Emma is Ginny Weasley, Parker is GI Joe "Snake Eye" (or something), Graham hung tough most of the night.
9 years ago
Fall 2010
Truman is the engineer of the family. When I try to help him build a marble run, half the time he is correcting my work because I'm creating dead ends. He is very good at playing by himself and is quite independent in almost every other way. Sometimes that leads to messes in the kitchen because he has helped himself, or stubborn arguments because he doesn't doubt that he knows best, but usually it's a great attribute.
Here is Truman at preschool as Spiderman, showing some Spidey moves.
With our favorite Miss Michelle.
Halloween on a Sunday means trunk-or-treat at the church on Tuesday?
Emma is Ginny Weasley, Parker is GI Joe "Snake Eye" (or something), Graham hung tough most of the night.
Parker's second season of soccer and finally in a division with goalies. He loves to guard the goal and he's really good at it.
Soccer season means lots of roaming time for Graham. He actually picked up some nice kicking skills by the end of the season.
We ended up on a team with several of Parker's friends (and their moms, which made it nice for me, too).
Coach Al and Parker. Todd was able to be assistant coach and he really enjoyed it. He may coach next fall.
The (Lightning) Strikers
Emma is Ginny Weasley, Parker is GI Joe "Snake Eye" (or something), Graham hung tough most of the night.
In September we spent a weekend in St. George with Grandma and Grandpa Everett, and also Uncle Ted, Addison, and Jacob. We went to Pine Valley for some dutch oven lovin'. It was so beautiful and the kids loved running around, jumping the stream. We also kayaked at Gunlock, which was a nice workout and perfectly beautiful. Round it out with a rodeo and you have yourself a great weekend with family.
September also found us back at Disneyland. Graham's first trip was a success.
Sitting with Sissy on Casey Jr.
Emma is growing more helpful and lovely every day. What would we do without her?
And posed with Buddha belly for Halloween:
Emma is growing more helpful and lovely every day. What would we do without her?
July 2010
Long Beach Pike
In July we were sick. I was sick for weeks with what was possibly whooping cough. Todd's sickness luckily didn't overlap too much with the worst of mine. Anyway, we had to cancel our trip to Utah and Idaho. It was a bummer of a month.
Todd looking nice and trim at the height of his low-carb session.
In July we were sick. I was sick for weeks with what was possibly whooping cough. Todd's sickness luckily didn't overlap too much with the worst of mine. Anyway, we had to cancel our trip to Utah and Idaho. It was a bummer of a month.
Still, we did take the kids for two days to L.A. and try and make up for the lost "real" trip. We visited the L.A. Zoo, went to the Santa Monica Pier, Travel Town, Buca di Beppo's (yum) and then Long Beach Aquarium. Probably our last time trying to work one hotel room for 6 people.
Most memorable event was Truman's reaction upon seeing a naked boy "peeing" fountain at Buca di Beppo. He literally could not stop laughing, and he has a very infectious giggle.
Most memorable event was Truman's reaction upon seeing a naked boy "peeing" fountain at Buca di Beppo. He literally could not stop laughing, and he has a very infectious giggle.
Todd looking nice and trim at the height of his low-carb session.
June 2010
Emma is dressed up after a birthday party which included the tutu, the gloves and the curls. Not her usual "daytime" look.
At the Storm baseball game with our ward.
We had some nice days at the beach in the summer. With other families there for ward beach days, taking four kids wasn't bad at all. The kids loved having their friends from church to play with, and of course, I always love a good chat.
Parker with his kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Plunkett. He did very well in kindergarten, but I wouldn't say he was thrillled about it. Just tolerated. His strengths in class are being conscientious, generous, and obedient.
A small bit of the kindergarten graduation program.
A small bit of the kindergarten graduation program.
Graham's Birthday
Don't laugh. I'm taking baby steps to dig myself out of a blog hole and I'm starting with Graham's birthday . . . which was in June.
We celebrated by having three families over for dinner and cake after church. Graham was slightly overwhelmed by the hubbub. When we sang to him and gave him the cake he started crying and was only consoled by his bottle. But, all in all, it was a fun first birthday gathering for our favorite baby!
At the beginning of June, I was able to join some great girls from my ward for an over-night in Palm Springs. It was so relaxing to be at a pool all day without having to watch anyone. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Truman received the "Best Shot" Award at his end of year preschool program. His teacher said that regardless of the game, if it involves a ball, Truman always excels. I remember that for his first birthday "party" I tried to have a ball theme because it was what he loved most.
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