My Favorite Darling Everett
This kid is so kind hearted. When his cousins come over he always complains like it’s the worst thing ever. But then he entertains them and plays with them and spoils them rotten. He is...
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When Cousin Declan was a Monkey
Happenings of the past week or so . . . Everett and Nate participated in a multi-school Chinese New Year celebration. They both performed with their Chinese classes. It was fun to see! Calvin (finally!)...
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Last Hurrahs & Being Set Apart as a Missionary
In the week leading up to Olivia’s being set apart for her mission we had a few last hurrahs – Before the family dinner she was set apart as a missionary by our Stake Presidency,...
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Week in Review — April 3-9: Spring Break
When we got home from Europe I told Wyatt – “I don’t want to go anywhere for spring break.” Then one day he called me. “Flights are on a great sale to Fiji.” I’ve always...
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Bless Us All
Life is full of sweet surprises Every day’s a gift The sun comes up and I can feel it lift my spirit Fills me up with laughter, fills me up with song I look into...
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Nathaniel is Baptized
On Sunday, August 14th (the day before school started!) Nate was baptized. It was a really lovely afternoon. I so love my youngest boy, and I’m pleased with who he is becoming. He has been...
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The End Of Summer
In a Wonderland they lie,Dreaming as the days go by,Dreaming as the summers die:Ever drifting down the stream-Lingering in the golden gleam-Life, what is it but a dream? The last couple weeks of summer were as...
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Christensen Cabin Camp Out 2016
This year for the Christensen annual camp out we went south. We ditched the lake thing for a mountain cabin at Brian Head ski resort. Lance’s parent bought a cabin last year and he volunteered...
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My Picture Perfect Reality
This is something I have been thinking about since mid October, when I saw Soleil Moon Frye (remember Punky Brewster?) pedaling her new book on some TV show – she was talking about motherhood, and...
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One Time
When I was about thirteen or fourteen, I decided to go on an evening ride with my cousin, Anna. My mom dropped us off at the horses at about four – plenty of time for...
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Andrew Joseph
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted much about my photography. My sister in-law asked me to take pictures of her baby boy, Andrew. Of course, such things are always fun for me. One...
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