If she's wearing pretty, frilly, classic baby styles, I chose it. We have very different styles for her. But whatever the outfit, we always think she is the most beautiful baby!
Size
Being born at 10 lb, 3 oz, we thought Lucy would grow just like Porter and be forever larger than anyone her age. But we were shocked at the last doctor appointment when her weight fell down to the 75th percentile. I think it was the only time we've experienced a number that wasn't off the charts. That said, we still think she looks bigger and bigger each day.
Cutie-Pie
She has her two bottom teeth. We think they're adorable! She also loves to have her tongue hanging out. Also adorable (and funny)! We can't get enough of her big, blue eyes or her long eyelashes or her dainty little toes. She is a perfect, beautiful little girl!
In the meantime, I do realize that Lucy is not getting the monthly documentation that Porter got. And I know it's not a contest, but I do feel a little sad that these stages with her are flying by so quickly. I want to freeze time so I can just enjoy her a little more. And this is the best way I can do that. So here's a glimpse of our beautiful Lucy-girl at 7.5 months:
Sleep
Lucy started sleeping through the night at around 5-6 weeks old. However, for the past couple of months, she broke out of that habit and started waking up for multiple nightly feedings. It was killing me! And while I knew I needed to do something about it, I just didn't have the energy to try. Finally, about 2 weeks ago, I made up my mind to get her back on schedule and after 2 rough nights, she started sleeping through the night again. Hallelujah!
Food
We held off starting Lucy on baby food until about a month ago. But she's doing great with it! Each night before bed, we feed her one of the meat baby foods. They stink SO bad! But Lucy likes them, which is really all that matters.
Temperament
Lucy is a very easy-going baby! She's good to play on her own if you sit her near some good toys. She is usually very happy and gives the biggest smiles for anyone who will give her attention.
Porter's Sister
Lucy adores Porter . . . and Porter adores Lucy. My favorite parts of the day are the moments when they interact. If Porter is playing around Lucy, she watches him intently. When he plays with her she is full of smiles and squeals. Porter and I have given Lucy a "voice." Whenever one of us asks Lucy a question, the other will answer for her in a small, high-pitched voice. For example:
Me: Lucy, are you sleepy?
Porter: (high-pitched voice) Yes!
Today, as we were driving in the car, Brian & I were talking in the front. From the backseat, I could hear Porter talking with Lucy, supplying both sides of the conversation. I love that they have such a strong relationship even while she's so young!
Wardrobe
We are loving dressing up a little girl. Brian has surprised me with how much he loves dressing her up too. If she's wearing anything neon and trendy, Brian chose it. If she's wearing pretty, frilly, classic baby styles, I chose it. We have very different styles for her. But whatever the outfit, we always think she is the most beautiful baby!
Size
Being born at 10 lb, 3 oz, we thought Lucy would grow just like Porter and be forever larger than anyone her age. But we were shocked at the last doctor appointment when her weight fell down to the 75th percentile. I think it was the only time we've experienced a number that wasn't off the charts. That said, we still think she looks bigger and bigger each day.
Cutie-Pie
She has her two bottom teeth. We think they're adorable! She also loves to have her tongue hanging out. Also adorable (and funny)! We can't get enough of her big, blue eyes or her long eyelashes or her dainty little toes. She is a perfect, beautiful little girl!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Christmas Eve
We spent Christmas Eve with Brian's family. The kids were spoiled with gifts, new jammies, and lots & lots of attention.
We did the traditional family thankful tree- each person places their ornament on the tree and tells something that they're thankful for from the year.
Porter participated in the nativity skit. This year he got to be the camel. He must've liked it because this is the first year he hasn't thrown a fit!
The pictures are blurry-- I forgot my real camera and had to rely on my phone to document Lucy's first Christmas Eve. Oops!
We did the traditional family thankful tree- each person places their ornament on the tree and tells something that they're thankful for from the year.
Porter participated in the nativity skit. This year he got to be the camel. He must've liked it because this is the first year he hasn't thrown a fit!
The pictures are blurry-- I forgot my real camera and had to rely on my phone to document Lucy's first Christmas Eve. Oops!
Friday, December 28, 2012
Snow
Utah's been getting a lot of it lately. And Porter is LOVING it! On Christmas day, all the cousins went out to play in it. And although we didn't bring any snow clothes for Porter, he refused to be left out of the fun. So we bundled him up in Mommy's winter coat. He was happy to be playing in the snow and we were happy to watch and giggle at how funny he looked!
Yesterday, we met up with the cousins to do some sledding (appropriately dressed for the weather this time!). Porter loved it. The cold seriously doesn't ever seem to bother him. I think he'd freeze into a statue before he'd ever choose to go inside. He's a funny kid!
If he wasn't being put on a sled quickly enough, then Porter would lay down at the top of the hill and try to slide down on his belly.
Isn't this a pretty location for sledding? It's an old schoolhouse in my parents' hometown. That's actually where they both went to kindergarten and my grandmother taught there. It's a museum now. Man, I wish schoolhouses looked like that nowadays!
Yesterday, we met up with the cousins to do some sledding (appropriately dressed for the weather this time!). Porter loved it. The cold seriously doesn't ever seem to bother him. I think he'd freeze into a statue before he'd ever choose to go inside. He's a funny kid!
If he wasn't being put on a sled quickly enough, then Porter would lay down at the top of the hill and try to slide down on his belly.
Isn't this a pretty location for sledding? It's an old schoolhouse in my parents' hometown. That's actually where they both went to kindergarten and my grandmother taught there. It's a museum now. Man, I wish schoolhouses looked like that nowadays!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas
We didn't send out Christmas cards this year. But we want all of our friends and family to know that we're thinking about you and hoping you're having a wonderful Christmas season!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Porter Loves Lucy
Every day this week, Porter has begged to hold Lucy. He sits in the glider and I set her on his lap. And that's when the fun begins!
Porter rocks/glides back and forth with the biggest smile on his face. Then if Lucy even moves a muscle, Porter shouts, "She's moving!" Then he cracks up.
I love these kids!
Porter rocks/glides back and forth with the biggest smile on his face. Then if Lucy even moves a muscle, Porter shouts, "She's moving!" Then he cracks up.
I love these kids!
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