Sunday, July 29, 2007
Isosad
Total bummer. I take my camera everywhere lately as you can tell from all the blogs. I even bought a new memory card to take all the long videos. Since I got a bigger card I don't have to unload my pictures so frequently. I have pictures from this last week of Rory's birthday, the Discover Science center, the lagoon, the pool, Roger's birthday, and our day with "stranger's from a far away land" to share. I brought the camera with us to our ward's annual corn roast last night and it disappeared with our KFC bucket. There were sooooo many people at the beach last night it took an hour for people to park. Major, major, major bummer! Last time my camera broke I did not get a new one for almost a year. Isosad.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Backyard Broadway!
Last week Rory had a great time with friends dancing, singing and you can tell from Rory's performance, acting. She had a fabulous time! She is not in all of these songs but I wanted to add them to share with the families of the other girls. Don't worry, if she is in the song you will know, I promise. I don't know where she gets it from (back of hand on my forehead) If you really are having a hard time picking her out, she is the shortest and has pigtails.
(She is not in this one)
(She is not in this one either)
(She is not in this one)
(She is not in this one either)
The Return of Hero Camp
2 weeks ago the kids went to Hero Camp again(see last years synopsis) It was organized by two friends, Amber and Stephanie, who enlisted the help of all mothers of children participating. Each Mom volunteered for at least one day doing either a lesson, craft, or physical activity, and signed up to bring a treat one day as well. They put soooo much time and creativity organizing into the week.
This year’s theme was “Mission Possible - Operation: Divine Love.” Every child was given a T-shirt on the first day and spent Monday through Thursday from 9-12 accomplishing various missions. The children were put into groups according to their ages which were named: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc. Rory's age was split in to 2 groups.
Their first day's mission was called “Love of God.” They walked along the iron rod toward the Tree of Life past the temptations in the Great Buildings.
The next day was “Love of Family.” As part of this the parents wrote a letter to each child telling them why they are an important part of their family and about the attributes that make them special. I was in charge of the activity that day and I used my Recreation Therapy major to have the kids play cooperation games to remind them to help people around themand be aware that people are helping them.
Wednesday was "Love of Leaders". The bishops from the wards came and talked to the kids. Then during craft time the children decorated paper hearts and hung them on the office doors of the bishops and stake leaders.
On Thursday the mission was “Love of Neighbors.” All week long the children went through their clothes, pantries, and toys to bring in things they don’t need for those less fortunate. There was also a coin jar where they could donate money to the Wheelchair Fund for children around the world who need wheelchairs but cannot afford one. I was finally was able to part with some of the little people toys I have clung to even though my kids do not play with them much. We were also the ones that got to deliver the food to a local Families Forward group. That was great to for my kids to see.
On Friday there was a closing ceremony where every child received their “Great Choice Award” and a book with some of the papers from their lessons and also the letter written to them from their parents. There were three impressive songs that the kids had worked on throughout the week to sing for the parents. They were written specifically for camp, amazing! Then we went to the lagoon!
This year’s theme was “Mission Possible - Operation: Divine Love.” Every child was given a T-shirt on the first day and spent Monday through Thursday from 9-12 accomplishing various missions. The children were put into groups according to their ages which were named: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc. Rory's age was split in to 2 groups.
Their first day's mission was called “Love of God.” They walked along the iron rod toward the Tree of Life past the temptations in the Great Buildings.
The next day was “Love of Family.” As part of this the parents wrote a letter to each child telling them why they are an important part of their family and about the attributes that make them special. I was in charge of the activity that day and I used my Recreation Therapy major to have the kids play cooperation games to remind them to help people around themand be aware that people are helping them.
Wednesday was "Love of Leaders". The bishops from the wards came and talked to the kids. Then during craft time the children decorated paper hearts and hung them on the office doors of the bishops and stake leaders.
On Thursday the mission was “Love of Neighbors.” All week long the children went through their clothes, pantries, and toys to bring in things they don’t need for those less fortunate. There was also a coin jar where they could donate money to the Wheelchair Fund for children around the world who need wheelchairs but cannot afford one. I was finally was able to part with some of the little people toys I have clung to even though my kids do not play with them much. We were also the ones that got to deliver the food to a local Families Forward group. That was great to for my kids to see.
On Friday there was a closing ceremony where every child received their “Great Choice Award” and a book with some of the papers from their lessons and also the letter written to them from their parents. There were three impressive songs that the kids had worked on throughout the week to sing for the parents. They were written specifically for camp, amazing! Then we went to the lagoon!
Monday, July 16, 2007
My Sister Michelle and Her Kids
My sister and her kids drove from Houston to spend a fabulous week with us. We went to the beach where Andrew had to be rescued twice by a lifeguard because he was in a riptide. We got us all into Universal Studios for $30. We went to a local playground and got muddy and just had a blast together. Thanks for coming Michelle!!
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Titmi Family Reunion
Roger's family got together for a week of fun (not much sun) in San Pedro Ca. We had 19 people running around the house which sat on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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