Wow!! Two visits in One Month!!

We had the opportunity to visit with Gena, Jaxson, and Faith on Tuesday and it was a lot of fun. The kids played outside and wore Grandpa Clark completely out! The big news of the day is that Gena learned to ride a two wheeler without training wheels. Once I figure out how to do it, I will post some great video of the achievement. In the meantime, you will have to make due with the great photo!

Christmas Day Was Wonderful

Christmas Day was truly wonderful. We opened gifts and then went to church. The choir did such a great job and it was so spiritual. The kids were all so happy to have others open the gifts they had gotten for each other. Katherine made all her aunts and uncles and grandparents a CD of photos of the kids during this past year. The others made ornaments for the same group - Kimberly an angel, Matthew a beaded snowflake, and Rebekah an icicle. Then they made gifts for one another. Katherine made Matthew a dry erase note board with dolphins on it, made Kimberly a bracelet with the colors for the Young Women's values, and made Rebekah some beautiful hair bows. Rebekah made Katherine a puzzle book from puzzles she found on the web, made Kimberly a pillow, and made Matthew some slipper socks. Kimberly made Katherine some paper dolls that stay on with magnets, made Rebekah 2 CDs of country music, and made Matthew a sack to keep his lunch in for school. Matthew bought each of the girls a calendar - horses for Kimmie, lighthouses for Rebekah, and baby animals for Katherine. They also found photos of Keith's older children and put together a nice collage. They gave me some new village houses. I was so thrilled!! In fact, the doing for one another far surpassed the gifts from Santa or from the parents. It is wonderful to see the way they have learned about giving. We are very blessed. I pray that your Christmas was as meaningful.

Matthew's First Semester

We are VERY proud of Matthew. He just received his first grades - 5 A's and a B!! His next semester starts January 9th and he is taking 2nd semester Biology, 2nd semester Spanish, College Algebra, Psychology, and English.

Have a Beary Merry Christmas

Isn't it cute!! 

Kimberly worked very hard sewing this bear for a friend for Christmas. We are proud of how she used her talents and her love in this special way.

Wonderful Visit

Everyone was very happy to see Gena and Jaxson so close to Christmas. Jaxson is a spatial genius - you've never seen a two year old that can put together legos and figure out how things work like he can! Gena loves to play pretend and had a wonderful time with the Barbies and the zoo animals! We can't wait to have them visit again.

Happy Thanksgiving

Here is hoping that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. As we look back, our family is thankful for so very much, including the freedom to live in this land and worship as we choose, our friends and family, our knowledge of the Savior, and all the many blessings that have come our way.

Happy Birthday Keith!

Can you pick out the birthday boy? 

It's time for another birthday in the Clark household. Although there won't be a party like the one he had as a child, the kids here at home are all planning surprises galore! So, Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear KEEEIIITTTHHHHH, happy birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So Much Fun!!!!!

The Buccaneer at Kitty Hawk, NC 

We had such a great time at Kitty Hawk. We didn't get to see the lighthouse because it is closed to visitors after Columbus Day, but that is ok! Click here to see all the photos.

The Buccaneer Motel

 

Keith and Teri and the kids are heading to Kitty Hawk! We plan on relaxing by the waves and seeing the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Keep looking for the photos that are sure to come!!

Rumplestiltskin

Curtain Call 

Rebekah and Katherine put on the play "Rumplestiltskin" for the family today. Rebekah played the poor village girl, the queen, and in one scene she was the woodsman. Katherine played the King, Rumplestiltskin, and in one scene she also played the woodsman. Guests were Keith, Teri, Matthew, and Kimberly.

All props were created by Rebekah and Katherine with occasional technical help from Kimberly. To see all the photos, please click here.

Someone Got Older!

Teri is 42! 

Teri turned 42 on Oct 7th. Her children made her a pillow, a necklace, and a bracelet. Keith is having her Christmas village table enlarged! The family spent a wonderful evening with the Sampson's. Teri says it was a wonderful day.

The Fun of Reading

Rebekah has caught the bug! Reading, once a drudgery, has now become fun - thanks to Marvin Redpost! And the bug is contagious. Katherine has caught onto the whole concept and can now read over 300 words! It looks like the family is going to spend lots of time at the library now!

Kim Is Getting a Labradoodle!!

 

Kim has decided to get a new puppy - a labrodoodle - a mixture between a lab and a poodle. She picked up her new pooch on Monday morning in Georgia. His name is River. Isn't he adorable??!!

Ophelia Makes For A Long Day

The Cape Fear coastline faced the worst of Ophelia on Wednesday. Keith's daughter, Kim Clark, reported in that Wednesday was a long day with hurricane-force gusts and drenching rains that lasted for hours and hours. Damage, however, was minor at her hourse. By this evening, she had all the debris in hugh bags and stacked near the street for pickup. When complemented on her industriness, she replied, "Well Dad there was no electricity. That didn't leave much else to do." One Bradford Pear lost several limbs leaving its survival in doubt. All in all, things could have been a lot worse.

Matthew and College

Matthew is enjoying his college experience. He is taking Bio, American History, English, Spanish 1, and College Algebra. With labs, that is 19 hours! He got his first test and his first paper back - A's on both!!! We are very proud of him!

Kimberly and Matthew in Joseph Smith Jr Birthday Celebration

Kimberly plays part of Mary Whitmer 

The youth of the church created a wonderful 200th birthday celebration for Joseph Smith, Jr including songs, skits, and heartfelt messages.


Matthew sings a solo verse of "Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief"