I titled this post “Part 1” because I hope to provide a second update in a few weeks of the soon-to-be-winner “Lightning Bolt” in the local Cub Scout Pinewood Derby. At least that is what Caleb tells me, because lightning
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to everyone! Besides all the goals and changes that happen around the beginning of the new year, we have also been winding down the holiday season, including the last big night of the year – New Year’s
New York City Day Trip
Today we drove into New York City (20-30 minutes) and very wisely got an early start. When we drove back home mid-afternoon the New Jersey line to enter the Lincoln Tunnel was backed up to Seacaucus – at least an
Christmas at Home
Merry Christmas! We hope that you all had a wonderful holiday. This was our first Christmas that we have not spent with extended family – and it was a different experience. We enjoy spending the holiday with others around, but
Christmas Eve Production
A couple weeks ago at our family night I announced that we would be holding a short skit/play on Christmas Eve to reinact the Nativity story and invited everyone to give input about parts. Emma promptly volunteered to play Mary
New Kids’ Portraits
This morning we braved the most desired and dreaded spot in the whole area – the mall. It was because of family pictures that we would even go near the mall so close to Christmas. In fact, we made reservations
Hannah’s Birthday
Today was Hannah’s big 4th birthday – and the day when she can finally chew gum again. This came about as a result of her new haircut some months ago because of gum in her hair. A few months later
Stephenson Family Bowling
This week we are in California to celebrate the Stephenson family reunion. It has been a wonderful week in which we were able to visit the new Sacramento temple yesterday and have been able to relax and spend time together
Emma’s Baptism
Emma turned eight last month and has been so excited to be baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Baptism occurs when you turn eight, or what we believe to be the age of
Franklin Institute
Caleb and I just returned home from Philadelphia where we spent the night at the Franklin Institute museum at a “camp-in” with Caleb’s cub scout troop. We were told that 750 people (mostly young kids) spent the night at the