Books!
Recently I was thinking about what toys Emma likes to play with and I realized she plays with books most of the day. Since she can't talk at all it is fun to hear her read. It is a bunch of jabbering....
View ArticleThere goes my centerpiece!
This year I thought I would compromise with my candy for Halloween by putting it on my kitchen table instead of the coffee table so Emma wouldn't be able to get to it. It was there for less than a day...
View ArticleLunch with Kate!
Last week Kate asked me to eat lunch with her so today was the big day. She usually takes a sack lunch but since I was coming we decided to have the pizza at school. It is fun to see how she spends her...
View ArticleHalloween Fun!
I can't believe October is over! Here are a few pictures of our Halloween Parties. At these parties I especially miss the family that can't make it! We miss you - Ryan, Annie & kids - Josh, Becca...
View ArticleKate's Fieldtrip & Peter's Science Fair
Here are some pictures of my day yesterday! I got to spend the day with Kate on her fieldtrip to the Children's Muesum. It was a good time! Peter did a great job on his Science Fair project. I was...
View ArticleEnd of Term Grades... UH OH!!!
Last friday we got our end of term grades. I got a 3.95! I only got an A- in gym! (and you wonder, How can one get an A- in gym?) Well, apparently the evil gym teachers try to torture their non-sporty...
View ArticletUrkeY & vEgAs!
It's almost Turkey Day! HOORAY! I just want you all to know how thankful I am for my mom! I don't know how I could survuve without her. While she drives us places, we drive her crazy! But I'm so glad...
View ArticleThanksgiving Weekend!
The only thing that could have made this weekend better would have been a Utah Football win! We also missed Roger, Angee & kids! This was a great trip and we all hope to repeat it again in the...
View ArticleA little good news!
Yeah! Peter took third place in the Pinewood Derby this past month! This was a fun surprise because we do not own woodworking tools of any kind! Last year we had a couple neighbors who offered to help...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Well I am finally getting to this blog! We had a great Christmas! Sam and I have never had overnight guests so it was fun to have Josh, Becca and kids stay with us for 5 days. We learned a few things...
View ArticleWay to go Molly!
Anyone reading this knows Molly is passionate about theatre! She always seems to find an audition for me to take her to. She has done well over the years but in theatre there are a lot of auditions...
View ArticleJonas Brothers Concert!
A couple weeks ago me, Sara and Kate were able to go to the Jonas Brothers concert! The Jonas Brothers are a band and they have awesome music! Well, ever sonce I heard they were coming to Utah I was...
View ArticleArticle 11
Where has the last three months gone? I can't believe it is almost April! We celebrated Sam and Molly's Birthdays and in the next two weeks we will be celebrating Peter, Kate and Emma's. A few...
View ArticleLion House Taffy
Kate wanted to make Lion House Taffy last night but I didn't have a candy thermometer or glycerine. So we decided to do it tonight for Family Night. We were all very excited and I even had to go to...
View ArticleBirthday Season!
Well we have made it through the April birthdays! Emma's birthday was fun because it was such a simple celebration. She got a sand & water table for the backyard. I took her to the park for lunch...
View ArticleGardiner Girl Weekend!
Well I got some fun time away! I don't think I have left Emma that long before! It was a great break! I feel so lucky to have such great sister-in-laws and a great mother-in-law. We really had a fun...
View ArticleLatest Happenings
Sam and I just got back from Minneapolis. My favorite thing about going there is the Sunday breakfast we always have at a place called Ike's. The sweet roll is just the start - it is followed by...
View ArticleMay Update!
May has been a busy month and a lot of things have been going on. I thought I would post pictures of the fun we have been having. It is hard to believe there is only four days left of school for us and...
View ArticleA week in heaven!
Well, we are three days into our summer vacation in Newport Beach and things are going great! I just love this place because for our family it is the perfect mix on fun, relaxation, good food and...
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