* Literacy Night Hill 2009

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* A Special Day for Dax

This post is for Dax.
The previous post: No Empty Chairs includes a video of all the family support for Dax on his special day! Check it out below...!

Dax, today I talked about the Holy Ghost. I shared the importance of the No Empty Chairs Stick... I posted about this earlier, on your Birthday. If you want to go there, search at the top just type the word - Stick. I hope you enjoy the slide show! Dax you are absolutely sweet in your little MONKEY SUIT! LOL Much love and hugs, Grams! I love you so very much you little monkey!

A Letter (CLICK HERE) From Gramah Jackie to You Dax, With Love

Here are some ways the Holy Ghost helps us:

1. Warns us of danger or evil (as in Elder McConkie's story).

2. Gives us our testimonies (Alma 5:46).

3. Helps us know and choose the right (D&C 11:12).

4. Helps us understand things (D&C 6:15).

5. Helps us recognize truth (Moroni 10:5).

6. Guides us in important decisions (2 Nephi 32:5).

7. Teaches us (John 14:26).

8. Inspires us (Luke 12:12).

9. Comforts us (Galatians 5:22).

10. Helps us remember things (John 14:26).

11. Helps us understand and communicate with each other (Alma 12:3).

S T A D

"S" Represents STOP! Before you act, stop. Don't do it yet. Just pause long enough to do the other steps.
"T" Represents THINK! think ahead to the consequence. Ask yourself, what will it be?
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"A" Represents ASK! As yourself if the consequence will be worth it.
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"D" represents DO! After thinking and asking, do the right thing This step is very important. This will decide who is in control, the "want" monster or you. The "want" monster tries to get you to listen to him and not to the spirit. Make sure you listen to the spirit. Every choice has a consequence.

Here are some situations to think about:
*Your mom said you couldn't have any cookies but you REALLY want some.
*Your brother took your toy and you want to hit him.
*Your dad said to go to bed, but you want to sneak into his room and watch TV
*You are at the grocery store and see a candy Bar that you really want but you don't have any money. You want to hide it in your pocket.
*Your brother just pulled your hair and you want to yell at him.
*Your mom tells you to say your prayers before you go to bed, but you are too tired.

* No Empty Chairs

The song in this video is: No Empty Chairs by Janice Cap Perry and Senator Orin Hatch

I am so proud of YOU.... I am so proud of your parents. I want them to always remember that they did not pick you.... YOU PICKED THEM! They have a great responsibility each and every day to be an example of all that is good... to help you return to your Heavenly Father. That is a big job... and it happens minute by minute, day by day. They can't let their guard down. They show you kindness and love, and that is how it should be. Some day they will stand before our Savior and He will ask them to give a report on the kind of parent they were to you. Your mom has taught you so much! I was sitting by your mom when you were baptized. When you came up out of the water, someone said: "Well, it's done!" And she wisely said: "And it's just the beginning." I was the tear in her eye. I was so proud of your dad, that he could baptize and confirm you. I saw how proud he was to stand beside you dressed in white. I heard his love for you as he confirmed you. I have many tears of joy on this sweet day. What a blessing we are to one another. Uncle Gabe talked about how you are an example to the Probert Cousins, as you are the oldest. Uncle Nate talked about how Jesus set the example when He was baptized. Jaycee, Kelcey and Aubri sang "I am a Child of God." Grandpa Todd talked about a time when he was little and he listened to the Holy Ghost. There was lots of family and a lot of love in the room. Uncle Rodney and Aunt Annie said the prayers. Lynette and Grandma Todd did the music. The witnesses were Grandpa Probert and Grandpa Todd.

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

* Baby Shower - THANKS EVERYONE!

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We feel so blessed to have such great friends and family ! Your support and love was felt today at Kychelle's baby shower. It was so much fun to have you come and share this special time with Kychelle. The girls had so much fun being "little helpers!"

We played some fun games:
1. Boy Names
2. Baby Photo Mini Book
3. Hot Potato
4. Estimate the Diapers
5. Hang Up The Clothes

We had good food:
Crousants
Pasta Chicken Salad
Blue Sprite Floats
Veggies
Orange Slices
Cheese Cakes

Party Favor: Potty Chairs
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP AND LOVE!
The gifts were FABULOUS! You are the most special people in the world!

* THE Snowsuit

"GOSH"... this boy is too "dang" funny! His mom sent him with his NEW snowsuit to school. She said: "It's for recess."

The next day, he was getting ready for school. His mom said, "Where is your snowsuit?" He said: "I left it at school in the lunch room." Students go to recess, wash up, and then go to lunch, wearing their snowgear.

Mom said: "Did you take your snowsuit off after recess before you ate your lunch?"

"No, I didn't wear my snowsuit at recess, I carried it."

Sure enough! The new snowsuit was found in the lunchroom, wet and covered with mud. He had indeed been carrying it around at recess, dragging it along the snow and through the mud. This 8 year old boy is SUPER SMART... but sometimes common sense is ....aaaa.... "missing!"

This is a photo of him "WEARING HIS SNOWSUIT" the next day!
I love this BOY!

**PS... Another time, he told his mom his suit was too tight and it hurt him when he wore it. Then he asked earnestly, "Are you suppose to put the straps on the outside of your coat, or should I put my coat on over my snowpants?" CUTE!

* Toddler Rules !

This little boy's daddy bought him this shirt. I have read these rules before (found an extended version, listed below) and have watched lots of little kidd-0's over the years LIVE these LAWS of PROPERTY. Enjoy! I love, love, LOVE this little guy. I tried to get him to talk more. He's just 2... and he talks alot... thoughtful and downright 6 year old sentences. Thanks for letting me share this little guy with you!

Shirt Version:

TODDLER RULES OF PROPERTY:
1. If I like it it's MINE !
2. If it's in my hand it's MINE !
3. If it looks like mine, it's MINE !
4. If I think it's mine, it's MINE!

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If I like it, it's mine.
If it's in my hand, it's mine.
If I can take it from you, it's mine.
If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
If it looks like mine, it'is mine.
If I'm doing or building something, all the pieces are mine.
If I saw it first, it's mine.
If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.
If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
If it's broken, it's yours.

And... The Toddler Creed:
If it is on, I must turn it off.
If it is off, I must turn it on.
If it is folded, I must unfold it.
If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled.
If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared.
If it is high, it must be reached.
If it is shelved, it must be unshelved.
If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
If it has leaves, they must be picked.
If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it is not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it is in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If it is closed, it must be opened.
If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, or table.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
If it is stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest. It must be pushed by me instead.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mommy's hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it is paper, it must be torn. If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If the volume is low, it must go high.
If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
If it is a drawer, it must be pulled upon.
If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
If it has a faucet, it must be turned on at full force.
If it is a phone, I must talk to it.
If it is a bug, it must be swallowed.
If it doesn't stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
If it is not food, it must be tasted.
If it IS food, it must not be tasted.
If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
If it is a carseat, it must be protested with arched back.
If it is Mommy, it must be hugged.
I am toddler!

* Reggie Rooster Talent Show

Today we had a talent show at school. We kindergarten teachers sang our favorite kindergarten song... Reggie Rooster! Our kids told us we "ROCKED!"

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