Last week we went on a Preschool Field Trip with the Condie’s. The Kindergarteners came with us as it was an afternoon event. It was chilly… and that snow was way too close on the mountain. But we all had fun together. Picking out pumpkins was cold and a bit dirty, but still great for […]
I haven’t recorded all the funnies over the past few months. Tru is into saying funny things. His vocabulary is increasing and he’s asking more questions. My favorite thing lately is that during his prayers he says things like, “Grateful I can have a good, good day. Grateful the whole family can eat with me. […]
There are so many cool resources for Family History. My friend Julie told me about RootsMapper.com today. We plugged in our Family Search login and came up with these maps. Really cool for the kids to see! Heather’s Family Lines… Norwegian. Switzerland (Vetterli Line) Denmark. More in England than in Scotland. Surprised about Australia & […]
I’ve been in a stew about several issues lately… one being Common Core Curriculum & grading going on at the school this year. In such a stew that I’ve considered home schooling – this is serious! I hear so many different sides to Common Core… confidence in, good, bad, & horrible. Which is the truth? […]
I really like this one. The Chopin mix-in was great. Very deep thoughts, I know. But yeah. listen.
My friend’s friend is selling Miss Pepper Potts for $3,500. I really want to buy her. Can you believe that of me?When I was little we had a cow named Cornflakes that Daniel used to milk. I remember we sold the milk to people in the neighborhood. I somehow think having a cow would be […]
1. Conference Mix!!! 2. Max enjoying conference mix 3. Tru with a cold. He finally fell asleep for a nap!!! 4. Hannah doodling & taking notes (cute artist that she is!) 5. Mama & Hannah being silly 6. Dad recording funny moments from conference 7. Abe creating Star Wars Origami 8. Zuzu painting paper – […]
A few weeks ago I thought it would be swell to let each of the kids paint their own board for their I am a Child of God plaque. By the end of the Family Home Evening activity, I was a wee bit flustered. There was lots of paint blowing in the wind. Aaaak! But […]
Hurray! Saturday Morning General Conference, mom, Hannah, Abe, friend Jacob, and Julie Pettit were able to go to the conference center for a session of Conference. So cool! We sat in the Terrace and had great seats. The kids thought all the ‘behind the scenes’ stuff was cool: finding the cameras, learning about the teleprompter, […]