Girls Weekend
Olivia has told me all winter that she was really looking forward to our special girls weekend. But when spring break came and we were WAAAAY too busy (well, Wyatt was too busy – remember...
The Rest of the StoryOlivia has told me all winter that she was really looking forward to our special girls weekend. But when spring break came and we were WAAAAY too busy (well, Wyatt was too busy – remember...
The Rest of the StoryThis 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...
The Rest of the StoryHere’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....
The Rest of the StoryShe’d been complaining that she couldn’t see the board at school. So she got glasses- a pair of pink ones, and a pair of blue, to match every outfit she owns. Yes, she thinks of...
The Rest of the StoryFor the past couple weeks Olivia has taken every opportunity to remind us it was her birthday coming up. She’d hold up both hands, making peace signs, and say with a sing-song voice, “Double Digits!”...
The Rest of the StoryOlivia really wanted to have a birthday party at the cabin this year. Wyatt stayed home with the boys and I took Olivia and four friends up for a day of woodsy day of fun!...
The Rest of the StoryOlivia, Kira, and Hannah performed “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from Annie for the Ridgecrest talent show. I’m so glad these cute girls had fun! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sMghW8pehk?rel=0&showinfo=0&w=560&h=315]
The Rest of the StoryOne morning I stood at the sink washing the dishes. I overheard Olivia, making a paper folding fortune game for Everett. She asked him, “what fortune do you want here?” So Everett answered without hesitation:...
The Rest of the StoryOlivia was given the Star Student Award for Leadership for Mrs. Page’s class. About her, it was said: A philosopher once said an example is leadership. Olivia is a leader by example. She is always...
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 StoryOlivia wanted a Halloween themed party. (Easy enough!) I got brave and decided to have the party at our house instead of the church. Our activities included: A spooky scavenger hunt Witches ring toss...
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 can’t believe it’s been nine years! Life is really in 5th gear now. The days fly by and I am finding Olivia growing up before my eyes. I’ve tried to savor these days and...
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 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 StoryDuring the break between the baptism and confirmation, while waiting for Olivia to get dried and dressed, we watched this video. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGI_X5c5U3o?rel=0&w=640&h=360]
The Rest of the StoryOn 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 people come and support our little...
The Rest of the StoryWe 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 cupcakes and ice cream. Best of all, I...
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 StorySchool 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 chose her first...
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 StoryI 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 a time...
The Rest of the StoryAndi 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 weren’t the...
The Rest of the Story[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEL_RwSArMY&w=640&h=360] 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 recital is the culmination of...
The Rest of the StoryOlivia 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. Goodness, I love her. Don’t you?
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 Story“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 room. “What?” I asked, trying to match her...
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