July 2009

Church, Home Life

Relaxing and Uneventful Sunday…

Today was fairly relaxing for everyone.  We were all very tired from a late night last night again and so we needed the down time.  I had my usual morning of church-related meetings but other than that, the morning was fairly uneventful.  Sarah also called from Utah and said that she was doing very well. […]

Church, Home Life

Sarah Travels, Carmen Cooks, Brittany Wins!

Today was the day Sarah left for Especially for Youth (EFY).  When we got up, I made a double batch of German Pancakes for breakfast to make sure everyone was full.  Carmen really loved them, so I have included the recipe below: German Pancakes 6 Eggs, 1 Cup Milk, 1 Cup Flour, 1/2 Cup Sugar,

Home Life

Harry Potter and More Parties!

Today, as seems to always be the case lately, we had a very busy and late day.  I took the day off of work to relax and play with the family.  We all got up a little late because of the late night card-playing from last night.  I got a craving for crepes, so Angela

Home Life

Honorary Citizen, Beach, Track, and Celebration!

Today was quite the busy day for everyone!  Today’s excursion for Carmen included meeting with the Mayor of Naperville and then going to Centennial Beach to swim and have fun.  When they met with the Mayor, each of the students was made an honorary citizen of Naperville.  They received a certificate making it official! Today

Church, Home Life

Bowling, Shopping, and Tie Dye!

We had a day today that was loaded with activities!  It kept us very busy.  I worked from home today and got a lot accomplished.  After a wonderful breakfast from Angela of blueberry pancakes,  Brittany went to her last track practice.  Her last meet is tomorrow.  She has been doing very well and we’re proud

Home Life

Chicago Excursion Tuesday

Our family had a pretty normal day today.  Not much going on with our schedule.  Angela, Brittany and Carmen went for a morning run and said it felt very good to get out and exercise.  Angela went to a surprise birthday party for one of her friends (Saundra Horne), books were taken back to the

Home Life

Not a Manic Monday…

Today was a very busy day for everyone.  I probably had the most relaxing day at work!  🙂  The day started off with Sarah’s flute lesson.  Angela took the kids to play at a park while waiting for Sarah to finish up.  Kirstyn, Zach, and Ben had a great time and enjoyed a beautiful, not-too-hot

Church, Home Life

Relaxing and Fun Sunday!

Today was a lot less hectic than yesterday. I still had all my early Sunday meetings at the church, but it was nice not having to be anywhere specific after that. Church went very well, although it is very hard for Carmen to follow much of what is going on. Everyone speaks so fast for

Church, Home Life

All Back Together Again!

This morning after an OK night’s sleep, got up early and walked around the camp. There is some beautiful scenery that I was able to get some pictures of. After waiting for all the girls to get up, I helped get Sarah and Brittany packed up and we left camp and came home. I ended

Home Life

Chicago Excursion!

Today was Carmen’s excursion to downtown Chicago. Angela dropped her off at the Route 59 train station at 9:15 and the group took the train down to go up the Sears Tower and to take a 3-hour bike ride tour up and down the lake front (Lake Michigan). Carmen said she had a great time

Home Life

Lunch, Grant Thornton, Frosties, and Family DVDs

Today ran at a slower pace than yesterday.  Carmen was exhausted after her Six Flags trip so she slept in and got some much needed rest.  Pancakes were on the menu for breakfast which she (and everyone else) really enjoys.  I think that Kirstyn and Zachary really like having Sarah and Brittany off at girls

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