Monthly Archives: July 2008

Yesterday Sarah officially turned 7!  We didn't do too much to celebrate as we had her huge party on the 12th.  But she still got her special birthday cereal, her special birthday lunch, got out of doing chores for the … Continue reading →

We had two momentous occasions happen on our stairs today.  These are the stairs inside our apartment that lead up to the play area and my craft room.  First, Noah was walking up and somehow, no adult saw it so … Continue reading →

Yesterday was my 38th birthday.  I have always enjoyed my birthday.  I like celebrating it.  I like when other people celebrate it.  I have no problems reminding people it is time to celebrate it. This year was no exception.  My … Continue reading →

Since Sarah's birthday is in the middle of summer vacation, and most of her friends will be gone then, we decided to have her party a little early.  She wanted a princess party, and I tried my best to make … Continue reading →

Friday was the last day of school. Woohoo!  Also, it was a great mail day.  The toy Chris bought for everyone for a huge joint birthday present arrived in the morning.  I love when the maillady has to ring our … Continue reading →

Nicholas' teacher for the last three years, Herr Ruetsche is not returning in the fall to be Sarah's teacher.  We were very disappointed to hear this, as he has been an absolutely amazing teacher for Nicholas.  Once he finally grasped … Continue reading →

Every month, all the moms of the kids who have birthdays that month get together and bring in treats for a little birthday celebration in kindergarten.  There are three kids with birthdays in July, and only two weeks of school, … Continue reading →

Michaela and co. spent the last couple of months in France, back in the same house and town where they were three years ago.  On their way to Austria to visit Michaela's brother, they stopped by for a couple of … Continue reading →

I realize it is now way past the actual holiday, but I still need to tell you what we did!  In years'  past, we have celebrated the Fourth of July at home with just our family, and the missionaries.  We … Continue reading →

Thursday night, Sarah got to spend the night in her kindergarten classroom with all the other second-year Kindy kids and their beloved teacher, Frau Kaspar.  We had a bit of a panic as she was supposed to be at the … Continue reading →