Just being TOGETHER! I LOVE that part! The best part of that part is that we were very much spread out, not only was our oldest son, Isaac, in Argentina, and our twin daughters, Emily and Anna, in Utah, but our extended families were far away as well. We were far apart in miles but TOGETHER in heart as we celebrated Easter and listened to General Conference this weekend! (lds.org, click on Continue Reading
A “Sunfull” Moment
Cleaning around the kitchen in the early quiet of this morning I heard a little voice at the top of the stairs, my Adelynn awake. As I came up the stairs approaching Addie, I was in awe as to how she had gotten there so quietly - and seemingly unscathed - she and Sis suddenly learned how to climb out of their cribs! We can't change to toddler beds quickly enough! She was very concerned about her Continue Reading
Love Advice to Myself
For Valentines Day this year, Mike and I were challenged to write out a list of "Love Advice to Myself". Mike went first. (These are things Mike has already been committed to, reminds himself of frequently, and continues to be reminded of as our family faces the many demands of daily life.) The best advice I can give is to keep your spouse at the top of your list. This way she'll feel Continue Reading
One of the Most Precious Days of My Existence
An incredible day full of so much love and joy!! Our twin daughters, Emily and Anna, were able to come experience the holy temple, house of the Lord, for the first time, before leaving on their missions in a few months. They were so prepared. And it seems Heaven had prepared for them as well- so many precious tender mercies of The Lord were part of their day—I cannot list them all Continue Reading
Don’t Quit!
Only 3 more days til Christmas Eve! I'm not ready yet! As we were driving home a couple days ago I was listing to my husband ALL the things on my list that I wished to get done but hadn't yet, I lamented like little Sarah in the video attached "I can't!" We drove down a street of cheerfully decorated Christmas home but just at this moment past a home with a big sign posted in the front, "I Continue Reading
Toddler Sarah Inspires Me to Try, Try Again
Mike took the kids sledding over the Thanksgiving weekend (just to the backyard). While all the big kids were having their fun, Sarah was busy overcoming great obstacles. Watch the video below and let here determination inspire you! Continue Reading