Chalk Family Adventures

Thursday, January 8, 2015

And 2014 comes to a close!!

Good times at Chill!

Hearing Kassie's awesome lesson in her ward and watching Steff in nursery...

Movie night with the kids!

Eating mom's fruit basket while she was out of town...

Stephen helping me cook, while keeping Daron captive in the pantry...

While enjoying a holiday meal together, we once again gave thanks for our unique and wonderful daughter Kassie, who wholeheartedly exclaimed while eating: "I'm going to propose to my husband here one day." Which part makes us more proud... that she'll propose to her husband, or that it'll be at a Red Robin? Good times.

Christmas Eve Trinity Lutheran concert with famous Lyle Lovett!

Stephen helping Kenny give his primary talk. They're so grown up!

Playing with the cute Sampson family!

Welcoming home Uncle Ryan... 'Mission Accomplished!"

Christmas Eve Glow in the Dark Nerf War!

New Year's Eve Dance!

Friday, December 19, 2014

Haul out the Holly!

Church Christmas skating party!

Kenny was one of 30 students chosen to be in the Spelling Bee! He did great and made it through several rounds, finally getting out on the word 'Novelist' (spelled it NovelEst). He's a funny boy. He was recently helping me make soup (one of his lesser favorite meals) for dinner, and he said casually, who is this soup for? I said, for us, and after a few moments, he quietly said, "I think we should give it to the poor."

And this is what happens when a girl has an older BROTHER for a sibling. Her Christmas list includes "Vietnam Military Knife", and even lists the BUDK website. The place Stephen makes his manly purchases.

Kenny's longing note he left for Daron, after a 2-week HP trip to Barcelona. Sweet.

The Annual Klein Stake Christmas Concert! So glad Steff, in particular, could come. 8-)

Monday, December 15, 2014

Thanksgiving at Surfside!!

Our most treasured family tradition... playing all week on the beach in Surfside (Galveston) with the Schmutz cousins! Cold water, sand, food, and good times!