Kolby and I drove around the neighborhood today, snapping shots of the gorgeous scenery, all blanketed in white. (That's me in the rear view mirror.)
I was so excited to see little peeks of green grass after all the rain this weekend, but this morning we woke up to another winter wonderland.
Okay, okay, it IS only January. Can't hope for Spring yet, so as they say, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. I've decided to enjoy the beauty of winter today. But brrrr, it is COLD!
But then here's the bad news...the day after Kenyon's birthday, we took him to the doc and after chest x-rays and throat and nose swabs (that looked really painful), and after nearly passing out at the dr.'s office, Kenyon was diagnosed with our doctor office's first official case of influenza. Eeeek. So those eight cute boys we took snowmobiling were all exposed to the nasty bug. Sorry guys. Happy birthday, Kenyon...poor guy!
Kenyon turns 12 tomorrow. I cannot believe it. Funny how you can remember every detail of a child's birth
- like it was yesterday.
Twelve years ago on this night I was also "born"
-- as a mom. Incredible.
Can't possibly have been 12 years ago, can it?
Here is his birthday invitation. SO nice of Grandpa to let us have a snowmobile party. Can't wait until tomorrow.
One of the best parts of the boys growing up is that we can actually have game nights now. (Game nights that don't include Candyland or Chutes and Ladders.) Scrabble is one of our new favorites. We like to get the little guys to bed and then play until Dad wins. Tonight Kaden spelled "nah." I said it's a valid word, Kent said no. I won. I'm the English major...nah is definitely a part of speech. Example: "Will dad ever take less than ten minutes spelling a word?" "Nah."
THIS delightful creation is what we have fondly termed a "Kenyon sandwich," and it's a Sunday tradition around these parts. Named for its original creator, here is the recipe: Homemade roll (made lovingly every Sunday by Dad,) roast beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Don't knock it 'til you try it 'cause it's delicious! Yum-mo. Kind of makes you hungry just thinking about it, doesn't it? Stop by on any given Sunday and you can taste this little culinary delight for yourself. (Oh, and I'm adding this to my photo challenge because it's a great picture, if I do say so myself!)
Hope this isn't offensive to anyone...it just made me laugh. I felt compelled to share. Too true. Thanks for sending it to me Jackie!
Once again, practicing photography and depth of field. The piano is one of my favorite things because I can't play it. I admire anyone who can and I love sitting down at the piano and trying to pick at a familiar Primary song or Hymn. Someday I'd love to be able to play well enough to at least fill in when the Primary pianist is missing, but I'm far from that now! Also, this particular piano has special meaning to me because it is the piano I grew up with. When I returned home from the hospital after having Kyler, my parents had given me the wonderful surprise of the piano. One of the best gifts I've ever received. (My parents are way too good to me!)
In surfing the web for great photography inspiration, I've seen that one way to improve photography skills is to issue a challenge. So I'm issuing a challenge to myself (and to anyone else interested) to take 26 pictures of things I love. We'll see where it takes me...
I was downstairs today when I heard a terrible crash...you know the kind...the kind that makes your heart skip a beat...so I ran up the stairs and as I'm running I hear Kent say, "Oh, that's not good." He had been changing a kitchen lightbulb, standing on top of the glass range, when his foot went right through.
Is it bad that these were the first two thoughts that went through my head (after I found out Kent was okay, of course)?: 1. "Too bad he wasn't standing on the dishwasher. I could really use a new dishwasher." 2. "I'm thinking...stainless steel."
I think I'm ready for the world of teenagers...Kenyon will be twelve in just a few days...but I don't know if I'm ready for this! Today we had 15 kids all under the age of 13, all playing guitar hero. Things got pretty loud but I love it. I'm so glad they'll come here. I don't even care if they're rowdy. They're such cute kids and close friends. I hope they stick around forever! - Kenyon, Birk, Brandon, Josh, Hayden, Anna, Claire, Kaden, Ben, Zack, Jared, Nathan, Kyler, Jack, Kolby!
