I just finished the applique on this quilt. The ladies in my group each made a bunch of the same color blocks in the center and traded with each other. I made mine with more blocks and did the applique in the borders. It was a really fun project and I am glad that I am done because I will probably be very busy from now on since I just got called to be in the Primary Presidency in our Ward (2nd counsellor). I will miss playing the piano for primary, which I did for the last almost 7 years. I got lucky they left me there for so long, and it was the best calling ever. BTW, this is not John, I just forgot that when you post from flickr it uses the flickr account, which is John's.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Our week so far
We have had a fun week this week. Valerie and I participated in a 5K run on Saturday morning. We really walked the whole way, but we had fun. Valerie worked really hard and made it to the end. We all won prizes when the race was over (stuff from a camping store). We had fun at Orem's Summerfest and then saw the movie Horton Hears a Who afterwards. Dante still isn't ready for the movie theater.
Sunday it was Morgan's birthday party so we went to Kearns. The kids had fun playing with their cousins.
Tuesday night we went to Thanksgiving Point Farm and saw the animals. The kids had fun riding the horses and feeding the animals corn. We saw some baby goats that were born that day and an all white peacock as well as regular peacocks.
A few weeks ago we bought a new patio set and started eating dinner outside. It has been really nice and fun. Yesterday Dante didn't get a nap and he fell asleep at the dinner table at 6 pm. He slept all night.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Last day of school!!
Today was the last day of school. I took pics of the girls with their teachers and they are all really cute. Scarlett really loved her teacher and even gave her a picture that said I wish you could be my teacher forever. It was really sweet. We went to the park after we walked home from school today and before I could even finish getting stuff out of the car, Scarlett had fallen off her scooter and skinned her knees really bad. You can see them in the pic of her on the bike. We just turned around and went home, so they didn't get to play at the park today. A few hours later, (after she stopped crying about her knees hurting) Scarlett said "let's go back to the park", but I didn't think it was a good idea, so the kids played in the back yard for the rest of the day.
We also sold the old minivan today as well. (We bought a used '06 Chrysler Town and Country van in March) We were happy to get that over with as well.
Now what are we going to do with school over? I say sleep in for as long as we can. The kids had to go at 8am every day this week and it about killed me. Too bad Dante doesn't know how to sleep later than the minute after John leaves, which is usually at 6:59am. Sometimes he wakes up before John leaves for work also. John really wants to get black out curtains for his room. If only we had a guarantee that it would actually work.
Happy Summer to Everyone.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Too bad you can't smell over the internet
My flowers finally bloomed and I am so excited about it. The lilac in front is my favorite with the white around the edges. In back we also have the snowball bush in the background of the pic. I just love it when the lilacs are in bloom. When we walk, you can just smell them in the air. Too bad they don't last all summer.The kids have school till next Friday. I can't believe how fast this school year has gone by.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Pythagora Switch
A little while ago, I discovered via another blog a video of some crazy complicated Rube Goldberg machines that were created with household objects. The video was Japanese and we had no idea if it was a commercial or a clip from a TV show or what.
Here is a compilation of a bunch of them.
I did some searches on Google this weekend and discovered that the videos are part of a show called Pythagora Switch. It appears to be a kids show that teaches science and stuff. I guess Rube Goldberg machine in Japan is called a Pythagorean Device. I found an episode on Google Video. I hope you like it.
Here is a compilation of a bunch of them.
I did some searches on Google this weekend and discovered that the videos are part of a show called Pythagora Switch. It appears to be a kids show that teaches science and stuff. I guess Rube Goldberg machine in Japan is called a Pythagorean Device. I found an episode on Google Video. I hope you like it.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Look at me now...
I finally got John to add me to the blog so I can post on my own. I also played around with the templates as you probably can tell. Fun.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Making rag dolls on the Pioneer trek
I liked this pic of Val making the rag dolls. They did lots of activities that pioneers would have done. One of the adult leaders in her group told me when they were at the "rock quarry" the boys complained that it was too hard, but Valerie hit her rock and got the biggest chunk off. She kept it of course. Becky helped serve the food. It was so good. We had dutch oven desserts that were so yummy. They made peach cobblers and one pineapple cobbler. Delicious
my 4th grade pioneer
Valerie's school does a pioneer trek each year for the 4th graders. We made her skirt this week (in her favorite color of course). Becky got to go and help out. It was a ton of fun.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
baptism day May 3rd
Scarlett got baptized on May 3rd. We were really glad that both sets of grandparents could be there as well as some aunts and uncles. We had a really good baptism program, and had a really fun and busy day. The kids had a great time playing with cousins this week.
swinging with papa
We went to Sugarhouse Park for Yung and Drew's graduation party. It was kind of windy, but the kids had fun. They played at the pond feeding the ducks and played at the park. It was Scarlett's birthday also.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Friday, March 07, 2008
Happy New Year
We went to a Chinese New Year party at our friends' ward. One of the highlights was a lion dance.
Friday, February 08, 2008
My wife saw President Hinckley's song that was performed at his funeral in the local newspaper. My monther-in-law was interested in getting a copy too, but we didn't know where it was available. I did some googling today and found it here.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Check out this sci-fi sounds quiz. I only had a hard time with a couple of them.
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