November and Texas

Another trip to Texas! The five of us spent four days in Dallas and had an amazing time. We saw the Frodshams (stayed and played with them), the Rebers, Ryan Thompson and his lovely wife Kerri, as well as a few other friends. I got to hang out with my good friend, Dana and the children and I managed to have our Christmas photo taken while there (thanks again Brenda)! We saw Sydney as one of the leads in her newest play, watched a football championship in freezing conditions, cheered for Kennedy at a volleyball championship, made trips to Starbucks, ate out and did a bit of shopping. AND we went to the new James Bond movie! We even managed to debate politics with Joe and some friends. It was a delightful trip and we love and appreciate the Frodsham's and all they do for us!!!


Isabella, Davis and Ramsey jumping in the leaf pile that they had spent two hours working on!

The construciton of the leafy giant!

Enlisting help from others with 'brute strength' was also part of the plan!

Kristine and Kennedy talked non-stop. They were so happy to be reunited and to have time together. They even worked on Kennedy's school art project together!


Tate (who won his Football championship) was very good with Ramsey and lots of fun to hang out with!

Rebekah with Sydney on her right and Kennedy on her left. All of the girls spent time talking, laughing, hanging out and enjoying their time together! But as is often the case, it came to a close all too soon and we headed back to California. But not without a brilliant rendition of 'Defying Gravity.' Thank you girls - that was amazing.

Earlier this month:

Having attended the Egyptian exhibit at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum frequently with Opa (located in San Jose), I could not pass up an opportunity to take my own children there. The facility and its pieces have expanded and improved. My children were awe struck and I was in heaven, feeding them wonderful details about life in an ancient land across the world. I was particularly delighted to discuss Hammurabi's code, Cuneiform and Mesopotamia with them, when we entered that section of the building. (A college student followed us through the museum taking copious notes as I talked to my children - it was hilarious!) Rebekah was a bit sensative to the fact that most of the mummies (people as well as animals) did in fact still have a dead body inside - Ramsey was fine until he saw one with the teeth exposed! That, he thought, was a bit frightening. Kristine and Isabella had lots of questions which of course, delighted me. It was a splendid adventure.

Also, I got to take a group (including the missionaries) up to the Oakland temple! Our trip was to enjoy Angela Johnson's exhibit: Rejoicing in Christ. Her bronze sculptures were beautiful - her depiction of Chirst walking on water was amazing and I was moved... In all, it was a beauitful day and the scenes from the temple (of the Bay) were lovely.

And let's not forget: My cousin Beth got married this month and part of the bachlorette party included a dance class in these five inch stiltetos! It was wonderfully fun and crazy and sexy...

And the best start to November was, Ramsey won his first coloring contest! It was done at the gym and he received a poster and prize bag for his creativity! He was sooo proud of his accomplishment and carried the goodies around for two days... Well done.