Life as a Craner: 2011

February 11, 2011

Adelie's Portfolio

Whenever I upload pictures to my computer, there's always one or two HUNDRED pictures of random things. Some from Adelie, some from Zac. Adelie also is a great fan of the self-portrait.

I think Photography is Little Miss Adelie's talent...but don't take my word for it! see for yourself!

I actually like this one...great pic of the fan in action!

yes...my table has crumbs!

A picture of Ariel, as a hostage...

a photo shoot of Aunt Kimi...both were having so much fun!!!

they're great pals!

Even got some of mom getting ready for the day....great angle shot!

Having fun with iPhoto....

...now I know why my camera and laptop batteries are always dying!!!

February 04, 2011

Dependence...

Ryan is cooking and baking--A LOT--and it seems to be giving him some feelings of satisfaction and peace. (I get that feeling when I eat...definitely NOT when I cook!)

Lately, he's been baking breads. Thanks to my friend, Alyssa, and my Grandma Belnap, he didn't need to experiment with many recipes to find the perfect ones. Grandma Belnap's recipe for whole bread has been perfected by nearly 40+ years. Alyssa's recipe, wherever she found it, has her stamp of approval...that MUST mean it's good-she's an amazing chef!

Our first trial run...the next batch turned out better...we made 4 moderate loaves instead of 2 heaping loaves!

You can always count on Grandma Belnap's bread to be DELICIOUS!!!

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So, as a result, I've become increasingly dependent on Ryan's mad skills in the kitchen. I think I'll probably have to try to cook again...someday, but as long as Ryan is willing, I will take it all in with a grateful appreciation. (April, he's doing an ICU rotation...i.e. on-call every 3rd day)

January 12, 2011

2011...Got To Be Startin' Somethin'

2011 Agenda:

Ryan's Goals

1. (Physical) Yes...Exercise 3x/week

2. (Mental) Prepare for the next Board Exam(s)....

3. (Spiritual)...Read Books 2 and 3 of "History of the Church."

Katy's Goals

1. (Physical) Stay healthy

2. (Mental) Try not to be too quick to judge

3. (Spiritual) Read the Ensign every Month

Cambri's Goals

1. (Physical) Learn to ride a bike w/o Training Wheels & Play Soccer again

2. (Mental) Read more challenging books/words

3. (Spiritual) Invite a friend to church

Adelie's Goals

1. (Physical) Grow, Learn to swim without help

2. (Mental) Spell more words

3. (Spiritual) Don't cry when it's time for Primary!

Zac's Goals

1. (Physical) Less Tantrums

2. (Mental) Speak more sentences

3. (Spiritual) Don't cry in nursery

Among those very worthy goals, I've also started teaching each of the girls something musical. For Adelie, she chose the Violin. Cambri chose the Piano. So far, so good. It's been fun watching them practice.