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. …
Thanksgiving
“Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God. Through it, we become spiritually aware of the wonder of the smallest things, which gladden our hearts with their messages of God’s love. This grateful awareness heightens our sensitivity to divine direction. When we communicate …
Neurology
***FYI, we do not put Lydia in a mask – we just had got some new ones for Sarah and we tried it on Lydie*** A couple days before Thanksgiving, Lydia had her long awaited neurology appointment at Primary Children’s Hospital. Everything was kind of hinging on this appointment and we were anxious to get …
Primary Second Counselor
I have been majorly MIA the last month – and I apologize. I’ve been a busy bee working on some Christmas projects and it has taken up all of my extra time! But I am happy to begin journaling and sharing again. A couple weeks ago, I was asked to serve as the second counselor …
Keith Malcolm Clegg
A week ago, my sweet Grandpa Clegg passed away. In ways it felt so sudden, but in other ways, I feel like I should have anticipated it more. I miss him. He is my second grandparent to pass away this year, and I hate to see them go. I am grateful though for the huge …