My feelings about Benjamin have been so tender recently. I’ve thought a lot about him in the time after Lydia’s diagnosis. I always loved the idea of having an even number of kids. That way EVERYONE has a buddy! Jacob and Sarah are really close and I had such hopes that Benjamin and Lydia would …
Fourth of July
Our Fourth of July was just dreamy. In the weeks before Fourth of July, Mark and I were planning what we were wanting and we just kept going back to Soda Springs. In my mind, Fourth of July = Soda Springs. It is just engrained in my little noggin – so to Soda Springs we …
Jacob’s 9th Birthday
I do not know where the time is going! Jacob has matured so much this year and is growing up right before our eyes. I so wish I could freeze time. Jacob was so excited for his birthday. He asked to have pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, sausage, and chocolate milk for breakfast! And that is …
Father’s Day
“You have a serious responsibility to assume leadership in working with your children. You must help create a home where the Spirit of the Lord can abide… You homes should be havens of peace and joy for your family. A father’s duty is to make his home a place of happiness and joy…The powerful effect …
Spring Piano Recital
I am so proud of these kiddos! They have worked so hard this last year practicing and learning and have grown so much as little pianists. We put on a family recital a couple weeks ago and they did beautifully. Jacob played The Sleeping Beauty Waltz and Scales and Arpeggios (from The Aristocats). Sarah played …
Spring 2021 Schoolhouse
Thoughts this Spring If we were as productive this whole year as we were this spring – we would be SOLID! When I did our schoolhouse review for the winter, I was pretty discouraged. We were so far behind where I wanted to be pretty much all across the board. But luckily this spring, doctors …
Sarah’s Spring Recital
Oh my sweet girl! Sarah loves to dance – but she is really shy about doing it at home – and so we were really excited to watch our girl do her THING! She has been so excited and we were thrilled to support her. This was Sarah’s second year learning tap and ballet. It …
Lydia’s 2nd Birthday
This sweet little angel is two years old! Time is just flying by and I cannot believe that it has been two years with the sweetest little one. Lydia fills our world with so much pure joy. Her spirit is so strong. I will never cease to be amazed by her. She gives us perspective. …
Memorial Day
Our Memorial Day was simple and wonderful. Mark had to work all weekend, but the kiddos and I still made it memorable. One of our favorite traditions {which we hadn’t done since moving to Wyoming} is to visit the cemetery. We have only lived close enough to visit family at the cemetery once, but we …
New Base Line
It has been a month since Lydia was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome and I’ve been having some thoughts that I want to write down. When Lydia received her diagnosis, the thoughts that I shared were completely honest. I felt so much peace about everything. And I am so grateful for that. I don’t know if …