I feel like Lydia has gotten a lot of time on the blog lately, but it’s always about our concerns and her medical journey. Our concerns are big and they are real {and I’ve got some updates ready to be shared in the next couple of days} but I also just want to remember our …
The Book of Mormon
2020 had it’s fair share of downs, but studying The Book of Mormon was definitely not one of them! The last couple years I have tried to put a conscious effort into consistently being in the scriptures and the last two years, with Come Follow Me, has been incredible. I want to be in the …
Christmas
“When we talk about the birth of Jesus Christ, we appropriately reflect on what was to follow. His birth was infinitely significant because of the things He would experience and suffer so that He might better succor us – all culminating in His Crucifixion and Resurrection… [But I also] think it’s appropriate this time of …
2020 Christmas Schoolhouse
When I was looking at our upcoming school year this last spring and summer, I decided that I wanted to add some Christmas goodness to our school day in December. And I am SO glad we did! I have heard of others doing all sorts of things. Some as simple as singing a Christmas song …
Christmas Baking
One of my favorite activities to do at Christmastime is baking. It is cozy and just wonderful. Every year this gets more and more fun as they get older and more involved in everything. This really is the most magical time of the year.
Christmas Recital
A couple weeks ago, we had a little Christmas recital for Jacob and Sarah. This was Sarah’s first recital and she was so excited! Jacob and Sarah both worked so hard to prepare and I was so proud of them. It was the year of “Up On the Housetop”! Jacob played Up On the Housetop …
First Day of Winter
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.’ “ Lewis Carroll
Autumn 2020 Schoolhouse
Thoughts this Autumn Our autumn schoolhouse was felt really good but was also mixed with a lot of interruptions. We went on our family vacation to Montana {read all about it HERE}, we had Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays, and many medical and therapy appointments for our little Lydia. I have been filled with gratitude that …
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Specialist
Oh boy. This is going to be a BIG long post. This week has been overwhelming to say the least. My emotions are ALL over the place and it has been difficult. I think we are all feeling like this is a defining and refining time for our family. On Sunday afternoon, the kids and …
Benjamin’s 4th Birthday
Benjamin has been saying he’s four since he turned three so this has been a very LONG awaited day! After I wished him a happy birthday he happily said, “I am four FOREVER!”. So, this is going to be Benji’s year! Neverland Benjamin wanted a Peter Pan party and we were happy to supply one. …