I'm getting better (I did a couple of blue runs), but I'm still no where near as good as Brian (and likely never will be):
On the way home, we took the scenic route... (through southern Utah and the Grand Canyon)
Monday, December 29, 2008
Skiing
Brian & I planned a skiing weekend for when Treyton left since we would not have any children at home. We were going to go to Sunrise, but they hadn't been getting any snow and it was uncertain whether they would have any by that weekend. So, when cousin Buck's wedding turned out to be that same weekend, we changed it to Brian Head so that we could do both and take my mom to the wedding.
I'm getting better (I did a couple of blue runs), but I'm still no where near as good as Brian (and likely never will be):
On the way home, we took the scenic route... (through southern Utah and the Grand Canyon)
I'm getting better (I did a couple of blue runs), but I'm still no where near as good as Brian (and likely never will be):
On the way home, we took the scenic route... (through southern Utah and the Grand Canyon)
"Gingerbread" Houses
My mom invited the kids over to make gingerbread houses a couple of weeks ago. Only Elise & Treyton were able to go, due to Ethan getting back really late from an out-of-town field trip. They had fun making them. Unfortunately, they were inadvertently covered in furniture polish when Brian was polishing the kitchen cabinets and had to be thrown out without being eaten.
Brian & I got to go see "Four Christmases" and share a "Founder's Favorite" at Cold Stone, both of which were good. :)
The next day, I took all three kids to Lowe's for their "gingerbread" house project.
Ethan was lucky enough to build his on his own. Unfortunately, the other two had my "help" and ended up with their lids nailed shut. I figured out how to fix them, and they are functional now.
Next month's project is a time capsule.
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/step1.asp
Brian & I got to go see "Four Christmases" and share a "Founder's Favorite" at Cold Stone, both of which were good. :)
The next day, I took all three kids to Lowe's for their "gingerbread" house project.
Ethan was lucky enough to build his on his own. Unfortunately, the other two had my "help" and ended up with their lids nailed shut. I figured out how to fix them, and they are functional now.
Next month's project is a time capsule.
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/step1.asp
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
2008
I got our Christmas cards mailed off yesterday. We're "going green" this year by saving paper on the newsletter. :D Actually, I really wanted to put together a nice little newsletter on the year, etc. but I finally realized... it just wasn't going to happen. I decided my best bet would be to put the blog address on the cards (Thanks, Lisa!) and then try to post something here before the cards arrived to the addressees. :) So, here goes:
Brian
He's been working out of his new chiropractic clinic for just over a year now. It's been a learning experience, but things are going quite well. With the additional space he's been able to see more patients than he possibly could have before, as well as do more physical therapy with the gym area. At the time we did not feel the timing was ideal, but with the turn the economy has taken we now see that the timing could not have been more perfect and we're incredibly grateful for how well everything has turned out.
Chanda
I'm still working for Brian and we enjoy working together. I've been sewing a lot this year. I made Halloween costumes for Elise & Treyton (Ethan prefers gory costumes from the store) and have really improved my skills. Apparently following the directions really helps. ;) I also started my first patchwork quilt and have another one planned as soon as I finish the first one.
Brian & I celebrated our one-year anniversary last January by going skiing in Utah. We're looking forward to celebrating two years next month. :)
Ethan
Ethan is in 4th grade. He has been doing really well in Cub Scouts. He earned his Bear badge just before his tenth birthday and he is now in Webelos. He has been swimming most of the year and really enjoys that.
Elise
Elise is in 1st grade where she has been working really hard learning to read and is getting better all the time. She also is taking swimming lessons and enjoys that. Elise loves to help cook at home.
Treyton
Treyton is in Kindergarten. He played soccer in the spring. He likes to do "exercise" and eat things that will make him "strong and healthy." He is also learning to read and enjoys cutting out paper letters to make words.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Wonderful New Year!!! :)
Brian
He's been working out of his new chiropractic clinic for just over a year now. It's been a learning experience, but things are going quite well. With the additional space he's been able to see more patients than he possibly could have before, as well as do more physical therapy with the gym area. At the time we did not feel the timing was ideal, but with the turn the economy has taken we now see that the timing could not have been more perfect and we're incredibly grateful for how well everything has turned out.
Chanda
I'm still working for Brian and we enjoy working together. I've been sewing a lot this year. I made Halloween costumes for Elise & Treyton (Ethan prefers gory costumes from the store) and have really improved my skills. Apparently following the directions really helps. ;) I also started my first patchwork quilt and have another one planned as soon as I finish the first one.
Brian & I celebrated our one-year anniversary last January by going skiing in Utah. We're looking forward to celebrating two years next month. :)
Ethan
Ethan is in 4th grade. He has been doing really well in Cub Scouts. He earned his Bear badge just before his tenth birthday and he is now in Webelos. He has been swimming most of the year and really enjoys that.
Elise
Elise is in 1st grade where she has been working really hard learning to read and is getting better all the time. She also is taking swimming lessons and enjoys that. Elise loves to help cook at home.
Treyton
Treyton is in Kindergarten. He played soccer in the spring. He likes to do "exercise" and eat things that will make him "strong and healthy." He is also learning to read and enjoys cutting out paper letters to make words.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Wonderful New Year!!! :)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thanksgiving
We went to Utah for Thanksgiving this year to spend it with Brian's family. It was the "off" year with his family so we did not get to see everyone we would have liked to and we did not get to spend as much time as we'd have liked with those we did see, but it was still enjoyable.
The day after Thanksgiving, Brian embarked to teach Elise & Treyton how to ski. There were a few tears, but all in all it went pretty well and they should be better next time around.
Brian's Mom got a cake for the kids' birthdays and we celebrated all three together.
The next day we went to see the Christmas lights on Temple Square with Bart (Brian's brother) & Shonnie's family.
On the way back home we stopped in Zion National Park.
The day after Thanksgiving, Brian embarked to teach Elise & Treyton how to ski. There were a few tears, but all in all it went pretty well and they should be better next time around.
Brian's Mom got a cake for the kids' birthdays and we celebrated all three together.
The next day we went to see the Christmas lights on Temple Square with Bart (Brian's brother) & Shonnie's family.
On the way back home we stopped in Zion National Park.
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