Independence Day
I feel a tremendous sense of relief to be over my post layout mishaps...moving on now...Grandpa Johns holding the first male grandbaby. Guess that's one good thing about being the oldest on my side,...
View ArticlePt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Grandma Johns took us one lazy afternoon to the localzoo and aquarium. It was very nice. There isn't so much to seethat you feel it's a chore, but there also isn't too little. It's a greatcombination...
View ArticleMore from the zoo
This year I've really come to a greaterappreciation for all the grandmas in my life andthe lives of my children. We are all better peoplebecause we love and are loved by them. So thank youto each of...
View ArticleWest Seattle with "Bepelle"
My best friend from high school married a highschool friend of ours and they still reside in the harbor.It's always fun to catch up when we're in town andsee how each other's children have grown! Her...
View ArticleThe long awaited, but never duplicated...
Disneyland...of course!The Magic Kingdom somehow hasn't lost anyof its magic in the intervening 18 or so yearssince I last visited. Truly, I marvel at the imagination of Walt Disney. We received a...
View ArticleYou know you're a mormon if...
I have lots of friends in the blogging world, and most of them are LDS. I know which of my friends blog with REGULARITY, and which ones, like me, don't. I never think much of it when the irregulars...
View ArticleSir Max-a-lot
Just kidding...we haven't called him that. yet.But he has been called by the following:MaximoMaximillianMacsimiliano (or something like that)Max Master or Master MaxLast week we went to his well baby...
View ArticleOrigins of name...
One of my favorite questions to ask new moms is "Where did you get the name?" I am really quite horrible at remembering names (I often need to be reminded on several occasions before it sticks) but...
View ArticleMagic Kingdom Take 2
Thanks to my SIL Brandi, we had the 411 that stayingonsite was worth the cost, especially with little ones in tow.I can't say enough how much more relaxed that made the tripfor us. It was so nice at...
View ArticleI've decided to test the water...
For several days I've been feverishly researching, and learninga new language.My scribbles contain the following below:Cd'ingsposiessoakerrisegussetflannel vs. wool vs. hempAIO, AI2, fitted, flat,...
View ArticleTemples & Kisses & such
During our sojourn in San Diego, we couldn't passup the opportunity to take our children to see thelovely temple there. One of the sr. missionaries on site was good enoughto offer take a picture of all...
View ArticleLa Jolla Shores
On our visit to sunny San Diego, we took a lazyday to soak up some sun and enjoy the beach.We asked around and were recommended La JollaShores, a small beach just north of San Diego. Thegirls had a...
View ArticleCloth Diapering Update
Just in case you're oh so curious...I am now the proud owner of 6 cloth diapers, and 2 still in transitThis should be about one 24 hr. period's worth of diapers. I have heavily researched (have I...
View ArticleSea World San Diego
I'm sure you're getting the picture that we had quitea whirlwind of a summer this year! It seems likewe were gone long enough to miss Connecticut'ssummer almost entirely! The final leg of our So....
View ArticleMy stinkin' camera is broke(n)
Sorry no pics of the cloth diaper stash yet; my camera is giving me fits and I really haven't had the time to fiddle with it and try and figure out if it is something minor or major.In the meantime, I...
View ArticleLast days in San Diego
I have never lived near or in a city with a navy presence,so I was unaware of the practice to stand at attentionand in formation when coming into harbor.For me it was a patriotic moment; made me count...
View ArticleKennedy the Kindergartner
I had hoped I would be better preparedwhen this day arrived; but ready or notit came. Kennedy didn't miss a beat,and was fearless regarding all thingsschool related. She LOVES riding the busto school...
View ArticleWashington D.C.
Yes, 2009 will go down in Cope family historyas our most travelled year...thus far, anyway.We kind of expected as much, since several of ourfriends who have sojourned in the northeasttemporarily, told...
View ArticleD.C. cont'd
I hate that I am never able to capture in picturebeautiful architechture. Maybe someday I'll beable to afford a camera that can do better justice...In any case, this is a portion of the ceiling in...
View ArticleLaundry and such...
You'll excuse me, please, for not having a picturefor this post; who wants to look at pictures ofsomeone else's piles of dirty laundry anyway...About two times a year I have this convergenceof cold...
View ArticleP.S.
If you didn't notice, I did two other posts beforemy examination of laundry. Feel free to lookback at those, too. Subjects covered: WashingtonD.C., Uncle Mike (:
View ArticleWhere in the world is Carmen San Diego?
I'm working on a post with pictures, but in the meantime I'd rather just get down in writing what we've been up to, as I always seem so FAR behind with this blogging hobby.After D.C. with my brother...
View ArticleHeavenly Majesty
While in D.C. with Mike, we couldn't pass upthe opportunity to visit the grounds of thegorgeous temple there, and have yet anotheropportunity to let the girls feel the "specialness"of temples. It was a...
View ArticleShe's coming to the big city
It's official folks...Ree Drummond has one hot-selling cookbookand she's bringing her book signing tour to the big city ( if you want to see if she'll be in your area check out her tour info. here). I...
View ArticleIt's been a wild ride...
Well folks (assuming there's anybody out there) echoo....echo, echooo! I've been doing some long and hard thinking about the use of my time and some changes that need to happen and I've decided to bag...
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