We finally got this boy into a sport – BASEBALL! It was so fun to watch Ben get into something new. Sadly, his first season was interesting. He had his first practice and then it was practice after practice after game after game of cancellations. The weather this spring was absolutely bonkers! We had thunderstorms …
Berning Family Reunion
We left Idaho and made our way down to Utah to celebrate this amazing woman’s 80th’s birthday. We were so happy to gather together with family. We were able to get there a day before everyone else and it was fun for the kids to spend some time with their grandparents – Grandma even taught …
Clegg Family Reunion
Another week in one of our favorite places surrounded by some of our favorite people! Our week was just oh so lovely, and as always, is best summed up in the dozens and dozens of pictures that we took. It was a week of great conversations, tubing, a monarch butterfly migration, learning about our names, …
Independence Day
I mentioned last year that the Fourth of July was really hard for me. For whatever reason, this is the one holiday that is really difficult for me to be away from family. It probably doesn’t help that Mark has had to work both years, so it is just me and the kids trying to …
Journal: July 2, 2023
Happy Sunday! Even my kiddos are saying time is moving really fast – so I am not crazy! Every day just flies by so quickly. It made me grateful tonight when I just wanted to go to bed but to take a few moments to reflect on the last two weeks and the sweet everyday …
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
We are trying to do more “experience” type gifts in our family and it has been so fun. Memories over things any day! Mark and I got Jacob tickets to go to the Wild Animal Sanctuary for his birthday and Jacob cashed them in this week. Mark and Jacob went together and had a great …
Jacob’s 11th Birthday
This year has gone by in a blink! I am so excited as we are entering this new stage in parenting. Jacob is growing and maturing into such an incredible young man. My heart is filled with so much admiration for Jacob and how much he has stretched himself this year. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft …
Father’s Day
An oldie but a goodie picture We loved being able to celebrate Mark on Father’s Day. He is such a good man and a good father. We are so lucky to have him. He sacrifices and gives so much to give us this beautiful life. He truly never complains. He supports each of us in …
Benjamin Lewis
Benjamin appreciation post! This little man. There is a whole lot of personality in this little body! Ben continues to be the most physical human being I have ever been around. He needs to be physically active – this boy loves to use his body – and his love language is definitely physical touch. If …
A Very Merry Unbirthday
Our sweet girl had her ballet recital last week and she had so much fun. She loves to dance and we love watching and supporting her. This year, her dance studio was celebrating 30 years and so the theme was birthdays and parties. Sarah’s class danced to “A Very Merry Unbirthday” from Alice in Wonderland …