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Sophie is her mother’s daughter, through and through.  She started making Christmas presents in September.  🙂  And then, she was so excited that Alexandra wanted to join in.  Together they made something for me.  Spent all afternoon on it.  Then … Continue reading →

So, even though Sarah’s puppy party was first, it was actually Sophie’s original idea.  Thankfully, half the prep work had already been done, otherwise I may have gone certifiable.  Still had to sew more puppies and decorate pupcakes, but at … Continue reading →

Alexandra wanted to have a fairy party this year.  It was so much fun to plan for, and she and her guests were so excited by everything, it totally made it all worth it!  She invited all her friends from … Continue reading →

Sophie’s actual birthday was a bit restrained this year.  She wanted to have her party on Wednesday afternoon, after her birthday.  So in a way, the celebration went on for three days. 🙂  She didn’t have to do any chores, … Continue reading →

I know, I know.  My posting schedule has been nothing short of pathetic, lately.  In my defense, life was moving at such a fast pace, it was all I could do to keep up with the back of the pack, … Continue reading →

In our final week in Utah, we tried to cram in as much time with family as possible.  Colleen  came over with the kids one afternoon, to just hang out and play.  Then Pete, who was working in Provo that … Continue reading →

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 →