MaeLyn's Musings

June 13, 1998, San Diego Temple About twenty-two years ago, I met a guy. He was in my early morning seminary class where, while studying the Book of Mormon, we acted out Lehi's dream, and he had a starring role as Nephi. I think that was what originally brought him to my attention. After a few days I realized that he was also in my math class at school, and one day I summoned up the courage to talk to him and I told him he did a good job in seminary, or something akin to that. I quickly discovered his well developed sense of humor, and through some friendly competition in that math class, I learned that he was very smart. After that we started talking more frequently after school, and in following years we talked on the phone on Friday nights, went on a few dates, didn't talk at all for a couple years, reconnected, got engaged and then married. We've been married for over thirteen years now, and this wonderful guy is my best friend in the world. Why bring this up now...

A few days ago, I asked each of my children to make a list of ten things he/she would like for Christmas this year. I thought they were very expressive of my children's interests and personalities. I thought I'd share what they came up with. My comments are in green. Hannah (age 12): Books (fantasy) tape (any sort) [I assume this is to support her craft making habit.] clothes  drawer things [The two storage drawer towers she already has aren't enough?] socks (colorful) [She regularly wears mismatched socks, and she loves bright patterned ones.] duct tape (blue, purple, etc.) [See tape, above] a good surprise [Apparently she doesn't just want us to get the things on the list...] a clock and/or watch (quiet) [The clock in her room does tick rather loudly.] movies (Tangled, Tarzan, Aladdin, etc.) an umbrella John (age 10): Books (The Son of Neptune) Origami Paper [He rations the paper he has to make sure it will last until he can get more.] Belt Flashl...

Happy Halloween everyone! A few weeks ago the kids had a day off school, so we began our preparations for the holiday by decorating pumpkins to add to our decor. Before long we had an entire family of tiny pumpkins. Josh decorated his pumpkin to be something like a space alien.   We also made some ghosts out of cheese cloth and spray starch. They turned out pretty neat.   Hannah also made Halloween cookies. On Halloween day, the boys had a parade at the school, followed by parties in their classrooms. Peter was a "Mummy Yellow" crayon. John was a "Franken-Green" crayon. Here is Joshua in his "Jumba" Costume (from Lilo and Stitch). On Halloween night all the kids wore their costumes. Hannah was also a crayon, "Blood Red". We carved pumpkins and roasted pumpkin seeds. The kids went trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and came back with tons of loot. What a great Halloween!