We left Idaho and made our way down to Utah to celebrate this amazing woman’s 80th’s birthday. We were so happy to gather together with family. We were able to get there a day before everyone else and it was fun for the kids to spend some time with their grandparents – Grandma even taught …
Another week in one of our favorite places surrounded by some of our favorite people! Our week was just oh so lovely, and as always, is best summed up in the dozens and dozens of pictures that we took. It was a week of great conversations, tubing, a monarch butterfly migration, learning about our names, …
This last spring, we completed the REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS, AND FISH science unit from The Good and the Beautiful. This was a new unit for each of us and we really loved it! I will say, when it comes to the animal kingdom, this is probably at the bottom of my interest level – but all …
I mentioned last year that the Fourth of July was really hard for me. For whatever reason, this is the one holiday that is really difficult for me to be away from family. It probably doesn’t help that Mark has had to work both years, so it is just me and the kids trying to …
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s message to parents was a message my heart needed. It felt like a companion to his message he gave last autumn in General Conference, Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth. I was immediately taken in by the story Elder Uchtdorf shared about a Dad leaving his young daughter to leave …
Happy Sunday! Even my kiddos are saying time is moving really fast – so I am not crazy! Every day just flies by so quickly. It made me grateful tonight when I just wanted to go to bed but to take a few moments to reflect on the last two weeks and the sweet everyday …
We are trying to do more “experience” type gifts in our family and it has been so fun. Memories over things any day! Mark and I got Jacob tickets to go to the Wild Animal Sanctuary for his birthday and Jacob cashed them in this week. Mark and Jacob went together and had a great …
This year has gone by in a blink! I am so excited as we are entering this new stage in parenting. Jacob is growing and maturing into such an incredible young man. My heart is filled with so much admiration for Jacob and how much he has stretched himself this year. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft …
An oldie but a goodie picture We loved being able to celebrate Mark on Father’s Day. He is such a good man and a good father. We are so lucky to have him. He sacrifices and gives so much to give us this beautiful life. He truly never complains. He supports each of us in …
Benjamin appreciation post! This little man. There is a whole lot of personality in this little body! Ben continues to be the most physical human being I have ever been around. He needs to be physically active – this boy loves to use his body – and his love language is definitely physical touch. If …