Young Poet's Society

Emma's class has been working on poetry lately. Last week the parents were invited to a poetry reading in their class. These kids were so creative! Our girl too, of course. Emma wants to share these with you:

Inside My Heart

Inside my heart lives
One big family
Two puppies
Three favorite cousins
Four older cousins
Five favorite friends
Six grandmas and grandpas
Seven aunts and uncles

Spring Shower

Drip, drip,
drip, drip,
drip, drip,
drip, drop,
sunshine,
drip, drop,
drop, drop,
drop, drop,
drop, drop,
sunshine

Annie say...

Annie say Dallin
Dow-dow
Annie say Ginger
Grglr
Annie say Emma
Amma
Annie say Annie
Annnn

2 New Babies!

When we decided to move to Argentina, the kids needed a little something to get them excited about the move. Jared decided this little something would be a dog, and Emma was ready to go! Well, 9 months later that dog, turned into 2 dogs! We have a 3 month old female yellow lab (Tina, from Argentina) and a 2 month old male mutt (Mickey, from Mickey Mantel or Mickey Mouse, depends on which family member you ask). They are best buddies and we are doing our best to take care of them and get used to them. Emma is mommy, of course. Annie is mommy too. She learned quickly how to swat them, and does it even when nothing has happened (I guess she finally has someone she can boss around). Dallin and Ginger have taken some time to warm up. At first they were very scared and ran or hid. Now, they will go outside if we go together and will pet them if there is "help" nearby. This has been a big undertaking for me, and day #2 I was ready to send them back. Now it's been a few weeks and I think they'll stick around awhile, but now that I have 6 "kids" I'm crazier than ever!

Dallin's Birthday Bash

Dallin had his birthday at a party place. It was easy for us--they had a playground, toys, games, dress-up and food--everything prepared for the children. (Now that's the way to have a party!)

Emma's Big Birthday # 7

Emma had a slumber party this year. They ate, danced, painted nails, and giggled all night long. 1st grade girls are fun!