A Year In Review
2009 Year End Review
As we begin to reflect on another year, we realize how far we’ve come and eagerly look to the future!
It was another year of firsts…Jayden Making Cookies at Mom-Mom's house all by herself, and finally making her first snow angel when March blew in white! What's that? Well, the sky dumped about 8 inches on our town in one day!
April was packed with activity. We celebrated Noni’s (Jayden’s Great Grandmother) 90th birthday on The River Lady in Redbank. We celebrated Jayden's 4th birthday at Gymboree! She enjoyed her 2 hour party with 17 friends. Jayden and her friends played different games, experienced parachute-play and bubble machine! Mommy got a new tattoo in the morning in honor of her Little Ladybug Jayden...she calls it "Flight of the Ladybug".
However, April 29, Jayden's actual birthday!! Mommy took the day off to spend Jayden's special day with her! Jayden wanted to go to Funtime America where we played Skeball (Mommy's favorite), obstacle climb, games and even went on rides with Mommy! Afterwards, Mommy and Jayden went for lunch. Mommy let Jayden pick her favorite restaurant...PeterPank Diner! Jayden had the "Happy Face Pancakes" which are her favorite all because of the M&M eyes!
Jayden's debut!! I'm a Ballerina Doll! First dance recital at State Theatre. Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Dadoo were all so proud of Jayden. She did extremely well and was center stage!
Moving-up day at Jayden's nursery school was held on June 17th! This was a ceremony similar to a graduation…that means in September Jayden will be in Pre School. Jayden was part of the "purple" group of the rainbow in "The World is a Rainbow".
The summer was interesting. There was an exciting trip to the Crayola Factory with Grandma and Dadoo and the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. There was lots to touch and play with, including a power shovel, musical instruments of all kinds, a huge water maze, and Jayden’s favorite, a kid size Shop Rite. She couldn’t resist the boy behind the meat counter, as she went back about five times to get more “meat and fish”!
How could we forget Christmas in July!? It was the Lighting of the Christmas tree! Literally…Daddy and our neighbor Dan lit a bond fire using the dried out Christmas tree with fireworks!
September 11: That's right, Jayden's in Pre-K this year! Brand new teacher, Miss Sharon and Miss Denise. Mommy went with Jayden to her first day of school. It was a 'Frog' theme this time. Jayden even had homework to bring with her for the first day. She had to cut out the pre- drawn frog, assemble its arms and legs. We had a lot of fun. Jayden recognized many of the same friends from last year. She was so excited to see that Kaitlyn was in her class this year!! Philip, Murnal, John, Justin, & Brianna were also among the familiar faces from last year.
Now that Jayden is in the 3 timers Pre-K class, they are old enough to go on school trips! Jayden's very first school trip was November 23rd. Mommy's and daddy's were encouraged to come along. We all met at the Nature Center in Cheesequake State Park. Here we met Jim, our Naturalist. We started off with a short hike to the Nature Center from the parking lot. Everyone learned about Frogs! Remember, this was the theme of the first day of school...
Sometime in early September, Jayden decided she not only wanted to take ballet/tap, she also wanted to play soccer. Mommy decided to contact our town's soccer association to register Jayden to play. First day of soccer was September 26th! Grandma and Dadoo brought Jayden to her first practice because Mommy and daddy were vending at a medieval fare in Wrightstown, PA. Jayden did so well and even scored a goal during the scrimmage game! Jayden plays on the 4 year micro girl’s team.
This year we spent Halloween in Disney! It was a grand adventure dressing up, Trick o’ Treating with Mickey, Minnie and all the Princesses. The adventure was shared with Grandma, Dadoo for an entire week!
We now close the year with the solice of how much stronger we are from challenges we’ve overcome. We are greatfull for the friends and family we have and will cherish those we’ve lost. Happy Holidays to all and best wishes for a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year!
Always,
Jodie, Erik & Jayden
As we begin to reflect on another year, we realize how far we’ve come and eagerly look to the future!
It was another year of firsts…Jayden Making Cookies at Mom-Mom's house all by herself, and finally making her first snow angel when March blew in white! What's that? Well, the sky dumped about 8 inches on our town in one day!
April was packed with activity. We celebrated Noni’s (Jayden’s Great Grandmother) 90th birthday on The River Lady in Redbank. We celebrated Jayden's 4th birthday at Gymboree! She enjoyed her 2 hour party with 17 friends. Jayden and her friends played different games, experienced parachute-play and bubble machine! Mommy got a new tattoo in the morning in honor of her Little Ladybug Jayden...she calls it "Flight of the Ladybug".
However, April 29, Jayden's actual birthday!! Mommy took the day off to spend Jayden's special day with her! Jayden wanted to go to Funtime America where we played Skeball (Mommy's favorite), obstacle climb, games and even went on rides with Mommy! Afterwards, Mommy and Jayden went for lunch. Mommy let Jayden pick her favorite restaurant...PeterPank Diner! Jayden had the "Happy Face Pancakes" which are her favorite all because of the M&M eyes!
Jayden's debut!! I'm a Ballerina Doll! First dance recital at State Theatre. Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Dadoo were all so proud of Jayden. She did extremely well and was center stage!
Moving-up day at Jayden's nursery school was held on June 17th! This was a ceremony similar to a graduation…that means in September Jayden will be in Pre School. Jayden was part of the "purple" group of the rainbow in "The World is a Rainbow".
The summer was interesting. There was an exciting trip to the Crayola Factory with Grandma and Dadoo and the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. There was lots to touch and play with, including a power shovel, musical instruments of all kinds, a huge water maze, and Jayden’s favorite, a kid size Shop Rite. She couldn’t resist the boy behind the meat counter, as she went back about five times to get more “meat and fish”!
How could we forget Christmas in July!? It was the Lighting of the Christmas tree! Literally…Daddy and our neighbor Dan lit a bond fire using the dried out Christmas tree with fireworks!
September 11: That's right, Jayden's in Pre-K this year! Brand new teacher, Miss Sharon and Miss Denise. Mommy went with Jayden to her first day of school. It was a 'Frog' theme this time. Jayden even had homework to bring with her for the first day. She had to cut out the pre- drawn frog, assemble its arms and legs. We had a lot of fun. Jayden recognized many of the same friends from last year. She was so excited to see that Kaitlyn was in her class this year!! Philip, Murnal, John, Justin, & Brianna were also among the familiar faces from last year.
Now that Jayden is in the 3 timers Pre-K class, they are old enough to go on school trips! Jayden's very first school trip was November 23rd. Mommy's and daddy's were encouraged to come along. We all met at the Nature Center in Cheesequake State Park. Here we met Jim, our Naturalist. We started off with a short hike to the Nature Center from the parking lot. Everyone learned about Frogs! Remember, this was the theme of the first day of school...
Sometime in early September, Jayden decided she not only wanted to take ballet/tap, she also wanted to play soccer. Mommy decided to contact our town's soccer association to register Jayden to play. First day of soccer was September 26th! Grandma and Dadoo brought Jayden to her first practice because Mommy and daddy were vending at a medieval fare in Wrightstown, PA. Jayden did so well and even scored a goal during the scrimmage game! Jayden plays on the 4 year micro girl’s team.
This year we spent Halloween in Disney! It was a grand adventure dressing up, Trick o’ Treating with Mickey, Minnie and all the Princesses. The adventure was shared with Grandma, Dadoo for an entire week!
We now close the year with the solice of how much stronger we are from challenges we’ve overcome. We are greatfull for the friends and family we have and will cherish those we’ve lost. Happy Holidays to all and best wishes for a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year!
Always,
Jodie, Erik & Jayden
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