Fast Forward

Time continues to pass very quickly & we try hard to make the most of every moment.

Which means things around our home are:

1/27/12   Paul got to ref Lehi High on his birthday.  We all went to cheer him on.  "Take his whistle!" is Parker's favorite chant to yell & Paul's favorite to hear.

Sometime in February Kyralyn celebrated 100 days of school in Kindergarten.  This was taken on 2/16/12

2/12/12   Clay was awarded his Eagle Scout.  Way to go!

2/12/12   Kyralyn loves to help take care of the babies.  Even the ones who aren't really babies anymore.  This is Emily.

2/19/12   We went to the hospital to meet Denver Lynn.  She was born Feb 17, weighing in at 8lbs 6 ounces.

2/21/12   Parker loves to snuggle.

3/1/12   We celebrated Relief Society with an evening centered around its central focus:  Charity Never Faileth.  These were napkin rings that Ashley made.

3/1/12  Yummy dinner of lasagna, salad, breadsticks & cake.  Beautiful decorations.  Inspiring messages about charity.  Thanks again Sarah, Andrea, Ashley & many others.

3/2/12   Kissing lessons.

3/5/12  We took Amber to a play at the Desert Star Theatre for her birthday.  It was called, "CSI:  Provo; Decaffinated DNA."  We laughed so hard the tears were rolling.  A month later we took Corrine for her birthday and saw "The Princess Bridesmaid."  Another night of laughter, good music, and great talent.  {And much thanks to Lincoln, Michelle, Todd & Rachel for inviting my kids to spend time with them while I spent some time with dear friends.}

3/9/12   Tate comes in the morning before the kids leave for school.  Parker is usually up for a long time but today Tate got to wake him up.

3/25/12   Kaysen came into town for a visit.  The kids spent hours playing at a few of our neighborhood parks together.

3/27/12   Paul went to play with the ward basketball team for a regional tournament.  Parker spent a long while getting to know Channing.

4/7/12   Champions again!  They came out on top of the spring league.  Great work team!  {As a side note, I am especially grateful that they were placed either 1st or 2nd going into this game today.  If they weren't we would have had what was to me a major scheduling conflict.  Paul & I had made plans back in January to attend "Zorro:  The Musical" on this day.  At 12:30.  Of course I thought the spring league games would all be over by now.  The game for the 3rd & 4th place teams was to begin at 12:00.  It seems inconsequential now but it was very important to me that we make this show.  All of the important things on this day working out was a blessing.}

4/18/12   When Dallin started school, Donut day was called "Daddy donut day."  That must have become too specific because now it is just "donut date."  The student gets to bring someone special with them to read to them for 1/2 an hour.  The PTA provides donuts.  Paul has been able to do this with each of the kids every year.  Except the time he asked Grandpa to come for him since he was out of town.  This year he was able to take a later flight so that he could be with Kyralyn for her first donut date.

7/15/11   Paul's shared many offices over the years with Ultra Steam.  The van, the spare bedrooms, our living room, and the common room in the current office.  What a privilege and blessing to have his own.

7/27/11   the Oakland, CA temple

8/30/11   An Ultra Steam project?  I liked the contrasting lines & angles.

4/7/12   We were there!  Phenomenal performance.  Sword fighting.  Fire.  Big flowing gypsy dresses.  Great music.  Fun dancing.  Amazing talent.  (this photo was taken before the show.  despite their faces they really liked it.  maybe it was the front row seats.)

4/7/12  Hale Center Theatre, West Valley.