Author Archives: Amy

Our stake presidency chose a theme for this year “Ascending Mountains” to help inspire us to set and attain goals.  As a culmination of this theme, they asked us to join them on top of a mountain located within our … Continue reading →

Wednesday, Sept.  1, it was finally time.  Alexandra was going to Spielgruppe (playgroup/preschool) for the first time.  I had tried Noah at age 3, and it was a complete disaster.  He cried constantly, dreaded it all week, and finally I … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe, but true, my little baby is already 3 years old!  She has been an absolute joy to have in the family, and we are so glad we decided to let her join. 🙂  Just in the … Continue reading →

Sunday was Sophie’s real birthday.  I guess there’s no better way to celebrate turning eight than dedicating an entire weekend to the extravaganza!  At church, her teacher wished her a happy birthday, and in Primary they sang to her and … Continue reading →

So the tradition has been made, every kid gets one slumber party during their childhood career. 🙂  But you have to be at least 8 years old, to prevent tantrums and kids wanting to go home in the middle of … Continue reading →

Sophie finally lost another tooth.  It had been hanging on for a really long time, and was driving her crazy.  She would constantly wiggle it, twist completely around, and it still wouldn’t fall out.  As she told me the day … Continue reading →

Sophie is trying to improve her reading skills, so she can start reading all the fun, interesting books Sarah and Nicholas are always talking about.  One way she does this is by reading aloud to Alexandra and Noah.  They love … Continue reading →

Turning forty definitely has its perks.  One of them showed up in the mail about three weeks after my birthday.  My mother-in-law is a very sentimental woman.  It’s very important to her to commemorate special events with long lasting tokens.  … Continue reading →

Sophie loves to help me cook.  All the kids have, at one time or another.  Especially when it involves cookies. 🙂  But Sophie consistently asks if she can help me cook, no matter what is on the menu.  She has … Continue reading →

My kids often start a conversation with the phrase, “Remember when we did ——–?  When can we do that again?”  This time it was, “Remember when we had a picnic in our living room for someone’s birthday?  When can we … Continue reading →