A couple weeks ago we were talking about temples in family study and it sparked an idea! We wanted to go to the Manti Temple Open House. And we did it! It seemed a little crazy when we were first planning it but it actually ended up being a big blessing. It gave us something …
Sarah Esther
⭐ Sarah Appreciation Post! ⭐ Sarah is an angel. She really is. She fills a role in our family that is quiet, but completely spirit filling. Sarah is a lifter. She always has been. She is sandwiched between two brothers who have always taken a lot of attention. Two brothers that need a lot. And …
Schoolhouse // Winter 2024
Winter Thoughts Homeschooling has been a struggle for us for a while. Longer than I would like to admit. It has just felt like one thing after another has been against us. We really have been struggling even since Lydia’s diagnosing period clear back in 2021. That’s THREE years! That period was hard for obvious …
Journal // February 2024
Our every day February moments. Mild Winter This has been a strange winter. It has been really mild – so mild that at the beginning of February we were playing with ladybugs! 🐞 New Furniture for Sarah We have gone back and forth on building Sarah’s furniture for her room. I wasn’t finding anything I …
First Haircut
I don’t even know who this little girl is anymore! I have never touched Lydia’s hair before – I was too scared! Lydia is not very still and I was so worried about making a mistake. But I finally just went for it and we think it turned out so cute! BEFORE / AFTER
Valentine’s Day
Our Valentine’s Day was busy, yet lovely. I got up early to make our traditional double chocolate waffles. Lydie and I had to leave early because of her morning therapy schedule that day. BUT the other kiddos had a yummy breakfast ready for them once they got up! Lydia and I were gone all morning …
Youth Retreat
Last weekend, Jacob went on his first overnighter youth activity! He was so excited and had a really great time. The young men and young women from our ward went up to Estes Park and stayed at the YMCA of the Rockies. The first night, they had a devotional about the Atonement. In the morning, …
Journal // January 2024
It has been a bit since I have done a journal post. Here were our every-day January moments ❄ Tonsil & Adenoid Surgery We kicked off January with a bang and Lydia had her tonsils and adenoids removed. It was a tough recovery but she is back to her normal self! CLICK HERE for more! …