Monday, January 17, 2011
Another Blog
My sister Shari and I started this blog. She's much more clever of a writer than I am, but we are excited to work on it together.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year
One of my goals for the New Year is to be a better blogger. Not because I think we are all that interesting, or because I even think that many people read this blog, but because I want to use it as a kind-of a journal, a place where I can record some of the happenings at our house for our family.
Our holidays were filled with lots a family, friends, food, and fun. Claire and I have had birthdays since my last post. She is now 3. And BOY is she ever three. It is such a fun age, but she sure has a mind of her own. She wants to do everything on her own. She started Sunbeams yesterday and is really excited to be in primary with "the kids." Her favorite things to eat are macaroni and cheese and cheeseball. Claire is always the first to say thank you. She fills our house with laughter.
I didn't write much about Natalie on her birthday, so I'll do that now. She is 6 now, and she loves everything girly. She was taking violin lessons, but we've decided to take a break from that and start learning the piano. Natalie loves to read.... often at night we let the kids read for a short time before bed. There have been a few nights when we've thought she was long-since asleep, and she'll come out of her room carrying a book and pronounce, "I've finished this one!" She gets extra reading time at school, by far the best reader in kindergarten. Natalie loves to snuggle and loves to hold her baby sister. Unfortunately, that baby sister doesn't always like being held by her. Natalie is also very creative. She's always writing books, coloring pictures, and making up songs. She had a ballet recital in December and loved getting dressed up and performing. Not sure where she gets that from. ;)
Megan is growing so fast I can't even believe it. She is the proud owner of 2 new teeth. She loves eat baby food and big people food. Club crackers are her new favorite--and very messy--snack. She hasn't been sleeping as well lately as she was, but hopefully we'll be getting her on a better schedule. She loves to sit on the floor and play with toys, pull hair, and put fingerprints on my glasses. She hates getting in her car seat and when mom leaves the room.
Caleb's birthday is coming up soon, so I'm not going to write as much about him. He is very excited to get baptised and start Cub Scouts. He thinks he needs a pocket knife--I don't think so! Last month he taught himself to play "Jolly Old St. Nicolas" on the piano. And of course he loves school!
Chad is keeping busy with work and fulfilling his calling as 1st counselor in the bishopric. One of the physicians at work has moved to a different practice, so he's going to get even busier at work, but he's excited for the challenge. He was able to go to Texas one day last month and get some extra training to help with surgeries, so he's hoping to be spending more time in the OR.
I love being able to be home with our kids. Its certainly not without it challenges, but I wouldn't trade it. They keep me busy with their hobbies and homework. I have decided I am going to train for my first century bike ride, and I am very excited for that challenge. I am teaching Gospel Doctrine to the 16 and 17 yr olds in the ward and look forward to learning more about the life of Jesus this year.
Tonight for FHE we are setting goals for the coming year. I am excited to hear what the kids want to do!
Our holidays were filled with lots a family, friends, food, and fun. Claire and I have had birthdays since my last post. She is now 3. And BOY is she ever three. It is such a fun age, but she sure has a mind of her own. She wants to do everything on her own. She started Sunbeams yesterday and is really excited to be in primary with "the kids." Her favorite things to eat are macaroni and cheese and cheeseball. Claire is always the first to say thank you. She fills our house with laughter.
I didn't write much about Natalie on her birthday, so I'll do that now. She is 6 now, and she loves everything girly. She was taking violin lessons, but we've decided to take a break from that and start learning the piano. Natalie loves to read.... often at night we let the kids read for a short time before bed. There have been a few nights when we've thought she was long-since asleep, and she'll come out of her room carrying a book and pronounce, "I've finished this one!" She gets extra reading time at school, by far the best reader in kindergarten. Natalie loves to snuggle and loves to hold her baby sister. Unfortunately, that baby sister doesn't always like being held by her. Natalie is also very creative. She's always writing books, coloring pictures, and making up songs. She had a ballet recital in December and loved getting dressed up and performing. Not sure where she gets that from. ;)
Megan is growing so fast I can't even believe it. She is the proud owner of 2 new teeth. She loves eat baby food and big people food. Club crackers are her new favorite--and very messy--snack. She hasn't been sleeping as well lately as she was, but hopefully we'll be getting her on a better schedule. She loves to sit on the floor and play with toys, pull hair, and put fingerprints on my glasses. She hates getting in her car seat and when mom leaves the room.
Caleb's birthday is coming up soon, so I'm not going to write as much about him. He is very excited to get baptised and start Cub Scouts. He thinks he needs a pocket knife--I don't think so! Last month he taught himself to play "Jolly Old St. Nicolas" on the piano. And of course he loves school!
Chad is keeping busy with work and fulfilling his calling as 1st counselor in the bishopric. One of the physicians at work has moved to a different practice, so he's going to get even busier at work, but he's excited for the challenge. He was able to go to Texas one day last month and get some extra training to help with surgeries, so he's hoping to be spending more time in the OR.
I love being able to be home with our kids. Its certainly not without it challenges, but I wouldn't trade it. They keep me busy with their hobbies and homework. I have decided I am going to train for my first century bike ride, and I am very excited for that challenge. I am teaching Gospel Doctrine to the 16 and 17 yr olds in the ward and look forward to learning more about the life of Jesus this year.
Tonight for FHE we are setting goals for the coming year. I am excited to hear what the kids want to do!
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