Author Archives: Amy

Friday night during my party, I had noticed a red patch on my shin.  It was warm to the touch, and kind of throbbed a bit.  Not painful, just uncomfortable.  I knew exactly what it meant, but ignored it so … Continue reading →

This year was a milestone birthday for me.  I turned 40.  I am looking forward to this next phase of my life, and don’t want to go back in time to a younger age.  After all, I still feel pretty … Continue reading →

Nick has been taking real piano lessons for 2 1/2 years now.  I started him out, and then he kind of taught himself (cuz that’s just the kind of kid he is) for about a year and then we broke … Continue reading →

Last year the kids were able to participate in a circus week at school.  A real circus came, camped on the playground, taught the kids some acts, and then a circus was presented to the families at the end.  It … Continue reading →

This year I am turning 40 years old.  I am super excited about it.  I spent the majority of my thirties pregnant and/or nursing babies.  I love my kids, but I feel like I am finally able to be me … Continue reading →

Monday, July 5 I had to go pick Sarah up from school and take her back to the orthodontist.  I gave her the numbing pill as soon as I saw her.  You know, cuz they made such a big deal … Continue reading →

Since the Fourth of July was on a Sunday this year, our celebrations were a bit more subdued than usual.  However, we still invited the missionaries over for lunch after church.  I made the usual hamburgers and potato salad, chips … Continue reading →

There is a large group of Americans living in our ward here.  And it seems to grow bigger every couple of months or so, which is way fun.  So naturally, we started thinking about what to do for the Fourth … Continue reading →

Saturday, July 3rd, we woke up a bit later than normal, due to the activities the night before.  It was a glorious, sunny day, and we were headed to downtown Zurich to have a little fun!  Every three years, Zurich … Continue reading →

Sarah's class put on a play up at school on Friday, July 2.  When she first brought home the paper, I totally thought it was a play about internet safety.  Then I heard her singing bits of the songs at … Continue reading →