We had such a fun Halloween! A couple days before Halloween, we carved our pumpkins and the kids did most of their carving on their own this year. They did a great job! Lydia had a very FULL day because Thursday is Lydie’s heavy therapy day. She and Mark left early for speech while I …
Back to School Feast
This last week we had our annual Back to School Feast. This tradition is so sweet to me. We are entering our eighth year of homeschooling and enjoyed our ninth back to school feast. I am so very grateful for this time I get to spend with my children. Some days it is hard. But …
Camp de Vida: Day 4
Day four of Camp de Vida was perfect! Morning Devotional We started with our final morning devotional on charity. Breathing Stick Then we moved on to making our “breathing sticks”. These were incredibly simple but I hope it helps. We have BIG emotions over here – just like everywhere I suppose – and we talked …
Camp de Vida: Day 3
Day Three was another success! Morning Devotional The kids were WIPED OUT! Everyone slept in and we just rolled with it. The last kiddo didn’t get up until 9:30. But Lydia was up and going and had her horse therapy. Then we gathered together and did another morning devotional. Sport Practice Mark and the three …
Camp de Vida: Day 2
Day 2 of Camp de Vida was another great one! Three Mile Hike We kicked things off with a three mile hike. We are getting something amazing for Lydia to *hopefully* help her enjoy hiking more – but it doesn’t come until next month. So we let Mark and the three bigs go and enjoy …
Camp de Vida: Day 1
The first day of Camp de Vida! The Beginnings Probably for about the last year, Mark and I have shared with one another some disappointment in some changes. We both loved the programs that our church had when we were youth and while we completely understand the reasons for the changes, we still were disappointed …
Independence Day
Fourth of July will always be a little bittersweet for me – it is the holiday that makes me miss family the most. I feel like we are still trying to find traditions that feel right, but we had a great day. This was the first Fourth of July since we’ve lived in Colorado that …
Easter
I am sure I am not the only one, but ever since last Spring I have been thinking of this message shared by Elder Gary E. Stevenson. I loved adding more depth to our Easter season. Holy Week was beautiful. We had so many wonderful conversations as we focused on our Savior. On Thursday, we …
Valentine’s Day
Our Valentine’s Day was busy, yet lovely. I got up early to make our traditional double chocolate waffles. Lydie and I had to leave early because of her morning therapy schedule that day. BUT the other kiddos had a yummy breakfast ready for them once they got up! Lydia and I were gone all morning …
