Kjirsti & Tom

Tom and I have had an abundance of friends and relatives having babies lately. Congratulations to Ceci and Dave, Derek and Audrey, Reid and Cindi, Andrea, Terri, Dominica and any one else I missed!

About a month ago, Tom and I were at Costco. I was surprised to see that in September they already had their fall wreaths and decorations out. I guess when I categorize months I would probably label September as a “fall” month, but the abruptness of it’s arrival shocked and annoyed me. I was not…

Tom and I attacked the house again this weekend. Friday night Tom scrubbed down the ceiling of the kitchen. (Which is such a disgusting job, because the gooey adhesive drips all down your arms- and just all over you in general. And then you just scrub and wipe and scrub and wipe- all above your…

I mowed our lawn yesterday! We have actually never mowed our lawn before because it was growing so poorly. It looks so green and fresh now- as if inviting us out to picnic. I raked up all the leaves and branches that had blown onto our yard from the terrific wind storm we had last…

The last two weeks have been rich with friends and family. Last weekend, we went to Athens to visit Trevor, Lauren and their two boys, Bryce and Dallin. We had so much fun playing soccer, visiting the farmer’s market, and going for a hike by a beautiful lake. We were delighted to see the progress…

Thanks to all of you who offered such support and enthusiasm last week after my announcement that we would be teaching seminary. Our first week went off well. I am so grateful for this opportunity to study the scriptures in a new way. I can’t describe how fulfilling it has been to have the life…

This morning Tom and I woke up at 5:30. No, not on accident, not because the sun was beaming in our window and woke us, not because one of us had to use the bathroom, not because we had homework to finish before school- but rather because today was our first day to teach early…

So, this is a little late in coming, but I am thrilled to say that Getti and I’s company, Getti’s Accessories, had its television debut! Last Monday Brigette appeared on Sonoran Living, a television studio in Phoenix, to showcase our products. The production was a great success. We sold about $1,000 worth of merchandise that…

Tom and I removed the wallpaper and washed the walls in the stairs/hallway upstairs, as well as the front entrance. The walls look so fresh and clean, I can’t wait to paint. The bathroom is taped and ready to be primed. Charles got lights working in our kitchen. Now we can only hope the outlet…

             Alium                 “Carnavale de nice” tulips  Daffodil                            Crocus      Today I was doing our weekly grocery shopping and was walking up to the check out lane when I saw it. A bag of 60 assorted bulbs for $8.99. It conatined small and large daffodils, crocus, two types…