For years I have worked to gather all the goodness I can for Holy Week. It is, after all, such a sacred opportunity to turn our hearts to Jesus and honor all the incredible events that happened all those years ago. And if we can infuse some of that goodness into not only our own…
Sometimes it’s so difficult to understand how life unfolds. Why we have to sometimes lose the very best people. The ones who are the shining stars. And when we do, it makes us reevaluate life. Are we living it right? Are we mixing up what’s most important? My friend Sarah passed away and I am…
I have an update coming soon about what the big kids are up to, because they are up to a lot. And oh how they are still part of this family, which means we still need record of them on this blog. But for today, let’s talk about what to do for FHE (Family Home…
I came across two old blog questions the other day about raising a boy. How to nurture one son. And also how to build relationships with sons. And they brought back all the memories. Especially because the other day I got to see my one son (and the whole Utah crew too). I got to…
January is chock-full of birthday in our neck of the woods. Josh’s birthday First up is my brother Josh. We were in California for that quick three-day weekend but got back in time to celebrate with some bananas, cookies, and keto ice cream:) Gosh I love this brother of mine with all my heart. He’s…
Christmas Day was a good one. So was Christmas Eve…except for a good fight mixed in there. Does every couple get in fights on Christmas Eve or is it just me and Dave? Ha! I think motherhood is a little nutty around Christmas. Maybe that’s the reason? There are just so many to-dos swirling around…
I made this on repeat around Thanksgiving-time and I think it’s festive enough that it’s worthy of a Christmas appetizer as well. Plus it is SO EASY! Just uses these few ingredients that are so easy to have on hand. I have no idea where this recipe came from…I just kind of remembered making it…
We got our kids home for Thanksgiving in phases. We always love to fill up the house again, especially so quickly after we had to let our missionary girl Claire go. Oh we sure thought about that girl in her new Australian home, and prayed for and missed her so much! I must say for…
I am just coming up for air after some pretty hefty hosting and Turkey Trotting and velvety family togetherness. I told Dave I think I may have bit off more than I could chew this year. He laughed and told me that seems to be a theme of mine these days. He’s not wrong. So…