Sugar Cookies

I have been a little behind with the blogging and decided I should probably catch up a little bit.  Since Big M was sick with the flu this year at Christmas, we were unable to bake and decorate our annual Christmas cookies.  The  winter and Valentine's Day themed cookies were still cute and very tasty.  

 

School Awards

We are so proud of M&M this school year.  Both of the girls received awards at their schools.  Little M received a character award in September.  She was very surprised and it was so neat watching her receive her very first school award.  It's so good to know she is well behaved and respectful at school...

All Smiles!

 

Little M receiving her character award with another student in her class.  Little Luke was in her pre-K class last year and he is so deserving of this award.

Big M received two awards this month.  She received a character award and she made the Principal's Honor Roll for making all A's.  Woohoo! So proud of her.  Being at this assembly really hit me hard this time...brought tears to my eyes when she ran out to receive her award.  She is such a sweet, smart girl.

Love her smile!

Celebrating with a hug from Mrs. Garren.

Art Award

We are so proud of Big M.  She submitted a poster for an art contest through Family and Children's Services. Her art teacher,  Ms. Heidi, told us about the theme (Family Stories), and Big M got busy drawing and coloring her poster for the contest.  She won second place in her age group (2nd-3rd graders).  It was a really neat experience, and it was such an honor to be recognized with all of the wonderful artists.

Big M Standing with her Poster.  She created a poster of our family having fun at the Tulsa State Fair.

Big M with her art teacher, Ms. Heidi runs Heidi Contreras School of Art. 

 

Big M receiving her certificate and award.

Halloween 2014

Halloween was a little chilly this year, but the girls had a ton of fun being Laura Ingalls Wilder and a pink butterfly.  The cold weather didn't stop them from trick-or-treating.  They came home with lots and lots of candy! 

Turkey in Disguise

The third graders at Big M's school were asked to disguise a turkey as a famous Oklahoman.  In addition to the disguise, the students were asked to name three facts about the famous Oklahoman they had chosen.   Big M chose Shannon Miller.  It was lots of fun disguising the turkey, but I think she really enjoyed learning the interesting facts about Shannon's gymnastics success.  You can see her turkey below...

Pumpkin Patch 2014

We enjoyed a fun visit to Carmichael's Pumpkin Patch near Bixby last weekend.  The wind was a little breezy, but it felt like Fall for once!  M&M found their favorite pumpkin during our visit. The girls enjoyed seeing the baby pigs, baby goat, and running through the dark maze too.

Big M holding her pumpkin pick.

Little M holding the pumpkin she wanted to take home.

 

Improved Hearing

We found out about 3-4 weeks ago that after 4 ear surgeries (not including tubes) on Little M's left ear, she was going to need a hearing aid in her left ear.  We weren't sure how she would feel about it...after ordering it she seemed excited at times and then very curious and cautious at others. Yesterday was her first day to wear it all day after picking it up at the ENT doc's office.  She still won't have "perfect" hearing, but it was awesome seeing the difference the hearing aid made in her hearing during a hearing test on Tuesday afternoon.  She did great with her hearing aid at school Wednesday and seems to be a little jumpy with some usual noises around the house---now they are LOUD to her!  We're not sure if/when she will need further ear surgery, which will likely determine the length of time she will be wearing a hearing aid.  Let's just hope she continues to find it helpful and continues to wear it regularly!

A New Hearing Aid in Little M's Ear

Heading Off To School Wednesday--"No one can see it because my hair covers it up"

As you can see, Little M LOVES Pink!