On Friday Andrew took Laura and Emily to go buy presents for Nathan. Lydia was asleep so the two of us first found studs in the wall to hang the peg board. Next we went outside and threw the football around, just the two of us. It was an absolute delight to play catch, trying…
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A Birthday Hike
For my birthday present this year we all went on a nature walk around the botanical gardens. The weather was absolutely perfect today – cool but not cold with a warm sun. When we got out of the car and started walking Laura shouted, “I’m so excited!!!” The first part of our walk was through…
A Pandemic Style Halloween
When Emily realized we wouldn’t be able to do trick or treating this year she came up with the idea to turn our house into a neighborhood. We all thought it was a brilliant idea. Andrew helped the kids make signs around the house. Nathan drew the house numbers and the kids helped to hang…
3 Months Old
Dear Lydia, You are such a sweet baby. You are smiling at us all the time now and it seems like your whole body will burst with joy. We all love smiling back and trying to get you to laugh – you are so close! You have a special relationship with your sisters and brother. …
Jessica’s 30th Birthday
We celebrated my birthday over a few days which made it all the more fun. On Saturday Andrew took the kids to Walmart to buy me presents, leaving Lydia and I at home for some quiet time that we used making a delicious dinner and a good scripture study. On Sunday the kids wrapped their…
Grandma and Grandpa Moose Visit
(Photos from Grandma Moose ) While a big part of the visit this trip was celebrating Emily’s birthday, we also just enjoyed spending time together. Lydia loves both her grandparents. When Grandpa Moose held her for the first time she gave him a huge smile and started chatting away with him. We watched a BYU…
Lydia’s Blessing
When Grandma and Grandpa Moose were visiting we realized this would be a great time to bless Lydia. Andrew and my dad held Lydia while Andrew gave her a name and blessing. We were able to do a Google Hangout with Andrew’s parents and brother and sister and with my sister and brother too. It…
Emily’s 7th Birthday
“This is the best birthday ever!!” We started the day off with pancakes and eggs, including a 7 and E shaped pancake for Emily. Grandma French braided Emily’s hair and then the two of us set off to Walmart to acquire supplies. We found headbands and hair clips, balloons and streamers, and ice cream cake…