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…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Some questions/phrases to love better
Welp, our Valentine’s Days have gone from this: To this one remaining kid: But the sentiment is still the same: LOVE. How great to have a day to bask in…
How do you put your husband first? — Valentine’s edition
This question has been asked over and over in a variety of different ways over the years on this blog. So in light of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, let’s talk about…
some tips to better parent with your valentine
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the latest “In the Arena” podcast is all about: 1) How to keep your spouse as your #1. and 2) Some tips and thoughts about how…
the good stuff: Relief Society
When I got my calling to serve as the Relief Society president in our church congregation (over two years ago now…whoa!) I may have mentioned my conversation with my sister-in-law….
when you are lost, “you will be found”
Lucy played the piano at church yesterday. Which was all fine and dandy. I mean, it might scare the pants off me or anyone else in our family to play…
a good story to share at Christmastime
Remember when I talked about these gifts we were giving out to our women at church (back HERE). Well, I wanted to save the story they were inspired by for…
angels are those who look UP and “light the world”
As anyone who has read this blog for a while knows, our last baby, Lucy, was born with six toes on her left foot. The doctor assured us this was…
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…