KS95 Change for Kids
Our favorite local radio station, KS95, hosts a fundraiser every year for children affected by illnesses. "KS95 For Kids® raises money for Children's Cancer Research Fund and Gillette Children's SpecialtyHealthcare, building a local community of caring and sharing for the benefit of children."
Right now, they are collecting Change for Kids once again. If you collect enough money you can receive tickets to a private party at Nickelodeon Universe. We thought this would be a perfect opportunity to show the kids how we can help other families in need. I told the kiddos about the project this morning, and they ran right to their piggy banks and emptied them into a container. Hopefully they will learn a little about helping others, and then we can also enjoy a day at Nickelodeon - the private party happens to fall on Ben's birthday weekend!
Pencil Painting
The kiddos LOVE to paint, asking almost daily if they can. We did a pencil eraser painting project today. Gab really enjoyed it; Ben did a few dots and then was off to play.
Another project, yay!
Okay, so it's a new week. And while I did not get organized enough to pick a new theme for projects, Gabriella came up with the idea to make stoplights. She reminded me that they are made of circles so "it goes with what we're learning, mom!" Every morning, Gab asks if we can play school. I think she's ready to head off to kindergarten. But mommy isn't ready to send her baby yet. Thank goodness I have a few more months with my sweet pea.
Circles Circles Everywhere!
I have been determined to get back on track doing projects and activity sheets with the kiddos on a regular basis. I was really great at it with Gabriella, but when Benjamin came along life got so much busier trying to keep up with two that fun educational projects have been few and far between. This week I made a plan to focus on circles - and yesterday we made circle cut-out cookies! The kids really enjoyed rolling out the dough, using the cookie cutters, and frosting the goodies. I did have to shake off a few extra sprinkles and change Benjamin's shirt (guess it's time to get him an apron like his big sister), but the results were Yummy!
Dentist Woes
About a month ago, I noticed a small gray spot on Gabriella's tooth when brushing one night. Panicked, I took her to the dentist within days. The dentist was surprised I even noticed the spot, but then she confirmed my fears - Gabriella had her first cavity. We had the cavity filled yesterday morning. Gabriella was very brave! Of course when she cried, I cried. But the dentist calmed her down very quickly and she made it through. Kirk had made a deal with her the other night, after counting out her piggy bank money, that she could buy herself something at Target if she deposited most of the money first. So right after the dentist, we made a stop and she picked out a new Barbie. Then, while she was at school, Benjamin and I did a little Retail Therapy. We bought a couple of green balloons and a little Sesame Street toy car for each of the kiddos. When we picked up Gabriella from school, she saw the balloons in the car and Benjamin handed her the Sesame Street car. Then she asked what we were going to do that night, and I told her that Dad thought we should stay in and have Family Game Night. Her eyes got all sparkly and wide, and with a big smile she exclaimed, "I sure am having fun for a not-good-tooth day!"
Zoo Fun!
Gabriella has always really enjoyed our trips to the zoo, and today Benjamin was as excited as his sister! It was a bit chilly on the Minnesota trail, but Gabriella enjoyed the animal stamping as usual. And Benjamin's favorite today were the fish and turtles. He took one look at a really big fish and said "Woah." That's a lot coming from a kid who doesn't speak much. Today was one of those days that reminds me how blessed I am to be home with my children every day.
Gabriella is becoming quite the photographer!
Benjamin wanted to swim with the dolphins
Sesame Street 1-2-3 Imagine!
As part of the kiddos Christmas present, we bought them tickets to see Sesame Street on stage. What a fun evening! Gabriella couldn't stop dancing to all the music, and Benjamin was mesmerized right from the start. At one point during the show, Gabriella told us "I think this is my best night ever!" That alone made it all worthwhile.
Ben didn't want to take his eyes off the stage...
...and Gabriella couldn't sit still for too long.
Who's that sucker wearing the Elmo shirt and carrying $20 worth of Elmo balloons?!?
Best of the Best Dance Show - Rogers High School
Getting ready for the show
Posing with the Vikings Cheerleaders
Jewels
Gabriella had her first performance with the Jewels team this past weekend. As you watch the video, she is the first one to walk out from behind the right side of the spaceship. And yes, that is our child that rolled up a little too soon. But overall, she did a really great job - they all did. And more importantly, the girls had so much fun! We are so proud of our little Jewel!
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