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...
The Rest of the StoryOn 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...
The Rest of the StoryIn 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...
The Rest of the StoryThis 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...
The Rest of the StoryWe 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...
The Rest of the StoryOn 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...
The Rest of the StoryToday 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...
The Rest of the StoryThe 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...
The Rest of the StoryI 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...
The Rest of the StoryI’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...
The Rest of the StoryToday 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...
The Rest of the StoryThere 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...
The Rest of the StoryThis 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...
The Rest of the StoryBecause 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...
The Rest of the StoryThis 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...
The Rest of the Story*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...
The Rest of the StoryThis 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...
The Rest of the StoryA 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...
The Rest of the StoryCalvin’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...
The Rest of the StoryOne 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...
The Rest of the StoryOne 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...
The Rest of the StoryLast 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...
The Rest of the StoryI 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...
The Rest of the StoryBoys 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...
The Rest of the StoryLittle 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...
The Rest of the StoryIt’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...
The Rest of the StoryAnd I embrace it – minivan and all. Go Calvin!
The Rest of the StoryEverett 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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