Temple Square Lights

We enjoyed an evening at temple square with Joelle, RJ and Addison. It was our third time this year and for me, it never gets old. Good times!

Our Thanksgiving Indian

Taylor's preschool class had their Thanksgiving feast yesterday. What a cute little indian brave.

Sacramento

Some of us who competed solos

Our 8 hand team

Happy Halloween

Tooth number 2

It finally fell out. Literally just fell out as Miriam sat up in her bed one morning. In the Kendell family we like to let the tooth get so loose it is hanging by a thread before considering it to be loose enough to come out. Even then, wanting to wiggle the said loose tooth causes terror and crying. It must come from the Kendell side. (Walkers are much braver) The tooth fairy, stealth as always, took the tooth and left a dollar.

Here is what has happened

So I'm a little behind in my blogging. Sorry, life gets busy. To catch you up, here is a summary: Miriam broke her arm, Joseph had a birthday and we went to Disneyland. Phew! Enjoy the photos!!

Taylor's first day of school

This morning, I dropped the big kids off at school and then continued to drive Taylor to preschool. When we parked, I hadn't even shut off the car when he said "bye mom". I guess he in not too sad about not being at home all day with me. I have to admit, I went jogging all by myself and at first I felt a little lonely, and then it turned into a feeling of freedom. After picking him up all he would tell me is they learned letters and some girl has a moustache. ( I am really hoping it is not his teacher, and if it is I am really really hoping he doesn't say anything!)

First Day of School

"It's the most wonderful time of the year...." I know typically that is a Christmas song; but a staples commercial I saw a few years back brought it out in a whole new light. Both Miriam and Joseph were very excited this morning and were up and in the shower by 6:40 without fighting. I finally had to ask Joseph to take off his backpack because wearing a backpack for 40 minutes will make any persons back hurt. (he gets a little nervous about being late) They got to school only a little late (no buses so they depend on me) and each of them forgot all of their supplies in the car (and I didn't even notice) One day down - the rest of the year to go.
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Tooth Fairy visit

Miriam lost her first tooth yesterday! She has been wiggling and wiggling that tooth it seems, forever. This morning was exciting when she found a dollar under her pillow.

Happy 11th

Happy 11th anniversary. What a cute couple! A wonderful wonderful day!!!

24th of July Celebration

We have decided the best place to go for the 24th of July celebration is good ol' St. Anthony Idaho. I am a little late getting these pictures up; but better late than never.

It may seem by looking at this photo that we had a horrible time floating the river. In reality, after getting over the slime and the cold big water, we all had a very nice time. Once the crying stopped all we had to listen to was the sound of the water and little voices blaming one another for getting the other wet first. At least there wasn't crying added to the fighting.


The rodeo was a favorite for everyone!! Joseph and Miriam even did the calf chase. I thought for sure they would be tippy toeing through the dirt; but they got right in there and Joseph got so close to getting some money off the cow. I don't think I have ever seen him move so fast. Money is a great motivator!!

Candy is also a great motivator!!!!

Aint they beauties!

Miriam and her friend Noelle decided to be in disguise last week while playing. "So the boys won't know who the heck we are." were the exact words they said. I think they did an especially nice job coloring in their eye brows.

Happy Father's Day!

We love our Dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poster Contest

Thad's company is having a poster contest and the kids wanted to enter. The posters are required to have a theme of health. Both Miriam and Joseph chose physical health.




Miriam was complaining about dinner one night asking why I never made anything she liked. I said "well, you don't like corn, carrots, peas, potatoes, beans or lettuce so what do you want me to make? I guess I could start cooking food like cake and donuts and we could all look like the guy on your poster." This brought out major giggles from Joseph; but Miriam didn't appreciate it.

New family in our backyard

We have a new family of 6 in our backyard pear tree. 4 baby robins and their parents.

Happy Kindergarten Graduation Miriam

Do you ever feel there is a graduation for everything these days? I always thought you graduated from high school and then from college. Even though the oldest child we have is 8 we have already been to more graduations than Thad and I together. Miriam's kindergarten graduation was Friday. She practiced and practiced her songs at home and even had an instrumental part which was a surprise to us.

New York New York

We had a great time in New York. We got to experience first hand everything you think of when you hear New York. Statue of Liberty, expensive restaurants and getting robbed (sad but true). Just wanted to share a few pictures with you.




We visited St. Patricks cathedral one night, and while the rest of us oohed and awed over the stained glass and beautiful architecture - Thad thought this ladies hair was picture worthy.



In Central Park. One of my favorite spots we visited!


Top of 30 Rockefeller Center. Behind us is the Empire State building.

Christmas in May

We had our yearly Christmas in May party last night. Thad weeded all day long so the yard would look fabulous and we cooked a Christmas ham. Even though we got the ham out a day and a half early it still had ice on it. In order to get a hot piece you had to take a piece from either end. Oh well! Around 22 people attended. There was a lot of fun conversation and a great game of cootie. Miriam ended up getting the best prize of all. I would try to explain what it is, but it would take up another half of a page. Thad has some really great people he works with!!!

For some reason, Joseph escaped the camera all night because we didn't have any pictures of him. Just for your information... we love him just as much pictured or not :)

Family Home Evening

Last night for Family Home Evening, Taylor was in charge of music. When asked what song he would like to sing he replied "pink panther". So...our opening song was the theme song to pink panther. Needless to say, it was a less than reverent opening to our lesson on Moroni's promise.

No singing involved, just a lot of dancing and giggling!