Jaden's Math

Jaden is working on addition and subtraction using cuisenaire rods (also a Montessori method). I got her the rods & picked up a first grade drill book from Rod & Staff. She can do these math problems by herself, but of course, it is more fun with me there to cheer her on :0) This is here drill book: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/1-13171-3/?list=Rod_and_Staff_Grade_1

Morgan is doing the preschool series of books from Rod & Staff. They have a great selection of affordable & educational workbooks. All of Mogan's R&S books were less than $3!! They are PACKED with activities!! You can find the preschool section here: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/list/Rod_and_Staff_Preschool/

They have enjoyed these books as well:

http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/14-55385/?list=Mazes

http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/list/Learning_About_Activity_Books/

http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/1-2941/?list=Coloring_Books

http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/list/Little_Jewel_Books/

Part of Morgan's Homeschooling

She is working with several types of Montessori manipulatives. These are by "Lauri". She matches the shapes into the puzzles spaces by color and shape. This comes with lacing activities as well as other ways to learn.

Jaden Gets Mail!

A card & $5 from Uncle Damon (above) ~ A card & $10 from Grandpa Bonnie & Grandma Alice (Below)


Jaden got 2 birthday cards in the mail this weekend. She was excited to get mail. She saved about half of her money that she got from others earlier this month in her wallet, so she added the $15 to that. She said that she wants to buy stuff for school with her money! We'll see what she winds up using it on, if she uses it at all. She is very good at saving.

Krispy Kreme Visit

We took a short trip to Krispy Kreme to pick up some doughnuts before heading to Grandma Leslie's house. I don't like Krispy Kreme doughnuts so much because they are so sweet... But, there are a few varieties that don't have the glaze, so those are the ones I stick with... Of course, this was only our second visit in our lifetimes (Mine, Jaden's & Morgan's).

http://www.krispykreme.com/

Morgan's 2 1/2 milestone snap shots

Morgan looks especially grown up in last picture. Time is moving WAY TOO fast!

Jaden's 5 year old picture

Until I can take the girls to the hospital to get pictures with the professional camera, I wanted to do a few when Jaden turned 5. So, these pictures are on my crummy camera, and she is not wearing anything exciting... But, I think her smile makes them beautiful :0)

Presents, Presents, Presents

Jaden bought these Hannah Montana flip flops & wallet with her gift card from Paula

Opening up one of Grandma Frances' gifts (pink legos)

opening one of the gifts that I got for her (from mommy & daddy) - It is similar to the one that I had when I was small- She can copy the pictures & match up different outfits to make different dolls.

Jaden did this by herself- not bad tracing for a 5 year old!!

Jaden shares all of her stuff with Morgan.

Morgan just scribbled on the page, but she still liked doing what Jaden was doing.

a present that I wasn't able to wrap...

Aunt Janet gave Jaden a world globe! This will come in handy when we are doing school work and discussing other countries!!

Another present from Grandma Frances- regular Legos to mix with her pink ones

The second gift I bought for Jaden is another toy similar to what I had when I was little. I was going to get her the styling head with brown hair and tan skin, but I was able to get this one for $20 less... So, I don't think it is that big of a deal. I usually pick the dolls that look most like her, but one blond hair doll won't kill her.

Kate got this for Jaden. Kate was sick, so she wasn't able to come to the party. She sure knew what to pick... How did she know what Jaden would like??? Oh yeah, maybe it is because they are the same age!

Jaden putting on the lipstick from Kate- notice her blue hair... The blue was in the makeup kit, too. It is "hair mascara".

Grandma Leslie & Grandpa Lyale got Jaden a bike seat for her baby (check out her makeup that she still has on)

Jaden had a great birthday! She is very excited to be 5 years old! So many new and exciting things are coming up for her! She is doing her schoolwork & LOVES it!!! She is learning to read, working on her handwriting, math (addition & subtraction), science, geography, and Spanish. She will be losing her 1st tooth soon. It is really loose already! She is growing up so fast!! Looking back at her baby pictures, it is hard to remember her at that age.

Loving their cousins

Lastly, to wrap up Jaden's 5th birthday party, both girls enjoyed playing with the 2 cousins that were able to make it to the party. Gavin and Morgan are the same age, and he is my cousin Nicole's little boy. Kasey is 10, and is LeCount's sister Roxanne's daughter.