A Temple Trip to Utah enveloped in family love
My dear parents were unable to make it to all the temple/farewell hoopla here in the desert. But they were determined to spend some special time with Claire before that…
Memories of Grandma Jacobson…and a temple!
Grandma Jacobson is my mother’s beloved mother whose words run through all of our hearts: “When you master the seemingly impossible, it does something for you that fits into your…
There’s something pretty special about sisters (and an awesome mom)
Each year my mom does her best to gather all her girls under her wings any way she can. And each year it makes me realize even more that there’s something pretty special about sisters. And there’s something ESPECIALLY special about a mom who works hard to get them together.
How our reunion went this year – 2023
Welp, these favorite people of mine gathered once again in one of my favorite “thin places” ever. Let’s talk about how our reunion went this year. Eyrealm Reunion 2023 There…
How to Navigate family reunions when your own family “grows up”
I’m in the midst of writing a post about our giant Eyre family reunion to hopefully publish tomorrow. It was grand and I loved it so much. But right now…
A big family gathering to celebrate My Niece’s Wedding
My brother and his wife Aja, the ones who have been living by us in the desert (and then moved away:(, put on a wedding last week. Yep, their daughter…
Goodbye to my brother Jo (and his awesome family)
Welp, just like that, my “new neighbor” that came to live by me in the desert for this school year has moved on to the next adventure. I know that…
the first of three reasons I am a basket-case right now
This last week has been kind of a doozy on my emotions. Lucy sang her heart out in SIX MCO concerts. I spoke at the “Arise Conference.” I got to…
a brother, a sister-in-law, and a super-bloom in the desert
Welp, still working on that new blog design…I’m so excited to show you soon though because this lady who’s working with me is doing some pretty cool stuff! But in…