This spring and summer Ben was a busy bee! As soon as soccer was finished, he jumped right into baseball. This was his second year playing and he really liked it! He had a great coach that he really connected with and it was so much fun to watch his confidence grow as the season …
Jacob’s 12th Birthday
Time is slipping by so quickly! I can’t believe it has been twelve years of loving this big guy. Jacob is such an amazing young man and watching him grow is an absolute joy. This was the first year Jacob hasn’t had a “themed” birthday. He is growing up! We loved celebrating our boy. We …
Spring Piano Recital
We squeezed this spring piano recital in the night before summer! We had it planned for weeks before but life just kept pushing it off. But these two did WONDERFUL! They are really different piano students but they are both doing really well. And Ben was THRILLED that this was the last one he is …
Father’s Day
I am so very grateful for this man. I do not tell him that enough. Our kids are so very blessed to have him as their father. He is fun and the best shimmy-er you’ll ever see. Where I probably say too much at times, Mark always leads and teaches by his example. I admire …
Executive Secretary
A couple weeks ago Mark was called to serve as the executive secretary in our ward. I am so very excited for him in this new calling. I am happy that he gets to serve with so many men that I admire and have gotten to know so well the last year and a half. …
Here Comes the Sun
Here comes our favorite little ballerina! Sarah has had another great dance season. I feel like she has improved and gained a lot of confidence this year. It was so much fun to watch her dance again. The most exciting part is that just a couple days before the performance, Sarah got her end-of-year evaluation …
Benjamin Lewis
⭐ Benjamin Appreciation Post ⭐ Benjamin is such a unique little soul that I just adore. He continues to be the ultimate cuddle king. This boy loves to snuggle. He is a reader! I cannot tell you how hard Ben has worked the last six months to improve his reading. I am so proud of …
Schoolhouse // Spring 2024
Spring Thoughts We have had such a great spring with school! It has been so very busy but so great! Last winter, I shared how we were finally getting back into a groove. And I am so happy to share that “our groove” has continued this spring. I feel like we are in such a …
Journal // May 2024
Our every day May moments 🌼 Early Morning Temple Session A friend invited me to attend an early morning temple session with her. For our temple, they do a 5:30 AM session on the first Wednesday of the month. I am an early riser (I am usually up at 5:00 AM) but I learned this …
Lydia’s 5th Birthday
Lydia is FIVE YEARS OLD! It was a week-long celebration of our very favorite princess. Princess Party Lydia truly is our little princess. A couple weeks ago, I showed Lydie two pictures of birthday ideas for her (I 100% thought she was going to choose Bluey!) and she chose a princess party. And, it of …