Archive for August, 2008

First tooth?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

D came up to me the other day and said, “I’ve got something sharp in my mouth. Can you look at it?” Thinking that she had a piece of popcorn left in her mouth or something like that, I looked at it but quickly realized she is getting her first adult tooth. Trouble is, it’s [...]

What have YOU been practicing this week?

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

We’re really not super phobic about house fires or anything, but it may seem that way after K.’s answer in primary. When the primary president asked the children what they had been practicing at home this week (hinting at the upcoming primary program), K. answered “fire drills!” Yes, that was the topic of family home [...]

Trading in for a new model?

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

I had forgotten about this comment from K until the other day I found the paper I had asked my mother to write it on. Soon after L was born, my mom came to visit and we were driving a long distance in the car. I think my mom and I were talking about when [...]

Insomnia and Houses

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Our first home Well, it’s now 5:37 in the morning. I woke up around 3:45 with a bad dream. You know the ones where you’ve lost your child or something like that. I can’t remember it clearly right now. I just remember the panicked feeling I had as I woke up and then that led [...]

We’re having a girl?

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Ha! Ha! If you thought this was a post that I’m pregnant, you are VERY mistaken. Just a quick story about the funny things that our children say. During scripture study last night I was holding K on my lap while Rick was reading. I guess she wasn’t very comfortable, because she asked me if [...]

Maybe this family is working out after all

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

A letter from D. to K. that we found downstairs today: “Dear K. I Love You. Even at hard times. Frum D.” Now that’s sweet! Picture by Alaina Enslen.