The Obligatory First Day of School Pictures

The Obligatory First Day of School Pictures


8.28.2019

Bringing you photos of the first day of school... on the third day of school!  These two handsome studs started 4th and 2nd grades on Monday.  Levi was a little nervous Sunday evening, but didn't show any inhibitions come morning. ...

Camping Under the Milky Way

Camping Under the Milky Way


8.27.2019

A couple of weeks ago we were headed up into the South Hills together as a family on a Sunday afternoon when Jed asked if we could go camping.  I could see Bron mulling over the request in his mind.  He passed the idea by me later that evening. ...

Last Half of Summer Round-Up

Last Half of Summer Round-Up


8.22.2019

^^Two year old potty humor.  He thought he was hilarious! 😂^^ You guys, I take it back.  I'm not quite ready for summer to end and school to start after all.  It's no secret that summer is hands down my favorite season: the...

Our Coeur d'Alene Family Vacation Part III: Glacier National Park

Our Coeur d'Alene Family Vacation Part III: Glacier National Park


8.18.2019

By Wednesday evening, after Grandma and Grandpa Nelson had gone home, Bron and I weren't ready to be done vacationing!  We were having too much fun exploring with our boys.  Then we had this idea.  Since we were so close to Glacier...

Our Coeur d'Alene Family Vacation Part II: Tubbs Hill + The Hiawatha Trail

Our Coeur d'Alene Family Vacation Part II: Tubbs Hill + The Hiawatha Trail


8.16.2019

Tuesday was a bit more low key as we set out to explore a few of Coeur d'Alene's downtown highlights at the kids' pace. First on the list was to hike Tubbs' Hill!  We didn't finish the hike.  Instead, we pulled off at a beachy spot and...

Ten. More. Days.

Ten. More. Days.


8.15.2019

Dear Boys, I am counting down the days til school starts with decidedly more excited anticipation than you are.  I never ever thought I'd utter those words, but here they are plain as day in black and white: I can't wait for you to go back...

Our Coeur d'Alene Family Vacation Part I: Farragut State Park + Silverwood

Our Coeur d'Alene Family Vacation Part I: Farragut State Park + Silverwood


8.11.2019

We just arrived home from an epic family vacation to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho -- and a last minute extension to Glacier National Park!  Something about vacations makes me want to simplify my life so that my real life can feel more like this: time...

Artifact Motherhood | Feelings From My Childhood

Artifact Motherhood | Feelings From My Childhood


8.05.2019

Dear Boys, I had an experience this month that showed me how truly broken I am.  I had just spent a week with my mom, sister, and brother.  We made so many fun memories together.  When our trip was over, I drove two and a half hours...

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