Monthly Archives: August 2008

So, my sweet little baby is officially one year old today.  She is no longer a little baby, she is a toddler.  The kids decided that since she now walks, she can be called a toddler.  I think it may … Continue reading →

If it seems like pretty much every other post is another birthday party, and that is getting kind of tedious to read about, well, I apologize. It's true,but at least you only have to read about it.  I have to … Continue reading →

08-30-08 089 Friday afternoon, Alexandra took a few steps on her own.  She had been doing this, rather unsteadily, for the past couple of days, actually. But then she tried it again and took 6 steps, then she wanted to … Continue reading →

Monday the oldest three kids all started back to school.  It was a little tough getting up in the morning, since we were all still a little jet-lagged from the trip.  In fact, we were so tired, no on woke … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon I got to share a favorite childhood memory with my children.  After we visited the temple grounds in Atlanta, we stopped by the LDS bookstore that was just down the street.  We pretty much cleaned the place out. … Continue reading →

Sunday morning, we had planned to go to Church in Charlotte.  Chris had found a ward that met nearby at 9 am.  That would have been perfect, except for the fact that no one woke up until 8:49 am.  Yes, … Continue reading →

Saturay the reunion was offically over.  We were told the cleaners were coming at eleven, so everyone was dashing around gathering up all their stuff and trying to not forget anything.  We didn't technically get out of there until a … Continue reading →

Friday we bid a fond farewell to Liz and the kids.  They had a plane to catch out of Charlotte to take them to their new home in Arizona.  It felt pretty lonely without them.  But  Before they left, we … Continue reading →

About 30 minutes down the long, twisty, windy road from where we were staying is Chimney Rock Park.  The little tiny town surrounding the entrance has sprung up solely due to all the tourist traffic the park brings in.  They … Continue reading →

I remember learning about the Vanderbilt's and their huge, gorgeous house way back in high school.  I was completely fascinated by a photo of the house with tons of chimneys poking out all over the roof.  Such extravagance and luxury!  … Continue reading →