Monthly Archives: April 2011

Easter morning we went to church as usual.  The missionaries came over for a late lunch/early dinner at 3 pm.  We took no pictures of the actual meal, but Chris did document the preparation stages. Making my mom’s famous rolls.  … Continue reading →

Well, the Easter Bunny obviously found the note Sophie put out because when the kids woke up Saturday morning they found their baskets filled with special surprises.  There were lots of chocolate eggs and a big chocolate bunny for each … Continue reading →

The kids had Thursday off from school, and Chris was working from home, so it was fun, relaxing first day of vacation.  The kids helped me cart down a bunch of recycling to the car, and then we went together … Continue reading →

Wednesday afternoon we went to the big park in Bonstetten for an Easter Egg hunt with friends.  We have done this for several years now, and the kids always have lots of fun.  And of course, come home with lots … Continue reading →

Tuesday night was the big night.  Sophie and the rest of the kids in her drama class were finally performing the play they had written themselves.  They had been practicing for a couple months, and even had to give up … Continue reading →

One of my loyal readers, (sounds so glamorous, even though it’s only family and close friends) asked for an update on the construction across the street.  The old barn is gone.  The riding hall was deconstructed piece by piece, and … Continue reading →

Last Saturday Noah was invited to his friends’ birthday party.  Tim and Ben are twins in our ward, and they and Noah get along like gang-busters.  Sarah and Sophie were honored that they were asked to come along and help … Continue reading →

His other loose tooth finally fell out at dinner about a week ago.  There was a little blood, a little freaking out, but then the thought of Tooth Fairy money made everything all better. 🙂  I love watching him talk … Continue reading →

Last Saturday I took the four youngest kids to Inseln Mainau in Germany to admire all the gorgeous flowers, and play on their awesome playground.  They were very excited to go.Although Alexandra got tired of the hat long before she … Continue reading →

I know that in today’s current “whatever-makes-me-feel-good-is-okay” climate guilt is a nasty, terrible, horrible, very bad word.  But honestly, I think it is truly a God-given trait to help us achieve more than just being the world’s great couch potato.  … Continue reading →