We’ve tried our hand at dog-sitting and now were able to try out cat-sitting. Our neighbors asked us to keep an eye on their cat, Felix. He stayed at his house and went out by his cat door when he
Easter 2011
Easter did come to our home last week. We had a great time being together and remembering the real reason for the holiday. April is one of my favorite months for a number of different reasons and I’m always so
Edible Easter Activities
We attended a homeschool workshop last week centered around chocolate making, specifically Easter egg chocolates. The kids had a great time learning how to temper chocolate and filling the molds. The hardest part was waiting for the chocolate to set.
Hannah’s Baptism
The main reason for my parents’ visit was for Hannah’s baptism on January 8th, exactly one month after her 8th birthday. We were so lucky to have Chris’s parents come out for the event as well! We really have been
Les Mis
Chris received tickets to see “Les Mis” for his birthday last month. This is his favorite musical of all-time so he’s been looking forward to this day with anticipation for over a month! In preparation for the big day, Chris
Pumpkin Patch
We found it quite difficult to find a pumpkin patch this year. We debated about going the easy way and just buying some at the grocery store, but what kind of a memory is that?! I finally located a pumpkin
Dog Sitting
The kids have wanted a dog FOREVER!! We’ve always had a great excuse that we were in school, our landlord wouldn’t allow it, we’re moving, etc. For some reason, these excuses have run dry and the kids continually try to
Day on the South Bank of London
A couple weeks ago we had a great Friday planned in the city. A couple weeks before the day, we found out a couple friends would be in London that same day and wanted to meet up. It was meant
Primary Temple Day
Our ward’s Primary had a great day at the London Temple grounds today. We rode the bus down and the kids were able to visit the Visitor’s Center, where they watched a short movie and did a scavenger hunt. They
End of School Year Fun
Today is our last day of school for the school year. Beyond the excitement of having 6 weeks of summer ahead of us, it’s fun to look back at some of the activities we experienced in the last few weeks.