The list could go on and on! I love you David. Happy Bithday!
 |
| From Beach Photo |
 |
| From Beach Photo |
 |
| From Beach Photo |
 |
| From Beach Photo |
 |
| From Beach Photo |
Thursday, November 5, 2009
My Handsome Man
As we celebrate David's birthday this week, I just had to let everyone know how much I love and admire this man. He is amazing! Not only is he the greatest Dad to our kids, but he encourages me to continue learning and growing. To him, my job as a mom is just as important as his job as a doctor! He reminds me that I am beautiful, even when I don't look or feel it. He puts his arm around me at church. He holds my hand whenever we go someplace. He likes to go clothes shopping with me. He puts me to bed when I am sick and then cleans the kitchen to let me know I am loved. He makes all the meals on Sunday. Even though he is gone a lot with work, I always know that he would rather be home.
The list could go on and on! I love you David. Happy Bithday!
The list could go on and on! I love you David. Happy Bithday!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Hogwarts Halloween
This is the year of Harry Potter in our family. Hyrum wanted to be Harry Potter. Daylin wanted to be Hermione, and Bethany wanted to Ginny Weasley. Anya wanted to be a ballerina - "something pretty."
I check around at buying the costumes, but thought I could make them better and cheaper myself. What was I thinking! Yes, they were a higher quality, but they ended up costing about the same amount. I even crocheted the scarves - which they are now duty bound to where for the rest of the winter! David even made them wands - which meant I had to sew pockets into their robes. It is very difficult to hold a heavy bag of candy and your wand.
They had a wonderful time at the ward trunk-or-treat and trick-or- treating with the neighbors. They came home frozen with 5 gallon size bags full of candy.
I check around at buying the costumes, but thought I could make them better and cheaper myself. What was I thinking! Yes, they were a higher quality, but they ended up costing about the same amount. I even crocheted the scarves - which they are now duty bound to where for the rest of the winter! David even made them wands - which meant I had to sew pockets into their robes. It is very difficult to hold a heavy bag of candy and your wand.
They had a wonderful time at the ward trunk-or-treat and trick-or- treating with the neighbors. They came home frozen with 5 gallon size bags full of candy.
The best way to carve pumpkins!
I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin cake, pumpkin bread, etc. I don't love carving pumpkins! I don't like the mess. I don't like the cost. I don't like the smell of them as they rot on my front porch!
On the other hand, David likes to carve pumpkins. He really enjoys cutting out those really intricate patterns. Each year, he and the children pick out some designs and begin the carving. I take pictures.
This year, David's work kept him so busy there was only time to eat and fall into bed at night. That left the pumpkin carving to me. Friday night, 7 pm, I cut the top off the pumpkins and set them on garbage sacks on the floor. The kids were thrilled. They scooped out the insides, designed the faces, carved them and then cleaned up the mess. I took pictures.
My kids are finally old enough to carve their own pumpkins. Whooppeeee! I didn't have to do a thing!
P.S. I did the girls hair to look like cat ears. I thought they turned out pretty cute!
On the other hand, David likes to carve pumpkins. He really enjoys cutting out those really intricate patterns. Each year, he and the children pick out some designs and begin the carving. I take pictures.
This year, David's work kept him so busy there was only time to eat and fall into bed at night. That left the pumpkin carving to me. Friday night, 7 pm, I cut the top off the pumpkins and set them on garbage sacks on the floor. The kids were thrilled. They scooped out the insides, designed the faces, carved them and then cleaned up the mess. I took pictures.
My kids are finally old enough to carve their own pumpkins. Whooppeeee! I didn't have to do a thing!
P.S. I did the girls hair to look like cat ears. I thought they turned out pretty cute!
To be remembered
This winter, when the sun refuses to shine, the winds blow relentlessly, the temperatures drops to an appalling number and I can't think of a single reason why I like Indiana - I want to remember these pictures. These are not great pictures, but they were taken from the second story of my house and I want to remember the beauty that has filled my heart.
 |
| From To be remembered |
 |
| From To be remembered |
 |
| From To be remembered |
Swine Flu
The schools here had us sign forms so that all the children could be vaccinated against swine flu. The vaccines never showed up - but the swine flu did. Bethany was the first to come down with it, then Hyrum, then Daylin, and finally Anya. Hyrum had it the worst with a fever for four days. Daylin only had symptoms for a few hours. Gratefully, David and I didn't come down with it.
I think the most interesting part of this experience is learning what it feels like when nobody outside of the home wants anything to do with you! I felt like a social pariah and after a week and a half of sick kids, I wanted out! I wanted to go talk to other people, but if they heard my child cough, they backed away. Everything I did during the week had to be canceled because we had the flu in our homes.
To be honest, the flu wasn't that bad - but then, I didn't get it.
This is what our sick house looked like one Saturday afternoon.
I think the most interesting part of this experience is learning what it feels like when nobody outside of the home wants anything to do with you! I felt like a social pariah and after a week and a half of sick kids, I wanted out! I wanted to go talk to other people, but if they heard my child cough, they backed away. Everything I did during the week had to be canceled because we had the flu in our homes.
To be honest, the flu wasn't that bad - but then, I didn't get it.
This is what our sick house looked like one Saturday afternoon.
 |
| From Swine Flu |
 |
| From Swine Flu |
 |
| From Swine Flu |
Fall in Indiana
This fall has been bittersweet. I love driving through corridors of golden leaves. I love the crunchy sound as you walk through the multi-colored leaves. I love the fresh, crisp smell in the air. Next year, we won't be hear to see the leaves change. Next year, we could be somewhere the leaves never change colors. Next year, we could go somewhere you never have to shovel your driveway! :)
Here are a few pictures of a fall picnic we went on at Eagle Creek Park. We crunched through leaves, squished through mud, sang silly songs on a windy trail and marveled at the deer we passed.
Here are a few pictures of a fall picnic we went on at Eagle Creek Park. We crunched through leaves, squished through mud, sang silly songs on a windy trail and marveled at the deer we passed.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)