Tonight during his personal interview Andrew informed me that he wants to learn more ninja things in preschool. I asked him if he has ever seen a ninja. Oh yes – yesterday at the parade. He said that they wear headbands, white clothes, and that they break green wood with their hands and don’t even […]
[Continue reading...]Crushin'
August 25, 2010 Leave a Comment
Joshua informed me this evening, “I’m thinking about having a crush”. Hmmm, I’m thinking about how I feel about that. Just last summer he was lovin’ on this: Joshua’s first crush
[Continue reading...]Worst Favorite
August 25, 2010 Leave a Comment
Asked Joshua this evening to tell me his favorite part of his day. He asked me if he could tell me his “worst favorite” first. Okay. So, the worst was that he crashed his bike on the way home from school. His favorite was that he stopped at his Grandma Wilson’s house to clean up […]
[Continue reading...]*magical and fresh*
August 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
Anchor by Mindy Gledhill “This album is perfect for dancing with your hunny in a softly lit treehouse (*Anchor* & *All The Pennies*) or solo in a wildflower-floored meadow (*Whole Wide World* & *This Is My Song*). It’s also ideal diaper-changing, bathtime, baby photoshoot background music (*I Do Adore* & *Hourglass*). All of which I […]
[Continue reading...]This can't wait until morning…
August 4, 2010 1 Comment
Drewby climbed out of bed to inform me he could not wait until morning. It was obviously urgent – he even convinced Jacob to come with him. Then the story came out. “My tongue is grumbling.” Somehow his tongue will wait until morning to be fed.
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: { Andy-roo }
August 2, 2010 1 Comment
Our four-year-old little man has so many fun nicknames. Definitely the most of anyone in our family. My favorites that have stuck are Drewby and Andy-roo. Joshua – Andrew likes to play Tronthon with me. (2 weeks later and going strong!) Autumn – I like that Andrew likes to help other people. He helps Caleb […]
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: { Joshua }
July 19, 2010 Leave a Comment
*coming to you from the treehouse* sweet! Katey Belle: I love Joshua. Yes! Daddy: Daddy loves Joshua because he is so funny. Whenever I turn around he is upside down. On his bed, against the wall, anywhere . . . in a handstand. He is also always willing to say a prayer or to […]
[Continue reading...]Endless Summer
July 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
Sometimes the beach just isn’t close enough. Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. This magical magnetic creation is made using Dani Mogstad’s “Take Me Away” vacation kit (digital): The other supplies needed are magnetic tape, scissors, a magnetic tin (mine is recycled), and sand: I made a fun label and printed my […]
[Continue reading...]Solemnized with parade, games, sports, bells and illuminations.
July 15, 2010 2 Comments
I *adore* Manti’s 4th of July celebrations. I love the town I grew up in too (Shoshone, Idaho). The celebrations there were great fun as well. There was the ever-fabulous cake and ice cream social – yum! as well as the baseball game with the North side of town vs. the South side. Gotta love […]
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: {Caleb}
July 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
Mommy: I adore Caleb’s smile. When he is just waking up and sleepy. Then he recognizes me and bursts into a huge smile. Even his eyes smile. Love that. Jacob: I like it when he stares at me and plays little hand games with me. Andrew: I love about Caleb when he wakes up from […]
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