Earlier this year, as we were approaching parenting our first teenager (looking at you, Jacob!), Mark and I thought it would be a special idea to go on a trip. So for Jacob’s 13th birthday we gave him a special father and son trip to Disneyland! We decided to wait until September for the crowds …
We had a birthday boy last week! Mark celebrated his 43rd birthday! He mostly spent it the “adult” way and had to work which meant he had to sleep most of the day. But we got dinner to-go (per Mark’s request), had a little family picnic, and then ate lemon poppy seed cake. We are …
Story Time. Back in April when Ben and Lydie were battling through their pneumonia, Mark started to feel some things in his chest. One evening he pulled me aside and told me that he was going to the emergency room because his chest didn’t feel right. This immediately was concerning for me. Mark and I …
*** I didn’t notice this at first, but I love how Ben is holding up his baseball card *** We loved having the last couple of days to celebrate our favorite man. We went out to dinner and then came home for ice cream cake. Then this weekend, Mark spent the weekend at the baseball …
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 …
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. …
For Christmas this year, Mark gave Jacob, Sarah, and Benjamin tickets to the Colorado Symphony. This was a first for the kids and this last weekend they were able to attend. The Symphony was spotlighting Mark’s favorite composer, John Williams. And Mark has turned the kids into fellow John Williams fans. They can tell you …
A couple weeks ago, Mark was released from his calling as a teacher in Primary for Jacob’s class and accepted the calling to be the pianist in Primary. This is a first for him and he is sad to no longer be teaching but excited for the opportunity to play the piano more.
Happy Birthday to my very favorite person. I love this man so much. This year, perhaps more than others, I have recognized how incredibly blessed I am to have him. He is the best of men. He strives to be his best. He supports me in everything. He is honest and a man of integrity. …
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 …