Young and Sweet, Only Seventeen
Olivia turned the iconic age of 17. I cannot. I CANNOT I cannot believe that she is 17 years old. Where has the time gone? What happened? I love that sweet, young, precious, and amazing...
The Rest of the StoryOlivia turned the iconic age of 17. I cannot. I CANNOT I cannot believe that she is 17 years old. Where has the time gone? What happened? I love that sweet, young, precious, and amazing...
The Rest of the StoryEvery year the garden grows a little bigger and feels a little more magical. We got lots of tomatos and peppers that I used to make my own home made salsa, and other things. Of...
The Rest of the StoryFor fall break we spent the weekend in St. George, watching Calvin race at the state championships. We were super impressed that he qualified for the event. It was such a fun and exciting weekend!...
The Rest of the StoryAfter a loooong many months of looking through the fence, the playground at our park is finally complete. This means no more: “Can we just sneak in?” “Do you think anyone will notice?” “What is...
The Rest of the StoryOn Sunday we (just Calvin, Roo & I, no one else wanted to come) took a drive up the canyon to see the fall leaves. Of course, Calvin wanted to take some pictures too. And...
The Rest of the StoryAnd so we went shopping . . . And Olivia found the most beautiful dress! She reminds me of Audrey Hepburn a’la Breakfast at Tiffany’s. So classic. She is so beautiful, and that glow comes...
The Rest of the StoryEverett had a mighty big week this week! 1- He tried out for and had call backs for the school play! Last year he was in the play “Suessical” as part of the ensemble. This...
The Rest of the StoryNate-O had a walking field trip to see the sites of historic Draper. I was so excited to be a chaperone for the trip! We went to the Heritage Park where we learned about the...
The Rest of the StoryKinda odd, but nice just the same. On Wednesday night we had our annual viewing party of the notorious Ichabod Crane, complete with Apple Cider and Pumpkin Donuts. Roo has been reading The Legend of...
The Rest of the StoryOh my heart is squishy and full. I love this kid just so. so. so. much. He’s in the throes of middle school, with all the horrible-ness that that is, and my heart regularly bleeds...
The Rest of the StoryI’ve been making book displays for the library, hoping to encourage kids to try some different books than the same-old same-old that are always in circulation. I’ve had pretty good success so far, the kids...
The Rest of the StoryMonday was Kellie’s birthday! #45. For her big day I filled her bedroom with 45 balloons and tied little notes of things I loved and admired about her. Happy Birthday Kellie! One of my dearest...
The Rest of the StoryIn January Andrew decided he was going to read the entire Book of Mormon himself. And on Sunday he finished the entire thing. Every time he finished one of the books within the book, we...
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