Halterman Happenings: 11 month Tessa--and a couple of announcements

Sunday, September 21, 2008

11 month Tessa--and a couple of announcements

Tessa is now officially 11 months old! Only one more month until her big milestone celebration. We tried pigtails for the first time today, and I am happy to report, they made it all the way through church, which is more than I can say for all of the clips, and barrettes, I keep trying to use to get that hair out of her eyes.

Of course, we had to include a smiley picture. She is developing her own sense of humor--playing games and even teasing us a little. She also tries to get in on the action when Daddy is wrestling with the kids. Speaking of Daddy, she really is becoming quite the Daddy’s girl. She seems to prefer to be with him, and he is the best at getting her calmed down to go to sleep.

But if we want to give you an accurate view of what Tessa is like now, I think these pictures may be more appropriate, she is BUSY, BUSY, BUSY! (I guess that means her mom is too!)

In other news...

I am planning to start Trenton at the Montessori Preschool this week. He was on the waiting list and recently got in. So that is great, except that we don’t have anyone to carpool with, and I’m not sure I can make the drive to Downtown PHX twice a day. The school is free, and I know it will be so good for him. I am just hoping we can find someone to carpool with. If anyone knows anyone with a 3-4 year old in the Laveen area who doesn’t already have preschool arrangements, that might be interested in a FREE Montessori school, please let me know, asap. We were told that there was another slot available, but we don’t know how long that will last. Or how long I will last if I have to do all of the driving!
Barry and I are helping to raise money for the Nielson Family, by participating in The Great Cookie Auction today (MONDAY). Please see my other blog (My Insanity), for all of the details! Who’s cookies do you think will raise more money? Barry’s Massive, Mouth-Watering Molasses Cookies, or my Hand-Painted Halloween Butter Cookies???

2 comments:

Jeff and Ashleigh said...: She's so cute! She really reminds me of Audrey. I love babies. And if we were still in Laveen, I would TOTALLY be interested in the preschool thing. I would prefer free over the $70/month I have to pay for Sarah's! There's nothing cheaper than that here and she only goes twice a week! Anyway... good luck with that. And I like your hand painted cookie idea. It's so much more creative. Although molasses cookies are one of my faves...; 12:43 PM
Bob and Danya said...: That little Tessa is a doll! Look at her go! You are a busy busy mom!; 10:24 PM

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Meet the Haltermans

2011 finds us as a family of six and as busy and crazy as ever. Barry continues working at Clear Creek Associates, which we consider to be a tremendous blessing, given the current state of the economy. Barry is serving in the Stake Young Men's Presidency, and I am in the ward Primary Presidency at church. Besides being busy with a new baby and his brother and sisters, I am teaching Let's Play Music Classes, and blogging about my creative endeavors at meandmyinsanity.blogspot.com. Kira (9) is enjoying drama club this year. She has read more books thank I probably have in my life. She's learning the keyboard quickly in music class. She was asked to give a speech at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new building at her school. Trenton (6) is adjusting to 1st grade and homework. He has suddenly become an excellent reader. He has a gift for music, but not a gift for following directions. *sigh* He still plans on being a scientist and is full of all the imagination and energy that a 6 year old can have. Tessa (3) has recently taken up hairstyling. She is responsible for the short hair do she is sporting now. She loves preschool, dance class, and attending music class (even though she isn't old enough). She's a little computer addict and will play Dora all day, if we let her. She's quite the artist on paper and on walls. She likes to write "T's" for Tessa on everything. She is a sweet big sister to Alec. Alec (8 mos.) is a mover and a shaker! He is exhibiting the same determination as his siblings in learning to get around. He is really a delightful baby! My only complaint is that sleeping is at the bottom of his priority list. He loves people and makes friends wherever we go.