It has been just a short 66 years since I was separated from my mother in something akin to birth. Regardless, I have always celebrated it as birthday, even though it was a forced entry into this world. To celebrate we dined at La Casita, always a high-level choice when I get to choose -- and I did.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Happiness Hotel Provo
While living in London last time, we had a stream of visitors with blessed little place to put them. Everyone ended up sleeping wall to wall on the floor. We lovingly referred to our flat as the Happiness Hotel.
Over the weekend, the Provo version of the Happiness Hotel emerged. On Saturday every nook and cranny was filled with the Hastings and Youngs. On Sunday, the Youngs headed back to AZ and things were slightly more roomy. By late afternoon, however, a plan began to emerge and things began to shift. With Rob's family arriving for their grandpa's funeral, we decided that if they didn't mind, the Hasting siblings could all bed down here. So the Kringles were in the basement with the Hastings kids, Rob and Anna were in the guest room, and Courtney and Christian were in the living room on cots. It was two nights of wall to wall guests again. "So there are bugs and there are mice, sure we have our little problems, but you'll never beat the price."
Over the weekend, the Provo version of the Happiness Hotel emerged. On Saturday every nook and cranny was filled with the Hastings and Youngs. On Sunday, the Youngs headed back to AZ and things were slightly more roomy. By late afternoon, however, a plan began to emerge and things began to shift. With Rob's family arriving for their grandpa's funeral, we decided that if they didn't mind, the Hasting siblings could all bed down here. So the Kringles were in the basement with the Hastings kids, Rob and Anna were in the guest room, and Courtney and Christian were in the living room on cots. It was two nights of wall to wall guests again. "So there are bugs and there are mice, sure we have our little problems, but you'll never beat the price."
An Unplanned Reunion
Last weekend brought an unexpected surprise. Maren and Gavin returned from Europe very late Friday night, Anna, Rob, and family arrived from Reno Saturday afternoon, and Will and Jamie flew in from NC on Saturday as well. So on Saturday evening, what was going to be a birthday party for Maren and Beckham, turned into an impromptu family reunion. All of the SKT and DAT families gathered at our house for sliders, salad, and birthday cake. The surprise was having Will and Jamie whose visit was unknown to us, and having the Hastings make a sudden trip for Rob's grandpa's funeral. It all worked out splendidly and cousins of all ages were happy to be together again for the evening.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
All Good Things . . .
Well, tomorrow Maren and Gavin wing their way home after two weeks in France and England. We have certainly had a good time with Finn, Harry, and Beckham, but we have also learned that raising children is a job for the young. The days have been filled with DVDs, playing with cousins in the mud and elsewhere, chickens, cleaning Uncle's new cellar, forts, meals, walks, family dinners, snacks, baths, stories, some heavy-duty coughs, and goodness knows what all else.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Lizzie's Ninth
Last Saturday was Lizzie's birthday. Emily planned a marvelous Minnie-themed party that was enjoyed by all.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Not Bored All the Time
As long as the cousins aren't in school, things are pretty exciting around here. Otherwise there is a chance that it might get boring. Luckily, there has been lots of good fun for Finn, Harry, and Beck.
Friday, March 9, 2012
How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm?
Yesterday, the Youngs drove from Arizona to drop the kids off before heading to Toulouse, Paris, and London for two week. Gavin has three days of meetings with Airbus in Toulouse, France and then they will go to Paris for a few days. The excellent adventure will end in London where they will stay with Kris's brother, Matt, and his wife Kim.
I fear we ruined our kids by taking them abroad so often. They just don't want to stay down on the farm! Who can blame them?
There will certainly be more adventures of Grammy, Pop Pop, and the boys, so stay tuned. That, however, is all for now.
OXO
D.
I fear we ruined our kids by taking them abroad so often. They just don't want to stay down on the farm! Who can blame them?
There will certainly be more adventures of Grammy, Pop Pop, and the boys, so stay tuned. That, however, is all for now.
OXO
D.
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