Crafty Lady

Since Edwin gave me complete guide to sewing I have been a bit more ambitious and brave about tackling some long neglected projects. These little aprons are patterened after some I bought at the dollar store. The much loved pink dollar store aprons didn't fair so well in the laundry. So I made these for the girls. They wear them all the time and that's fine by me!

I think I may make a few more for those "extra messy" days, like yogurt and applesauce!

Besides the cookies the girls are eating I also made mittens to temporarily replace some that were lost.....I'd like to make matching hats, mittens, and scarfs for the kids next winter in Iowa!

I just pulled out my pattern stash and fabric....I could go crazy this year so bring on the needles and thread!

FHE 1/19/2009 Plan of Salvation

For family home evening this year we opted to start reciting scriptures and the Articles of Faith. Our theme for the year is based on Moroni 7:45 "And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." Each month we will discuss one definition of charity and recite the scripture up to that point. So for January we have talked about "charity suffereth long." By the end of the year we will have discussed every part of the scripture in detail and we should have it memorized by then. It is a good reminder for me to raise a family the Lord's way. Although this started out with the intention to help the family, so far I think I will be the one benefiting the most from this endeavor. But we all know a happy home has a happy mom! This year we have created a FHE job chart. Every week Grace and Anne turn the wheel to decide who gets to do which jobs. Although the details of our FHE aren't necessarily important to anyone else but me I want to keep a record without keeping another piece of paper, notebook, or object I need to keep track of. So here it is posted on my blog. Conducting: Dad Opening Prayer: Grace Song: Mom- I Have a Family Here on Earth 1st Article of Faith Shared by Anne and Brad (our visitor) Scripture: Moroni 7:45...."Charity suffereth long"-Grace Lesson: Plan of Salvation I have a really cute visual aid a mission companion drafted for me. It uses little spirit people I traced out of tissue paper. Due to no scanner there are no visuals to attach at this time, however, my scanner issue is to be remedied in the near future (Thanks Susan!) and then I can start scanning in my visuals for your convenience. Testimony Sharing: Mom Closing Prayer: Anne Activity: Glow stick catch Treat: Ice Cream with chocolate syrup and pink and purple sprinkles!

"She Just Got In."

Anne and Grace took a bath together last night. Grace wanted to stay and play longer than Anne. However, after Anne was dressed and ready for bed she went to check on Grace in the tub. When Edwin went in to check on the two girls he heard Grace say...

"She just got in."

Anne wanted to be sure and note....

SHE TOOK HER PANTS OFF FIRST!!!

Well done, Anne!

Snuggly

This is Anne's Snuggly, Zoe. She is a gift from Grace.

(Last night before falling asleep)

Grace: "Anne do you love your Snuggly I gave you for Christmas? You do. I'm so glad."

FHE 1/05/09 and 1/12/09

1/05/09 Uncle Richard and Aunt Jessica came and spent the night with us. They were traveling from Oregon to school and we were glad they came to visit despite their long travels and all the responsibilities they had to complete before school started. For FHE we established our theme for the year, put together a FHE responsibility chart, and played with glow sticks in the dark (one of our favorite activities)! 2009 Theme: Charity Scripture: Moroni 7:45 January- Charity Suffereth Long Article of Faith #1 1/12/09 Conducting: Dad Opening Song: #252 Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel/Chorister: Anne Opening Prayer: Mom Article of Faith: Grace Scripture: Charity Sufferth Long Moroni 7:45 Lesson: We summarized the book Berenstain Bear's and the Trouble with Chores. We enjoy reading the book as a family and it made it easy for everyone to realize what happens to mom when she is responsible for doing all the chores in the house. It also teaches us how we feel when no one does any cleaning. It is necessary for everyone to do a little bit so we can all play and have a good time together. Everyone chose a chore they wanted to be responsible for every day. We printed a chore list so we can remember our responsibilities, and we promised to help one another with our daily tasks so we can have a happy home. Grace is willing to help a lot more simply because she chose for herself what she was going to do, and Anne is pleased (almost to the point of being smug) because she is able to help and do things like big people! I'm optimistic about this endeavor! Testimony: Anne Closing Song: #252 Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel/Chorister: Anne Closing Prayer: Dad Activity: Grace-We played catch with glow sticks in the dark!

The Cousins and A Few More

Uncle Richard was married during our Christmas Vacation. We were happy to see everyone at the wedding. The following collage includes our family photo, Great-Grandma, Grandpa dancing with Aunt Susan and all of the cousins! Look at all those babies!!!

Susan and Paul's kids-Grant 6, Tucker 3, Baby Even 7 mo

Rachel and Linden's kids- Anton 2+, Baby Zackary 1

Ben and Shanna's kids- Rohan 3, Baby Bruce 3 mo

Edwin and Jennifer's kids- Grace 3, Anne 18 mo

Joe and Suzanne's Kids- Ali 4, Ethan 18 mo

WE LOVE BABIES!!!!

Congratulations to the bride and groom....sorry no photos of you!!! You looked fabulous though!

Five Years and Counting

DECEMBER 30, 2008

We Celebrated Our 5th Anniversary!

The past 5 years we have... Moved across the country twice Graduated medical school Had two babies Lived in five different locations (Elva, Cambridge, The Boulevard, Meadowlark, and Riverstone) Purchased a vehicle Currently we are... Learning to sew Learning to quilt Planning to move across the country again Working Visiting our elderly neighbors and baking bread In the next 5 years we hope to... Have more babies Move a couple more times Buy another car Finish Residency Complete the quilt Sew some fabulous clothes I love you Sweetie!

Thanks for a great life together! It's been a wonderful five years. The next five years are looking good too!