Talent tonight was a whole menagerie. Joshua did a handstand by the door. Jacob ran and blew bubbles at the same time. Daddy changed Katey’s bum. And Autumn’s talent was taking photos of it all, well, except for the diaper change. Daddy: Let’s start with the biggest first. *huge cheshire grin* I love, love, love, […]
[Continue reading...]Got water?
June 5, 2010 Leave a Comment
I overheard Andrew asking his brothers tonight, “Hey, do I have a water mustache?”
[Continue reading...]Conversation over an Otter Pop
June 2, 2010 1 Comment
Jacob found me weeding in the garden. He sat down, ate his otter pop … and asked me that age-old question – “Mom, what’s for lunch?” My classic response followed – “what sounds good?” {You know, looking for ideas. ;)} Jacob came back with his usual, “what do we have?” {aw, no love.} So […]
[Continue reading...]deep thinker…
May 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
Andrew was supposed to be taking a nap. His mind was obviously just racing though. I came into the bedroom and he asked “Do bats have batteries? … because they fly.” Hmmm, not sure if he was thinking about Daddy’s remote control bird man that has batteries or something else that flies with the aid […]
[Continue reading...]Call me Mrs. Mysterious . . .
May 9, 2010 Leave a Comment
In Primary today the chorister had “mystery mom” visitors for Mother’s Day. The mystery moms took turns hiding behind a big cloud sheet while wonderful and amazing things were said about us. Written, . . . um, . . . by us. 😉 The chorister asked us ahead of time to write down a lesson […]
[Continue reading...]Mommy Day!
May 9, 2010 Leave a Comment
The day started with two sweethearts bringing me breakfast in bed. (And one more behind the scenes 🙂 ). Fresh o.j., cereal, toast, and pina colada yogurt = yum! We stopped at the temple on the way home from church for Mother’s Day photos – a fun tradition (2 years running now. 🙂 ). At […]
[Continue reading...]raindrops on roses…
May 8, 2010 1 Comment
A whole handful of bright yellow dandelions was sweetly handed to me this afternoon. Followed by an oh-so-innocent question from Andrew: “Is it your favorite flower Mom?” I said “Yes” and in that moment, it truly was.
[Continue reading...]With a little love and some sunshine…
March 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
For Family Home Evening tonight we planted some seeds in little peat pots. Each of the little ones picked something to plant. Corn, basil, radishes, green beans, pumpkins – each had something they wanted to start. We’re still not sure how some will do if they’re not planted directly in the ground. I guess we’ll […]
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: { Jacob }
March 15, 2010 Leave a Comment
Joshua: I love Jacob because he’s a great wrestler. Jacob: Yep! Including Kung Foo. Daddy: Kung Foo isn’t wrestling. Jacob: Kung Foo and wrestling mixed with karate. Autumn: Well, I like that Jacob gives me piggy backs. And don’t forget horsey rides. Andrew: I love that Jacob plays the Wii with me. Mario Kart and […]
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: {Autumn}
March 8, 2010 Leave a Comment
Daddy: I love Autumn because she is the embodiment of the word exuberant. ex·u·ber·ant [ig-zoo-ber-uhnt] –adjective 1. effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant: an exuberant welcome for the hero. 2. abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous. 3. extremely good; overflowing; plentiful: exuberant health. 4. profuse in growth or production; luxuriant; superabundant:exuberant vegetation. Andrew: I love […]
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