Home of the Winter Chickadee

Home of the Winter Chickadee
Originally uploaded by inneri

There was a beautiful storm up Little Cottonwood Canyon during Christmas week.

Almost Here

Hello Abraham,

Babba is here waiting for his boy at his own hotel--his HOUSE! We can't wait to see you and your family tomorrow!!

Evans Family Christmas Extravaganza

The Evans Family Choir & Orchestra
Originally uploaded by inneri

Thanks again family for sharing your talents with me. I again was overcome with gratitude to be counted among that celestial choir and orchestra.



We missed you Marshalls, (Ben) Petersons & Jane

merrilymerrilymerrilymerrily

Dear Family,

Christmas is HERE! Please look over the calendar below. Don't feel obliged to attend every event, and do let us know what you would suggest we add or substitute for something lesser!

20^th Monday FHE Caroling with Garden Park Ward 7:00

21^st Tuesday Micah’s Concert, Megan Fuller’s Reception

24^th Friday Christmas Eve MARSHALLS ARRIVE! Dinner with Bob, Leah, Marshalls, Brenda

25^th Saturday CHRISTMAS Family Party Thomases

27^th Monday Skiing w/Ariel, Micah, Laurel, Babba; Meredith’s Reception; Susan Mickelsen Open House

28^th Tuesday Meredith’s marriage (Andrew & Ariel); Springville & Carl Bloch exhibits

29^th Wednesday Girls Day Out; Fleming dinner with friends; Narnia

30^th Thursday Family Temple Outing, Lunch downtown. Dinner with Petersons at 1246

31^st Friday New Year’s Eve! Liberty Park Run/Skate, Party with Malas' Family, Game Night, Favorite Foods Buffet

1^st Saturday New Year’s Day Skating/Bowling/Sledding, Christmas Clean-up, football

2nd Sunday Family Fireside 7:00 Visit Genial Robbins for 100th Birthday!

Babba Meets Ben

Consider yourself at home.
Consider yourself one of the family.

We've taken to you quite strong.

It's clear we're going to get along.


Consider yourself one of us!

Rosy, the Mormon Snake

You may not remember or perhaps this fact never came to your attention, but Laurel used to bring Lil' Rosy the snake to scripture time in the mornings in our bedroom, and she would sing the same song to a tune that had its origins in "Frosty the Snowman": "Rosy the Mormon snake, she comes to scriptures. Rosy, the Mormon snake, she comes to scriptures!" I thought of that the other day when Rosy went to Petco in Laurel's hoodie. She restrained herself around the live mice, having never seen any! Rosy, that is.
Laurel relied other protection for her first date ever, which was with her good friend Maclean Kilpack (with whom she did baptisms this morning early). They went bowling and to dinner at Barbacoa. The bowling alley refused to put up the bumpers because Laurel and Maclean were too old. Aw shucks! Laurel made an excellent dating coach for Maclean, citing her long experience with older sisters and their dates/boyfriends/husbands. Maclean returned her in good condition and on time. The guards ensured that.
Otherwise protected, Dad headed off to tackle Chevron's second spill in less than half a year. I guess even lawyers have to get down and dirty. He would have made such a cute gas station guy!
But I like it best when Dad is home, relaxing by our new fireplace in our bedroom! Santa surprised him with it a couple of weeks ago, and now we love to cozy up in our room when he is home, once in an oil-free blue moon. Have a great time with Babba in DC!

Sweet Sixteen Lou

Sweet Lou
Originally uploaded by inneri

I had the opportunity to do Laurel's hair & makeup for the winter dance. She was a 40s dream. I couldn't believe how old she was!

I was so proud of who she has and is becoming.

:beauty inside and out

Thanksgiving Dinner 2010

Thanksgiving Dinner 2010
Originally uploaded by inneri

This is a thanks for the wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner, family, and for hospitality that was granted for my friends & unexpected guests. It was beautiful as always.

Christmas Gifts 2010

Rachel to Hannah

Micah to Laurel

Andrew to Rachel

Ariel to Micah

Hannah to Andrew

Laurel to Ariel