Our Easter weekend was definitely fun-filled and jam-packed. We had our branch Easter breakfast Saturday morning, which thankfully turned out well (I think I’m learning to handle stress much better through this calling). Then my sister, Helen, and her 3
The Day I Forgot My Camera
I set my camera out this morning – even changed the batteries. Then in the hustle and bustle of getting everyone out the door, I forgot it. Of course I didn’t remember it until I wanted to whip it out
Geocaching in the Garden State
The weather was so nice today that we spent some time this afternoon geocaching in a nearby county park. One would think that an area so close to Manhattan would be devoid of any open space, but since we live
Turning ’30’!
The day finally came yesterday – the day I officially entered the realm of the “30-somethings.” I don’t know what I was expecting – sore joints upon awakening, fireworks going off outside, or major melt-down. None of these things happened
-13 Degrees
With the wind chill, of course, but still very cold. The whole day seemed to remind us of our struggling furnace and its fight to survive. Although winter has officially arrived in the New York City area, we may still
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
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
Pumpkin Carving
Tonight for family home evening we carved pumpkins as a family. We have done this in years past, but the kids seemed to especially enjoy it this year. Emma, Caleb, and Hannah cleaned their own pumpkins by hand and experienced