When I first heard Elder Stevenson’s talk in general conference – while it gave me pause to think – I was not anticipating the effect it would have on me in the coming week (and last several weeks really). He spoke of Easter. He drew attention to the First Presidency letter that invited us to …
We are definitely not anything close to full time DIYers! So when I say “week” I mean a couple days, constantly interrupted, during Mark’s week off of work. We aren’t going to be accomplishing anything in record time! So our DIY process is going to be L O N G but we are really enjoying …
Tuesday morning began almost like any other day. I got up at 6 and usually if Lydia isn’t up already, she is very soon after me. But she didn’t get up. This always makes me worried. The more time that went by the more worried I became. Finally around 7:30, Mark went in and Lydia …
“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is …
We were so excited to make our way to the zoo this last month! We had planned to go in March but then COVID happened and here we are! The main reason for this particular visit was to celebrate finishing our “Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish” unit in science for Jacob and Sarah. I will say …
The therapy office that Jacob and Lydia go to held an Easter egg hunt for the kids and their families. The kiddos were so excited! But we had a wet week or two before Easter and so they had to reschedule. So the weekend after Easter, we headed over to “the farm” for an Easter …
Celebrating Holy Week has been so very special for our family. Each day has been wonderful as we have sung praises, read scripture, and discussed our Savior. It has been amazing and I have not wanted it to end. On Saturday, we did Easter baskets and dyed eggs. The kids did a lot of crafting …
General Conference Each six months, I feel like my heart yearns for General Conference more and more. I love this weekend so much. I love feeling encouraged but also motivated to change. I love having a weekend where the outside world is quieted and we just get to immerse ourselves in family and the gospel. …
Well it finally happened. And not that there is ever a good time to get sick, but it happened at a really bad time. Mark was feeling a little off a couple weeks ago, but I honestly just thought he was tired and it was catching up to him. My parents were coming into town …
A couple weeks ago, Lydia had a swallow study done. This is something that has been talked about since our very first appointment we had for Lydia when we became concerned about her development. Lydia’s reflux is just relentless. She is on medication and we do a lot at home to try and help her …