a crew of the best girls
Dave and I had to talk the big talk to perk Claire’s interest to do summer school at BYU right after she graduated from high school. I mean, there was…
a professional gingerbread making workshop
Ok, I know I’ve already written about making gingerbread making houses this year. But this year we happened to have THREE ROUNDS of it. And this one really does merit…
cinematic pop and the beauty of the human voice
Our favorite singer (McKenna Breinholt, who also happens to be one of Elle’s best friends from high school), sang hear heart out at a concert right after Thanksgiving. It was…
a trip to visit friends in the cornfields of Iowa
Today I am so grateful for history: those who have gone before and made so many sacrifices so that we can live the way we do, and also for college…
gratitude for villages
Last week was a week I wished I could multiply myself over and over again, and “be there” for so many. It seems that there are so many moving pieces…
opportunities for growth in the mountains
This last weekend had been a long time in the making. We finally made it up to “the Ranch” for a Relief Society retreat. (The “Relief Society” consists of the…
a new three-year separation (and upcoming adventure)
It’s that time of year when all over the world, Mission Leaders (formerly called Mission Presidents) for our church make a giant switch. The new Mission Leaders are trained and…
a pretty great way to celebrate some graduates
Lake Powell just might be Dave and my favorite spot. I mean, I don’t know that there’s much better than being cradled in those expansive red cliffs, a big sky…
unity under a sky full of stars
Graduation came and went. Phew! I have so much to say about that (of course, as always), but for now let’s just talk about Coldplay:) In between moving Grace up…