Sunday, March 15, 2009
Day of Faith: Personal Quests for a Purpose - 3. Rachel Esplin from Harvard Hillel on Vimeo.
With all the attention that our church has received recently, I thought this was a timely testimony of our basic beliefs...
posted by Amy at 2:12 PM
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Uh, I guess not! Maybe someday...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ten years of you and me and all these kids! - Together
we make a pretty good team. Thank you for all you are
and will become. Thank you for loving me sweetly.
You are mine, and I am yours - today, and everyday, forever!
Happy Anniversary Seth! I love yur guts!
We went up to Jackson for the day. We just poked around
in all the shops, had a fancy dinner and then went to Kmart
to stock up on all those things that aren't so easy to come by
normally. Not too exciting for the 10 year, but we're going
tropical later when we are neck deep in snow and could use a break.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
So I had been growing my hair out for a while - hoping
someday to get a messy loose perm or something. This
was the longest it had been since high school. But when
the hair lady said it was too long for curls and the weight
of my hair would drag it down, it just had to go. This was
fine - I have always gone back and forth having both long
and short. The truth is, it always ends up in a ponytail
anyways because I am a bit lazy when it comes to fooling
with myself. If it wasn't tied up, it had peanut butter,
boogers, or spit up in it. The kids were sick of being
"the lucky winner" when they found a piece in their dinner
or a wad between their toes. Seth too was tired of being
the vacuum cleaner repair man. I think he's just jealous!
At first I wasn't sure if I liked it, but now I wonder why
I didn't do it sooner. So low maintenance. I probably
should have done it in the spring for the warm weather,
because now I am definitely going to need that scarf, Frosty!
I had been telling everybody I got 12 inches off, but when I
got my measuring tape out it was actually 16-19 depending
on the layer! Yikes.
The girls and I went to visit my dear friend Jen in Denver.
We decided Camille needed a cut too....
Our new do's
Ben was the one who really needed the haircut,
I just didn't want to. Long hair is only cute on
little boys, and I won't allow it when he gets
older, so I was trying to drag it out as long as possible.
I think he had been begging me several times a day for
a month or so. He was pretty mad when I made myself
an appointment and then Camille came home with hers
cut. We almost made it to school pictures, but the week
before was all he could endure. FINE Ben!
Awe - Look how handsome!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
My sister Laura always keeps cats around her yard to keep the field mice under control. Camille of course called them her kitties and wouldn't leave them alone for weeks, only to find out one morning they were gone. We're pretty sure the coyotes had a little snack in the night. Poor kitty kitty!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The boys were both a little nervous and excited for the first day of school. Ian is now in 3rd grade and Ben in 1st. Ben was lucky to have his cousin Tyler in his class, which made for an easier transition for him. They were so excited they were jumping up and down while hugging when they found out. The school was rebuilt this summer, so everything is brand new. They have many wonderful programs including Spanish, and the media room has about 30 new computers in addition to the 4 in each classroom. Wyoming schools are ranked among the top in the nation. They are over funded and the teachers are paid the highest in the nation, I think all this because a combination of the low population and lots of revenue from natural resources. Well paid teachers mean happy teachers, and happy teachers mean good teachers!
Monday, September 1, 2008
I just love swimming. Everybody is always so happy in a swimming pool. We never get to do it enough in the northwest. It is too short of a season, you have to belong to a club, and most of the time they are indoor. It's just not the same, it has to be outdoor! Because we don't go often, my kids have never been strong swimmers, which is so frustrating to me because I was practically born swimming. It's no fun for me to have four kids hanging on me all the time. This year the boys have been more confident. Our good friends invited us to their pool where the boys actually went down the windy slide all by themselves. One time was all it took, and they were hooked!
The one negative about moving is we are definitely going to miss Farmor and Farfar (Swedish for Grandparents, father's father and father's mother). They have always been an important part of our lives.
This was their last visit before we left for Wyoming. We just spent the Sunday hanging out, but every moment was cherished.
"Can we take him with us?"
These are our good friends Matt and Jana who stayed till every box was loaded, and every floor mopped, along with my girls JT, DeeAnn and Julie. I am greatful for the good friends the Lord places in our lives. The kids were always excited when Matt and Jana came over... Ben would ask if Jana could be his preschool teacher and all the kids wanted them to babysit... We'll miss those ladies knitting nights and all those music and muscle car discussions!
Hey Matt - how about those Avett Brothers?
This was their last visit before we left for Wyoming. We just spent the Sunday hanging out, but every moment was cherished.
"Can we take him with us?"
These are our good friends Matt and Jana who stayed till every box was loaded, and every floor mopped, along with my girls JT, DeeAnn and Julie. I am greatful for the good friends the Lord places in our lives. The kids were always excited when Matt and Jana came over... Ben would ask if Jana could be his preschool teacher and all the kids wanted them to babysit... We'll miss those ladies knitting nights and all those music and muscle car discussions!
Hey Matt - how about those Avett Brothers?
Just a few of the fun things we enjoyed in our Washington backyard before we moved.
Uncle Beetle pays a visit.
One of our favorite things to do together as a family is hike. Our last hike together was to Wahclella Falls, down the Columbia Gorge in Oregon. We sure will miss the beauty of the Northwest (I would try to explain, but thats what all the pictures are for)...
We are looking forward to exploring around here in the Valley and the Tetons, however. Still very beautiful, just different.
Dad always pulls tricks out of his sleeves. Halfway through our hike, we stopped by the river where Seth pulls out his little camping stove, filtered some fresh river water, and served us some hot cocoa. Thanks, Dad - you're the best!
We are looking forward to exploring around here in the Valley and the Tetons, however. Still very beautiful, just different.
Dad always pulls tricks out of his sleeves. Halfway through our hike, we stopped by the river where Seth pulls out his little camping stove, filtered some fresh river water, and served us some hot cocoa. Thanks, Dad - you're the best!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Shortly after our arrival, Laura insisted I read this "Twilight Saga" with her so she could have someone to talk about it with. Let's just say for the next few weeks and 2700 pages, the house was a mess, the kids neglected and dinner never made...I had to roll my eyes at the story line a few times and almost quit once, but overall it was a lot of fun - I really enjoyed them and can't wait for the movie this November!
Notice the log banisters and antler chandelier... definitely a true Wyoming rental home. I wouldn't want anything less for our experience here!
Having grown up with a pool in my backyard, swimming is one of my most favorite things to do, but swimming here was an entirely different experience. We felt like we were at a fancy resort or something - a pool with a view! Its actually just up the street from our house. We will be regulars for sure next summer and hopefully lose those water wings!