Saturday, July 14, 2007
Baby Turns One!
We threw a small birthday party for Carolyn last month when she turned one. We invited over some friends for cake and ice cream. I made my first fancy cake ever. I think it turned out great. It looks like Carolyn's absolute favorite doll. She didn't seem to enjoy eating her cake, but she did knead it into tiny pieces, which made it easy for her cousin Chandler to share off her tray. Overall, I think she really enjoyed her party--this child loves to be the center of attention.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Independence Day
This is my first 4th of July in Philadelphia. It's a fitting place to spend the Fourth with all of the historical sites close by. Yesterday we went to Valley Forge, the place the Continental Army camped the first winter of the Revolutionary War.
Happy Belated Birthday, Jeremy!
On Sunday, Carolyn and Harry had a birthday dinner for Jeremy. I think it's been six years or so since Jeremy had a birthday with his family. Anyway, his sister, Melissa, and her husband, Ian, came over to join in the festivities. And what better way to celebrate a birthday than to give CA some presents? 
Get Ready for a History Lesson...
Harry and Carolyn took Jeremy, Carolyn Ann (CA), and me to upstate New York. We went to visit the historical sites for our church in Palmyra and Fayette. I have never been to any of these sites being a West Coast girl myself. It was so fun to see this other side of New York. We didn't see any of the hustle and bustle of the city, just beautiful farm country. It's easy to forget there's more to New York State than Manhattan.
This is how CA felt after we dragged her around to all the sites.
When we arrived in Palmyra, we first went to Hill Cumorah (the place Joseph Smith found the gold plates that would become the Book of Mormon).
After spending some time on the hill, we went down to the old Smith property where Joseph Smith grew up. We took a tour of the printing press where they printed the first edition of the Book of Mormon. Dude, after learning about the process required for each book, I can't believe people had books to read back in those days.
This is how CA felt after we dragged her around to all the sites.
Long Time, No Blog
Well, it's been almost a month since I've been able to sit at a computer and blog. We have moved into our new house, but still don't have internet. I hate Verizon. Anyway, a lot of things have happened since my blog hiatus: Carolyn's birthday, our 5-year wedding anniversary, Jeremy's birthday, and we are now in Pennsylvania visiting the Horners. This is the first that Jeremy's siblings have been able to meet Carolyn Ann, and the first time his parents have seen her since her baby blessing. I'll be putting up some pictures from our trip, but her birthday photos won't be up until after we get home. Anyway, hope you enjoy the new stuff.
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