The First Day of School
The amount of tears I’ve shed in the past six weeks knowing this day was coming is unreal. Also, yesterday I told Olivia I was going to follow her to school and video her getting...
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Week in Review – March 19th-25th
On Monday when the Sun is Hot -. I cleaned the house and worked out and took a nap. On Tuesday when it Hails & Snows- I took Nate-O-Potato to lunch. Because a lunch date...
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The Mice Will Play
While mommy and dad are out of town to see Bruce for an epic weekend in Denver . . . The kids had all sorts of fun! The word on the street is that Everett...
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Basketbaaaaaaallllllll
We have a lot of basketball happening around here. Nate is on a J.Jazz team with games every Monday night. Roo is on a J.Jazz team with the same neighborhood boys as forever, with games...
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Weekend Update
Roo graduates from DARE! Corner Canyon loses in the state championship football game to Skyridge, 7-17. A&W went to the Jazz game with the Lakers Roo went to Winnie’s birthday party. We DIDN’T do a...
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This is not a moment. It’s the movement.
Calvin is super-fan of Hamilton, and he really got into the musical last spring. He can sing every lyric of every song. So, when his birthday came around and I was trying to figure out...
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STATE
For fall break we spent the weekend in St. George, watching Calvin race at the state championships. We were super impressed that he qualified for the event. It was such a fun and exciting weekend!...
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A Fall Drive
On Sunday we (just Calvin, Roo & I, no one else wanted to come) took a drive up the canyon to see the fall leaves. Of course, Calvin wanted to take some pictures too. And...
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Calvin Wins
Calvin is on the mountain bike team at the high school. His first race was at Eagle Mountain. Somehow he got put in the ”Freshman B” list — starting in 27th place. ”You can finish...
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Back to School 2022
Another summer has come and gone. I’m never ever ready for school to begin again. I love the days when all of le bebes are home with me (in theory if not in practice). But...
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The Kids Rodeo
It’s one of those weird things where the whole time I’m thinking: “This is BAAAAD parenting.” But still . . . they had some good fun (and plenty of traumatic tears). Everett, Roo and Nate...
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Calvin is Sustained and Ordained to the Priesthood
On Sunday, January 6th, Calvin stood as the Bishop read his name to recommend him to be ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood. I think my heart might have exploded out of my chest. I was...
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Football Season
This year Calvin and Everett played football. I think they had a lot of fun and learned a lot on their respective teams. We enjoyed spending the evenings at the park watching them play.
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He’s A Heart Breaker
Especially since he got his braces off!
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Back to School for Cal and Ejo
Calvin and Everett started school. Here are their cute back to school pictures. Haha!
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Calvin Turns 10!
My supercal turned 10! I cannot believe that he is 10 years old! Calvin is: SMART-FUNNY-KIND-RESPONSIBLE-SWEET-THOUGHTFUL-ARTICULATE-CLEVER-DETERMINED-DEDICATED-FAITHFUL-HONEST-HARDWORKING-SELFDISCIPLINED-WONDERFUL-PUNCTUAL-NEAT-ORGANIZED-KIND-FLEXIBLE-AND HE KEEPS US ON OUR TOES. We love you Calvin. Forever and ever and ever and ever. For his...
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Andrea Goes to Scout Camp
This year I was asked by one of the leaders if I would mind going to Scout camp for one of the days (3 day event) to help out. I did, and man-o-man, it was...
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Spring Sports
This spring we had Olivia playing softball in the Sandy/Draper league – Calvin playing baseball in Little League- Everett and Andrew in Draper fishing club – And Roo playing soccer for the Draper league. We’ve...
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Calvin
Here are some great things that have come from Calvin in the past week: The other night we were cleaning up the house before bed. All the other kids had gone upstairs to get ready,...
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Calvin’s Birthday Party
Calvin decided he wanted to have a party at the cabin. Of course, it didn’t rain in ALL OF JULY, except on the afternoon we were trying to have a birthday party for him. We...
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Calvin is a Wolf
Calvin advanced and earned his Wolf in scouts. YAY Calvin!!
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The River
An exciting thing has happened at the cabin this week – On Monday we were there, playing at the river by the entrance into our HOA. The river frontage is owned by the HOA,...
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Big River
Last year I read the little lovelies Tom Sawyer. And then a few months ago I found this golden find at the DI – and promptly made the children watch it on our first trip...
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Calvin and Olivia Mow the Lawn
We’ve been waiting for this day for 10 years! We started teaching Calvin and Olivia to mow the lawn! They’re barely big enough to turn the machine on their own, and can’t quite start it...
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Spring Piano Recital
The kids had their spring piano recital. I’m really proud of how the kids are progressing in their piano!
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Softball, Baseball, and T-Ball
This year we decided to play spring ball rather than summer ball – we’re trying to have less busyness in the summer. Olivia is playing softball in a draper league. Her games are Monday’s and...
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Cute, Funny, Adorable Kids
Here’s some recent stories about my kid-o’s. A Boy Has a Crush on Olivia: We were at the pinewood derby the other night and Tyler Pierson, and little neighborhood boy in Olivia’s grade, was there....
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Calvin’s First Pinewood Derby
Calvin had his first ever pinewood derby! He was so excited. We told him to draw his design on paper, and then transfer it with carbon paper onto the block. Wyatt helped him cut it...
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Good Boys
Everett and Calvin both got gift certificates for good behavior that earned them a desert at a local restaurant. I’m so glad my boys were caught being good! 😉
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Scout
We had a very exciting thing happen in our family over the summer. Calvin became a cub scout. It was a very exciting thing to go to the scout shop and get him his uniform...
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Calvin’s Baptism
On August 1st Calvin chose to be baptized and confirmed a member or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’m so proud of this boy and the choices he makes each and every...
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Calvin’s Baptism Invitation and Portraits
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Oh, Zion!
In celebration of Calvin and Nate’s birthday’s we decided to head downtown for some fun family activities. First on our list was Hike Ensign Peak. It’s been on our Summer Activities list all summer, and...
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Calvin’s Birthday
This year Calvin turned 8 . . . a very big birthday indeed! But our friend and neighbor was also getting married on that day, and we were involved in ALL the festivities. But it...
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Calvin’s Birthday Party
We had Calvin’s friend birthday party the Tuesday before his actual birthday (Thursday). For the party we made and launched water rockets. It was a ton of fun and went really well I think. First...
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Calvin Can Do It
On Sundays Wyatt takes the kids to Primary while I stay behind and clean up the bench (which always looks like a bomb went off). One Sunday he came back into the chapel, where I...
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Today was the primary program. Olivia had a piano solo, a group singing solo and two parts. (It’s the Olivia Show I told her when she told me of her participation. She only smiled.) And...
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Something I learned from my children this Halloween
The weekend after Halloween was a sugary hangover of bliss. Candy and wrappers were everywhere, and everyone was jovial. But one thing that struck me was the generosity of my children. “Mom, have this!” they...
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Consistency Is Key
I started working on back to school dinner a couple weeks ago – I started with our theme painting. I spent several hours over a couple days working on this painting – but it never...
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Summer, Day 56 – Calvin’s Birthday!
I’ll admit, today I was tired. Luckily I anticipated this and assigned all cake making to Wyatt. I also bought and wrapped all birthday gifts a while ago so all I would have to do...
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Summer, Day 49
Today we went to the pool for what I might guess will be my last time this summer . . . **SIGH** Calvin jumped off the high dive, even though he was shaking and tears...
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Summer: Day 1
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Stories about the Little Lovelies
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 unopened on the counter...
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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 action too with a...
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Because he’s such a smarty pants! About six weeks ago Cal came home from school with a bag of M&M’s – not a snack size, but a real size bag. I asked him what they...
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This is Halloween
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 finally made the kids nail down...
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*I didn’t accomplish my goal of getting all my summer stories written by last weekend. There are still a few more to come* One morning the kids came to me and asked if they could...
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Calvin’s Quilt – The Summer Chronicles
This summer I made Calvin a quilt for his birthday. I always idealized that when we had a cabin, my kids would have warm, cuddly quilts to snuggle under on the cool mornings. So when...
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A week after school started for Olivia, kindergarten began for my Super Cal. He was so excited, but much more demure about the whole thing than Olivia. He chose his clothes, packed his backpack, and...
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Calvin’s birthday came with a big bang! He declared himself “King” for the entire week. And we were so happy to oblige. Calvin asked to go to the cabin for his big day, so on...
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Summer Fun at the Hollywood Connection – The Summer Chronicles
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, down, in, out, and...
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Be Your Best Self – Back to School Dinner, 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 look forward to all they have ahead...
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I’ll Carry Your Rock A Story About Calvin
Last week we went up to Oakley, and the kids were having a great time playing in the river. Roo especially was enjoying throwing rocks into the water. We were on a walk and Roo...
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Something MUST be said about Calvin
I have had this post kicking around in my head for months . . . all winter long really. And it is still not fully formed in my head. But something must be said about...
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And graduating from preschool! Calvin attended two years of Miss Sheri’s preschool, and next year he will start kindergarten. He has loved preschool, and he has made so many fun friends in the neighborhood. We...
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Boys do not grow up gradually. They move forward in spurts like the hands of clocks in railway stations. – Cyril Connolly Calvin received a letter in the mail: bring your parents, and come learn...
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The Little Lovelies
Little Roo-Bee He is such a tease. This morning he took Everett’s blanket on purpose, and just held it, ready to run, looking at Everett, and laughing! He giggles constantly. He is my little yellow...
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It’s the weekend before Halloween, so really, what do I expect?! Friday Calvin and his preschool class went on a field trip to Gardiner Village to see the witches. What fun! Friday afternoon we went...
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Another Good Thing About Being A Mamma is the Happiness you Feel When You Look at Pictures of Your Lovelies
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I am a Soccer Mom
And I embrace it – minivan and all. Go Calvin!
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The Boy and His Brother
Everett loves Calvin. Theirs is a love/brother relationship. Full of cuddles and fighting and “battles” and make-believe. They have so much fun together. Everyone has a place in Everett’s universe, and everyone is important in...
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First Day of Preschool
Every day for the past two weeks Calvin has asked: How many more days until preschool? Because he’s been so very excited. This morning was the day, and he showed up at my bedside at...
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Conversations
Samples of conversations I had today: Calvin: Mom, you should get me some video games. Me: Why? Calvin: Because big kids like video games and I’m trying to act like a big kid. Everett: How...
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Calvin turned five. Every day for the past three weeks he’s asked: “How many more days until my birthday?” And every day for the past month he’s told me: “I want this (or this)(or that)...
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Nice
Last week we went to the splash park. The kids were all so excited to go, but somehow the thrill wore off for Everett as soon as we got out of the car. He...
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and having preschool programs. It was a great year at his preschool, and I really think he enjoyed it. Hurray for Calvin!
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We went fishing the other night – our first trip of the year. We just went to a local pond. We had no luck. But the kids admired the fish of others, and had fun...
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That’s a Good Point
During an FHE discussion of the meaning of personal peace: Calvin observed: It’s so much easier to relax when you’re eating ice cream.
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Calvin in March
He is really coming into his own. His head is full of deep thoughts that he shares on occasion with startling candor. His heart is the most golden of any child I’ve ever encountered. His...
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Will You Be My Valentine?
“You forgot the question mark” was the first thing he said when he saw it. “No I didn’t. It’s more of a statement than a question.” On Monday they spent the afternoon preparing our valentines...
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Today there was little art piece in my fridge – a red paper with a child’s doodle. For some reason I didn’t think too much of it, until Calvin came climbing underneath to the fridge...
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Yesterday I decided a little deep cleaning before the holidays would be a good idea. I set about on my kitchen – cleaning out all the cabinets, wiping the insides and outsides down, and rearranging...
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Don’t Ever Laugh
as a herse goes by . . . Because, well, you know.
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My boy Cal has started preschool. While I consider today his “first day” there have been a couple prior events that were important too. 1) Back to school night – we got to go meet...
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Calvin: Mommy, it takes a long time for you tummy to get small. As long as it takes for a new baby to get here. Me: You’re right. But my tummy is already a little...
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As a final hurrah we went to the Dinosaur Museum one last time. It was, as always, tons of fun. Afterward we got ice cream played in a kid water feature that I never knew...
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This year Olivia will start kindergarten. I’ve already spent my tears on this reality. Not only that, but my buddy, SuperCal will start pre-school. I will miss him so much. So it has been a...
The Rest of the StoryDear Calvin, at age four
You are such a wonderful boy! Goodness but how you can make my heart glow or my blood pressure rise. I love your laughter, your need to always be dirty, and your absolute pleasure in...
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Calvin started swimming lessons today. Olivia would have too, but you know, impetigo. Anyhow, he did great – blowing bubbles, floating on his back, smiling for his mamma when she wanted a picture. Mmm ....
The Rest of the StoryA Memory That Should Not Be Forgotten
I am home from church today with Olivia, who is sick (the annual bout of Impetigo). So I started my pot roast, and loaded the dishwasher. (Because Saturday is a special day, but we’re not...
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Yes, it is.
On Monday; when the sun is hotI wonder to myself a lot:“Now is it true, or is it not,“That what is which and which is what?” On Tuesday, when it hails and snows,The feeling on...
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I Love Boys!
Remember a few years ago, when I first found out SuperCal was on his way? I was so overwhelmed . . . what would I do with a boy?! Turns out Boys are a TON...
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Sunday Stories
Calvin’s teacher told me today: “We were talking about Heavenly Father, and I asked Calvin what he liked about Heavenly Father.” He cocked his head to the side, gave a thoughtful hmmm, and replied, “I...
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If you have a hankerin’ for S’mores And bedtime stories by the fire And the company of a trusty ol’ pal And a brother If you want to sleep in a bag right on the...
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Zoo Day And A Parental Reality Check
Friday was Zoo Day for Olivia’s preschool. She was very excited. She got to wear a special zoo day shirt (to help teachers keep track of kids) and bring her own lunch (a Lunchable, no...
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Parenthood
Saturday is supposed to be Wyatt’s night to cook. This past week was week four of our little arrangement, and he had yet to make dinner once. At six o’clock I gently reminded him that...
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Calvin’s Testimony
This is as reported to me by Wyatt and other members of the ward. I haven’t been to church in – ahem- a while, so this is second hand. Wish I was there. Calvin wanted...
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Sojourn to the disneyLAND
TRAVELOGUE – very boring, unless you’re me and want to remember these details forever. AND EVER. Sometime back in February I think, I made a vague mention that maybe we would go to Disneyland ....
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Happiness
Look closely at this pile of laundry. Happiness is a baby boy who sucks on his fingers. Happiness is stopping by the store to find Christmas gifts on a great sale! Happiness is having Carrie...
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Dear Wyatt
DearEST, Today Olivia learned about dinosaurs at pre-school. She came home with a pill that “grew” into a dinosaur in water. She brought one home for Calvin too. That’s just like her to think of...
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Thursday night was spent pacing the floors with little Ejo, who was regurgitating regularly. There was no fever, nor any other symptom of blech, but the vomit was convincing. Friday morning came bright and early....
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Labor Day Weekend
Thursday night Carrie and I sat up talking, when suddenly we heard Everett crying from his room. Not just crying – screaming in a panicked sort of way. We jumped up to go to him....
The Rest of the StoryDear Calvin, When You Are Three
Dear Calvin, Happy Birthday Baby Boy – Big Boy. People have asked: “can you believe he’s already three?” And I think, “he’s ONLY three?” Because I cannot remember life without you. In my heart you...
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Everett’s First Rodeo
It was the day! First, four wheeling up at Beaver Springs. Then, dinner at the diner. Then, drumroll please . . . Everett’s first Rodeo! It was a lovely evening. *Sigh.* Leslee & Jason, Jared,...
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Calvin playing with Everett: This little piggy played inside This little piggy had time out This little piggy played outside AND THIS LITTLE PIGGY RIDES FOUR WHEELERS!!!!!!!!
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This was me: 6:22 am . . . really? REALLY? REALLY? Walk in from working out. Come around the corner to catch Cal doing this. Kissy kissy bye bye hubby. Baby Sunshine comes down, wild...
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We went on an evening hike with our friends, the Fletchers & Sparks. I’ve never heard of this waterfall before, but it was a mo’ easy hike: short not steep short Awesome Afterwards: Snow Cones...
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Dear Manti
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We ate peanut butter sandwiches with home-made strawberry freezer jam on the faded plastic picnic table – a hand-me-down from the neighbors. The sun shone so hot on our backs. Even boredom of a backyard...
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Today was the day I’ve been dreaming of for months and months – all winter long, and even last summer when my big belly made it impossible (or at least uncomfortable) to bend over the...
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Compassion is a Boy Named Calvin
This is Calvin, asleep after a joyful afternoon of mischief. Sweet boy Calvin – he whines, he cries, he doesn’t understand, he’s sad . . . he’s two. But then, at the first sign of...
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Olivia wanted a pet. She’s wanted a pet for months and months now. At first it was deep sighs and desperate pleadings for a kitty {and why not? Lyssy and ‘Azanah have at least seventeen!)...
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Calvin sent daddy a postcard today. Daddy sent one back. And he sent one to Olivia for good measure. No one sent me a post card. PS – Notice that Calvin used proper punctuation.
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Kellie gave us the little potty we asked to borrow. Cal had been asking for his own ever since we told him that was a possibility. So finally yesterday I went over to Kel’s and...
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Today Wyatt was in search of the remote. It’s lost you see. I’d like to say I’m so neat and organized, and my children are so mellow and predictable that nothing ever gets misplaced, things...
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O and Cal are in the next room, playing house. Olivia LOVES to play house. Really, who doesn’t? Then I hear her instructing Cal: “Lift up your shirt.” My ears perk and my brow furrows....
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Homemade Gifts 2009: Calvin’s Hobbes
For Calvin I made a Hobbes. You have to understand, I’ve wanted to make a Hobbes for Cal since before Calvin came to be. People sometimes ask: “Did you name Calvin after Calvin and Hobbes?”...
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Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas let your heart be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight Through the years we all will be together if the fates allow Hang a...
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This morning Wyatt finally came up to our room after sleeping on the couch all night. “What is that?” he asked? I didn’t even open my eyes. “Spit up.” I told him. “Go get a...
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Weekend In Review
We made cookies with our friend Braydon. Awesome. We took rides on the four wheeler. We discovered our phone camera and used it to take lots of random fun pictures when we were out playing...
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Bambinos
“Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love...
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Today I overheard Olivia say to Calvin, when he had finished his dinner: “Calvin! I’m so proud of you!” It made me happy. It made me feel like I was doing something good; she got...
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This week brought the many happy returns of old friends. Wyatt’s friend Sarah from high school was in town. We got together with her one evening. Andi called last Saturday and said she and Jeff...
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We love July. This is another reason why.
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Dear Dadda ~ Remember last week when I flushed my toothbrush down the toilet. And the toilet clogged, and you thought it was auntie Leslee? And mommy couldn’t even find the toothbrush even though she...
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Today Olivia was wearing this shirt. We took it as an omen. Some days are just cupcake days.
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The ward easter party was today. It was lots of fun, mostly because I didn’t have to plan it. I was temporarily relieved of my duties as ward party person due to nausea. Sweet. O...
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Today we went to Gardiner Village to take pictures of my so stinkin’ cute babies. They are the cutest. I know. Here are some of my favorites. Now I know you’re wondering how you can...
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Today we went to Gardiner Village to take pictures of my so stinkin’ cute babies. They are the cutest. I know. Here are some of my favorites. Now I know you’re wondering how you can...
The Rest of the StoryPicking the Pumpkin
Olivia and Calvin got to go to Grandma’s today to pick their pumpkin. It was a doosey! It was a beautiful autumn day, perfect for picking a pumpkin.
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Cal is a cutie. You can do so many cool thinks with Photoshop!
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Olivia is Calvin’s favorite. She’s the first one he wants to see in the morning. He gives her hugs and kisses over and over again (sometimes to Olivia’s dismay). He hits her in his excitement,...
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Olivia is Calvin’s favorite. She’s the first one he wants to see in the morning. He gives her hugs and kisses over and over again (sometimes to Olivia’s dismay). He hits her in his excitement,...
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Calvin is officially a walker. He’s been walking as far as twenty feet at a time for a couple weeks now, but we always had to trick him into it . . . get him...
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He's a Walker!
Calvin is officially a walker. He’s been walking as far as twenty feet at a time for a couple weeks now, but we always had to trick him into it . . . get him...
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Calvin is officially a walker. He’s been walking as far as twenty feet at a time for a couple weeks now, but we always had to trick him into it . . . get him...
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Today was my darling baby boy’s first birthday. Calvin Wyatt Christensen was born one year ago today. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year, and yet it seems like he’s always been here. He...
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CLAP YOUR HANDS! I taught Calvin how to clap his hands today. Now he’s added clapping to his list of tricks. What a cutie!
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CLAP YOUR HANDS! I taught Calvin how to clap his hands today. Now he’s added clapping to his list of tricks. What a cutie!
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CLAP YOUR HANDS! I taught Calvin how to clap his hands today. Now he’s added clapping to his list of tricks. What a cutie!
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Calvin's Firsts
As we approach Cal’s first birthday, it’s only natural that he experience some “firsts.” Like a couple weeks ago in Yellowstone, he had his first “falling out of the tub.” The tub in Yellowstone was...
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As we approach Cal’s first birthday, it’s only natural that he experience some “firsts.” Like a couple weeks ago in Yellowstone, he had his first “falling out of the tub.” The tub in Yellowstone was...
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As we approach Cal’s first birthday, it’s only natural that he experience some “firsts.” Like a couple weeks ago in Yellowstone, he had his first “falling out of the tub.” The tub in Yellowstone was...
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Cal's First Rodeo
We went to the rodeo on Wednesday night, as a kick off to our fourth of July weekend. It was opening night, and the stands were, surprisingly, only about half full. Olivia was really into...
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We went to the rodeo on Wednesday night, as a kick off to our fourth of July weekend. It was opening night, and the stands were, surprisingly, only about half full. Olivia was really into...
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Calvin performed two new tricks today — the first was after we got out of the tub. He was laying on the floor, wrapped in his towel, waiting for me to gather his clothes and...
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UPDATE: We took Cal back to the doctors on Wednessday, three weeks after his initial visit. He weighed in at 15 lbs, 10 oz. and the doctor is happy with his progress. He’s still supposed...
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And Now We Are Six (Months)
Here are some sweet baby photos of Calvin.
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Baby Cal pushed up his first tooth today (up–it’s a bottom tooth). He’s just getting so big! I can’t believe he’s six months old. I was looking at baby pictures of Olivia last night ....
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Baby Boy is Six Months Old Today
Baby Cal turns six months old today . . . in fact, in about an hour! What a darling little boy he is too. He sure can turn my heart to mush. He rolled over...
The Rest of the StoryCalvin, It’s Your Birthday!
Happy Birthday Calvin! Today is Cal’s 1 month birthday. He’s growing up so fast! I wish I could just rewind the past month. I was really nervous to have two kids to take care of,...
The Rest of the StoryUpdate to the Website
With the addition of little Calvin to our family, it was time to update the website. First, Calvin needed his own section on the site. Then I needed to redesign the home page to include...
The Rest of the StoryCalvin Laughed
Today I sat on the front porch to watch the world go by (a common practice in my life). As I held little Cal, he was smiling in his sleep. That’s always fun for a...
The Rest of the StoryTime Ticks On
The summer seemed to go so slow . . . until July 30th. Now it’s already over half way through August, and we only have a few more weeks of summer! I wasn’t going out...
The Rest of the StoryIt’s Been One Week
Today is Calvin’s one week birthday. It makes me sigh to think that a whole week has passed. There’s nothing like having a baby to make you want to push pause on life. But time...
The Rest of the StoryAnd Introducing Calvin
On Monday afternoon Calvin Wyatt Christensen came into our lives. We were induced at the hospital, and after only six hours of labor, Calvin made his debut. He is DARLING. He looks just like his...
The Rest of the StoryNesting
Wyatt and I have been working really hard the past few weeks to get everything ready before baby Cal gets here. We worked on his nursery and bought all the new supplies we need. We...
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Cal's Room
Cal’s room is finally done – well, mostly. The closet still needs to be put together, and a few detail things, but for the most part, the furniture is in, it’s painted, etc. So it’s...
The Rest of the StoryCal’s Room
Cal’s room is finally done – well, mostly. The closet still needs to be put together, and a few detail things, but for the most part, the furniture is in, it’s painted, etc. So it’s...
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WCC
This morning we had our prenatal ultrasound! That appointment is one of, if not the most exciting one. They take pictures of the baby, and, if you want (of course I want!) they will tell...
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