For a personal progress value project we did cooking lessons this summer. Emma invited her friend Emma to join us (they are called "Emma Squared" at church). One lesson each week for six weeks and the moms took turns teaching. We covered: quick breads, yeast breads, cake decorating, pastry (pies & turnovers), doughnuts and pasta.The … Continue reading Cooking Classes

Girl's Camp Crafts  

Abby's Graduation was a huge disappointment. Rain....Rain... more Rain.... then an announcement: "We will move graduation ceremonies into the gymnasium" our decision: "We are wet to the bone, we will go home"   Oh well, Abby has a good story to tell.

Things we love about London: -The Underground -Big Ben -The Tower of London - "Les Miserables" -The Thames -Free Museums -Used book stores -Westminister Abbey -Handel's "Water Music" by candle light -the BBC (even if they don't have a gift shop) -Double decker buses -French Food To celebrate Abby's graduation from High School, Kip, Kari, … Continue reading London

A wonderful evening celebrating Krista's marriage to Alex Burkhart

Quinn in the our beautiful backyard!

Abby, Jenny, Emily Senior Recital   Miss Cindy has been a great piano teacher! Abby performed three pieces--including an impressive Rachmaninoff.

Spring Break in New York City: Met Art Museum Central Park Boat trip to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Dinner in Brooklyn with Lane, Adriana & Jasper Mary Poppins Manhattan Temple Museum of Natural History

I made these balloon flowers for decorations at a baby shower. Abby enjoyed taking pictures of them on one of our first spring-like days.

A four day cruise to the Bahamas was just the thing we needed. It was really great to see the sun and spend time together. We both enjoyed snorkeling and relaxing with good books. The best part was looking forward to the vacation during the cold days of winter.