Natalieism

On Saturday, Jon took Natalie and Curtis to run some errands. One errand was looking for a new pair of slacks.
Natalie: "Dad, what are slacks?"
Dad: "They're dress pants."
Natalie: "So why don't you just call them dress pants?"


On Sunday, Natalie learned about being kind to animals at church. She brought home a picture of a rabbit with cotton balls glued to its body.
Dad: "Natalie, I see you learned about animals today. Do you like to call your picture a rabbit or a bunny?"
Natalie: "Dad, it's a hare."

She always keeps us laughing.

For Book Lovers Alike

My friend and I were talking several weeks ago about different books we read recently. We both mentioned how we wish there was a site that would rate books similar to sites that rate movies for bad stuff.

While I like Good Reads, I can never find if there is objectionable material in a book I want to read. Over the weekend, I came across a site that does just that. It's called Rated Reads. The reviewer gives a brief description of the plot, then rates it according to what is in the book. I checked through several books I have read and mostly agree with how they are rated. I also like how there is a place to suggest a book to be reviewed. Hope this helps to find a great book for the long winter evenings that are coming.

First Day of School

Natalie's first day of preschool was on Wednesday. She was so excited to go, we were ready 45 minutes early. Her teacher's name is Teacher Shelley and we couldn't be more happy with her new school. She has a few friends from our current and old ward in her class. Natalie told me her favorite part about preschool is recess. We are looking forward to a fun year of learning and growing.

Summer Vacation

Our family trip this summer was to Utah for the Hunter family reunion and Ryan's blessing. We love being in Utah and seeing lots of family. Here are a few of the highlights:


We spent one day with my family at Heritage Park and Temple Square. Some of our favorites were the train ride, learning to wash clothes by hand and see the new Salt Lake Temple cut-out display.

Since we were going to be in Park City on the 4th, we decided to have our own fireworks show. Jon was the master lighter. Unfortunately, the sparklers weren't cooperating, but the rest of the show was great.


The rest of our trip was up in Park City hanging out with cousins and grandparents. Some of our favorite parts of the week were swimming in the hot tub, going shopping at the outlets, going to see Toy Story 3, swimming with cousins, having family pictures taken, going to the temple, and swimming. We can't wait for the next reunion.

Natalieism

Curtis and Natalie were running down the hallway and Natalie bumped into the wall. Then she came crying to me and said "Mom I bumped my head and hit the roof of my bum."

The roof of your what?