-School finally let out on June 9th. We had a lot of snow days this year. -Quinn finished Kindergarten and is looking forward to 1st grade (and eating lunch at school) -Emma ended the year on a high note--Straight A's. She was also promoted to the next higher choir in YNS singing group. -Abby-- BRACES … Continue reading What happened in June?
The Parable Of The Uncirculated Coin
(June 2009. First told at Joliet Stake Youth Conference around the camp fire, June 2009. Initial writing finished June 21st, 2009 Journal Entry. Updated November 2012.) There was a grandfather, and he had two grandsons, cousins to each other. As he was getting old he had a conversation with each of them. He collected coins, … Continue reading The Parable Of The Uncirculated Coin
Plan of Salvation: A Poem
I posted the following on Facebook, June 8th, 2009. TG Entry: Salvation, Plan of In commemoration of LeAnna Willmore's retirement, my choir teacher in high school, I have decided to post the results to date of the high school choir class assignment I wish I had done. LeAnna had us write a song as … Continue reading Plan of Salvation: A Poem
Topic Study: Personal Ministry
(May 2009. A sacrament meeting talk for the Oswego Ward, May 17, 2009. Source material from Pres. Thomas S. Monson, “The Long Line of the Lonely,” Ensign, Feb 1992. It appears the recording of the complete talk was not finished.) I Intro Good afternoon brothers and sisters. I am Kip Twitchell from the Woodridge Second … Continue reading Topic Study: Personal Ministry
Abby’s piano recital
Abby and her friend Jenny at their piano recital. They both played beautifully.
Emma learns to crochet
The young women had a lesson on crocheting. Emma started a project on Wednesday and by Thursday it was a long, skinny something (a blanket for a snake?), by Friday she had added on to it and closed it into a circle (a lampshade?) By Saturday she decided to add some straps and a bow … Continue reading Emma learns to crochet
Tulips–the bad and the good
So, last fall I planted bulbs. I thought I would plant a few in a pot and force them to bloom early. The only thing is--I forgot about them. They started to grow out from under their cover and look like alien creatures. Not a pretty sight. But, the bulbs in the garden have been … Continue reading Tulips–the bad and the good
Quinn’s Birthday
Our Lego loving Boy turned 6 years old and we celebrated by going to Legoland with his friend Nate who also turned 6 this spring. Sweet Boy.
Spring Break Trip to Florida
Things we loved about our family vacation: #1 The Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando. -Huge swimming pools, water slides, hot tubs -Outdoor activities: biking, golfing, paddle boats, rock climbing -The Hyatt Regency club: Free Breakfast & Dinner. What a time & money saver! - Newly remodeled room with a beautiful view. We were the first … Continue reading Spring Break Trip to Florida
Kip’s latest Adventure
Kip was routed through Beijing on his way to Hong Kong this week. All he saw was the airport but he can add a new country to his list. He looks exhausted.
Kip on Character 