Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Happy Birthday to Dad!



Edwin enjoyed a birthday at home. Augustus made breakfast pancakes, which Dad enjoyed in bed while studying scriptures ("And that would be the sweetest joy of all").



Kids helped Dad clean up the garage, which was quickly accomplished with so many helping hands. Then Dad flew kites in the meadow with them, and had a jacks tournament, which he won.



He enjoyed opening presents, and eating his mother's raisin cake, made by Virginia.
In the evening he went with Mom to a meet-the-school-board-candidates meeting. He was happy to receive phone calls from Nolan, Benjamin, and Charlie.


Cottonwood tree in the river bottom stands stark and bare against low-lying clouds over the mountains.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Birds in Glenwood



There were 25 of these large and graceful birds in the field across the highway from the Alma store. We're waiting for Benjamin to tell us what they are!

Friday, January 16, 2009

Where the Antelope Play

Plains of Saint Augustine. Photograph by Elena.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Angela Sewing New Dress


Angela made her own pattern, and made a new dress for herself.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Elena's Birthday Party - Playing Jacks


Elena playing jacks at her birthday party.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Edwin's New Camera


Edwin has started taking pictures with his new Christmas camera. Moonrise at sunset.

Skiing


Caleb, Elena, and Augustus went skiing with the homeschoolers.