Celebrating this man is one of our FAVORITE things to do! Unfortunately, Mark had to work most of his birthday, but we still took some time to celebrate our man. We went out to eat and came home to a chocolate zucchini cake with chocolate chip ice cream. And then ended with cards, presents, and …
First Day of School
Hello, 2020 – 2021 school year – you are going to be great! 3rd Grade Jacob’s Third Grade Curriculum here Kindergarten Sarah’s Kindergarten Curriculum here Preschool Benjamin’s Preschool Year 1 Curriculum here Teacher’s Assistant Lydia is the BEST assistant I could ever ask for – I don’t know how I would make it through a …
Back to School Feast
Our yearly Back to School Feast has become one of my favorite traditions. Each year I get closer and closer to what I would like it to be and I am happy about that. Feast It’s become such a wonderful way to kick off our new year. We have a nice “feast” for dinner where …
Watercoloring
I have always been a big believer in goals. Goals are powerful. I try to make it a regular occurrence to reflect on my current goals and make more goals. The last several months I have begun to sit down with Jacob periodically to talk about HIS goals. It’s been a wonderful thing. I love …
Clegg Family Reunion
Where so much has been changed this year it felt so nice to go to a constant. This place never changes and it is one of my favorite things about it. This place is my version of heaven. I love everything about it. And spending it with my favorite people made it perfect. Here is …
Yard: Part 2
As my Dad likes to say that we have put a lot of “sweat equity” into our yard this spring and summer! But I have to give most of the credit to Mark. He has put in countless hours working out in the yard and it is amazing to see the progress we have made. …
Backyard Campout
A couple weeks ago, Sarah told me that summer was her least favorite season because we do a lot of work. Oops. This summer has definitely been full of work, especially putting in our yard! So Mark and I thought we would surprise the kiddos with a backyard campout! They were SO excited. We set …
Dinosaur National Monument
“The Green is greatly increased by the Yampa…and the waters waltz their way through the canyon, making their own rippling, rushing, roaring music.” — John Wesley Powell — Last week, we were supposed to be heading north for our Berning Family Reunion but it was cancelled. We were so bummed (but completely understood). Since Mark …
Week at Gramps and Grammy’s
Last week, the kiddos and I visited my parents in Utah. I felt like we came in like a tornado and they were so patient and kind and we loved our time with them. The reason we came was for appointments. I don’t think I have shared much since our initial diagnosis what has been …
Jacob’s Baptism
This was a very special day. I am still pinching myself that I have a child old enough to be baptized. But next to the day Jacob was born, this was probably the happiest day of my life as Jacob’s mom. I didn’t anticipate what an emotional day it would be. My cup was just …