Professor Sprout even allowed them to carve faces into their final projects (as long as they helped clean up the Great Hall afterwards).
Sunday, November 1, 2009
A Hogwarts Halloween
Professor Sprout even allowed them to carve faces into their final projects (as long as they helped clean up the Great Hall afterwards).
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Happy 1st Birthday Cienna!
Apparently, Cienna's sweet tooth hasn't matured quite yet, either (or maybe she's trying to set a good example for her family). She pushed the beaters from her cupcake batter away and begged for green beans. She loves the bland taste of rocks, wood chips, and dirt. And we frequently have to pull crayon bits and the erasers from the tops of pencils out of her mouth.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Utah Trip 2009
We built the Great Human Pyramids.
We hung out with old high school buddies and the next generation of high school buddies.
We hiked up Y Mountain (a family tradition when visiting Utah) with Amy's old BYU roomates.
Brent got a sore foot on the trip...we think this might of had something to do with it. (It's a very steep hike...apparently too steep for our 2-year-old to handle physically and emotionally alone!)
The girls wore purple nightgowns with Nana.
We had Cousin Camp 2009 (actually 2nd Cousin Camp) with Joel and Karen's kids. They have 2 girls and 3 boys for us to match up with. The pairing up was fun to watch.
We climbed waterfalls,
and canoed Utah Lake.
The highlight of my trip was watching our 3 oldest bravely take the canoe out alone...on their first day of ever holding a paddle.
It's very satisfying watching your children accomplish new things...but it's also lonely to stand and watch them go into unchartered waters without you. I wish I could've been a fly on a life-jacket, listening to their chatter as they navigated through the reeds.
But I had this cute, smiley face to enjoy on shore! Allison loved being in a life-jacket.
We visited Temple Square.
We played for 4 days with Cousin Kylie, which turned into another Cousin Camp!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Ten Years with an Amazing Man!
Here is a tribute to the man I love…
The only challenge in being married to someone as wonderful as Brent is coming up with words to describe just how wonderful he is. Whenever I stop to think about the man the Lord led me to 10 years ago, I literally feel speechless...and grateful.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Kenny's Baptism
As a parent, it is remarkable to participate in a child’s growth. From the time they are infants, children have this powerful way of teaching those around them how to be better. From the time Kenny was a small boy, we’ve recognized his strong understanding of right and wrong and his sensitivity to choosing the right path toward eternal happiness. We’ve noticed that as we’ve nurtured Kenny, he has responded to our love and acceptance of him and grown into a young man capable of so many amazing things already. He understands his duty to God. His determination and self-discipline in growing spiritually, mentally, intellectually, and physically are inspiring to us. What a great example Kenny is to us and to all of his siblings!
Kenny—may you continue to seek the peace and joy that comes from leading a life of humble obedience, service, and love toward God and your fellow man.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
King of the High C's
The amazing music teacher does a musical with every grade every year. Kenny auditioned for a speaking part and was chosen to take on one of the lead roles as the KING of the High C’s…basically the King of the Pirates whose beautiful voice is supposed to help the pirates win a singing contest until he gets laryngitis at the end. Kenny had several lines to memorize as well as a few vocal solos. He did a fantastic job! Way to go Kenny!!
He had a great time wearing the fancy costume that was custom made by Grandma...thanks again, Grandma!
Monday, February 16, 2009
I’ll Never Need to go Skydiving
Meeting SUE was the primary goal...and she looked great!
She's the largest, most complete T-rex skeleton ever discovered.
The kids were also quite fascinated with the Egyptian display...especially the real mummies.
We entered a "shrinking machine" and experienced underground life with enormous, moving bugs.
Allison's favorite part was pushing any and all of the red buttons in the entire museum.
Special Thanks Go To:
The double stroller.
My parents who gave us the double stroller this last Christmas.
The kind lady who helped my carry the double stroller up about 100 stairs to enter the museum.
The information specialist and security guard who showed me an alternative exit on the ground floor.
My wonderful children!!
And of course, my husband, for promising to jump with me next time.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Daddy-Daughter Date Night
Allison thought she was getting ready to “go,” also, and based on her response when the dancers disappeared into the night, Daddy will have to take two Princesses next year…and eventually 3.