We met with our CHOICE group for the first time at a hotel in Guatemala City. We were quite a varied group – two families, a mom/daughter, a wife/husband, a few single guys, and a few single girls. But, we all meshed in
California Summer
When our Stephenson Reunion was over and most everyone else had to get back to their normal lives, we had a lot of errands to run and projects to do. We always have lists for these state-side visits: stops to Target, favorite
Halloween 2014
Definitely not one of my favorite holidays, but Halloween keeps coming back around every year. It is actually getting more popular here in the UK. With the popularity, there seems to be a trend to get away from the gory,
What a Difference a Year Makes
We started the school year with two girls going to school – a high schooler and a middle schooler. We ended the year with three girls in school – one in high school, one in middle school, and one in
Easter Memories 2014
We made it home just in time for Easter!! Thank goodness the Easter Bunny planned ahead! Early Morning for Caleb We thought we could do the Easter hunts after church since we got home so late the night before, but
Kid-Swapping Made Easy
Months ago, when we were asked to kid-swap with our close friends, the Ashton’s, we jumped at the chance. The only hard part of that decision was deciding where to go! Dallin & Caleb The Ashton’s took their trip first
Halloween 2013
We never did make it to the pumpkin patch this year. Instead we settled for grocery store pumpkins. Prepping with a Pattern But, we still enjoyed the carving to the utmost! Caleb & Cami Carving Hannah was able to carve
Bank Holiday Fun
Chris happened to be in the states for work over the long May Day holiday weekend. We were all feeling a little bit jealous of his time there . . . . until we went to church on Sunday! Our
Halloween 2012
Halloween is really catching on here in London, but it’s still not like the states. All of the kids’ evening activities and practices were still on. Big competitions and shows are coming up, so I felt we needed to try
London’s Kids’ Month
Kids Week in the West End was extended for an entire month this year. I’m sure it had something to do with the Olympics being in town, but it was wonderful. Our family, in some way/shape/or form, enjoyed four shows