12/15/24

The New Whip

 Well. The car drama is almost to the end. Reub went car shopping at Berge Auto. He know the peeps who own it. They are so nice and sell very reliable cars at a fair price. If you are local and ever need a car, check them out. They are in Orem on 800 North a few blocks east of State Street. 

Reuben found this gem, and convinced me it is our next car. I also felt it was his turn to choose, mainly because I am usually the pushy wife who finds the car and convinces him he found it, how the turntables have turned:




2018 Mazda CX-9. It has only 63,000 miles, heated leather seats(even in the back seat..the kids think it’s so cool!), Bose Speakers, a third row of seats giving lots of room, and lots of other bells and whistles. I feel spoiled until I think of having a car payment again which was inevitable even with a good appraisal of the totaled car. RIP Toyota Camry Hybrid. I miss you and your great gas mileage. I miss you also no car payment. Sigh! And hello Limo-Bean. The kids named it Limo because it’s so fancy and black. I added bean because of my love of puns! Smile!




12/14/24

Girl’s Date

 Z and I were alone because the boys had a church outing. I had the idea we should do a mommy and daughter date. When I asked Z what we should do she instantly said: “Mom, I know you’ve seen it already, but can we go see Wicked?”

Um…see Wicked again?…as a mom and daughter thing?…just like I saw the play with my mom?…twist my arm!


My mom in New York:


I am grateful for all the mom and daughter adventures I was able to have with my sweet mom. It is a huge blessing to have a wonderful mother. Now, I get to attempt to be that mom too!

12/13/24

Z’s Dance Recital

The dance recital was brilliant. Z is in three classes this year: ballet, hip hop and tap. She also was a part of the company’s nativity. I think she was most excited to dance for her 3rd grade teacher. Thank heavens for great teachers who care for their students. She is loving 3rd grade thanks to Miss Emilie. Also, thank heavens for amazing dance companies like Radiant Dance. Radiant is affordable and a special place. So glad we found this great dance community!

To see the recital click here. Ballet is at: 2:04, Hip hop is at 2:07:43, Tap is at 2:28:30, and the live nativity is 2:37:25. 





 

12/12/24

The week of busy

First big event: School Christmas Concert. 
Zarah sang and played violin, and Ellis sang. This year marks the last time the Grimm be at the same school until high school!









12/11/24

Car Shopping is for…

 …people who enjoy torture. The car hunt isn’t my favorite. What car will we get?