Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday Lunch
Sunday, February 26, 2012
New Chicks
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Mexico
This right here is why I was on a campaign to go to Mexico for Spring Break.
Sun.
I'm not complaining, we have had more sun in North Idaho this winter than we have ever experienced but it's not enough to keep us tan and tow-headed.
I'm not tired, I just look that way because I have no pigmentation in my skin. Same answer for the kids.
I've accepted that a trip to Mexico (or Coasta Rica or any of the South American countries I randomly yell out in a Tourette's style tic) is not in our immediate (Spring Break for example) future.
I'll even admit that it doesn't make sense right now.
I guess I'll have to settle for vitamin d supplements, fish tacos and margaritas for dinner.
and maybe sun lamp....
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Jamie's Report
For those of you who read Jamie's report I thought I'd follow up.
She received an A- grade on the report, had no silly mistakes and presented it to the class yesterday.
Bobby gets his grade today but we won't see his report until report card time so you'll have to wait! :)
She received an A- grade on the report, had no silly mistakes and presented it to the class yesterday.
Bobby gets his grade today but we won't see his report until report card time so you'll have to wait! :)
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Dad
I was in the office a few months ago and noticed that the most recent pictures Robb has were from when Jamie was about 2 and Bobby was about 6 months, obviously pre-Jillian.
Not ok.
Robb's Christmas present this year was a new picture to hang in his office.
We used an old tie, as that is the traditional gift for a dad and put it over a blank canvas.
The kids decorated black paper with white crayon and then traced their hands over the pattern and cut out a unique hand print for each of them.
We put those next to these pictures.
Merry Christmas :)
Not ok.
Robb's Christmas present this year was a new picture to hang in his office.
We used an old tie, as that is the traditional gift for a dad and put it over a blank canvas.
The kids decorated black paper with white crayon and then traced their hands over the pattern and cut out a unique hand print for each of them.
We put those next to these pictures.
Merry Christmas :)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Proud pre-schooler
I'm so pleased with her pre school experience so far, it is just the thing we were looking for!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Skiing
We neglected to take any pictures.
Again.
I guess we just have too much fun!
Warm sun and fresh snow made for perfect conditions!
Jamie and Bobby are excelling, they are learning how to effectively use their polls in their lessons and practicing parallel stops and turns.
Jillian is progressing nicely, she has outgrown the bunny hill but still waves to her friends who run the 'magic carpet' as she zooms past.
It was a very big treat to have Grandpa along, he and Jillian stuck together during the big kids' lessons giving Robb and I an opportunity to get a few runs in on our own.
I had a trail map on here but it was too big to publish.
Here is a link if you are interested; Trail Map
Jillian's route is Easy Street to Claim Jumper to Dawdler then up chair three and back again.
Bobby and Jamie are having fun exploring the top runs and a few on the other side.
They are even allowed to do a run on their own here or there if they stay together.
It won't be long before we are setting a time to all meet up for lunch :)
What a fantastic opportunity we have found, we feel so lucky to have this experience!!
Again.
I guess we just have too much fun!
Warm sun and fresh snow made for perfect conditions!
Jamie and Bobby are excelling, they are learning how to effectively use their polls in their lessons and practicing parallel stops and turns.
Jillian is progressing nicely, she has outgrown the bunny hill but still waves to her friends who run the 'magic carpet' as she zooms past.
It was a very big treat to have Grandpa along, he and Jillian stuck together during the big kids' lessons giving Robb and I an opportunity to get a few runs in on our own.
I had a trail map on here but it was too big to publish.
Here is a link if you are interested; Trail Map
Jillian's route is Easy Street to Claim Jumper to Dawdler then up chair three and back again.
Bobby and Jamie are having fun exploring the top runs and a few on the other side.
They are even allowed to do a run on their own here or there if they stay together.
It won't be long before we are setting a time to all meet up for lunch :)
What a fantastic opportunity we have found, we feel so lucky to have this experience!!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Jamie's Report on Idaho
Jamie has been working on a report on Idaho for about two weeks, at school and home. She handed in her final draft on Thursday. Here is a copy for your enjoyment!
The more I learn about Idaho the more I appreciate living here. It is a beautiful state. Idaho is famous for its potatoes, though its geography is more than farmland. Mountains and forests are just a few of its geographic landscapes.
Idaho’s geography is rugged and diverse. Mount Borah is home to Borah Peak. Borah Peak is the highest peak in Idaho, at an elevation of 12,662 feet. It is located in south central Idaho. Forests are are another example of Idaho’s geography. The Sawtooth Forest covers 2.1 million acres of land. It was established in 1910.The Sawtooth Forest is in south central Idaho as well. The geography of Idaho affects its wildlife habitats.
Idaho has a wide range of wildlife. One of the most unique animals, the moose, is about the size of an adult horse. It is a herbivore. The white-tailed deer is much more common than the moose. The white-tailed deer can a be pest to gardens. The great horned owl is also common. It is a large bird of prey. The wildlife of Idaho played a big role in the Indians’ lives.
Idaho has many Native American tribes. The Northern Shoshone is one of them. Some of the Northern Shoshone traveled south to become the Aztec. Among their large game were deer, pronghorn, and bison. They lived in central Idaho.The Nez Perce is another tribe in Idaho. The Nez Perce’s real name is Nimi’puu. Salmon, trout, and squawfish were just a few of the animals that were important to their diet. They lived in north central Idaho.The Coeur d’Alene, a northern tribe of Idaho, has an interesting name. Coeur d’Alene translates to “Heart-of-the-Awl”. They were named that because they were very shrewd traders. The Coeur d'Alene made trips to Canada for bison. They lived in north Idaho. The lives of Native Americans were changed by history.
Idaho has a very interesting history. The Indians lived in Idaho first. There were about 8,000. Spanish explorers were next. French-Canadian fur trappers were here when Lewis and Clark, the first white people to set foot on Idaho, arrived. The trappers had made communities like Coeur d'Alene and Boise. Idaho became a state in 1890. At the time the population was 88,500. Idaho became the first state to elect a Jewish governor. Over time the government developed.
The Idaho government is based off of the United State’s government. The Executive Branch includes a governor, who can serve as long as the public keeps voting for him/her. The governor right now is Butch Otter. The Legislative Branch is divided into two houses, the Idaho House of Representatives and the Idaho Senate. The Judicial Branch is made up of a series of courts. The Idaho Supreme Court is the most powerful. The judges serve six-year terms. The Supreme Court makes the final decisions. A good government allows a healthy economy.
The economy exists of mainly agriculture, lumber, mining, and tourism. The top five agriculture products are cattle, dairy products, hay, potatoes, and wheat. Idaho is famous for its potatoes, it produces one third of the potatoes consumed in the United States. Nearly half of the silver in the U.S. comes from Idaho and, though it produces little, Idaho produces more gold than any other state. Lumber used to be big but it has grown smaller, due to peoples’ concern for the beautiful forests. Fredrick Post made the first independent sawmill, becoming just one of the people that made Idaho unique.
Sacagawea was a Shoshone Indian. She acted as a guide and translator for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Gutzon Borglum was a famous artist and sculptor. He is most famous for creating Mount Rushmore. Though I am not famous, I am a person of Idaho.
My family and I have had the opportunity to travel many times through Idaho, there is a map and pictures of our travels in the back of this report. The outdoor activities in Idaho are endless. Some of the ones I enjoy include mountain biking on Schweitzer Mountain. I also like kayaking on Blue Lake. Though we’ve experienced many adventures traveling, we can find many at home. Our backyard offers hiking, sledding, and fort building. Even going to school we run up a hill every day. Idaho is a beautiful state, I appreciate living here.
I'm still working on getting the pictures she had on here....
The Gem State
By Jamie Provost
The more I learn about Idaho the more I appreciate living here. It is a beautiful state. Idaho is famous for its potatoes, though its geography is more than farmland. Mountains and forests are just a few of its geographic landscapes.
Idaho’s geography is rugged and diverse. Mount Borah is home to Borah Peak. Borah Peak is the highest peak in Idaho, at an elevation of 12,662 feet. It is located in south central Idaho. Forests are are another example of Idaho’s geography. The Sawtooth Forest covers 2.1 million acres of land. It was established in 1910.The Sawtooth Forest is in south central Idaho as well. The geography of Idaho affects its wildlife habitats.
Idaho has a wide range of wildlife. One of the most unique animals, the moose, is about the size of an adult horse. It is a herbivore. The white-tailed deer is much more common than the moose. The white-tailed deer can a be pest to gardens. The great horned owl is also common. It is a large bird of prey. The wildlife of Idaho played a big role in the Indians’ lives.
Idaho has many Native American tribes. The Northern Shoshone is one of them. Some of the Northern Shoshone traveled south to become the Aztec. Among their large game were deer, pronghorn, and bison. They lived in central Idaho.The Nez Perce is another tribe in Idaho. The Nez Perce’s real name is Nimi’puu. Salmon, trout, and squawfish were just a few of the animals that were important to their diet. They lived in north central Idaho.The Coeur d’Alene, a northern tribe of Idaho, has an interesting name. Coeur d’Alene translates to “Heart-of-the-Awl”. They were named that because they were very shrewd traders. The Coeur d'Alene made trips to Canada for bison. They lived in north Idaho. The lives of Native Americans were changed by history.
Idaho has a very interesting history. The Indians lived in Idaho first. There were about 8,000. Spanish explorers were next. French-Canadian fur trappers were here when Lewis and Clark, the first white people to set foot on Idaho, arrived. The trappers had made communities like Coeur d'Alene and Boise. Idaho became a state in 1890. At the time the population was 88,500. Idaho became the first state to elect a Jewish governor. Over time the government developed.
The Idaho government is based off of the United State’s government. The Executive Branch includes a governor, who can serve as long as the public keeps voting for him/her. The governor right now is Butch Otter. The Legislative Branch is divided into two houses, the Idaho House of Representatives and the Idaho Senate. The Judicial Branch is made up of a series of courts. The Idaho Supreme Court is the most powerful. The judges serve six-year terms. The Supreme Court makes the final decisions. A good government allows a healthy economy.
The economy exists of mainly agriculture, lumber, mining, and tourism. The top five agriculture products are cattle, dairy products, hay, potatoes, and wheat. Idaho is famous for its potatoes, it produces one third of the potatoes consumed in the United States. Nearly half of the silver in the U.S. comes from Idaho and, though it produces little, Idaho produces more gold than any other state. Lumber used to be big but it has grown smaller, due to peoples’ concern for the beautiful forests. Fredrick Post made the first independent sawmill, becoming just one of the people that made Idaho unique.
Sacagawea was a Shoshone Indian. She acted as a guide and translator for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Gutzon Borglum was a famous artist and sculptor. He is most famous for creating Mount Rushmore. Though I am not famous, I am a person of Idaho.
My family and I have had the opportunity to travel many times through Idaho, there is a map and pictures of our travels in the back of this report. The outdoor activities in Idaho are endless. Some of the ones I enjoy include mountain biking on Schweitzer Mountain. I also like kayaking on Blue Lake. Though we’ve experienced many adventures traveling, we can find many at home. Our backyard offers hiking, sledding, and fort building. Even going to school we run up a hill every day. Idaho is a beautiful state, I appreciate living here.
I'm still working on getting the pictures she had on here....
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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