happy day! Emma got her driver's license! Afterwards her tester came up to me and said, "I usually don't talk to the parents, but your daughter just did an excellent job! She was so observant at every intersection." of course, I still need a text every time she arrives somewhere safely, but when I'm anxiously waiting, I can remember those kind words and I feel a little better :)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
guess who's driving?
happy day! Emma got her driver's license! Afterwards her tester came up to me and said, "I usually don't talk to the parents, but your daughter just did an excellent job! She was so observant at every intersection." of course, I still need a text every time she arrives somewhere safely, but when I'm anxiously waiting, I can remember those kind words and I feel a little better :)
7 things I love about Isaac
HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY ISAAC!
In honor of Isaac's 7th birthday, I'd like to share 7 things I love about Isaac:
1. He is resourceful. One thing you'll probably never hear come out of his mouth is "I can't do that." He is a can-do man. From making strawberry smoothies to learning to ride his bike, he will figure it out himself, thank you very much!
2. He is smart. He has turned into quite the reader, speller, and mathematician. Mrs. Benton, his first grade teacher says, "If only I could have a whole classroom of little Isaac's . . ."
3. He is best buddies with Caleb. When I asked Caleb what his favorite thing about being in 3rd grade he said, "Now I can play soccer with Isaac at recess." And Isaac sure feels the same. More often than not when I look in on them at night, they're sharing one twin bed because they've been reading together or just don't want to be apart. It makes my heart melt.
4. He is full of faith. Isaac says the sweetest prayers, and frequently remembers those who are sick or need special blessings. When we're looking for keys, or a backpack, or whatever is lost that day, he is often the first to say, "we should have a prayer." He well remembers the time he and his buddy Colby got lost after going through the fence to the neighbor's property. After some time, Isaac knelt down and said a prayer and soon after got a glimpse of the soccer field and found his way home. He knows Heavenly Father answers our prayers!
5. He is funny. He loves to make people laugh with his funny faces, smart remarks, & first-grade antics. And we do laugh . . . and sometimes roll our eyes :)
6. He is a lover of the outdoors. Whether he is snow camping with Dad, climbing rocks in the backyard, fishing, kicking a soccer ball, playing by the pond, or even working in the garden, the kid loves being outside. And I love seeing him out there!
7. He is ours forever! We love you, Isaac. Our family wouldn't be complete without you!
1. He is resourceful. One thing you'll probably never hear come out of his mouth is "I can't do that." He is a can-do man. From making strawberry smoothies to learning to ride his bike, he will figure it out himself, thank you very much!
2. He is smart. He has turned into quite the reader, speller, and mathematician. Mrs. Benton, his first grade teacher says, "If only I could have a whole classroom of little Isaac's . . ."
3. He is best buddies with Caleb. When I asked Caleb what his favorite thing about being in 3rd grade he said, "Now I can play soccer with Isaac at recess." And Isaac sure feels the same. More often than not when I look in on them at night, they're sharing one twin bed because they've been reading together or just don't want to be apart. It makes my heart melt.
4. He is full of faith. Isaac says the sweetest prayers, and frequently remembers those who are sick or need special blessings. When we're looking for keys, or a backpack, or whatever is lost that day, he is often the first to say, "we should have a prayer." He well remembers the time he and his buddy Colby got lost after going through the fence to the neighbor's property. After some time, Isaac knelt down and said a prayer and soon after got a glimpse of the soccer field and found his way home. He knows Heavenly Father answers our prayers!
5. He is funny. He loves to make people laugh with his funny faces, smart remarks, & first-grade antics. And we do laugh . . . and sometimes roll our eyes :)
6. He is a lover of the outdoors. Whether he is snow camping with Dad, climbing rocks in the backyard, fishing, kicking a soccer ball, playing by the pond, or even working in the garden, the kid loves being outside. And I love seeing him out there!
7. He is ours forever! We love you, Isaac. Our family wouldn't be complete without you!
Monday, January 12, 2009
not your mama's dance team
Last weekend I got to see Madeline perform with her dance team for the first time. I was so proud I could hardly stand it! Boy, did it bring back memories. The energy, excitement, and screaming girls were all the same. But the look, as you can see here, was all new:
Like I said, not your mama's dance team. And as further evidence I offer up these gems:
AWESOME
Like I said, not your mama's dance team. And as further evidence I offer up these gems:
AWESOMEchristmas 2008
Top 10 Christmas memories of 2008:
#10 SNOW!!!
a beautiful white Christmas
#9 Dan as Bob Cratchit
not to mention Grandma P as narrator
#8 Cutting our Christmas tree in the pitch black and pouring rain. Picture flashlights, chainsaw, and very muddy boots in my clean suburban. And hurry, because the ward party starts in 1 hour. Now there's a little Christmas chaos for you!
this isn't actually ours. it is shauna/wayne/grandma's. ours was very unlit sitting in a very dark, cold, empty house. see #6.
#7 Decorating Christmas cookies
this one, in particular, was done eyes closed by Patti & Madeline. lovely girls.
#6 SURPRISE! No electricity. (for 4 days, but who was counting?) (no picture available)
#5 Christmas caroling to the neighbors through the previously mentioned SNOW!!!
#4 Loading all the little boys onto Dad & Mom's bed for the classic Christmas TV specials. Nothing says Christmas like Rudolph + popcorn.
(prior to the electricity going out, of course)
#3 Christmas jammies
#2 isaac's night vision goggles, noah's guitar, & what came to be known as Caleb's "Heidi hat." enough said.
#1 most memorable thing about Christmas 2008: 18 grandkids, 13 siblings/spouses, and one awesome grandma at a Papworth reunion. We love you guys!
here's just a sampling of our gang. the official family picture is to follow at a later date.
#10 SNOW!!!
a beautiful white Christmas#9 Dan as Bob Cratchit
not to mention Grandma P as narrator
this isn't actually ours. it is shauna/wayne/grandma's. ours was very unlit sitting in a very dark, cold, empty house. see #6.#7 Decorating Christmas cookies
this one, in particular, was done eyes closed by Patti & Madeline. lovely girls.#6 SURPRISE! No electricity. (for 4 days, but who was counting?) (no picture available)
#5 Christmas caroling to the neighbors through the previously mentioned SNOW!!!
#4 Loading all the little boys onto Dad & Mom's bed for the classic Christmas TV specials. Nothing says Christmas like Rudolph + popcorn.
(prior to the electricity going out, of course)#3 Christmas jammies
#2 isaac's night vision goggles, noah's guitar, & what came to be known as Caleb's "Heidi hat." enough said.
#1 most memorable thing about Christmas 2008: 18 grandkids, 13 siblings/spouses, and one awesome grandma at a Papworth reunion. We love you guys!
here's just a sampling of our gang. the official family picture is to follow at a later date.Monday, December 15, 2008
moball
moball=mormon snowball=standards friendly girl's choice winter dance
emma & alex. turns out in addition to being a star football player, alex is also a killer waltzer. emma learned a few new moves & had a great time. their group's pre-dance fun included lazer tag, miniature golf, arcade, and a little wii rock band. they regrouped for a "crazy dinner" which included some very unusual eating utensils and dinnerware. think pasta in a frisbee and juice in a vase.
jordon, alex, kyle, stephen, ryken, joe, & adam. what tough guys.
brittney, emma, ami, katie, alex, alli, ashley. what cuties.
zack & sarah's day included a picture scavenger hunt, gingerbread houses & pictures with santa. their glamourous dinner was served on silver-lidded platters and grandly presented to reveal . . . burger king for dinner!
i take no responsibility for zack's hair that night. i do take full responsibility for emma's :)
the girls looked so pretty
and so did austin
emma & alex. turns out in addition to being a star football player, alex is also a killer waltzer. emma learned a few new moves & had a great time. their group's pre-dance fun included lazer tag, miniature golf, arcade, and a little wii rock band. they regrouped for a "crazy dinner" which included some very unusual eating utensils and dinnerware. think pasta in a frisbee and juice in a vase.
jordon, alex, kyle, stephen, ryken, joe, & adam. what tough guys.
brittney, emma, ami, katie, alex, alli, ashley. what cuties.
zack & sarah's day included a picture scavenger hunt, gingerbread houses & pictures with santa. their glamourous dinner was served on silver-lidded platters and grandly presented to reveal . . . burger king for dinner!
i take no responsibility for zack's hair that night. i do take full responsibility for emma's :)
the girls looked so pretty
and so did austin
enoch's blessing day
enoch was blessed by his dad on december 7. dan gave him a beautiful blessing and enoch has truly been a great blessing to us all, especially me. there is nothing in the world like a newborn baby. i love the softness of his skin, the dead weight of him on my shoulder when he falls asleep there, the smell of him, even his cry is sweet. i am so blessed to be a mother. when i think back to what i wanted as a little girl . . . all those hours spent playing "house," . . . i am truly living my dream. and i thank God for that great blessing.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
livin' the soccer dream!
caleb & isaac are truly living the soccer dream! soccer in this house is an all-year sport. fall outdoor soccer, winter indoor soccer, spring outdoor soccer & summer soccer clinics. and when they get home from practice or a game, what are they doing? playing basement soccer in their pjs. you get the picture. and if not, here are some for you to check out.
caleb fall '08 played for: teams real madrid & liverpool
check out that form
a sweet corner kick
frolicking down the field
isaac played for: team shock
"stay on your feet, isaac!"
what a cutie
and how cool to have your dad for a coach
dan & his undefeated U7 boys: TEAM SHOCK
caleb fall '08 played for: teams real madrid & liverpool
check out that form
a sweet corner kick
frolicking down the field
isaac played for: team shock
"stay on your feet, isaac!"
what a cutie
and how cool to have your dad for a coach
dan & his undefeated U7 boys: TEAM SHOCK
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