Whenever we do any acts of service, we always involve our children. We’ve always taught them that by serving those around us, we are really serving our Savior as we help Him serve our brothers and sisters. I know this
Another Year, Another Portrait
We were extremely late in getting Emma’s and Hannah’s birthday pictures taken. We had a good excuse – there was a new studio opening up down the street from us and we were waiting for them to open instead of
Welcome 2009!
We had a low-key New Years Eve at home. We picked out some fun movies and made some yummy treats. Cami fell asleep before 9:00 p.m., then Hannah konked out on the couch around 11:00 p.m. Chris timed our last
Christmas Recap 2008
We had some friends over for Christmas Eve and it was great to share our traditions and talk about theirs as well. We did have our big ham meal with all the fixings. The kids were more excited about opening
Sledding Day 2008
The snow finally melted. Yes, it was on the ground for almost a whole week! I thought it was the perfect winter – snow for Christmas and then gone. No such luck, we’ve had a gusty snow today. Nice to
Merry Christmas!
We woke up this morning to choruses of “Happy Christmas Eve!” You would have thought it was already Christmas! I love when the kids are so happy and excited! All of our ‘to do’ things are almost done. Today I
The First Big Snow
We awoke to a normal day but the weather called for a ‘wintry mix’. Schools were canceling classes, scouts was canceled, and both gyms (for the girls and Caleb) were closed. Around lunch time the snow started to come down
Master of the Obvious
Photo by Shellie Tingey Cami is at a stage that she is one person at home and another person in public. At home she is VERY loud and outgoing, not afraid to voice her opinion. In public, she will not
Happy Birthday, Hannah!
Photo by Shellie Tingey Today Hannah officially turned 6 years old. She could NOT wait! Practically being the ‘middle child’, this little girl couldn’t wait to have a day to be in the spotlight. She enjoyed it fully! One of
The Polar Express
Hannah’s 6th birthday is right around the corner and how did she want to celebrate a new year in her life? . . . riding the Polar Express! It turned out that we had to go on this special