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2010 Summary

2011-03-04T05:48:00.001-08:00

Does a tree make a sound in the woods when it falls

even if nobody is there to hear it?? Yes!

Does life go on if nobody blogs it? Yes!!

Here is a quick summary of our lives since last May 2010...it has been almost a year since my last post!! Many things have occurred, some of which I posted on Facebook.

In July 2010 we moved to beautiful green, hot, humid Kentucky, lived in an RV for three weeks, while waiting for our house to be ready.

Dan started his Fellowship at UK in Vitreal Retina Surgery

(2 years and then Dan gets his first job at age 35!)

Kids went to school for the first time at V.P.E. School. This is an amazing school and pushes the kids really hard. The kids are lovin' it (not the homework though)

Started the new year in January with the birth of our fourth girl Makinley Grace.

Makinley went into the hospital for three days with RSV (thanks to sisters sharing bug)

Emma turned 6!! Morgan Turned 8!!

Morgan Got Baptized!!!!

Makinley will be blessed this Sunday.

Florida Trip

2010-05-19T08:49:00.000-07:00

Our trip to Florida was a refreshing break from the usual. Even though we totaled our car on the way to Lexington, we still came back relaxed. Dan had an Ophthalmology conference to present some research at in Fort Lauderdale...so I of course had to come along as his assistant. My mom was kind enough to watch the kids. I was expecting her to have a few more gray hairs when we got back...but she actually had the home running better than I did when I left. What an awesome woman! Thanks mom.

2009-12-24T08:28:00.000-08:00

Merry “Quiche”mas

· 1/4 pound ham

· 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed or (I use fresh)

· 1/2 (8 ounce) container sour cream

· salt and pepper to taste

· 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

· 1 tablespoon olive oil

· 1/2 onion, finely diced

· 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, finely diced

· 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

· 1/4 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded

· 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated

· 4 eggs

· 3/4 cup half-and-half cream

· 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley

salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place ham in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Cook spinach according to package instructions. Allow to cool, then squeeze dry. (I chopped up fresh spinach and sautéed it at the end with the veggies, it seems easier, better??)

2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft and translucent. Stir in mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes, or until soft. Stir in ham. Remove from heat.

3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sour cream, salt and pepper. Divide, and spread into pie crusts. Layer with ham mixture. Mix together Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Parmesan, and sprinkle over pies. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and pour over pies.

Place pies on baking sheet (it makes two), and bake on middle shelf in preheated oven for 40 minutes. The top will be puffed and golden brown. If you shake it, the middle shouldn't move. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

2009-12-20T13:26:00.000-08:00

Morgan had a friend recently that dropped the bomb, so to speak, on the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and even Santa Claus. Sooo....she cornered me one day and said,

"Mom, tell me the truth" with a very serious tone...

"is the Tooth Fairy real?" I had to tell her the truth...it was me.

Later, she tried the same thing on me about Santa, so I turned the question around on her."What's your theory on Santa?" The result's in the video. Although I know Santa is still under investigation, and her theories are still formulating, we will have fun with it while it lasts!! The real test will be Santa's lap.

It didn't help that last year we caught Santa speeding off after a Christmas party in a little beat up sedan. Not quiet the eloquent exit with Sleigh Bells and Reindeer with a robust "Ho Ho Ho" we all envision. But, at least he didn't have a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, and his suit was still intact!

2009-12-14T10:51:00.001-08:00

Today, I read Morgan and Emma a story from the "Friend" magazine, which is put out by our church. It was about a four year old boy who gave his old toys as a gift to another little boy who's family wasn't going be able to have Christmas due to finances. Afterwards we had the idea that our family could donate some of our toys too. We had a great time, and it was nice to get this done (something we needed to do for a long time).

It seems as Christmas approaches, it is a constant battle to keep the feeling of "giving" and blessing the lives of others stronger than that of "I want, I want, I want". This little activity, was something that helped our family keep perspective and I think the girls really understood the meaning as we connected it to our own lives.

The story is in the friend magazine @ friend.lds.org Click on the "Christmas Basket" story in the 2009 Christmas issue. Have Fun!

Match Day Results

2009-12-09T05:59:00.000-08:00

MATCH DAY was yesterday...

Can you guess where we are off

to next for fellowship???

KENTUCKY!!!!!

2009-11-16T19:03:00.001-08:00

Yes, it is a little late...but better late than never. Halloween was fun as usual. Morgan wanted to be a Pilgrim and Emma was an Egyptian princess. They LOVE to dress up. And thanks to Nana, I hardly had to sew anything! And of course Daddy's favorite thing about Halloween is playing with knives. Carving pumpkins and digging out slime is Dad's job. I take the pictures.

We have been a bit busy lately. We were out of town for a month...more to come about that. I hope all are doing well, we will be better about posting our life. I know Nana, you especially are anxious to see pictures.

Halloween

2009-11-16T18:51:00.000-08:00

2009-06-28T15:01:00.000-07:00

As Dan spoke the words of Savannah's blessing, many thoughts came to my mind. One is that I feel so blessed to have her somehow gentle and strong spirit here. Savannah, what a wonderful addition you have already been, but the words spoken brought even more to mind and gave me a greater glimpse of what your future role will be in our home. I know you will teach me much about graciously living. Thank you Savannah, I am excited for our journey together, one you have I am sure been waiting a long time to start!

Savannah's Blessing Day

2009-06-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

Heritage Girls Book Club

2009-06-11T19:27:00.001-07:00

Morgan was invited to joint a book club for girls ages 6-12. Today was her first day, and she LOVED it. We are reading Kirsten from the Heritage Girls series. In the book Kirsten gets lost, we discussed what to do when we get lost. I was pleased and surprised when Morgan gave her answers. She said that first she would pray and then ask a mother with children to help her. It's always nice to know your kids do listen in between their wiggling. Our last activity we drove to a lady named Marcie's home who creates impressive miniature doll houses. She showed the girls how to make miniature hat boxes and perfume bottles. The girls LOVED it and could have stayed all day.

Miniature Perfume Bottles

2009-06-11T19:17:00.000-07:00

These are made with beads glued together and then placed on a miniature mirror.

Miniature Hat box

2009-06-11T19:15:00.001-07:00

2009-06-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day ended with a bang! It was a very American day which consisted of an Air show, Swimming in a river, and losing a tooth eating watermelon.

My little girl is growing up.

Does the Tooth Fairy Work on Memorial Day?

2009-06-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

2009-05-28T11:20:00.000-07:00

2009-05-28T11:16:00.000-07:00

I'll Take the Baby

2009-05-07T14:20:00.001-07:00

"I'm in Charge I have the Map!"

2009-05-07T14:17:00.000-07:00

Devil's Ice Box-Cave Entrance

2009-05-07T14:14:00.000-07:00

Safe in Papa's Arms

2009-05-07T14:12:00.000-07:00

I decided to stay outside the cave where I was safe! I saw the flashlight they brought. I heard daddy using this opportunity to replace our wimpy flashlights with a more "manly" set. What does a "manly light" look like anyway??

Danger: You need three sources of light

2009-05-07T14:09:00.000-07:00

My daddy really wanted to go deeper into the cave, but as you can see the girls were crying it was "too cold". It is probably best, being the sign behind his head said we needed three sources of light per person to explore the cave. As you can see we only had a little bitty light. I'm glad I stayed outside with Papa!!

"Are you sure this won't fall?"

2009-05-07T14:01:00.000-07:00

Savannah's Lunch time

2009-05-07T13:50:00.000-07:00

The table seemed a good place for me to nap while everybody ate. Life is good!!

Frog Find

2009-05-07T13:38:00.000-07:00

Crock Pot Baby

2009-04-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

Well, if there isn't a better time to start showing them who's boss around here, it's after this silly stunt of putting me in the crock pot to take pictures. I hope they know I am more than just a "game hen". Don't worry, I got them good by peeing on Daddy during the photo session. Again, it's about keeping them on their toes. Speaking of toes, are those mine??

Sleeping Savannah

2009-04-27T13:40:00.000-07:00

I love to sleep; I know mom is wondering how long that will last. I even sleep well at night, but don't worry, I won't keep that up for too long. Soon I'll have to start waking them up a bit at night just to keep them on their toes. They say you can't spoil parents, but I don't know that I believe that theory.

Finding my Finger

2009-04-27T13:30:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what this is, but it sure tastes good!!

In Mommy's Arms

2009-04-27T13:13:00.000-07:00

Savannah's First Visitors, Emma and Morgan

2009-04-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

I'm Here!

2009-04-18T13:03:00.000-07:00

Two weeks early!!

7lb 13oz. 20 inches long

April 18th, 2009 7:49 AM

SAVANNAH came just in time for Daddy to cut the umbilical chord, run out the door and take his Ophthalmology board exam. We started at 2:49 AM with my water breaking. We arrived at the Hospital at 5:30 AM(ish), and encountered "Nurse Ratchet". While putting my IV, she curtly told me: "I don't trust a pregnant woman farther than I could throw this building" and promptly proceeded to let me know all the rules of "her" hospital. Luckily, there was a shift change at 7AM. I was happy to have natural labor as I planned, I thought I might have to have more intervention with an injured tail bone, two hernias and a sore pubic symphysis (sp?). Thank goodness for priesthood blessings and such a supportive husband to "coach" me through labor!! I couldn't have done it without him. We also were so grateful to have our Doctor there for transition and pushing. He was awesome, especially when he saw that I needed to refocus and get a hold of myself!!