Olivia – Page 3 – The Isle of Imagination

Stories about the Little Lovelies

7 May 2014

There have been a few really great stories about the kid-a-roos these days . . . Olivia: She came home the other afternoon to see the new Ensign and Friend sitting [...]

Happy March 28th!

29 Mar 2014

This year the Ridgecrest Elementary Talent Show fell on March 28th. Olivia and her friend Kira decided they wanted to sing a duet, and Calvin wanted to get in on the [...]

Olivia’s Baptism Video

12 Nov 2013

During the break between the baptism and confirmation, while waiting for Olivia to get dried and dressed, we watched this video.

Miss Olivia Gets Baptised

3 Nov 2013

On Saturday, November 2nd, Olivia was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Greenfield Chapel. We were blessed to have so many [...]

Happy, Happy Birthday, Olivia, Dear

29 Oct 2013

We kept Olivia’s birthday party the most low-key of any I’ve ever done yet! It was awesome! We made candy apples, watched a halloween movie, and ate [...]

This is Halloween

28 Oct 2013

This month I’ve felt like a chicken running around with my head cut off – I’ve been to busy that Halloween really snuck up on me! Last week I [...]

Olivia’s First Day of Second Grade

2 Sep 2013

School started early this year. August 19th to be exact. A very dismal day in the heart of the mother. A very exciting day in the heart of a girl. Girl carefully [...]

Summer Fun at the Hollywood Connection – The Summer Chronicles

26 Aug 2013

One fun afternoon we went with our friends, Jill, Drake, Ila and Harvey to Hollywood Connection. H.C. is one of those places with dizzying rides that spin you up, [...]

Be Your Best Self – Back to School Dinner, 2013

18 Aug 2013

One of our family traditions is having a back to school dinner for the little lovelies. This is a time to celebrate the kids, acknowledge their accomplishments, and [...]

A Writer AND an Adventurer!

29 May 2013

I just opened my pocket notebook to write an idea down, and this is what I found: apparently Olivia wrote down an idea if her own. It made my heart smile. Once upon [...]

The Great Tragedy of Motherhood {An Observation of a Wedding}

29 May 2013

Andi and I became friends in the fifth grade, at age 11. At that time Andi had the summer job of watching her baby sister, Lexi, who was closing in on 3. We [...]

Chasing Fireflies

12 May 2013

Olivia had her second piano recital this past week – it was the classical music show. She did wonderfully. She was SOOOOOOOO excited all week for it. This [...]

Generosity

7 May 2013

Olivia received an award. Again. This time for being a great example of generosity. And it’s true. She is generous with her kindness, and her heart. [...]

In Which Olivia Loses A Tooth

9 Jan 2013

“Guess what you guys?!” Olivia exclaimed loudly as she threw open the door, home from school. We all looked up from our various activities in the living [...]

And in Other News . . .

7 Nov 2012

Tuesday night was the big night – Wyatt lost his election. It was a sore disappointment. And in other news . . . Olivia came home today totally excited [...]

Olivia Turns Seven

28 Oct 2012

Dear Goose, Today was your birthday. Seven Years Old. You are getting to be such a big girl, and you are such a great help to me. I really appreciate who you [...]