Eric is officially a high school grad! He chose not to walk through graduation, but we did have a party here at our house for him last week. I took some photos of him that turned out okay, even though I'm not a photographer!
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Sunday, May 15, 2022
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser
Junior Realistic Fiction. This is a wonderful story of a feisty family of two parents and five children. They live in New York City and have lived in their brownstone apartment as long as the children can remember until now. Their landlord is a grump and has decided to not renew their lease. As the parents accept this and plan for their move the children take matters into their own hands.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Vanderbeekers. They reminded me of similar fictitious families, i.e Jeanne Birdsall's Penderwicks, Elizabeth Enright's Melendy children, and all of Edward Eager's families in his tales of magic. They disagree, argue, stand up for each other, and are fiercely loyal. They work together and play together and laugh together. They frustrate each other and love each other. In other words they are a family. I was happy to discover that this is the first in a series about the Vanderbeekers. I will be visiting them again soon!
Recommend: Yes.
Monday, May 9, 2022
Emma is a college graduate!
On May 6th Emma graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Family Science. She will be attending graduate school in the fall to receive her Masters of Social Work. We are so proud of her!
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| Her graduation was a drive through affair. Very quick! |
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| After driving through we got out to take a few photos |
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| My sister hosted a party for her at her home |
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| The UVU Wolverine |
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| My sister and her husband |
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| Sisters! |
Lucy had to try on the cap gown for herself! Practicing for her future college graduation!
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