Scott and Tiffany in Israel

Brooke's first day of pre-school

On the last Sabbath in April, we were excited to have Jon and Kimberly Moody visit the Galilee branch. Jon and Kimberly were in the same ward with us at BYU. Jon also served in the same mission as Scott. They were in Israel visiting Jon's parents who are serving at the BYU Jerusalem Center. It was fun to catch up with them.

Bowdens and Moodys

We finally let the teachers at Tyler's pre-school convince us to let Brooke go to school for our last few months here. Tiffany went with Brooke in the morning thinking she might need to stay a while to make sure Brooke was happy. However, Brooke said goodbye and went off without another thought. Tiffany left our camera with the teachers so we could have pictures of Brooke's first day.

Brooke in the balls

Brooke was in heaven with all the toys to play with. Tyler was a good big brother and showed her around and watched out for her.

Toy area

It was easy for Brooke to go to pre-school because she already knew the teachers. They said they had been waiting for this day since Tyler started preschool.

Brooke and Annetta

Brooke had lots of fun playing with all of the "girl" toys at school. She loved the doll house, play kitchen and dress up corner. The girls at school love having her there too. The teachers said Brooke is like their very own doll and the girls take good care of her.

Dollhouse

The same day Brooke started pre-school, Scott had a team building activity with his work group. They first went on a hike at Ein Tina (Tina Spring). The hike involved wading through a stream and then climbing up a waterfall. The setting was beautiful.

Ein Tina

After the hike, Scott and his group drove ATVs at Ramot Naphtali. Scott had fun driving through the orchards and fields of the kibbutz. They also drove to the top of a nearby hill, where they had a view of Hula valley and much of the Golan Heights.

Tractoron - Hebrew for ATV

Our apartment complex decorated in preparation for Independence day. Tyler was excited to see all the flags.

Independence day decoration

Every year for Independence day, the kids get a T-shirt from pre-school. The teachers were thoughtful enough to plan ahead so that Brooke would have one. They really enjoyed wearing their shirts and crowns and waving their flags.

Independence day dressup

We invited the Abbotts over on Independence day for a barbeque and to watch the fireworks from our balcony.

Independence day fireworks

Tyler-isms:
"Can I be a fireman instead of going to work?" - Tyler wants to be a fireman when he grows up.
"You should have said three goodbyes." - He was unhappy that Scott had to leave for work before the kids were up and only Tiffany got to say goodbye.
"Do you think I haven't been in the sky?" - When Tiffany said that she heard a jet.
"Can you wrap up my teeth?" - Tyler's teeth were chattering while watching fireworks and he wanted to be wrapped in a blanket.

Brooke-isms:

"Umm... umm... play" - When asked what she did at pre-school.

Posted by sjbowden at May 2, 2006 8:07 PM