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March 2018
Hamilton Newsletter
FAMILY: March was a good month for our family. The first weekend we went swimming at the aquatic center (Noelle had been begging to go!) The 6th was Heidi’s birthday & it turned out great J That night we all went to go see McKinley’s orchestra performance, which was great! Afterwards we had ice cream cake. The girls had school off on the 8th & 9th. We went with the Hillsteads to Red Cliffs Recreation area & hiked to a natural waterslide. It was gorgeous! We all had a great time and even Daizy & their dog Zeus jumped in the pool. On the 9th, Heidi got to go snow skiing with the older girls – and Mahina - at Brian Head. Jason watched the littles and had fun with them while we had fun on the mountain. That evening, McKinley watched the girls while Heidi & Jason went to a Bluegrass concert – it was excellent and fun! The 14th was Pi day, so mom whipped up a chocolate pudding pie with chocolate chips on top J On the 16th, Heidi, Ireland, Kezia & Noelle went to the play The Secret Garden. It was very well done and makes us want to read the book again! The 17th was, of course, St. Patty’s day. Mom made a deal with the girls that if they didn’t complain about chores and did nice things for each other, they could have a party. So, they each invited 2 friends and we had a St. Patrick’s Day party, complete with painting green nails, painting faces, going on a treasure hunt (to find chocolate gold coins), bobbing for green apples, playing minute-to-win-it with skittles, and eating Lucky Charms while watching Darby O’Gill & the Little People. McKinley & Kezia’s penpal, Belle, sent us many of the party supplies and we had a fun time. Easter was on April 1 this year, which was conference, so we all wore our new dresses to church on the 25th. It was a bit of a fiasco with the dresses because mom originally ordered all the same dress, but only McKinley & mom’s came, so we had to make a late-night Walmart trip for dresses – and shoes. That evening we went to G&G Potts in St. George & Aunt Trisha was also there with her crew. It was fun to see them for a bit! G&G Potts had just returned from Australia & New Zealand and brought back cute tiny Koalas for the girls. They also got to have their dog, Divi, back. We had her for almost a month & 3 dogs was fun, but a bit crazy! The 26th was Link’s angelversary. It fell on a Monday, so we couldn’t go to the temple (mom went every day for a week before that, though). But we did go let go of white balloons and we watched his slideshow that night. We sure miss – and LOVE – our duder-dude. On the 29th, the Edwards came to spend a couple days of their Spring Break with us! We watched movies, went to the SUU science fair that Ireland was a part of, went on a 5-mile hike (Taylor Creek up Kolob Canyon. Aunt Cindy got a bad headache & was sick L), Michael & McKinley went to the temple, and we had pizza at the Pizza Cart. It was a lot of fun! We capped it off by going to Fremont State Park on Saturday and exploring there. What a fun month!
Hamilton Newsletter
FAMILY: March was a good month for our family. The first weekend we went swimming at the aquatic center (Noelle had been begging to go!) The 6th was Heidi’s birthday & it turned out great J That night we all went to go see McKinley’s orchestra performance, which was great! Afterwards we had ice cream cake. The girls had school off on the 8th & 9th. We went with the Hillsteads to Red Cliffs Recreation area & hiked to a natural waterslide. It was gorgeous! We all had a great time and even Daizy & their dog Zeus jumped in the pool. On the 9th, Heidi got to go snow skiing with the older girls – and Mahina - at Brian Head. Jason watched the littles and had fun with them while we had fun on the mountain. That evening, McKinley watched the girls while Heidi & Jason went to a Bluegrass concert – it was excellent and fun! The 14th was Pi day, so mom whipped up a chocolate pudding pie with chocolate chips on top J On the 16th, Heidi, Ireland, Kezia & Noelle went to the play The Secret Garden. It was very well done and makes us want to read the book again! The 17th was, of course, St. Patty’s day. Mom made a deal with the girls that if they didn’t complain about chores and did nice things for each other, they could have a party. So, they each invited 2 friends and we had a St. Patrick’s Day party, complete with painting green nails, painting faces, going on a treasure hunt (to find chocolate gold coins), bobbing for green apples, playing minute-to-win-it with skittles, and eating Lucky Charms while watching Darby O’Gill & the Little People. McKinley & Kezia’s penpal, Belle, sent us many of the party supplies and we had a fun time. Easter was on April 1 this year, which was conference, so we all wore our new dresses to church on the 25th. It was a bit of a fiasco with the dresses because mom originally ordered all the same dress, but only McKinley & mom’s came, so we had to make a late-night Walmart trip for dresses – and shoes. That evening we went to G&G Potts in St. George & Aunt Trisha was also there with her crew. It was fun to see them for a bit! G&G Potts had just returned from Australia & New Zealand and brought back cute tiny Koalas for the girls. They also got to have their dog, Divi, back. We had her for almost a month & 3 dogs was fun, but a bit crazy! The 26th was Link’s angelversary. It fell on a Monday, so we couldn’t go to the temple (mom went every day for a week before that, though). But we did go let go of white balloons and we watched his slideshow that night. We sure miss – and LOVE – our duder-dude. On the 29th, the Edwards came to spend a couple days of their Spring Break with us! We watched movies, went to the SUU science fair that Ireland was a part of, went on a 5-mile hike (Taylor Creek up Kolob Canyon. Aunt Cindy got a bad headache & was sick L), Michael & McKinley went to the temple, and we had pizza at the Pizza Cart. It was a lot of fun! We capped it off by going to Fremont State Park on Saturday and exploring there. What a fun month!
JASON: Jason has had some tough situations to deal with at work, but he handles them great. He also is super-dad and takes time off to help Heidi with appointments and being there for the girls. We love daddy!
HEIDI: Heidi had a great birthday this month! For her birthday, she got new Chaco hiking sandals and a new fitbit watch – both to help her with her desire to get out hiking more! Truly & Zhane got her a beautiful frame with their picture & a necklace. The girls & daddy got her candy and an awesome 8 picture frame! Jason was so sweet – made pancakes for breakfast, bought some Café Rio, and maker her Chicken Cordon Bleu for dinner! Heidi had some big changes this month. She got her hair done – blonder (unfortunately, it turned out very different than her expectations – especially after 4 hours and $130 L, but such is life), and she got 2 new front teeth! She likes them! – they seem to be a little less insulated than her last ones, though. Also, Heidi went to the dermatologist and got some dark spots frozen. It sure looked like she got hit in the face for a couple weeks. Heidi went to the temple for a week before Link’s angelversary, and the day afterwards. It was a bit of a juggle to make it happen some days, but it was so wonderful. We got so much work done & she loved to do sealings with her sweetheart on Saturday.
McKINLEY:
-McKinley got to go skiing twice this month – once with the Honor’s Society, and once with mom & sisters. She’s getting good and enjoying it!
-She got to spend some time with her friends Jacie & Irene this month. She went to their birthday party at their house in Fiddler’s, and then they came to the St. Patrick’s Day party.
-McKinley did GREAT in her orchestra performance. It was a rock performance and was so fun!
-McKinley has done so great with the temple. She’s gone with a small group of friends, and she also decided to invite her whole Sunday School class, even calling the boys’ parents to invite them! She also got to go with Michael. We LOVE that she loves the temple!
-McKinley got to finally have a turn talking with our family therapist, Colby. They talked about Link and her role as the oldest child. We sure love our McKinley.
- McKinley went to the dermatologist this month with mom & we’re trying low-dose antibiotics and a cream.
IRELAND:
-Ireland’s teacher really thinks the world of her! She was recommended both for the advanced after-school ICE program, and for a STEAM leadership program in California! We love our smarty-pants Ireland!
-At the beginning of the month, it was Dr. Suess Day. Mom got to come to Ireland’s class & read the Star-bellied Sneeches. It was a lot of fun J
-Ireland worked with Colby this month, talking about some self-esteem and friend issues. We are so proud to see her working so well through her big feelings.
-Ireland’s class is doing the Midsummer Night Dream play, and Ireland got a main part – Hermia!
-Ireland had a Sunday School class party at the Schaefermeyer’s. We’re sad they’re moving L
-She got to be in the SUU science fair and we all got to come see her (including the Edwards). She got to be there all day and had a fun time J
-Ireland got to go skiing 3 times this winter! It was so fun to go with her & Mahina this month.
KEZIA:
-Kezia got to go on a field trip to see Tom Sawyer by the Shakespeare Playmakers. She had a fun time!
-Kezi got to go skiing for the 2nd time this year and she did SO well! She was flying down those hills and having so much fun J
-For the St. Patrick’s Day Party, Kezi invited Macie and Angeles. It was fun to meet a new friend!
-At the Secret Garden Ballet, Kezia ran into her castmates from Peter Pan – Wendy and Michael!
LINK:
It’s hard to wrap our minds around 5 years without you. The 26th was a better day than most, probably because mom spent every day leading up to that day at the temple. Mom also did a facebook post about the sting of your death never going away in this life. We are so thankful for you in our lives every day.
NOELLE:
-Noelle has had a definite naughty streak this month. Hiding mommy’s phone. Lying about it. Lying about eating an orange. Being mean to Daizy. Taking things from truly & Zhane’s room. Rubbing butter into our carpet. Hitting. Backtalking. Mom – and dad – have had their hands full trying to figure out why she is struggling right now, but we’re hoping it ends soon!
-One day Oaklyn had something Noelle wanted & she yelled “you’re being have-y!!” (selfish)
-One day in the car, Noelle asked mom “where is the real Link?” She wondered where the Link with eyes, feet, and hands were. Mom tried her best to explain!
-One time, in the middle of the night, Noelle came to mom & dad’s room. She was in tears, saying she had a nightmare. She said “My dreams keep saying Alakazam!!” She was really scared L
-Noelle ran down the hall & into the living room, saying “I flush the toilet and rand away really fast so it wouldn’t flush in my face!”
-Sometimes when mom says “let me read you a book!”, Noelle will say “No! Tell me a STORY!” J
-One evening as we were going to bed, dad found a huge mess on his side of the bed. Corn Starch all over the carpet! Dad tried to vacuum it up, and that clogged the vacuum. Daddy spent a lot of time taking the entire vacuum apart, cleaning it out, and putting it back together. We hope miss Noelle doesn’t do that one again!
-Noelle is into saying “mother” and “father” lately. As in “Don’t go into work today, my Father!”
-One day (typical) mom was walking around frantically looking for her phone. Mom hears Noelle say quietly “Heavenly Father, do you know where my mom’s phone is?”
-Noelle got a CUTE CUTE haircut this month (trying to hide her own haircutting experience from last month).Her hair grows so fast, but it’s so cute right now! Fits her personality.
-One night, both of the littles were having a really hard time sleeping. Finally mom went in, got Oaklyn out of her crib, opened the blinds and looked at the stars with Noelle & Oaklyn. We sang twinkle twinkle and cuddled. Noelle pointed at the stars and said “Is that how far heaven is mom?”
-We were talking about the bear in the movie Fox & the Hound. Mom said he was a grouchy bear. Noelle said “Sometimes I’m grouchy like that bear. But today I’m a nice one.”
-We were driving into Richfield & Noelle asked “Did we get to the Saint George World yet?”
-Noelle asked “When I turn 4, will I be a boy?”
-One of the cutest things Noelle says lately “that’s my FRAVRITE!”
-One thing Noelle has been doing lately: Turning her foot out, and putting her hand on her hip. Quite the sassy stance!
It’s hard to wrap our minds around 5 years without you. The 26th was a better day than most, probably because mom spent every day leading up to that day at the temple. Mom also did a facebook post about the sting of your death never going away in this life. We are so thankful for you in our lives every day.
NOELLE:
-Noelle has had a definite naughty streak this month. Hiding mommy’s phone. Lying about it. Lying about eating an orange. Being mean to Daizy. Taking things from truly & Zhane’s room. Rubbing butter into our carpet. Hitting. Backtalking. Mom – and dad – have had their hands full trying to figure out why she is struggling right now, but we’re hoping it ends soon!
-One day Oaklyn had something Noelle wanted & she yelled “you’re being have-y!!” (selfish)
-One day in the car, Noelle asked mom “where is the real Link?” She wondered where the Link with eyes, feet, and hands were. Mom tried her best to explain!
-One time, in the middle of the night, Noelle came to mom & dad’s room. She was in tears, saying she had a nightmare. She said “My dreams keep saying Alakazam!!” She was really scared L
-Noelle ran down the hall & into the living room, saying “I flush the toilet and rand away really fast so it wouldn’t flush in my face!”
-Sometimes when mom says “let me read you a book!”, Noelle will say “No! Tell me a STORY!” J
-One evening as we were going to bed, dad found a huge mess on his side of the bed. Corn Starch all over the carpet! Dad tried to vacuum it up, and that clogged the vacuum. Daddy spent a lot of time taking the entire vacuum apart, cleaning it out, and putting it back together. We hope miss Noelle doesn’t do that one again!
-Noelle is into saying “mother” and “father” lately. As in “Don’t go into work today, my Father!”
-One day (typical) mom was walking around frantically looking for her phone. Mom hears Noelle say quietly “Heavenly Father, do you know where my mom’s phone is?”
-Noelle got a CUTE CUTE haircut this month (trying to hide her own haircutting experience from last month).Her hair grows so fast, but it’s so cute right now! Fits her personality.
-One night, both of the littles were having a really hard time sleeping. Finally mom went in, got Oaklyn out of her crib, opened the blinds and looked at the stars with Noelle & Oaklyn. We sang twinkle twinkle and cuddled. Noelle pointed at the stars and said “Is that how far heaven is mom?”
-We were talking about the bear in the movie Fox & the Hound. Mom said he was a grouchy bear. Noelle said “Sometimes I’m grouchy like that bear. But today I’m a nice one.”
-We were driving into Richfield & Noelle asked “Did we get to the Saint George World yet?”
-Noelle asked “When I turn 4, will I be a boy?”
-One of the cutest things Noelle says lately “that’s my FRAVRITE!”
-One thing Noelle has been doing lately: Turning her foot out, and putting her hand on her hip. Quite the sassy stance!
OAKLYN:
-Oaklyn is ridiculously cute.
-When we saw the Simons at G&G Potts in St. George, Oaklyn was INFATUATED with Rachel! She just kept hugging, and hugging, and hugging her! It was soooooo cute!
-Oaklyn’s vocabulary has really exploded! She is now saying 3-word sentences and can repeat almost any word. One favorite saying” Thank you Welcome!” whenever anyone gives her anything
-Oaklyn is enjoying drawing more. She decided to draw on the front room chairs and the couches and we are all holding our breath that her non-paper artistry is not as destructive as her older sister’s!
-When Oaklyn wants something that someone else has, she says “Share, Share!” and if they don’t share, she says “1…2! 2! 2!!!!!!”
-Oaklyn is starting to get the hang of prayers and is VERY good at saying AMEN! (even when others are in the middle of their prayer ;) )
-The way Oaklyn says snow is so cute. The “s” sound comes right from her nose J
-Oaklyn loves showing off her belly button, and she loves seeing other’s belly buttons! She will walk around the room, trying to lift up people’s shirts J
-Oaklyn still loves babies! A picture, a book, a doll, she says “awww!” and hugs them!
-Oaklyn says “baby!” when she sees Link’s picture, but she also just started saying Link! J
-A couple frequent sayings from Oaklyn: “Hey!!!!” (like when someone takes something from her) and “Let go!” (like when her sisters are giving her too much loves.
-Oaklyn is ridiculously cute.
-When we saw the Simons at G&G Potts in St. George, Oaklyn was INFATUATED with Rachel! She just kept hugging, and hugging, and hugging her! It was soooooo cute!
-Oaklyn’s vocabulary has really exploded! She is now saying 3-word sentences and can repeat almost any word. One favorite saying” Thank you Welcome!” whenever anyone gives her anything
-Oaklyn is enjoying drawing more. She decided to draw on the front room chairs and the couches and we are all holding our breath that her non-paper artistry is not as destructive as her older sister’s!
-When Oaklyn wants something that someone else has, she says “Share, Share!” and if they don’t share, she says “1…2! 2! 2!!!!!!”
-Oaklyn is starting to get the hang of prayers and is VERY good at saying AMEN! (even when others are in the middle of their prayer ;) )
-The way Oaklyn says snow is so cute. The “s” sound comes right from her nose J
-Oaklyn loves showing off her belly button, and she loves seeing other’s belly buttons! She will walk around the room, trying to lift up people’s shirts J
-Oaklyn still loves babies! A picture, a book, a doll, she says “awww!” and hugs them!
-Oaklyn says “baby!” when she sees Link’s picture, but she also just started saying Link! J
-A couple frequent sayings from Oaklyn: “Hey!!!!” (like when someone takes something from her) and “Let go!” (like when her sisters are giving her too much loves.
