The Spencers and the Longs:
The big boys:
Juliet and Corban:
Saturday, August 22, 2009
The Spencers are Gone
Last weekend, we had some very dear friends stay with us for 2 days that have now left to go to Kansas then off to Japan. We have been friends for 3 years and have gotten very close with them. They left Tuesday morning, but not before a couple of great photos.
The Spencers and the Longs:
The big boys:
Juliet and Corban:
The Spencers and the Longs:
The big boys: Juliet and Corban:
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
ISAAC READS HIS FIRST WORD!!!
Some of you may have read my post and watched the video of Isaac where I support the Leap Frog movie The Letter Factory. Isaac learned his letters and sounds super quickly with the help of the fun video that incorporates an actual plot (this is in contrast with other videos that just have the letters and sounds bouncing around the screen...LAME!)
So, as a special surprise for having an accident-free potty training day last weekend, Isaac received the follow-up video, The Talking Word Factory, where the letters are put together to make words. He has watched this video maybe 5 times in the past week. We watch it together and have dialogue about it throughout the day to reinforce what we are learning in it.
So we are at TenFold last night...for those of you who don't know, TenFold is the youth chapter of our church. Tim and I attend every Tuesday night and Isaac and Juliet come with us. Several weeks ago, I had written down a simple Bible verse that I thought Isaac could begin to memorize: "GOD IS LOVE" and I kept it in my Bible. Isaac began to get a little antsy during the lesson last night, so I pulled out the little piece of paper with the verse written on it and he was intrigued. He sat there sounding out the words...instead of "G" "O" "D"...he would say their sounds..."guh" "ah" "duh". He couldn't figure that one out at first, so he went on to the second word..."ih" "s"..."ih" "s"..."IS"!!!!! It clicked in his head! What a moment!! I was so excited I was distracting (sorry Bryan)! I gave Isaac a big kiss and hug as quietly as I could...but I was still distracting. What a thrill!
He then retackled "God" and began to get it...he tried "love", but it didn't quite follow the basic phoenetic rules. So, his first official word that he read himself was "is". I think it is odd that it is a verb. I would think it would have been a noun.
Good job, Isaac. Way to go!
So, as a special surprise for having an accident-free potty training day last weekend, Isaac received the follow-up video, The Talking Word Factory, where the letters are put together to make words. He has watched this video maybe 5 times in the past week. We watch it together and have dialogue about it throughout the day to reinforce what we are learning in it.
So we are at TenFold last night...for those of you who don't know, TenFold is the youth chapter of our church. Tim and I attend every Tuesday night and Isaac and Juliet come with us. Several weeks ago, I had written down a simple Bible verse that I thought Isaac could begin to memorize: "GOD IS LOVE" and I kept it in my Bible. Isaac began to get a little antsy during the lesson last night, so I pulled out the little piece of paper with the verse written on it and he was intrigued. He sat there sounding out the words...instead of "G" "O" "D"...he would say their sounds..."guh" "ah" "duh". He couldn't figure that one out at first, so he went on to the second word..."ih" "s"..."ih" "s"..."IS"!!!!! It clicked in his head! What a moment!! I was so excited I was distracting (sorry Bryan)! I gave Isaac a big kiss and hug as quietly as I could...but I was still distracting. What a thrill!
He then retackled "God" and began to get it...he tried "love", but it didn't quite follow the basic phoenetic rules. So, his first official word that he read himself was "is". I think it is odd that it is a verb. I would think it would have been a noun.
Good job, Isaac. Way to go!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Videos of Juliet
We have been neglectful of posting video's of Juliet. Here are a few to catch you up to speed on her G&D (Growth and Development).
Enjoying Tummy Time:
Enjoying Tummy Time:
Smiles
Dancin'
Working...
Working on her sitting...
Working on his painting...
Working on her hair...
Working on his painting...
Working on her hair...
Tim is working...at his work.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
More Dresses!
Labor Day weekend, Tim has a race in Virginia Beach. Tim's parents also come visit every Labor Day weekend. We decided to make it an event and stay at the acclaimed Great Wolf Lodge. We have never been there and our friends that have laud it's indoor water park and kid-friendly rooms. We were even more excited when Tim's running partner, Jason, and his family decided they were going to come along as well!! I can't wait!
So, we're at Sam's Club and I'm looking for a little dress to wear over my bathing suit. I found a really cute one that was pink with little swirls all over it. I put the hanger over my head to see how long the dress would be and see if I continued to like it. Isaac was walking away and it my attempt to stall him and grab his attention I said, "Isaac, do you like my dress?" He turned around, smiled, got this kind of shy look on his face and then...the next thing out of his mouth could quite possibly be the sweetest thing that has ever come out of his mouth.
"Mama, you're a princess!".
I have been replaying his little voice in my head ever since. That made my day
So, we're at Sam's Club and I'm looking for a little dress to wear over my bathing suit. I found a really cute one that was pink with little swirls all over it. I put the hanger over my head to see how long the dress would be and see if I continued to like it. Isaac was walking away and it my attempt to stall him and grab his attention I said, "Isaac, do you like my dress?" He turned around, smiled, got this kind of shy look on his face and then...the next thing out of his mouth could quite possibly be the sweetest thing that has ever come out of his mouth.
"Mama, you're a princess!".
I have been replaying his little voice in my head ever since. That made my day
Monday, August 3, 2009
Friends
Noah, Ruthe, and Isaiah are Isaac's favorite people in the world. They came over yesterday afternoon, spent the night, and left about 30 mintues ago. Here are a few pictures from their stay (in reverse order).
On my front porch getting ready to leave
At West Beach in Montclair
Waving to Mom and Dad while playing in the sand!
Playing in the sand
Noah took this picture of Juliet and me under our new beach umbrella. Juliet is sporting her new bathing suit. I, however, am not.
At the beach
Ruthe taking care of Juliet
Playing at Kids Dominion playground in Montclair
Sleeping in the playroom all together last night
On my front porch getting ready to leave
At West Beach in Montclair
Waving to Mom and Dad while playing in the sand!
Playing in the sand
Noah took this picture of Juliet and me under our new beach umbrella. Juliet is sporting her new bathing suit. I, however, am not.
At the beach
Ruthe taking care of Juliet
Playing at Kids Dominion playground in Montclair
Sleeping in the playroom all together last night
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