the characters

  updated: dec 2023

Jeffrey

So much could be said about Jeff, but what you need to know is this: he loves naps and back scratches, he gives the best soft kisses, he has a bold bass voice, he can pick up any instrument and learn it in five minutes but he is best at euphonium, and he enjoys the game of chess. He loves sardines straight from the can, but he hates leftovers with a passion. He joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 18 and is the only member of the church in his whole family. He quit smoking cold turkey on July 2nd, 2006, but can't get enough of Mountain Dew. He likes to do art projects but is a perfectionist about it, and his love language is words of affirmation and GIFTS. He is always the first to say sorry when we fight, and he knows a lot about wounds and car tires. He likes to use big words and loves watching the Lord of the Rings film saga.

Me, Holly

I love telling stories, blogging, and talking. I enjoy making new friends and meeting new people. I enjoy performing and singing. I like hiking and jogging and adore eating food. I love board and card games and spending time with people. I love planning and journaling. I served a mission from 2004-2006 in Boston Massachusetts. I have a weird adoration for all things German, and ASL is a close second. I am currently in online school to get a bachelor's in Elementary Education, but I want to go on from there to become a certified Child Life Specialist or work with grieving families. Being social is medicine for me, but I don't mind being with just myself sometimes.

Charles 

*2009-2021*

Before cancer, Charles loved nature and reading books. He collected rocks and bugs and loved to tell us facts about plants and birds. He loved food and was the best to cook for. He liked to pull pranks and enjoyed using his microscope or catching reptiles. He loved the outdoors and riding his bike or rollerblading. He loved the bible and would tell us stories and remind us of gospel principles. After cancer, Charles grew in his love of legos and found a new joy in video games. He became an avid movie watcher, too, and maintained his love of food and pranks. Charles began collecting coins and loved to stay up late and talk. We miss his quick wit and hugs.

Evelynn

People often comment on her beautiful blue eyes, her bouncy curly hair, and her unending happiness. She loves theater, friends, laughing, and DOGS. She is fun to spend time with and a hard worker. She loves to dream of her future and points out animals wherever we go. She hates cereal and won't touch milk, but she loves helping cook or bake. She is honest, kind, and respectful, and can make the best impressions when quoting movies. She carries sunshine wherever she goes.

Sally 

God has blessed her with a talent for working well with children. Sally is a baby whisperer and we are amazed by her gifts. She, like her dad, can pick up any instrument and play it well but mostly plays piano and clarinet. She loves harmonizing with songs but is shy about sharing her voice. Sally's resilience to the hard things in life often shows in her sarcasm and sass, but in her heart of hearts, she is golden and good. She never stops reading books. She adores cats, origami, and drawing dragons. Oh, and TOMATOS.

Walter

He is a wonderful singer, actor, and student. He loves playing soccer or street hockey with friends and would play video games all day long if we let him. Walter is organized and his friends describe him as the class clown because he always likes to be silly and make others laugh. He is great at composing music, writing poems, and performing. He enjoys collecting and solving puzzles. He is good at building with Legos. He has the best handwriting of any person I know. He creates amazing comics and draws immaculate pictures. 

Gladys

no one on earth is better at cleaning than Gladys. You can always tell which chore is hers each month because it's the cleanest. She organizes things for fun. She asks a lot of questions... ALL THE TIME. She is brave and working on showing it while battling severe anxiety. She is a very hard worker and works even harder when things don't come easily. She likes foxes and pretend play. She likes to be on her scooter or roller skates but is also great at creating colorful art. Her favorite subject is math, and she likes computers.

Roger

No one would ever guess that this kid is blind in one eye. In fact, for the first 8 years of his life, we had no idea! He excels in school and loves playing piano. Roger makes us laugh with his frank comments, but he can also be quite the charmer. He feels things deeply and likes to learn and share facts about nature and the world we live in. He likes reading books, playing video games, talking about creatures, sharing his knowledge of Pokemon and is a very good creative writer. He likes Legos, too.

James

this firecracker of a kid is active and joyful. he is getting better and better at reading and enjoys rollerblading with our neighbor. Not a fan of school, but good at mental math and science. He loves crafts and building with Legos. He can be snuggly. He is a selective listener but likes to learn new things. He can talk non-stop about Pokemon, Zelda, or Ninja Turtles. He is non-stop, with boundless energy and enthusiasm.

Leena

Independent and tough, not one who likes to talk about feelings, she refuses to be left out. Her favorite scripture story is Captain Moroni from the Book of Mormon and recites it almost daily. She is a fashionista and is good about getting her chores done well. Almost constantly hungry, Leena likes crafts, pretend play, legos, and games. She likes to channel her inner teenager and can hold her own.

Richard

Diagnosed as nonverbal autistic, this kid is somehow stubborn and sweet all mixed into one. His current obsessions are cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, dinosaurs, trains, and cars. He LOVES preschool and riding the bus. He loves being outdoors or doing crafts and doesn't like to be left out. He sometimes uses sounds and other times uses sign language to try and get us to understand his world, his wants, and his needs. currently trying to master using the toilet.

Ebenezer

Likes being the baby of the family and all adoration. Loves eating dog food, being outdoors, animals, cars, trains, balls, dinosaurs, and drinking milk. We've tried to give him nicknames but only responds to his full name. He tries to learn how to talk and sometimes uses signs. He sometimes likes baths but always hates having his teeth brushed. He likes cereal, chocolate pudding cups, fruit gummies, crackers, cheese sticks, and granola bars.