Our family was about one week back to activities and school things when we were HIT with a brutal cold and fever! It was so not fun. It was so bad even Mark got it – which is saying something because that man has an immune system of STEEL! But it was just a wicked …
I am so very grateful that this talk by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf is our final spotlighted talk from this last general conference because it left a powerful effect on me. It encompassed what really spoke to my heart this last conference, the subject of discipleship. This topic has really weighed on my heart a …
I’ve forgotten to write that I got another calling a couple weeks ago! I feel very humbled to have been called to serve with some truly amazing women. This is my first time ever having a calling in Relief Society and I am thrilled. I feel like I am on a steep learning curve but …
Jacob made a goal earlier this year that he wanted to be in the scriptures more. I was thrilled to try and support him in this. This year we have been studying the Old Testament as a family and so Jacob wanted to dive more into that. One way Jacob specifically wanted to get more …
Last week we celebrated our favorite man’s birthday. He wanted to spend it in nature and we were all game! Rocky Mountain National Park was calling…and we came! We went to Rocky Mountain last autumn for the first time – and we loved it but it was cold and snowy and so we weren’t able …
Our 2022 – 2023 school year has officially BEGUN!!! These kiddos love learning and I feel so grateful to spend each day learning along with them. This is our sixth year homeschooling and I am just filled with love for these kiddos. Jacob is in his fifth grade, Sarah is in second grade, Benjamin is …
Our annual Back to School Feast is one of my very favorite traditions {but maybe I say that about every family tradition…}. There are truly few things I love more than a fresh beginning – and that is what this feast is all about. It kicks of our school year, but much more importantly than …
After Lydia’s follow up appointment at the burn center, we met up with Mark and the kiddos and made our way to our favorite spot in Denver. The kiddos have LOVED our picnics at the City Park followed up with time at the Nature and Science Museum. This visit to the museum was extra special …
I knew I wanted to share this talk for the last several weeks, but I have been at a loss about what I wanted to say. President Dallin H. Oaks’ talk was about the Plan of Salvation. We learn about “the plan” early on in our gospel learning. It essentially lays the foundation for everything …
