Two Bits, Four Bits...

It's been raining on & off for three straight days, so outdoor play has been limited. Not complaining one bit. You can definitely keep the snow. Because Skyler loves watching cheerleaders perform jumps and flips, we thought it would be a fun family night to watch the Lakeland High School Cheer Squad practice one last time before State competition.

Definitely a fun night. The Princess got to run off all that coped up energy around the gym once the cheerleaders were finished. 

 Love this girl to pieces...

We got home and dove into our daily reading activities. Books are an important part of Skyler's childhood. She can sit for hours and read one book after another. Just like her Auntie Chez! 

We woke up Thursday morning and headed to our weekly Kiwanis meeting. Future Kiwanian of the year below! 

The Frog!

Last week, Skyler got to chose a book to bring home so we could read it daily while answering a series of questions. What a great homework assignment. Books are a shared interest for us! The Princess picked, "I Took My Frog To The Library" by Eric A. Kimmel. 

In this book, Bridgett's animals, ranging from a frog to an elephant, accompany her when visiting the library. Naturally, turmoil ensures. Repetition is used throughout, and the story introduces numerous animal names with tough spelling, such as hyena and elephant. In the end, the animals are required to stay home and the elephant reads to them all. Cute story and engaging! Can't you just see the excitement....

By the end of the week, Skyler had to pick out her favorite part of the story and illustrate it. She loved the frog jumping on the librarian's desk. Don't you just love all the details, especially the green frog sitting on the desk? She even drew a brown chair for the librarian. I like how she designed four shelves and filled it with colorful squares, aka books!

This morning, Skyler got to share the story and her drawing with her PreK classmates. Before leaving for school, Sky wanted to know if she could share the story of Noah's Ark and God's promise. I told her she could always ask her teacher. I love how she is learning, not only in school but in children's church/home

72 & Beautiful

Since January 2, an arctic cold front has blasted Canada and the United States. Over 200 million people have been affected by these unprecedented levels and low temperature records. Although my prayers go out to those across the US and our neighboring Canadians, I feel so blessed to be living in Central Florida, where I took my sweet Skyler to the park and enjoy the 72 degree weather yesterday! 

We had a fun three hours at the Common Grounds park, a top favorite of Sky's. She climbed and explored everything.

 Fearless regarding heights...

 Sliding down the pole, just like the Firemen do...

 Rock Climbing like a pro!

Skyler loves to put her balancing skills to use. You should see her on the beam during her advanced gymnastics class. Superb, indeed.

 Water break...

I just love this little girl from the bottom of my heart! We had a fabulous day, but before leaving, Skyler had to visit and sit on this frog. 

For her school homework assignment last week, Sky picked out the book, "I Took My Frog To The Library" which we read daily, answering a series of questions and then she drew a picture of her favorite part in the story. Too cute. I'll share that fun tomorrow! 

Love is a fruit....

Mother Teresa once said, "Love is a FRUIT in season at ALL times and within reach of every hand." That verse captures Skyler's teacher's love so perfectly. Mrs. Fitzsimmons gives of herself every. single. day! And my daughter is blessed to be on the receiving end. What a better way to show our appreciation than to gift her a beautiful fruit bouquet on her birthday. Yes, Mrs. Fitzsimmons is a 1-2-3 baby, January 23rd that is!

Skyler insisted on making Mrs. Fitzsimmons a home made birthday card. She filled the front with many flowers and a bright sun. I was quite proud of her eagerness and her handwriting. She created a beautiful card all from love!

Speaking of love, Gammey knitted two gorgeous scarves for us to give to Mrs. Fitzsimmons. My mother is so talented, especially when it comes to a needle and thread/yarn. Sky's teacher has admired the scarves that my Mum has made me, so we knew it would make the prefect birthday present! In fact, we couldn't decide on which one we liked best, so Gammey knitted both of them!

We picked up a scarf holder from Stein Mart to complete the accessory package. 

And added a fresh fruit bouquet from Edible Arrangements. Each irresistible piece of fruit just screams 'Healthy!'

After our Thursday morning ritual (Kiwanis), Skyler walked into class and greeted her teacher with a birthday hug, kiss and presents. The Princess couldn't wait to tell Mrs. Fitzsimmons that her Gammey made the scarves.

 Sky's classmates were excited to watch in the gift opening. 

Before leaving to work, I snapped a picture of our fabulous Birthday teacher with her students. What a fun morning. Making others feel so loved is what life is all about!