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 …
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 …
This was the fastest year of my life! Time really does go by quicker and quicker and I am trying my best to savor all of the moments. Mark was working on New Years Eve and so it was just me and the kidlets. And we are definitely to a stage in life where I …
“During this Christmas season, and throughout the year, I pray that we will remember the Generous One – our God, our Father, our beloved Shepherd and Counselor. For He is the Gift-Giver! He is the Generous One!…He endows us with gifts so sublime and precious that they exceed out ability to fully comprehend and even …
I have always loved Thanksgiving. But this Thanksgiving was one of the sweetest. As Ben put it, “I feel like I am making a memory” and I think we did. Thanksgiving School My intent was to be able to do school while doing my CNA class, but the reality was that it didn’t really happen. …
Halloween has come and gone but we had a great one. The kids LOVED going to our ward’s harvest festival filled with good food, trick or treating inside (it was cold!), and lots and lots of candy! We carved our pumpkins and Grammy sent her much beloved Halloween box full of goodies and fun! And …
Day 9 was our final day. Our Kentucky trip was our longest family trip we’ve ever done (Texas used to hold the honors at 8 days). It was a long go but we really loved our time exploring this new state. Tooth Fairy We were all ready to be home by the morning of day …
And just like that we are beginning another school year as a family. Time is going by so quickly! We are excited for this upcoming year. – our seventh year homeschooling! 2023 – 2024 <– (that is totally bizarre that this is the year we are going into!) here we go! Jacob – Sixth Grade …
Our annual Back to School Feast was beautiful. I love this tradition so much and I can’t imagine beginning our school year without it. This is our 7th year homeschooling! I am so grateful that we get to have this special time together – time I know I will cherish always. Mark kept the kiddos …