WELCOME!

Hello!

This is my first blog post about our family living in New England! We moved from Orem, Utah to Pepperell, MA (30 miles northwest of Boston) in July this year (2014). We have nine children ranging in age from 6-22. However, the oldest three no longer live at home. None of them have seen our new home yet. (But we are getting very excited for them to come visit soon at Thanksgiving time!) That leaves six children at home here with us in Massachusetts. Things are a little different here than in Utah, but WE LOVE IT!!

In coming posts, I will detail some of our adventures and discoveries and reflections up to this point, however, today I simply want to add some photos and let you see where and how we live. I hope you'll "Subscribe" to this blog and leave any questions or comments you may have! Better yet, come and visit us! (Our attic is being finished even as I type this very moment by two excellent New Englanders! They have mah-ve-lous accents. And they are knowledgeable and hard working. People here take their trades very seriously: masons, carpenters, etc. have long standing traditions of solidarity, unity, brotherhood, and exquisite craftsmanship. Pride in their work shows, and has helped me gain a greater appreciation for the artists they are). So, we will have some guest space soon. ALSO, I just spent the day in downtown Boston yesterday mapping out a good site seeing route. What are you waiting for? "Please come to Boston...." (are you singing now?)

Sit back and enjoy some photos from our new life in New England!

Our home in Pepperell, MA. House was built in 1987 for David Proctor, but was modeled after a home he saw in Williamsburg, VA. We went to Willimasburg this summer, but didn't know that at the time! Next time we go, we will hunt for the inspiration house! 

Farm on Shattuck Street, Pepperell

Corner house near the High School Haynes Street, Townsend

Favorite Willow on Oak Hill Street, Pepperell (farm across the street from our house)

 Halloween 2014! Preston carved his own baby pumpkin!

Hyrum's High School Musical pose

Spencer: Robin Hood, Preston: Red Ninja, Joseph: Assassin, Hyrum: OHS Graduate

Spencer wanted to be Robin Hood since he just finished reading that book!

Hyrum carved the big pumpkin: Olaf from Frozen

 Abby: Sassy Pirate

Saturday morning service project! Some are happier than others. Worked on a park trail in the pouring, freezing rain

cute tiny student desk at the antiques barn

Lots of Antique shops/barns around here. We stopped at one on the way home from Abby's game

Abby's last game for Pepperell U14 girls. You can't tell in the photo, but it was pouring rain and freezing! They won 1-0 great game!

fencing sword at the antique barn

finally home after a freezing Saturday! First fire in the new house

Our awesome LDS congregation in Littleton, MA

All the backpacks lined up outside early morning seminary at 6 am everyday! The boys get up at 5 am to attend

Iraq war memorial at Old North Church in Boston

Coolest Doors ever are all over the place in New England!

Adorable shop in Boston 

Statue of Paul Revere's Ride

Paul Revere's ride and Old North Church behind, "One if by land, two if by sea"

Neighbor's horse grazing in front of our house