The Pulley Principle

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Friends in Pageant

This year we had several friends participate in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. The kids could hardly wait to get there and see our friends. Annabel and Bea are dieing to be in pageant next year, but Darren and I have told them that will never happen. When they turn 18 they can go on their own.
Bea asks almost every day, "When will Cameron be back?" Suzy's costume was so glamorous.
Blaine had only good things to say about his pageant experience.
The Christensens came from Utah to experience exciting Rochester weather. They actually had a great behind the scenes blog about pageant.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Zoo Day

On Tuesday, we went to the zoo. It was great--each kid had a friend, as did I. I had no stroller, no bag, no food to carry, just my camera. I love having older kids. My life just might be perfect if they didn't fight so much.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Big Dog Playgroup

Winnie and I went to our first big dog meetup. I was especially excited because Mark German, the Arizona dog whisperer, was coming to speak to the group.

Winnie wasn't quite as happy to be there.
Most of the dogs couldn't get enough of playtime.
Winnie was happy to hide behind my chair.

Watching the other dogs go racing past.

Not playing.

Definitely not interested in meeting this one.

She was happy to meet people, just not any dogs. It looks like we have a socially backwards dog.

Walking to church and back again

Darren and Bea walk to church every Sunday, and today it was even in the rain. I offered to drive them home, but Bea insisted on walking with the umbrellas.

I don't walk because I am never ready on time.

Dive Meet

Bea competed at a dive meet this weekend. She surprised us all by winning her age division for the 1 M board. She placed 4th in the 3M. She was the youngest competitor in the under 9 bracket. We are so proud of her. She was especially nervous about the 3M board. She had a new jump that she had learned only the night before. Look out Olympics 2016!

Friday, July 11, 2008

You Are Cinderella!

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?
Need I say more?

smiling faces

These are our kids when they forget that they hate each other.

Amanda's birthday

Our favorite 5 year old celebrated her birthday at our house this week. She asked for chinese noodles and a party at the Pulley's--she got both.

New glasses

These are the new glasses that Noah pick out himself. I'm so proud my boy has a sense of style. It must be innate, because he wasn't aware it existed.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Generosity of Good Friends

Our good friends surprised us with this great fire pit and a basket full of the makings of s'mores. As can be seen by the following pictures, we have already put it to good use.