Who knew they could both be so still and serious at the same time? If anyone knows the energy of these two combined you would know that it was no small feat. They put the chaos in comfy. Way to go Christine!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
little hunks
Samuel and Joseph were invited to do a photo shoot with a BYU student photographer a few weeks ago. They took along swords, light sabers and a few Nerf guns and came up with this...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
A person I call Papi
A couple months ago I was able to spend quality time with some of my favorite people including the handsome gray haired guy I affectionately call Papi.
Since he is the #1 reader of this little blog, I thought I'd share some of these sweet pictures of him and also wish him a Happy Birthday! One of my favorite things is when he calls all the way from Mexico and in his thick Spanish accent starts quoting things I've written followed by a "Wow" or "Really?".
Being with him at Disney was like taking a child to a candy store for the very first time. He kept saying he felt like he was in a movie come to life. He did however wish he'd taken a pass on Space Mountain. "Mija, don't ever put me on a ride like that again!" he said. Nemo and Soarin' were more his speed. We chuckled hard when Moni got a call on her cell phone from a Disney cast member saying, "Hello. Mrs. W. I have a your Dad here with me. What is your location?"
Since he is the #1 reader of this little blog, I thought I'd share some of these sweet pictures of him and also wish him a Happy Birthday! One of my favorite things is when he calls all the way from Mexico and in his thick Spanish accent starts quoting things I've written followed by a "Wow" or "Really?".
Being with him at Disney was like taking a child to a candy store for the very first time. He kept saying he felt like he was in a movie come to life. He did however wish he'd taken a pass on Space Mountain. "Mija, don't ever put me on a ride like that again!" he said. Nemo and Soarin' were more his speed. We chuckled hard when Moni got a call on her cell phone from a Disney cast member saying, "Hello. Mrs. W. I have a your Dad here with me. What is your location?"
Here he is with 15 of his soon to be 19 grandchildren. He'd call it a little bit of heaven. I call us blessed.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
little tokens of love
I am a card lover. I have files and files full of little notes I've saved over the years. Thank you notes, letters, birthday cards and valentines are little treasures that fill boxes in my basement. I even have notes my mom sent me back in my Camp Liahona days! Something about her beautiful penmanship still warms me up inside.
A fun thing for visitors to do when they hang out with me in my kitchen is to glance at my wall of Christmas cards and hear stories of how so and so is doing and so forth. Towards the end of summer I add each card to a designated scrapbook page corresponding to that particular family and see how much their family has grown and changed over the years. It's so fun.
My own pile of Christmas cards which meant to double as New Years cards still sit in a basket on my counter :( Maybe I'll send them as belated Valentine's, Mardi Gras or even St. Patrick's Day cards. Regardless, if you happen to see one poking out of your mail box, know that it was sent with much love and heart felt wishes coming your way.
A fun thing for visitors to do when they hang out with me in my kitchen is to glance at my wall of Christmas cards and hear stories of how so and so is doing and so forth. Towards the end of summer I add each card to a designated scrapbook page corresponding to that particular family and see how much their family has grown and changed over the years. It's so fun.
My own pile of Christmas cards which meant to double as New Years cards still sit in a basket on my counter :( Maybe I'll send them as belated Valentine's, Mardi Gras or even St. Patrick's Day cards. Regardless, if you happen to see one poking out of your mail box, know that it was sent with much love and heart felt wishes coming your way.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
sweethearts 2010
Now that the costumes have been cleaned and returned and my own home is somewhat back in order, I thought I'd share pictures of my girls at the latest dance-(Sweethearts).
Analisa went with her friend Will. She once asked him jokingly if she could hold his hand. As she went to take hold, he gave his a hand a twist and left her holding his detached prosthetic hand. Nothing like a guy with a good sense of humor.
Miss Sarah went to her dance with her good buddy Kooper. She made his night apparently with a big smooch on the cheek. The only kiss of the night I might add.
Making the change from Skyline to SPA has brought so many blessings. The biggest ones being the three girls pictured below: Zoe (pictured on the left), Marte (a Norwegian exchange student, on Sarah's right) and Maddie (who we affectionately call blue eyed beauty) are the best-est friends a girl could have.
Analisa went with her friend Will. She once asked him jokingly if she could hold his hand. As she went to take hold, he gave his a hand a twist and left her holding his detached prosthetic hand. Nothing like a guy with a good sense of humor.
Miss Sarah went to her dance with her good buddy Kooper. She made his night apparently with a big smooch on the cheek. The only kiss of the night I might add.
Making the change from Skyline to SPA has brought so many blessings. The biggest ones being the three girls pictured below: Zoe (pictured on the left), Marte (a Norwegian exchange student, on Sarah's right) and Maddie (who we affectionately call blue eyed beauty) are the best-est friends a girl could have.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Opening Night
I've been MIA for the last two weeks getting the finishing touches on costumes for The Boyfriend which opens tonight! Pearls have been strung and feathers have been hot glued into place. They are ready. If you come you might see...
Some Girlfriends...
and Boyfriends...
and one flirty little gal named Maisie.
Analisa said she looked like me from stage. Not so I said, "My hair's not black. Just a very, very dark brown;)"
You might see a stage kiss or two...
and kids having a roaring good time...
There is a tango...
a costume ball...
and 20's style dancing that leaves you wanting to join in the Charleston.
It's been a fun and exhausting ride. One that I don't think I'd do again. At least for a year or so.
A spunky french maid named Hortance
Some Girlfriends...
and Boyfriends...
and one flirty little gal named Maisie.
Analisa said she looked like me from stage. Not so I said, "My hair's not black. Just a very, very dark brown;)"
You might see a stage kiss or two...
and kids having a roaring good time...
There is a tango...
a costume ball...
and 20's style dancing that leaves you wanting to join in the Charleston.
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