It’s September of 2015 and my oldest daughter just finished her first day of school. I’d been bouncing between nervous energy and anticipation all morning. I couldn’t wait to pick her up from kindergarten and hear all about her first day! After we were reunited and lots of hugs, I started my interrogation. I wanted to know everything! Did she make… View Post
In our house we have quite the problem of a certain two-year old that draws on all things NOT paper. Ugh. Every time I turn around she has a pen or colored pencil and is drawing on the wall, her leg, the window, her toys…you name it. No matter how many times I tell her no or how sneakily I… View Post
Fall, what a beautiful season of change. I love when the trees change colors from green to vibrant scarlet, rust, and gold. Where I live in Southern Utah our seasons change, but at different times of the year then other states. Growing up in Salt Lake, the Fall leaves fell in time for Halloween. I vividly remember crunching the leaves… View Post
Do you live an area that offers curbside grocery pickup? My area (Southern Utah) started offering this service about eighteen months ago and I jumped in pretty quickly! I have an extremely bouncy/impulsive five year-old daughter. Ever since she could walk, I have avoided taking her to places that have shelves with items within reach. 🙂 I have learned a… View Post
If you haven’t heard, Disneyland Resort recently announced their 2018 Halloween Time dates and we couldn’t be more excited! The most spooktacular time of year is just around the corner! And 2018 will be filled with more frightful fun than ever before! From September 7 to October 31, guests who visit the Disneyland Resort will be able to enjoy seasonal… View Post
As I was thinking about motivating and inspirational topics for this Motivational Monday, One thing kept popping into my head was: ask for what you need. About a year ago, I wrote a post similar to this when I desperately needed some time to myself (read it here). I asked my mom to provide the much-needed break for me and… View Post
One of the worst sounds in the world is the sputtering of the vehicle engine. When you need to leave the house immediately and the engine is not humming happily your heart sinks… you are alone too. Sure- you can call a friend to give your vehicle a jump, but that will easily take over thirty minutes to get back… View Post
Today I tried to get ready for church and cried, big juicy tears. Nothing fit or looked good on me. Nine years and four different pregnancies has left its mark and toll on my body. I cried in my closet looking at all of my beautiful clothes that ones fit my body. I mourned the body I had before I… View Post
“Mom, what are we gonna do today?” “What’s for dinner tonight?” “Can I have a snack?” Oh, the questions. So. Many. Questions. It’s Summer break, which for me, means working from home while balancing two precocious girls. Most days, they are a delight and I’m sublimely grateful I get extra time to make memories and laugh at their discoveries. Finding… View Post
