Sunday May 4
Today after breakfast Tommy and Jonah went to the greenhouse with Grandma so that she could water all the plants. There were lots of plants. They played and had fun hiding from Grandma in the greenhouse.
At church, Jonah, Tommy and Grandma sat together. Tommy made sure the hymnbook was always ready on the right page and sang all the hymns with his beautiful voice. Jonah was very quiet during the meeting. In Primary, Jonah went to Tommy’s class because he was feeling shy about all the new people that he didn’t know.
After church, Grandma made dinner. Every one had waffles (and more waffles) and sausage (and Jonah had waffles and sausage, sausage and more sausage! We think he must like sausage.)
Tommy and Jonah enjoyed Grandpa and Grandma’s Sunday evening tradition- a family movie with popcorn and fresh fruit. Tonight’s fresh fruit was strawberries, apples and tangerines. The movie was Ratatouille. It was a nice day.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Aloha day five
Saturday May 3
The weather was perfect for both days of our trip. Unseasonably cool- upper 50s to low 60s. Perfect for hiking and exploring in the redrock country.
On the way home from Arches today, Grandpa and Grandma took Tommy and Jonah to Goblin Valley. This is a fun state park that has a valley just crammed with mini hoodoo-style rock formations. Lots climbing, exploring and photo ops. The boys were pretty bored on the way there, but sprang to life once they saw the valley from the parking lot overlook.
Thomas spent most of his time looking for photo ops that would make his mom freak out. The valley is full of places that are easy to climb to or simply walk up to from one side, but look very tall from another side, so Tommy found lots of safe, but scary looking places for a picture. There were a couple of times, though, when he did actually freak out Grandma (and scare himself, too).
Jonah also had a fabulous time in the valley. He followed Tommy and climbed onto small boulders and into small spaces. Sometimes Grandpa boosted him onto taller rocks with Tommy. Everyone took time to eat more of the trail mix in their packs, too.
The drive home seemed long to Tommy and Jonah, but everyone played “I’m thinking of...”, the whispering game, and other car games to pass the time. We also ate more snacks and fruit. Once we got home and unloaded the car, Tommy and Jonah took Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Liz out for dinner.
After a nice super-bubble bath, it was time for another chapter of “Bunnicula.”
Monday, May 5, 2008
Aloha day four
Today was our hiking and swimming day. Grandpa, Grandma and the boys hiked all the way to Delicate Arch and back. We each carried our own pack with our own snacks and water and Grandpa carried oranges for everyone.
Thomas was our leader. He learned all about cairns and how to use them and then led us up the slick rock. We stopped at Grandpa and Grandma's favorite rest spots for snacks. Jonah wished we were swimming instead of hiking but he kept moving and snacking with us.
Jonah and Tommy helped each other.
Huh? Which way do we go?
This little cairn looked like a mini-Delicate.
We made it!
Every hiker needs a great pair of shades.
Mmmm. Snacks- the best part of hiking.
After we got back to our motel, we went swimming. The pool isn't heated during the day and was very cold, too cold for Grandma and Grandpa. The hot tub, also not heated during the day was only cool so Tommy and Jonah decided they would swim in there. (Grandma and Grandpa sat and watched because the hot tub would have been too crowded for swimming if they got in) After a while, Jonah took a literal leap of faith into the water instead of climbing in and out. He spent the rest of our swimming time "water-jogging" from side to side and Tommy shouted "you're swimming, you're swimming!"
Good job Jonah! You're swimming!
After that, Tommy and Jonah spent the rest of their time doing puzzles, playing games, eating dinner, and listening to Grandpa read the next chapter of "Bunnicula."
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Aloha day three
This posting is late because we have been so busy that Grandma hasn't had time to do any blogging. So here are some updates.
On Thursday, Grandma and Jonah dropped Tommy off at school and went home for breakfast. Then we packed a lunch to go to the greenhouse for a little while. Jonah absolutely loved the idea of a lunch bag. As soon as the lunch was in the bag, he was anxious to be the one to take care of it.
At the greenhouse, we made flower baskets for Grandma's back yard and Jonah worked on a special surprise.
After we picked up Tommy from school we got ready for our trip and then went to soccer practice. When we got home, Tommy and Jonah got all ready for bed and we loaded into the car to head to "Mohab." We got into Green River at about 10:30 or 11:00 and tucked the boys into bed. Not long after they were tucked in, Jonah demonstrated the crowding technique he has employed with his parents so often. To his credit, once Grandma pulled him back over to his own side of the bed, he stayed there until morning. (And he has slept in his own bed at Grandma and Grandpa's house- we just don't fill the comfort role that his parents do)
Tomorrow- Delicate Arch and swimming.
On Thursday, Grandma and Jonah dropped Tommy off at school and went home for breakfast. Then we packed a lunch to go to the greenhouse for a little while. Jonah absolutely loved the idea of a lunch bag. As soon as the lunch was in the bag, he was anxious to be the one to take care of it.
At the greenhouse, we made flower baskets for Grandma's back yard and Jonah worked on a special surprise.
After we picked up Tommy from school we got ready for our trip and then went to soccer practice. When we got home, Tommy and Jonah got all ready for bed and we loaded into the car to head to "Mohab." We got into Green River at about 10:30 or 11:00 and tucked the boys into bed. Not long after they were tucked in, Jonah demonstrated the crowding technique he has employed with his parents so often. To his credit, once Grandma pulled him back over to his own side of the bed, he stayed there until morning. (And he has slept in his own bed at Grandma and Grandpa's house- we just don't fill the comfort role that his parents do)
Tomorrow- Delicate Arch and swimming.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Aloha day two
What a busy day! Tommy went through the door at school at 7:54 a.m. and Jonah and Grandma went back to the house to finish breakfast. Then we went to the greenhouse to transplant tomatoes for Aunt Jenn, Uncle David and Grandma. Jonah filled the flat with soil while I watered some wilting perennials. Then he poked holes in the soil with the dibble and we planted the tomatoes. Here is a picture of the tomatoes that Jonah planted with Grandma. He did a great job. Maybe tomorrow we will go and plant some flower baskets.
We went home to get Baby J and when he woke up we went back to the greenhouse so our friend Mike could run an errand. Both boys found plenty of things to do. It’s amazing how much you can do with empty pots and planters!
Did you know that if you blow bubbles in front of a fan, it will suck in the bubbles?
Hmmm. Does this look familiar?
This really was his idea- honest!
Before we picked up Tommy, Grandma and Jonah decided to get some more toys and games at the store. Then we drove over to the school for Tommy. We spent a little time at the house checking out the new toys and then ran errands together. Once we got back to the house, Grandma parked outside and we all played Web Ball, one of our new games, in the garage because it was too cold and windy to play outside.
After a fun bath, the boys said goodnight to Grandma and went downstairs with Grandpa to listen to the first chapter of Bunnicula.
We went home to get Baby J and when he woke up we went back to the greenhouse so our friend Mike could run an errand. Both boys found plenty of things to do. It’s amazing how much you can do with empty pots and planters!
Did you know that if you blow bubbles in front of a fan, it will suck in the bubbles?
Hmmm. Does this look familiar?
This really was his idea- honest!
Before we picked up Tommy, Grandma and Jonah decided to get some more toys and games at the store. Then we drove over to the school for Tommy. We spent a little time at the house checking out the new toys and then ran errands together. Once we got back to the house, Grandma parked outside and we all played Web Ball, one of our new games, in the garage because it was too cold and windy to play outside.
After a fun bath, the boys said goodnight to Grandma and went downstairs with Grandpa to listen to the first chapter of Bunnicula.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Aloha day one
Well, today is day one of a record-setting day (for Grandma and kids). The longest Camp Grand Nana ever.
Jonah arrived this morning excited about going swimming (which, sadly, won't happen for three days). He polished off a pancake and helped Grandma watch JJ. This involved lots of sliding, swinging and bubble blowing. Uncle David helped Jonah swing the highest and fastest he has ever gone. I could see his face and hear a delighted little giggle. He was totally into it. We also went downstairs to make sure the bunk beds were ready to go. Jonah explained that he wanted the bottom bunk so that he wouldn't fall.
After we picked Thomas up from school we had snacks (big snacks) and spent time outside swinging (Tommy is going to have huge, muscly arms if pushes Jonah that much every day) and inside doing homework. The boys also met and played with new friends in our neighborhood.
We had dinner and then went to the store to get groceries and trail snacks and treats for our little adventure this week.
Thomas read us "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and Grandma read "Naughty Monkeys." Then the boys headed to bed. Thomas had been wanting to go to bed since about dinner time- he was sure he was totally worn out. But then when he climbed up onto the top bunk and Jonah climbed onto the bottom it was so exciting that both boys were suddenly wide-eyed and awake. We realized that the bottom bunk was a little like a cave-perfect for Jonah's bear, "Teddy," and that the top bunk was perfect for Tommy's cat, "Sammy," because cats like to be up high.
Here is a picture of Jonah with his new friend.
Jonah arrived this morning excited about going swimming (which, sadly, won't happen for three days). He polished off a pancake and helped Grandma watch JJ. This involved lots of sliding, swinging and bubble blowing. Uncle David helped Jonah swing the highest and fastest he has ever gone. I could see his face and hear a delighted little giggle. He was totally into it. We also went downstairs to make sure the bunk beds were ready to go. Jonah explained that he wanted the bottom bunk so that he wouldn't fall.
After we picked Thomas up from school we had snacks (big snacks) and spent time outside swinging (Tommy is going to have huge, muscly arms if pushes Jonah that much every day) and inside doing homework. The boys also met and played with new friends in our neighborhood.
We had dinner and then went to the store to get groceries and trail snacks and treats for our little adventure this week.
Thomas read us "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and Grandma read "Naughty Monkeys." Then the boys headed to bed. Thomas had been wanting to go to bed since about dinner time- he was sure he was totally worn out. But then when he climbed up onto the top bunk and Jonah climbed onto the bottom it was so exciting that both boys were suddenly wide-eyed and awake. We realized that the bottom bunk was a little like a cave-perfect for Jonah's bear, "Teddy," and that the top bunk was perfect for Tommy's cat, "Sammy," because cats like to be up high.
Here is a picture of Jonah with his new friend.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Busy Day
Tommy and Jonah spent part of the day today at Grandma's house. Thomas showed everyone his new board tricks. He can do some pretty cool things on his skate board. Both boys got to paint Christmas ornaments and each had his own special, artistic style.
They also put on gloves and used their super strong muscles to help David and Steven load bricks from the downstairs fireplace into the yellow cart so that they could haul the bricks away. What big, strong boys. Thanks Tommy and Jonah!
They also put on gloves and used their super strong muscles to help David and Steven load bricks from the downstairs fireplace into the yellow cart so that they could haul the bricks away. What big, strong boys. Thanks Tommy and Jonah!
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