Some Surprise Visitors on Memorial Day Weekend
We had a surprise houseful of our kids for Memorial Day and we ate it all up. It was a big five days with different configurations of kids coming and…
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Family Reunion Food Ideas: What We’ve Actually Made for 50+ People Over 20 Years
Planning a family reunion? After 20+ years of feeding our big extended family at Bear Lake, here are our best family reunion food ideas, recipes, and tips for feeding a crowd.
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Happy Birthday Maxwell
Twenty-nine years ago this man made me a mother: How is it even possible that he grew from this little guy: Into this incredible man with such a quick wit,…
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Traveling to Athens with Our Adult Children
Athens already held a special place in my heart after Dave and I visited a few years ago (our Greek anniversary cruise). But this time felt completely different because we…
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Three Days in Crete, Greece with Our Adult Children
After a year of planning a family trip to Israel, we unexpectedly found ourselves on a family trip to Crete, Greece instead. (Crete was followed by Athens and Egypt, but…
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What’s Been Going on Lately Around Here
Welp, Happy late Memorial Day everyone! So very grateful for a chance to reflect on those who have given their lives to keep us safe. I have SO much to…
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Easter With Grown Kids and Grandbabies
Easter looks a little different these days—with our kids grown and celebrating in different places—but somehow, this holiday still holds us together. This year Easter was pretty special. Because we…
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2026 Snapshot: Life as Empty Nesters
I usually do a “snapshot” of how life is right at that moment at the beginning of each new year. And this year feels especially significant because it’s our first…
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Ada June Turns One!
A year ago from yesterday, it was Friday the 13th. Dave and I were skiing in the mountains and we got a phone call that we had been waiting for….
