Mother Goose Time curriculum

I just want to give a shout out for Mother Goose Time curriculum. I have been using in my Preschool classes for 5 years.
I love it because it covers so many different learning experiences.  It covers every area needed to learn and grow.
We just got done learning about Dinosaurs. We even took a field trip to the Dinosaur Museum here in Lehi.  The kids all had a blast.
If you would like to follow along on our adventures go to my preschool blog by clicking the link on the right called Leapz and Boundz Preschool. This is were I will be posting from now on.

The best part about the curriculum, for me as a teacher, is most of the prep work for art projects is already done. And the monthly teacher guide is easy to follow and use.

Here are some pic's of our field trip ...

Starting again

So, it has been quit awhile since I have blogged on the family blog. Most of what is happening has been posted on Braden's blog. But so much is happening that I guess it is time to start this one up again.

Paige is off to college at BYU Idaho and loving it. Even thought it has been very cold. She gets along with all of her roommates . And because she tool our Wii with her, they are the happening place when classes are over.

Hope had her tonsils and adenoids out. She had extra adenoid tissue so she came out of surgery with a few extra sore spots.  The poor thing was pretty touchy for about 10, yes, 10 days.  She is her happy self now.

We have struggled with her for about 6 months to go to primary on her own. But she just won't do it.  So, when the new year came around we made a big deal out of getting new teachers and she should go and show them how reverent she could sit. Guess what, she has the same teacher.  So, of course all of that was for not.  I came up with another plan that she could be anchorage of the kids in her class and see how reverent they are and then give them a treat when class was over. I bought a bag of dumb dumb suckers and sent some with her. It worked. She stayed in class by herself.  This week however was Stake Conference. We'll have to see how things go next week.

As part of the Stake Relief Society Presidency, I got to help make and serve dinner to the Stake Presidency, their wives and Elder Ence (probably spelt wrong) and his wife, dinner last night in-between the Stake meetings.  Everything went smoothly and clean up was even fast and easy. I guess, after 2 years of experience of serving other meals both big and small has paid off.

Stake conference was great as usual.  Our stake theme this year is Reverence for sacred things brings faith in Jesus Christ. What a great thing to focus on this year.

Life can be scary but keep going

So I have to blog about this..

Paige and I took a trip to BYU Idaho with her friend Kaylee and her mother to check out living and get a feel for campus.

On our trip home from Idaho, we stopped at a Wendy's to eat. This old lady started choking and her daughter yelled for help. A worker came to help but couldn't get it out. They told the other worker's to call 911. I was scared but knew I had to at least try and help. I went over and told them to let me help. First time doing the hymlic maneuver (on an adult) and it worked. The poor lady was so shaky. I sat her down and rubbed her back and asked if she was alright. She was coughing, but nodded her head, yes. So, I went back to my lunch. The ambulance still came and checked her out and talked to her. The old lady and her daughter thanked me before they left. It was a scary experience. Poor Paige told Dad, that she almost saw a lady die today but Mom saved her life. I guess I did. I was to nervous to even think of it that way.
It was scary to me but what was I gong to do-watch her die-NO. I am glad that I have been certified in first aid and CPR. Kaylee's mom said-wow, right place, right time-Traci. Yes, it was but I don't wish to have to do it again.
Today in church we talked about hastening the work (missionary work) and I thought about my experience at Wendy's and doing what I could to help the lady live, even though I was scared. Am I willing to step in and help people people in their spiritual live's? I know I am, but even after serving a full time mission, it can be a little scary. I need to work on the FAITH thing a little more.

Skin care

I have been using a new skincare product called Paula's Choice exfoliant. So far, I am in love with it.  My complexion is smoother and brighter.  Big pores are smaller and fine lines are diapering. I'm going to keep using this product.

I was able to try this great product through being a Buzz Agent.