I truly believe my life is a masterpiece in the works. I love trying new things, learning, growing and sharing what I learn along the way. I believe each of us has a champion hidden inside, the trick is to help unlock it. This blog exists for this reason. Because my masterpiece isn’t a one…
My family has come to love our yearly gingerbread house decorating. I haven’t shared for a while, but here’s this year’s.
I had an interesting, and unexpected morning. It didn’t start off all that great, in fact it was a bit “wet” – literally. Potty training is not for the weary or laundry fearing. After we got things back to a functional condition, Jaimee wanted to watch a movie so we headed for the family room.…
Change is the only constant in the universe, or at least that’s what I think. I certainly say it often enough. 😉 I’m sitting here reflecting on how much has changed just in the past few years, let alone since I began blogging over 10 years ago! I’ve decided I need to write more again.…
It wasn’t planned, but it’s where the evening discussion landed. “So, how do you know when to kiss?” Let me back up. I have a son turning 15 in a few weeks. Tonight, at Family Home Evening we talked about what to expect in the life of a 15 year old. Inspired by a message called,…
The heavens are weeping with me this morning. My sadness is at senseless loss. The past several years have found me delving more and more into my family history. Great Grandpa Albert’s house, still standing on the Rexburg bench, and what I knew of his family have long been inspirations to me. That old, two-story…
I sat in a large auditorium a few nights ago. I was impressed with the music, the atmosphere…well, the entire thing really. I kept wondering how we got to this point – graduation day for my daughter. And so I started reflecting on all the milestones we’d already reached to get to that point. As…
This time of year is so hard for me living in Southeast Idaho. We’re still weeks behind many surrounding areas that are seeing the first flowers and leaves of spring. Yesterday, my sister-in-law posted a fun picture of spring in Atlanta, Georgia. The trees were already beginning to show green. I get crocus, and the first…
Thanks for 18 years of: Love, laughter, mischief, dress-up, crushes, fun, and miracles. You’ve captured the hearts of every person you’ve loved. You’re the most unique and energetic, fire ball I’ve ever known and I can’t imagine life without you. 18 years sped by in the blink of an eye, but you’ll always be my little…
Today, I find myself reflecting on family. I’ve been telling myself I’ll get around to getting my thoughts written down. Sadly, thinking about it and actually getting it done are not the same thing. Watching a young friend lose their battle with cancer this week has bumped me out of my procrastination zone. Time is precious.…