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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Our great neighbors hold an annual Caroling party. We usually carol around the neighborhood and deliver treats.
This year we went down to a different area of our ward as our daughters had all been assigned an older person in the ward that may need some extra "love" this Christmas.
The night was really magical. It was cold and nippy and a gentle snow was falling.
The houses we visited seemed really happy to see us. The kids were happy and enthusiastic. We were with people we love.
As we were walking up the street towards our cars, the power suddenly went out. It came back on fairly quickly, but for a minute we were all in the dark in the snow. It was magical. I can't even explain the feeling I had. It just felt like Christmas. We were full of love and good cheer.
When we got back to the Henderson's house for dinner, the power was still out in our neighborhood. They were brave as they still wanted everyone to stay. Can you imagine feeding soup to kids in the dark? What an adventure!
It was awesome. We lit candles and ran home for flashlights. We ate soup and talked by candlelight. When the lights came on later, everyone let out a disappointed "OHHHHH!!!!" We ended up turning most of the lights back off again.
It was a night to remember!!!
This year we went down to a different area of our ward as our daughters had all been assigned an older person in the ward that may need some extra "love" this Christmas.
The night was really magical. It was cold and nippy and a gentle snow was falling.
The houses we visited seemed really happy to see us. The kids were happy and enthusiastic. We were with people we love.
As we were walking up the street towards our cars, the power suddenly went out. It came back on fairly quickly, but for a minute we were all in the dark in the snow. It was magical. I can't even explain the feeling I had. It just felt like Christmas. We were full of love and good cheer.
When we got back to the Henderson's house for dinner, the power was still out in our neighborhood. They were brave as they still wanted everyone to stay. Can you imagine feeding soup to kids in the dark? What an adventure!
It was awesome. We lit candles and ran home for flashlights. We ate soup and talked by candlelight. When the lights came on later, everyone let out a disappointed "OHHHHH!!!!" We ended up turning most of the lights back off again.
It was a night to remember!!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Light Parade
I love our community and all the traditions.
One of the fun ones is the Richfield Light Parade.
This year was cold and snowy.... it kept the crowds away but it made the lights and the streets and the experience that much more magical.
This is the first real snow we've had this year... it made it so we couldn't go watch E1 swim in SLC, but it did make it feel like Christmas!
One of the fun ones is the Richfield Light Parade.
This year was cold and snowy.... it kept the crowds away but it made the lights and the streets and the experience that much more magical.
This is the first real snow we've had this year... it made it so we couldn't go watch E1 swim in SLC, but it did make it feel like Christmas!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
E1 had a little "run in" with our local law enforcement the other day. She was pretty shook up by the whole thing. It of course happened right after school on the street all the neighborhood kids walk home on - so she was pretty mortified. In fact I first found out because E3 and N came running into my office bawling that E1 was pulled over by a cop by Kunzlers house.
In MY defense... I didn't know that her riding her four wheeler to the swimming pool was against the law. Kids here do it all the time. Darren said he knew it was illegal so he's the one in trouble. She did get kudo's for wearing a helmet. ANYWHO.... she is no longer riding an atv to swim practice. Her swim coach is really happy. Coach Crimin's husband is Doctor Crimin and their kids aren't even allowed ON a four wheeler. So there you have it. But to make E1 feel better, I changed the violation on her ticket. :)
In MY defense... I didn't know that her riding her four wheeler to the swimming pool was against the law. Kids here do it all the time. Darren said he knew it was illegal so he's the one in trouble. She did get kudo's for wearing a helmet. ANYWHO.... she is no longer riding an atv to swim practice. Her swim coach is really happy. Coach Crimin's husband is Doctor Crimin and their kids aren't even allowed ON a four wheeler. So there you have it. But to make E1 feel better, I changed the violation on her ticket. :)
Saturday, December 6, 2008
It's a week post thanksgiving.... and I'm still dreaming of mom's yummy Cherry pie.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
How many more days until next Thanksgiving?
Thank you mom for making it. Thank you Ashlee and Amber and E1 for picking the cherries. Thank you to Neighbor for not cutting down his tart cherry tree even though his wife hates it.....
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
How many more days until next Thanksgiving?
Thank you mom for making it. Thank you Ashlee and Amber and E1 for picking the cherries. Thank you to Neighbor for not cutting down his tart cherry tree even though his wife hates it.....
Christmas Tree Lane
We enjoyed Christmas Tree Lane this year. We watched E1 perform with her studio, then stayed to watch another local studio, the gymnasts, and the singing group, "One Voice". It was a fun night. Saw lots of friends there. We enjoyed the beautiful trees all decorated for the season. Best of all was E1 and what a great dancer she is turning out to be. Check out her swimmer arms in the first picture....
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Christmas Tree
Oh Tannenbaum oh tannenbaum.... how lovely are your branches.
We decorated trees for family home evening and gave the kids their new ornaments for the year. Grandma and Granda T gave them cute eskimo and moose ornaments from their cruise to Alaska. E1 received a vintage Steam Boat Willie ornament (thanks e-bay). E2 received a Hallmark Winnie the Pooh and Piglet ornament that says sweet things, E3received a Hallmark Princess Aurora ornament, and N a Hallmark Buzz Light Year ornament that also says phrases. These were to commemerate our Disney trip this year. I gave Darren a Statler and Waldorf ornament from Hallmark that says funny things. We always joke that we are a lot like those two muppet characters (they are the old guys in the theatre box that make fun of everyone). Not a flattering thing to admit about yourself, I guess. I have a little santa ornament and then last week found an alligator ornament to commerate our anniversary trip and the road kill alligator we saw.
All the trees are now decorated. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We decorated trees for family home evening and gave the kids their new ornaments for the year. Grandma and Granda T gave them cute eskimo and moose ornaments from their cruise to Alaska. E1 received a vintage Steam Boat Willie ornament (thanks e-bay). E2 received a Hallmark Winnie the Pooh and Piglet ornament that says sweet things, E3received a Hallmark Princess Aurora ornament, and N a Hallmark Buzz Light Year ornament that also says phrases. These were to commemerate our Disney trip this year. I gave Darren a Statler and Waldorf ornament from Hallmark that says funny things. We always joke that we are a lot like those two muppet characters (they are the old guys in the theatre box that make fun of everyone). Not a flattering thing to admit about yourself, I guess. I have a little santa ornament and then last week found an alligator ornament to commerate our anniversary trip and the road kill alligator we saw.
All the trees are now decorated. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHRISTMAS IS HERE!
To me, the Christmas season officially begins the day after Thanksgiving when Santa 
drives down Main Street on the fire truck. What a great way to start the holidays!!!
drives down Main Street on the fire truck. What a great way to start the holidays!!!
Thanksgiving
Had a great Thanksgiving day. Had turkey and all the trimmings (thanks mom). I tried yet again to make my Aunt Genie's famous jello and failed once again. The kids played nintendo and games with Aunt Kellee and Frank. We tied a BYU flannel quilt. We ate lots of pie. N kept trying to rough up Frank.... he may never come back! But Frank charmed everyone with his magic yarn trick. He was definetly a hit with the kids. It was probably the best Thanksgiving day I've ever had.
Christmas Tree Cut
Thanksgiving morning we headed up the mountain to find some Christmas Trees. It was fun as Grandpa T and Aunt Kellee and friend Frank came, too. We went up by Fish Lake. There was snow on the ground but the air felt really nice and comfortable. We tromped all over finding four trees. Frank is a Miami boy, so I am guessing this is the first Christmas Tree he has cut down. The kids made snow angels, had a snowball fight, and attempted to sled down the rocky, barely covered slopes. The kids were eating puffs of snow right off the trees. It was a great morning!
E1 the speedy fish
E1 broke the school record yet again and swam the 100 breast at 1:16.++ (I can't remember the hundreths part). We have been to swim meets in Price and Orem, and have hosted Salem Hills, Delta, and Viewmont. Our most recent meet was canceled as the pool is broken down. The swim team has not been able to swim for the past two weeks and E1 is getting a little nervous. They have been doing weights and aerobics to try and stay in shape. We have a huge invitational in SLC on Saturday. It is frustrating to not have the chance to show your best.
The swimmeet in Price was great as my favorite cousin Tosha brought her girls to the meet and then was a gracious host at her home afterwards. The kids had a fun time playing (at least until N roughed up Corinne.... sorry....). I was so happy to see Tosha and Justin. At our meet in Orem, David and Gaile came to watch E1 swim and then invited us to a delicious spontaneous dinner. We appreciate their hospitality. E1 was more excited and anxious to get to the Twilight movie than she was about her winning performance at the meet......
The swimmeet in Price was great as my favorite cousin Tosha brought her girls to the meet and then was a gracious host at her home afterwards. The kids had a fun time playing (at least until N roughed up Corinne.... sorry....). I was so happy to see Tosha and Justin. At our meet in Orem, David and Gaile came to watch E1 swim and then invited us to a delicious spontaneous dinner. We appreciate their hospitality. E1 was more excited and anxious to get to the Twilight movie than she was about her winning performance at the meet......
N is six!!!
Our baby boy is SIX. He celebrated with dinner at Pizza Hut and an Oreo icecream cake. He received some fun things especially some really cool Star Wars Galactic Heroes sets. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
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