In the picture above, you can see Dan on the first day of school, standing next to his dad, posing for a picture with his trusty diabetes kit hanging from his shoulder. He goes everywhere with it. Some of you know how this works, many of you don’t. Back in April this year, Dan wasContinue reading “Childhood Diabetes Today”
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Cheetos
Storytime. Once upon a time a little boy by the name of Stan (names have been changed to protect the guilty) got in trouble at school. He felt badly about it. But Stan had a plan. Stan was a man with a plan. Stan asked his naive parents if he could walk to school onContinue reading “Cheetos”
Sledding
When I was in the 4th grade, we lived in a red and white split level house in Centerville, Utah. We had the best yard for sledding. Ever. The winter of 1987-88 brought some amazing snowstorms! My Aunt Marylou gave me some photos from that winter. We lived in that house for only a fewContinue reading “Sledding”
Nana
Yesterday my Nana turned 90. I feel tempted to write her life history right now. I want to look up dates and places. I want to get all the details right for posterity. But I don’t think this needs to be that post today. Nana married Popop when she was a wee thing. It wasContinue reading “Nana”
Josie
About ten miles from the rock quarry where dinosaur bones hover over tourists, buried in layers of history, Josie Bassett Morris built a homestead. She planted trees, raised her animals, and tamed a bit of earth. Her little cabin is solid and comfortable. The doors only go as high as necessary. My tall husband hadContinue reading “Josie”
A Song of Ice and Ice
Two brothers. Stand on a precipice. A wilderness of ice and snow before them. They command the western wastelands of ice and snow. They last about 5 minutes before proclaiming that their fingers are frozen. And we go to another park. Where the temperature is literally 20 degrees warmer. Weird. Utah is weird.
New Shoes
Dan has been growing so fast! Look at these shoes! Hahaha! I crack myself up. But seriously… Remember when Dan rode his bike to church? According to Google Maps–we live 1.2 miles from the church building. This is what he looked like after riding his bike those 1.2 miles. On Monday, Dan was determined toContinue reading “New Shoes”
Family Recipes: Time for PIE!
From the Kitchen of Grandma Tommy Kirkpatrick! (shared by her great granddaughter Eve Garcia) Lemon Meringue Pie Preparation: Slightly beat 3 egg yolks in a small bowl. In a separate bowl—Lemon prep. Grate 1 1/3 Tablespoons of lemon rind 4 Tablespoons of lemon juice. Set aside. In sauce pan: Mix 1 ½ c sugar 1/3Continue reading “Family Recipes: Time for PIE!”
Random Funny Pictures
Daniel dressed himself today. He always dresses himself, but today was extra special. random selfie Looking spectacular on the 4th of July! This crazy monkey is still going after 10 pm. Another crazy monkey picture. Bad fireworks picture. It’s evidence that these crazy pictures are in fact from the 4th of July.
A Six-Year Old Discusses Making Babies and the Importance of Nutrition
I made a teensie weensie mistake. I have been doing theatre and improv for a very long time. You guys know this. So what’s the first rule of improv? Say yes!! As we were driving over to Grandma’s house, Antonio was trying to talk to Daniel about Lord of The Rings. Daniel said, “That isContinue reading “A Six-Year Old Discusses Making Babies and the Importance of Nutrition”
The Daily Observations of Genesis Eve Garcia 