Monthly Archives: November 2014

Chris really wanted to go the zoo on Jan. 1, just like always.  This was a great tradition when the kids were small and went to bed at a normal time on New Year’s Eve, but doesn’t work so well … Continue reading →

During Christmas break, the stake organized a temple day with babysitting.  It was really nice, Chris and I got to do sealings and then baptisms with Sarah and Nick.  The younger kids were kept busy and happy making and decorating … Continue reading →

We spent the day after Christmas in the traditional way, at home playing with all our new toys.  Chris likes to walk around with the camera and document all the happiness and, most especially, peace.  I love to see the … Continue reading →

Even though some of the kids are starting to get older, they still wake up early Christmas morning, full of excitement and wonder.  I can always hear them out in the living room, giggling and gasping and trying to whisper, … Continue reading →

Christmas Eve day, which is a thing by the way, is usually spent getting ready for the evening’s festivities.  We bring up all the bits of fabric that are used as costumes for the nativity play, the kids go through … Continue reading →

It isn’t Christmas unless I am baking up a storm.  I absolutely love every aspect of it; searching which recipes to make, buying the ingredients, and whipping up batch after batch of sugary goodness while Christmas carols blast from the … Continue reading →

So, as you have noticed, I am woefully behind on my blog.  And so I am trying to keep the posts shorter, in order to write them faster.  I am even leaving some events out.  Like the ladies weekend trip … Continue reading →

Alexandra’s kindergarten class was in charge of making one of the Advent windows for our town.  On December 18, we all headed up to the school for some Christmas caroling, treats and the official unveiling. We have many musically gifted … Continue reading →

This year for our anniversary, I felt like doing something with the whole family.  It seemed right to celebrate our marriage with the fruits of our union.  The younger kids were already going to be riding on the Maerlitram in … Continue reading →