Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Obedience
As we were talking about what time to do Family Home Evening Emily announced that she was in charge of the lesson. Since I'm always happy to have someone else take on that responsibility I gave her the reins. She ran from the table saying I've got to go get ready. I saw glimpses of her moving some of her doll items into the living room and a few minutes later she said I'm ready. After the prayer and song Emily proceeded with the lesson. First she used a blanket and a pillow and made a bed for her doll. She tucked her doll in and asked "What is my doll doing?" Bart answered sleeping. Emily said NOOO. I said she's taking a nap. Emily said NOOO. After a few more answers like these Emily said "My doll is obeying the rules. When her mom says to go to bed she runs to her room and goes straight to bed". Emily then pulls out her new doll stroller and moves the doll to the stroller and says "When her mom says we are going for a walk my doll goes straight to the stroller because she is obeying the rules." Emily continued with the lesson talking in 4 year old circles about her doll always obeying the rules. She then read a book to us and started in on a second one with another one on deck when Bart had to say "Thank you Emily that was a wonderful lesson but it's starting to get dark and I still have to mow the lawn." She then said but wait daddy I need to finish and said "in the name of Jesus Christ amen"
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Labor Day 2010
Location: Dark Valley Cabin "Boulder Mountain"
Participates: Brooke & Tyler Family, Sarah & LaRon Family, Bart & Collette Family, Raquel & Joe Family, Dick and Becky (we missed you Ally and Matt, maybe next year?)
Consensus: Fun times
Key Events:
Fishing at Miller and Cook Lake. Emily was only interested in playing on the logs and throwing rocks into the lake until cousin Bentley caught the first fish. After then Emily was "all hands on board" trying to catch her own. She and Bart were the last men standing while every one else headed back to the cabin. I think they'd still be there if that fish didn't snap off the hook and take it with him. Emily's still coming to terms with not catching that fish and is determined that next year she needs her very own pink (preferably Beauty and the Beast) fishing pole and she is going to be the first one to catch a fish. Jane just wanted take her shoes off and play in the dirt.
Dedicating a memorial granite bench for my Uncle Mark who unexpectedly passed away last Christmas. Dark Valley was my Uncle Mark's favorite place and he spent a great deal of time keeping the cabin in good condition. My Aunt Charlotte chose the place for the bench saying it was where he would often bring a chair out and sit looking at the Valley. My dad's extended family and friends came up on Sunday and we all shared a yummy dinner in honor of the event.
Bart getting stung not once but twice by Bees. Emily also got stung. I'm guessing Emily and Bart have the same blood type. One that Boulder Mountain Bees must like.
Playing the Newlywed or "not so" newlywed game
Winners= Bart & Collette (cheers) I knew we'd win! After the game Bart burned the evidence so in his own words "to prevent it from going on Collette's blog" My parents were hilarious playing this game. When asked the question what was the first meal your spouse made for you my dad answered "dinner". My mom's answered "still waiting for that to happen" I liked hearing all the answers to "what is the most admirable quality in your spouse" It's not often I hear what qualities my other family members admire in their spouses. I thought it was great that my dad admires that my mom is smart.
Watching the grand kids, Bart and Joe play "A minute to win it."
Jane keeping the whole cabin awake one night screaming for a reason none of us could figure out. You gotta love close quarters. The only thing that finally settled her down was to sit on the balcony and look at the stars, which by the way were absolutely amazing. I think I've lived in a city too long, I'd forgotten how magnificent stars can be.
Waking up way to early each morning to the grandson's starting a fire, turning on a Jeff Foxworthy or Bull riders movie and then laughing hysterically with Grandpa Dick. I now know why Sarah and LaRon opted to bring their own tent and assemble it 100 feet away from the cabin. "They claim it was the only flat spot".
Bart taking the girls on 4 wheeler and Terex rides. The best was when we saw him pull away on the Terex with Jane on his lap seat belt on and Emily and Bentley bouncing around on the back seat!
Participates: Brooke & Tyler Family, Sarah & LaRon Family, Bart & Collette Family, Raquel & Joe Family, Dick and Becky (we missed you Ally and Matt, maybe next year?)
Consensus: Fun times
Key Events:
Fishing at Miller and Cook Lake. Emily was only interested in playing on the logs and throwing rocks into the lake until cousin Bentley caught the first fish. After then Emily was "all hands on board" trying to catch her own. She and Bart were the last men standing while every one else headed back to the cabin. I think they'd still be there if that fish didn't snap off the hook and take it with him. Emily's still coming to terms with not catching that fish and is determined that next year she needs her very own pink (preferably Beauty and the Beast) fishing pole and she is going to be the first one to catch a fish. Jane just wanted take her shoes off and play in the dirt.
Dedicating a memorial granite bench for my Uncle Mark who unexpectedly passed away last Christmas. Dark Valley was my Uncle Mark's favorite place and he spent a great deal of time keeping the cabin in good condition. My Aunt Charlotte chose the place for the bench saying it was where he would often bring a chair out and sit looking at the Valley. My dad's extended family and friends came up on Sunday and we all shared a yummy dinner in honor of the event.
Bart getting stung not once but twice by Bees. Emily also got stung. I'm guessing Emily and Bart have the same blood type. One that Boulder Mountain Bees must like.Playing the Newlywed or "not so" newlywed game
Winners= Bart & Collette (cheers) I knew we'd win! After the game Bart burned the evidence so in his own words "to prevent it from going on Collette's blog" My parents were hilarious playing this game. When asked the question what was the first meal your spouse made for you my dad answered "dinner". My mom's answered "still waiting for that to happen" I liked hearing all the answers to "what is the most admirable quality in your spouse" It's not often I hear what qualities my other family members admire in their spouses. I thought it was great that my dad admires that my mom is smart.
Watching the grand kids, Bart and Joe play "A minute to win it."
Jane keeping the whole cabin awake one night screaming for a reason none of us could figure out. You gotta love close quarters. The only thing that finally settled her down was to sit on the balcony and look at the stars, which by the way were absolutely amazing. I think I've lived in a city too long, I'd forgotten how magnificent stars can be.
Waking up way to early each morning to the grandson's starting a fire, turning on a Jeff Foxworthy or Bull riders movie and then laughing hysterically with Grandpa Dick. I now know why Sarah and LaRon opted to bring their own tent and assemble it 100 feet away from the cabin. "They claim it was the only flat spot".
Bart taking the girls on 4 wheeler and Terex rides. The best was when we saw him pull away on the Terex with Jane on his lap seat belt on and Emily and Bentley bouncing around on the back seat!
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