Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sarah got a hold of the camera during Uncle Tom’s last visit and took a whole bunch of silly photos.  I didn’t discover them until much later, after we were home.  There were tons of shots of crazy little things … Continue reading →

Monday morning the kids and I drove up to a little town called West Point, to pick up my friend Emily.  She had flown up from San Diego to see me while I was in the States.  I am so … Continue reading →

Sunday morning, we got up early and drove up to Alpine to Marcie’s parents house.  That is where Atticus was being blessed. Marcie’s mom was so welcoming and friendly.  We instantly felt comfortable and at home.  She had set up … Continue reading →

So I went to bed at 4:30 in the morning.  And after a refreshing, but short nap, I got up at 7 to hike the Y with Chris, Nick and John.  Despite the lack of sleep, this hike was much … Continue reading →

Friday morning, Chris and I went up to the Provo temple with John, Angie, Jamis, and Steven for a session.  Cristie was attending a family wedding, Atticus is too young for Marcie to leave him that long, and David was … Continue reading →

After the walk, David, Steven and Adam decided to take their respective families to Gandolfo’s deli for lunch.  Chris wasn’t sure he wanted to go, so we went home at first.  And caught this deer grazing across the street.    … Continue reading →

In the morning, we met at Provo Canyon Trail to walk up the path by Bridal Veil Falls.  It was perfect walking weather, and the kids were so excited to see their cousins.  Unfortunately, Charlotte and Atticus didn’t come.  They … Continue reading →

As part of Sarah’s birthday celebrations, we invited all the girl cousins over for a slumber party.  It didn’t work out the day of her actual birthday, but we managed to squeeze it in eventually. Min and Heidi slept on … Continue reading →

15 years ago, I was working as the head teller at the credit union, when a customer came through to deposit a bunch of checks she had been given at a stamp party the night before.  I asked her if … Continue reading →

We celebrated America’s Independence Day in Switzerland, so it was only fair to celebrate Switzerland’s birthday in America!  I had brought decorations from home especially for the holiday, and the kids spent the morning putting them all over the house. … Continue reading →