A love-note to young moms on Halloween…
I cannot believe it’s Halloween. First of all, wasn’t it just July? And second of all, Lucy has decided she does not like this holiday. How is that even possible?…
the benefit of being part of something bigger than yourself
The REAL end of volleyball for our family There is something pretty beautiful about being part of something bigger than yourself. It teaches you humility. It teaches you camaraderie. It…
another little biking adventure
Isn’t the world amazing? Don’t you think that even when you’re in the grumpiest of moods, being out enveloped in it’s goodness can’t help but make you feel better? I…
Tuesday Night Swim Club (revisited)
The temperature around here seems to be hovering in the 117 degree range. It is hot. So the other night we found ourselves in the pool. This wasn’t new to…
tributes to our time in Paris and London from Grace
Ok, here are two more of Grace’s videos. Makes me want to pack my bags and head right back on over to those magical places. Just FYI on this France…
Grace’s video on Switzerland
Grace has whipped up a few videos from our Europe trip. You know when something helps you remember something precious, it becomes even more precious to you? Well, that’s what…
TWENTY
Twenty years ago I married this guy. Yes, twenty. And I was a lot more excited about it than I look in that very serious photo 🙂 We got married…
seminary graduation (mine and how it was just yesterday)
My heart is in a knot. It has been for a few weeks. Having a child graduate is very bitter/sweet. He’s ready. I’m not. It is a glorious culmination celebration…