tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32532562963870608312024-03-05T15:19:09.057-07:00The SmithsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-3699321237311637572013-08-01T22:30:00.002-06:002013-08-01T22:30:29.773-06:00Which NCTM math process standard did you encounter more throughout years of learning mathematics?<div class="MsoNormal">
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more throughout years of learning mathematics?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I
would have to say that problem solving is an area that I remember most during
my school years. Almost every concept
learned can be turned into some type of problem to be solved. Word problems were not my favorite because I
would struggle with them at times but with years and years of using them I
finally got to the point where I understood what was being asked and was able
to complete them with minimal errors.
Problem solving can be in the form of word problems or in just answering
a problem such as subtraction or multiplication. Math revolves around problem solving in its
variety of forms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-82634563615683106172013-08-01T22:29:00.005-06:002013-08-01T22:29:58.276-06:00What NCTM math content standard did you enjoy learning in school?<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> My
favorite math concept in school was algebra.
I remember my ninth grade year having algebra 1 part 1 with Mrs.
Abernathy. Her method of teaching was to
use the overhead projector and review how to use a concept and then reviewing
multiple problems until we understood.
We would take turns working on the overhead projector to answer the
problems. I caught on to each concept
with ease and enjoyed working each problem.
I felt accomplished and smart after her class. Fully understanding a concept makes math so
fun and I hope that I am able to bring that to my future classroom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-30456021315558147932013-08-01T22:29:00.002-06:002013-08-01T22:29:26.621-06:00Why does the atmosphere in the classroom matter?<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> The
atmosphere is vital in the success of a classroom. Teachers should make their
classrooms neat, clean, orderly, and comfortable. There are many ways to do this. With the observation that I have been able to
do I have seen many different ways to make the atmosphere inviting. One in particular that sticks out to me,
which I remember my teachers doing when I was in school, is to greet the
students as they come in by name and with a smile. This lets them feel like they are special. Keeping materials in a place that they
students know with labels is a great way to keep organized. Atmosphere matters and can be the make or
break point for successful learning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-27845805261519408332013-08-01T22:28:00.004-06:002013-08-01T22:28:55.210-06:00How have my experiences influenced my attitude toward teaching math?<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Knowing
how hard I had to work to understand math and watching the outcome of my hard
work, I want to teach math and help my students learn to love math as much as I
do. Math is one of those subjects where
once you understand a concept and can do the work you feel accomplished. We all want to feel accomplished and we all
can once we fully understand the concept being taught. I want all of my students to feel a sense of
accomplishment after my lessons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-85243456002270480552013-08-01T22:28:00.001-06:002013-08-01T22:28:29.370-06:00How I was taught mathematics throughout my school years.<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How I was taught mathematics throughout my school
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> I
loved math during my school years. I
remember struggling at first but once I got it I loved it. In second grade I struggled a lot. I was coming from a school district that was
very relaxed in its teaching. My second
grade teacher knew this and helped me tremendously. I remember using manipulatives a lot which
really helped. My teachers were
dedicated to making sure that each student learned the material and was </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">confident</span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> in moving on
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-28107809019307817732013-06-03T20:58:00.000-06:002013-06-03T20:59:16.375-06:00Easterr 2013<span style="font-size: large;">Easter this year was fun. We had a dinner with some great friends at our house. Now that we have a house and not an apt it is so nice to entertain and I love it. We had some friends from church come and some people from Chris' work come as well. We had tons of food and played some games. It was a blast. Chris, Noah, and Kaitlyn were all spoiled rotten by the Easter Bunny. They are so lucky.</span><br />
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-84960796297408349052013-06-03T20:46:00.003-06:002013-06-03T21:00:23.236-06:00Blessing/Sealing<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't blogged in a very long time so I figured I would catch you all up. So let's start with two amazing experiences our family had in March.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1st---Our adoption of Kaitlyn is now officially final. It is as if she was born to us. I remember getting the final decree in the mail and having this overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness. She is now all ours legally. Our court date got pushed back almost a week which was very frustrating but a week later we got the call that everything went well and our papers were in the mail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2nd---We had Kaitlyn blessed at church. What a wonderful day. It was super awesome. I was trying to fight back the tears but couldn't anymore. When they announced that Chris was to come forward to bless her I lost it. I was so excited, happy, and felt the spirit so strong that my emotions got the best of me. I remember smiling all day til my face hurt. Such an awesome day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3rd---We had Kaitlyn sealing to us in the Denver, Colorado Temple. This was by far the best out of the 3. The spirit was so strong in the Temple that day. An LDS sealing is when we are sealed together as families forever in a ceremony held in the Temple. Kaitlyn was so beautiful in all white and her happy little smile. Noah was able to come in and watch since he was already sealed to us almost 6 years ago. The happiness we felt in the Temple that day has stuck with us everyday since. We realize the amazing blessing she is to our family and know that through the miracle of adoption we get to have her as our little girl forever.</span><br />
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So since she is now 6 months we let her have her 1st taste of real people food. Noah's 1st food was a breadstick from little caesers. Kaitlyn's was a cheesestick from pizza hut! hahahahahaha SHE LOVED IT!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mom and I were able to get pedicures and manicures together. This is something that we both enjoy and it is always tons more fun when we can do it together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nana enjoyed her time loving all over Kaitlyn and Noah got to teach her how to shoot his airsoft gun in our garage. It was great. We also got to go see a movie while she was here and eat out a ton. We went to Texas Roadhouse one night and I told the people it was her birthday. She had to sit on the saddle while they sang to her. hahahahahaha It was great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nana was able to go to church with us and she also made herself at home helping out in the kitchen. Boy is it great when your mom comes to visit! I love her so much. She is not only my mom but she is my best friend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think Kaitlyn was just happy to be naked. She loves to only wear her diaper and loves it even more when you take it off for bathtime and diaper changing time. She is too funny!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Noah did great at his Court of Honor. He lead the flag ceremony and got several awards. He is such a great scout and he loves it. So on our way out the back of the church we noticed it started snowing, bad! We walked out the back of the church and well...I slipped down several stairs and bruised my butt pretty bad. Luckily no one saw but Noah. He got a good laugh out until he realized I was really hurt. We hurried to the car so I could get out a good cry. My butt was bruised really bad and I had a rough time for about a week or two afterward. It was horrible. Good new though is that Kaitlyn was fine and Noah got tons of awards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chris had the day off from work and Noah was out of school because of Martin Luther King Jr. day. It wasn't that cold so we figured we would spend the afternoon checking out the animals. One bad part was the Elephants were not there because they are redoing their living area but the rest was awesome.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kaitlyn almost got licked by the giraffe. It was funny. She just looked at them all bug eyed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That tongue is nasty looking! Looked like a giant slug! GROSS!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Noah was having a blast too. He made us all go on the ski lift to the top of the mountain. I actually did really well and didn't have a panic attack which is a miracle since I am terrified, not just scared, terrified of heights!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wonderful ski lift. We ended up having to sing to Katerbuggs cause she didn't like it about half way up and half way down. hahaha</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Noah really likes the Okapi's. In 5th grade he did a report on them so he likes to tell us all about them each time we see them. He is just so smart and I love it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Checking out all the monkey's. They had a ton of them and we got to see one picking fleas off the other one. Kind of gross! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Boogs (don't ask, that is just her nickname we ended up for her) fell asleep before we made it to the bears. That is the only thing she missed. No big deal cause when we go home to Virginia this summer we are going to the Richmond Metro Zoo so she will get to see some there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And of course we had to stop at the gift shop. Noah got a tube full of sugar, Kaitlyn got a "Goodnight Zoo" book, and then we bought a HUGE panda for the kids to share. It was a great trip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love that Chris works for the Army. He gets all kinds of holidays off so we are able to spend a lot of time together...well until he deploys that is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today Kaitlyn is 5 months old. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? She is such a little ham. She is full of smiles and giggles and is such a morning person. She is eating baby food now and LOVES it. She is trying to sit up but hasn't quite mastered that yet. She is also trying to roll from her back to her belly but still needs more practice on that. She loves to put everything in her mouth. Her bottom gums are getting a little white so we should be getting some teeth here soon. She loves to play with her toys. Her favorite time is bath time and she loves to kick her little legs and make the biggest splashes. She has a scream that is piercing but she does it just to be cute and well......it is. She is such a good sport and lets me put her in tutus and take pictures all the time. This baby is simply adorable and I love being her mommy!</span></div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-14894386860067656802013-01-10T18:05:00.001-07:002013-01-10T18:05:21.726-07:00Happy New Year....Bucket List!<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year! Usually with a new year we all make new year resolutions which last about a few weeks and then we forget about them and end up living in the moment. This year my Aunt Kandy had posted that she was making a 2013 Bucket list instead of making resolutions. This way she can check off items that she has accomplished. I love this idea. I was much better at checking off a "to do" or "bucket" list than I am in keeping new year resolutions. I wanted to share a few ideas that I have for my bucket list for 2013:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Lose 40 lbs</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Exercise a few times a week</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Finish 2 cross stitch projects</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Get caught up on my scrapbooks</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Make birthday cards for each family member</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Read the Book of Mormon twice</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Read 6 books</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Learn how to use photoshop better</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Complete 100 hours of teacher observation</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Stick to a stick monthly budget</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Start the adoption process again</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Run one mile without stopping</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Plan an overnight getaway with Chris</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Learn 2 new piano pieces</b></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i style="background-color: white;"><b>Have date night twice a month</b></i></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a plan for a few of these times. Some I got from one of my sister in laws and some I have actually gotten off of facebook. I am using myfitnesspal.com to lose weight. The program is great and it is free. All I have to do is plug in my information and stick to the amount of calories listed to lose weight. My total goal for the year is to lose 80 lbs but that number scares me so I broke it in half and am hoping for that number by June. Then I can focus on the remaining 40. I am working out at the gym with friends a few times a week. One of my friends introduced me to Fit Mommas. I get to take Kaitlyn with me and it works your butt off. Then I have another friend and we go to Zumba. The days that I do not go to the gym I am doing the insanity videos at home. So far I have gotten through the warm up. hahahha I will eventually make it to the actual workout. I also have this plan for saving money which is something that I got off of facebook. Here is the schedule for saving (I am also going to put more in when I can for the most money saved).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the others I just have to make sure that I am making myself a schedule and sticking to it. We have some amazing changes coming for our family this year so stay tuned for what's to come! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next morning we woke up and got ourselves together to go spend the day with The Banks' family. It was so nice to just pick up right where we left off. There are families that you meet in life that make such a huge impact and go through so much with you that you consider they family. That is what the Banks' are to us...Family! Noah and Mason played in the snow, we ordered pizza, and just hung out! It was awesome. We then headed over to see three more amazing friends who we also consider our family...Randall and Jess Raban and their brand new addition Holland. It was so good to spend time with them. They are amazing people and we adore them. Then we headed to Josh and Jadey's house where we were going to stay for the next few days. We went to dinner at Fazoli's and just hung out! It was a blast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spent Saturday with Josh and Jadey. We went to the movies and just hung out! It was great. Sunday we went to our old ward. That was amazing. They were so happy to see us and finally meet Kaitlyn. Then we went over to The Banks' for dinner! It was fun catching up and just being together. Noah ended up staying the night with them. On Monday we went and picked up Noah and Mason and took them to lunch at the mall. We got Kaitlyn's blessing and sealing dresses. They are beautiful! Then we said our goodbyes to The Banks' and headed back to Josh and Jadey's for dinner and to bring in the new year. It was fun! Then Tuesday morning it was time to pack up and head back to Colorado and back to reality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is so nice to be home but we sure do miss our Utah family! Kaitlyn is happy to be home and be back on her schedule! Noah is happy to be home to play with his friends and new toys before heading back to school tomorrow! I am excited to be home and to just take it easy and make some plans for our family for this new year! I hope everyone had a happy and safe new year and may God bless each and every one of you in the new year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!! Does it get any cuter than this? I think not! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is now weighing 16 lbs 8.1 oz. She is growing so much! She now eats cereal and is exploring baby food. She tries to sit up on her own and plays a ton! She is staying awake longer and going longer between feedings. She sleeps through the night! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! She is full of giggles and smiles and we love it. She puts everything in her mouth and drools a ton. Think we may be getting some teeth real soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love Christmas in this house. We put our tree up about a week before Thanksgiving. We finally have a house instead of an apartment so we were able to decorate the outside too. It was so much fun! We spent so much time together as a family getting our house decked out. It was great. We went to Seven Falls to check out the fun Christmas lights and then drove around a few neighborhoods too. It was cold but fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spoiled my husband rotten this year. He got a punching bag with the stand. We have a two car garage so one side of that is being turned into Chris home gym. He had mentioned that he really wanted to get a punching bag so that he could work out at home. One gift down one to go. Then we were talking a few weeks later and he mentioned how he wanted to look into getting a kindle. I never thought he liked to read but apparently he just didn't have time since he has been in school year round for the past 5 years. So that made me think that the gift from Noah and Kaitlyn to him could be the Kindle Fire HD. HE LOVES IT! He was totally spoiled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And he did amazing this year for me as well. When I was opening my gifts from him I burst into tears. He put so much thought into my gifts this year. I have been wanting to collect the willow tree figures for a long long time but just never have. I made mention of this again not expecting to get them, but I did. He got me the mother and son figure, the mother and baby figure, the mother, father, baby figure, and the forget me not figure. They all have significant meaning to me. Then the most romantic, sweetest gift EVER was when I opened the photo envelope that he had for me. When we were in Vegas picking up our sweet daughter we took the family to Circus Circus which has an indoor amusement park. I sat with the baby and Chris and Noah rode tons of rides. They had a blast and I enjoyed holding my sweet daughter in my arms. When you first go in they take your picture so that you can buy it on the way out which we did not. He spent weeks working with Circus Circus to find this picture of our family as it was our 1st EVER family picture of 4. I cannot even express the emotions I felt with the thought and effort he put into getting me the best gift ever. He is too good to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids.......well I will sum it up for you...SPOILED ROTTEN! Noah got tons of stuff which included Black Ops II, a tablet, a basketball hoop, spy gear, remote control everything..LOL, a pogostick and a ton more. Kaitlyn got her 1st cabage patch doll, a kitchen set, books, a princess castle and so much more. They were very happy kids this year. They have been very good and it was so fun to have a Christmas with FOUR of us this year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every year we also do a gingerbread house. Last years was a disaster so I found this really fun kit this year that makes rice krispie treat houses. They were so much easier and were a ton of fun. They were also very yummy!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope each of you had a great Christmas Season!</span><br />
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“When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit. It will block out all the distractions around us which can diminish Christmas and swallow up its true meaning.</h2>
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“There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus Christ.</div>
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“Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year. It is His example which, if followed, stirs within us more kindness and love, more respect and concern for others.</div>
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“Because He came, we know how to reach out to those in trouble or distress, wherever they may be.</div>
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“Because He came and paid for our sins, we have the opportunity to gain eternal life.” (President Thomas S. Monson, 2011 First Presidency Christmas Devotional)<br />
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The Christmas season is a time to reflect and act upon the blessings and opportunities we have because of the birth, life, Atonement, and Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As our Heavenly Father “so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son” <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/3.16?lang=eng#15" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #486fae; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">(John 3:16),</a> we express our love toward one another and toward God and his precious Son by giving of ourselves.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What an amazing gift we have been given....A Savior! I hope that each one of you took the time to remember this great gift and celebrated the true meaning of Christmas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh my where has the time gone! My baby girl is 3 months old today. Totally feeling blessed right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So she's 3 months. She is giggling a lot and smiles all the time. She loves playtime and is staying awake longer. She loves to sit in her bumbo on the couch and watch Noah play video games. She loves to be outside and go for walks. She hardly ever cries unless she is hungry. She is sleeping through the night most nights and wakes up so happy and ready to play. She recognizes faces and voices. When she hears Noah's or Chris' voice she lights up and starts looking for them. We just recently bought her a Baby Einstein fish aquarium that hangs on her crib. SHE LOVES IT! It puts her to sleep almost every night! She loves the fish and crabs and the music it plays. She is growing so fast and changes every single day! She is so much fun and we love having her in our family!</span><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-38774919624857887142012-11-25T20:21:00.002-07:002012-11-25T20:21:58.904-07:00Take 20...<span style="font-size: large;">I have been trying to get some really good pictures of the kids so that I can have some huge canvas' made of them this Christmas. So far we have had some pretty good shots but getting the family one done is going to be a little harder considering I have to set the camera on the tripod and run back for the picture. As this has always been easy for our family this year we have a baby so if she sees me running she is going to be looking at me not the camera. The family picture will be done by Portrait Innovations and they do amazing. I LOVE THEM and will only go there for our pictures for an indoor studio. We have those next Saturday so you will have to wait to see those but I wanted to share my adorable kids with you so here ya go...</span><br />
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-56994965498602429052012-11-25T20:04:00.002-07:002012-11-25T20:05:22.833-07:00Noah's 6th Grade School Picture/1st Camp out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Noah is growing way too fast. He is now in 6th grade which is middle school. Am I even old enough to have a child in middle school? Anyway, he is adjusting well. He started off a little rocky with his grade as he was adjusting and was well over a month behind as Colorado starts school the beginning of August. He has since caught right up and is doing great! He is making good grades and working hard. He has made a ton of friends and spends most of his time outside running the neighborhood with all of them. He is enjoying scouts and got to go on his 1st camp out a few weeks ago. He had a blast and can't wait for the next one. I am so proud of the young man that he is becoming and love him to pieces! Even though he is 11 years old he is still a mommas boy and I LOVE IT!</span><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592794534921757785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253256296387060831.post-36213575844860978132012-11-25T19:57:00.000-07:002012-11-25T19:57:09.421-07:00Things I am grateful for...<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: red;">I am thankful for my children who bless my life everyday! I have always wanted to be a mom and now I have two of the most amazing kids ever! Noah has been such a joy to have as a son. We do a lot together and have a very special relationship which I am so very grateful for. I also now have a daughter. She is our miracle baby. We prayed for her for so long and finally have the wonderful opportunity to be her parents. She is so cute and her smile brings happiness to our family every day!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"> I am thankful for my wonderful husband. He is my best friend and I love to spend every second I can with him. He is such a loving husband and a devoted father. He loves his kids more than anything and would do anything for them. He is a great provider and makes sure that we have what we need and what we want. He is such a great example to me and he loves our Savior Jesus Christ. I am so blessed to have such an amazing man in my life!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I am thankful that I am able to be a stay at home mom. I am thankful that my husband sees the importance in it and that we are able to do it financially. I am really thankful that my daughter let me sleep til 9am this morning! I needed that!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Today I am thankful for my mother in law. She is an amazing woman, who raised 3 amazing kids. I was blessed and married one of those kids. She is such a great friend, one of my best friends. She is always there to listen and give great advice!<a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000378741691" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000378741691" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: initial;">Donna Smith</a>, today I am thankful for YOU! I love you!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #660000;">I am thankful for Kaitlyn's birthparents <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1438453760" href="https://www.facebook.com/ashley.butler.5667" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: initial;">Ashley Butler</a> and<a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100002172665636" href="https://www.facebook.com/deon.davies.5" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: initial;">Deon Davies</a>. They gave us one of the most precious gifts ever and have become a part of our lives as well. We love them so much and enjoy the relationship we have with them! They are both such great people and I wish nothing but the best for both of them! I am thankful for an open adoption where my daughter will always know that she is loved by so many wonderful people!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">I am thankful for 4 day weekends with my husband. There is nothing I love more than spending time with him! Excited for our lunch date today!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">I am thankful for great friends! I have the most amazing friends ever. I love that we can facebook, call, text, and email and I still feel so close to them. I love that even if we don't talk everyday when we do talk we just pick up right where we left off! I feel so blessed!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">I am thankful for all those who have fought or are fighting for our freedom! Nothing is free, it all comes at a price and I am thankful for the men and women who sacrifice so much for me! I am thankful for their families who support them and stand behind them! I am extremely thankful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice! God Bless these wonderful men and women and their families!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> I am thankful for my brothers. Even though they are all sarcastic at times they always make me laugh. They are all amazing men and terrific husbands! They have been the best Uncles ever and I love them to pieces! Two of my brothers are true Heros (Police Officers) and the other is such a great example to me and one of my closest friends! I am extremely blessed to have such amazing siblings! I love you guys!</span><span class="userContentSecondary fcg" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #073763;"> I am thankful for the simple things in life like music, laughter, sweet baby coos, boys making chaos, and so much more. All of these things bring joy to my life and I am so grateful for them. Noah has kept this family interesting since he made his debut in April 2001 and now Kaitlyn is adding in too! I love that Noah plays the piano and has a love for music. I love that Kaitlyn loves to listen to me sing and play the piano to her. I am grateful that Chris just tolerates it all! Our house is filled with laughter each day and I LOVE IT! This house is truly blessed!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">I am thankful for the opportunity to live in Colorado and to meet so many great people and have some amazing adventures! I feel so blessed to be able to move around and see the world. This world is truly one of God's greatest creations. So many amazing things to see! I LOVE IT!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: lime;">I am thankful for all my nieces and nephews. I have 9 total and can't wait to get some more! Each one has a unique personality that I absolutely love! They are all so darn cute. (we don't have ugly babies in this family) :) They always brighten my day with skype or a picture on facebook. Although we are far away I feel like they are close. I have pictures of them all over my fridge and then I have a family wall with pictures of them everywhere. I just love them! Brayden (7), Allison (7), Lexi (6), Emma (4), Carson (4), Bentley (2), Addison (1 1/2), Wyatt (almost 1), and Cooper (4 months). Aunt Amy loves all of you!!!!!!!!!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="color: magenta;"><span class="userContent" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">I am thankful for my dad! He is such a great man who loves his family so much! He has always been there for me and supported me when I needed him! He always played with us at the beach and brought me flowers to my dance recitals. He sat in the heat at swim meets cheering us on and is still cheering me on in all that I do. He is a remarkable grandpa and has such a special relationship with Noah which I love! If there was a best dad award...he would get it hands down! Thanks dad for always being the best! I love you!</span><span class="userContentSecondary fcg" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">I am thankful for my father in law </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000515437948" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000515437948" style="background-color: white; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;">Clayton Smith Jr.</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">. He helped raise 3 amazing kids and is an amazing grandpa! He laughs at most of what I say (I think he thinks Im funny but maybe he laughs cause he thinks Im crazy...LOL) and I always enjoying being around him! I am grateful to have married into such a great family!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> I am thankful for the opportunity we have to spend thanksgiving with so many great families! Although we cannot be with our families as we live too far away, it is always nice to be able to spend it with your church family! Happy Thanksgiving!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I am thankful for a nice kitchen to be able to cook cook cook in! I Love it! The past 3 years we lived in married student housing and our kitchen was super duper small so it is so nice to finally be able to cook and have plenty of room for all my fixins!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: purple;">I am thankful for the laughter that fills my home! We laugh often and I love the sound of my childrens laughter! Noah has the best laugh and I absolutely love it! Kaitlyn has just started to giggle and it is one of the sweetest sounds! Chris and I laugh every day and I am grateful for the fun that we have as a family! We may be crazy but we sure do have fun with it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #274e13;"> I am thankful for all of my sister in laws! None of them is perfect but they are all perfect for our family! (both sides) I love that when I need them they are there. I love that each one of them is different and have many great talents to share with me! They are a great group of ladies and I don't know where my life would be without each one of them!</span></span><br />
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