Wednesday, February 04, 2009

TWIN'S WAX MUSEUM

Yesterday was the 3rd grade WAX MUSEUM.
It is quite a production. First the girls had to choose a person from history to read a book about. Then after they finished there book they wrote a two page report. Then once that was completed they made a poster using pictures of the subject of their report, quotes and high points in their life. Then I made a couple of trips to Deseret Industries (2nd hand store) and acquires clothes that I could use to make the girls costumes.

Becky had chosen Stonewall Jackson to do her report about. I was kind of glad she sis not just choose a typical woman from history. She was a little nervous initially about dressing up as a man, but once the costume was made she was tickled...especially with the beard. I think she turned out quite good. I purchased the grey jacket in the women's department and added the gold buttons, trim and cording. The hat we bought at a party supply store and added the braiding and turned up the one side. I made the beard and mustache from a piece of felt. She made an adorable Stonewall.
Katie had chosen Annie Oakley . She loved the story of Annie Oakley. I found her ensemble also at DI. I cute little western shirt and an adorable denim skirt. We braided her hair and she borrowed Belle's cowboy hat. She was a cute cowgirl. At the wax museum, when you walked around the room and looked at each "wax figure", you could push a yellow sticker that was on their hand and the wax figure would come alive and tell you their story. It was fun to hear their stories and see how creative the costumes were.

Monday, February 02, 2009

SUPERBOWL XLIII

I have taken a month off from blogging. I just needed a little break, but I think I am ready to get back to taking pictures of the kids and the things we do. And then post all our happening here to share with our wonderful friends and family. Yesterday, after a great day of church, the kids and I changed out of our church clothes and packed up some goodies and the taco soup I had made and headed over to the Duve's home. This was our 5th year getting together with the Duves and the Nighs I watch the SuperBowl. I really did not have anything invested in either team, but planned to root for the underdog.
Ryan tivoed the game so we could watch it after Steve got done with work. The adults went down to the basement with our chips & guacamole, brownies and sodas then found a comfortable spot to plop and enjoy the game. Luckily there were commercials to entertain us during the first half, because the game was kind of boring. Then during the second half we were on the edge of our seats. We were especially excited when it appeared the Cardinals had a chance to win. Unfortunately that was short lived after a Steelers touch down in the final minute.

Most of the kids, each couple has 4, stayed up on the main floor and played "Gray Wolf" and "Cops and Robbers". They did not have much interest in the game, but sure enjoyed the opportunity to play with each other.
I love watching any football game (especially the CHARGERS), but I have especially enjoyed getting together with our good friends once a year to share the excitementof the BIG GAME!!!.
GOOD FOOD, GOOD TIMES and GOOD FRIENDS!!!