Blog Discontinue

I have put a hold on my blog in order to concentrate on other things; namely house hunting. We are desperately in need of another place to live. But this house hunting thing is totally depressing. So until further notice I've put my blog on shut down. 

February - Red

Another month of trying to get Nathan to recognize colors have past. I'm still not totally convinced that my methods are working. He repeats the color to me but when asked to find a color he isn't doing so well. I need to reevaluate my ideas and be more constant. I blame myself but I'm also wondering if he is just too young still. February was Red. I made some box blocks out of construction paper and slipper gift boxes.

 He likes playing with the box blocks and we have been trying to collect red toys from his toy box. We also try to pick out all his red cars and separate them from the other colors. Like before with the color blue I will continue to review red throughout the next month as we concentrate on March's color - Green. Wish me luck and if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Thanks.

ABC Weekend - Letter A

A is for Animals and Aquarium.

My family have chosen to participate in the ABC Weekend family fun activity. We went to the "Silverton Casino" to visit the "Bass Pro Shops." There are lots of animals. Stuffed animals which are sorta sad but animals just the same.

Inside the "Silverton" there is an aquarium with beautiful fish and a woman dressed as a mermaid. I tried to get her pictures but all the children were so excited to see her that I was unable to get a clear shot. 

 I love the reflection in these pictures.

 We enjoyed ourselves. It will be fun to see where we end up next.

VALENTINE'S DAY!!

The Fourteenth Day of Valentine's Day is actually the day. Valentine's Day! A word to the wise. Make reservations when you want to eat out on Valentine's. We enjoyed an evening eating out without the little guy. My husband surprised me with two dozen roses and lots of chocolates. 

After doing the 14 Days of Valentine's, I realized even more how easy it is and much needed a little of romance or sweet little things between a husband and wife helps. I've enjoyed getting closer with my spouse this month.

The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Day of Valentine's

The Eleventh Day of Valentine's I prepared cinnamon rolls for my husband. Not homemade of course but I did bake them. I haven't gotten brave enough to attempt to make them homemade yet.

The Twelfth Day of Valentine's I gave him a much needed back rub after a long day. Nothing big but surely appreciated. 

The Thirteenth Day of Valentine's my husband and I had some romantical evening together. Wink! Wink!

The Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Day of Valentine's

Boy am I late posting my Valentine's stuff.
The Eighth Day of Valentine's I took the day off. Not by choice but by request of my husband who allowed me to sleep in since he had the day off. He insisted that that day was for the boys to have a boys day out.


The Ninth Day of Valentine's I made Valentine Bark for my husband.
Ingredients:
Charms Valentine Pops
White chocolate chips

Josh took out some frustration beating the Charms pops into tiny pieces as I melted the white chocolate chips in the microwave. After melting the chocolate I poured it onto wax paper and sprinkled the pops candies onto the chocolate. I put it in the fridge to set up then broke it into pieces after. My husband loves white chocolate so he really enjoyed this treat. 

The Tenth Day of Valentine's I sent my hubby an email Valentine. And in return I received one as well.

ABC Weekends

My husband loves to do things and go places with the family on weekends so when I came across this idea taken from the book "Alphabet Weekends" by Elizabeth Noble I thought that he would love this idea. The concept is simple really. Just choice a location or activity starting with each letter of the alphabet. For example: A for Aquarium and living in Vegas right where the Shark Reef is located sounds like a plan. Or even cheaper and free there's the aquarium at the Bass Pro Shop. I'm going to run the idea by my hubby and post the results. I'm not totally sure how to find something to do with all the letters of the alphabet but with his help things are sure to be fun. = ]