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All is not calm. All is bright.That line above may be our family theme for 2022. There were always places to be, things to plan and prepare for, lots of messes, and lots of screaming and fighting between the boys. Yup. I think "all...
Dear Boys,The world seems to have turned into an extra crazy place over the last two years: a pandemic, riots over racial inequality, a war in Europe, super inflation, transgender issues, abortion laws, and now yet another mass school shooting, just...
We celebrated Ezra's 2nd birthday on Sunday!!! I am so grateful to have this 4th little boy and I am so thankful that he still has wrist rolls and chubby little knuckle dimples. He makes me feel like he's still holding onto his babyhood,...
^^For some reason, I was really feeling many of these photos in black and white. A little nostalgia, maybe?^^Talking about three recent happenings:1. The warm weather has finally arrived between the rain storms, which means I am in my happy place...
I got to sneak away with just Ezra in tow for an unexpected visit with my cousins and their families in Tetonia for the weekend. When my Uncle Jeff's mother passed away, his family had a graveside service for her burial under the Tetons where she...
Who knew back in 2009 when I started this 'ol blog that it would become a family journal of sorts that I would still be using today thirteen years later? This blog means so much to me. I have many of the years printed into hard covered books. ...
The other day, Conrad approached me wearing a plastic garbage sack like a leotard! 🤣 He had his arms through the handles and over his shoulders. Somehow he managed to poke two holes in the bottom for his legs. "I'm going to put Gus...
It's offical. Gus is here to stay! (We must be nuts! 🤪) Welcome to the family little guy!I think my life should be following three specific mantras at this point:1. Never say Never2. Expect the Unexpected3. Embrace the ChaosAdopting...
Happy 12th Birthday to Jed!!! I'll be honest; it does not feel like yesterday that he was born. It was a whole other lifetime ago. The three of us -- Jed, his dad, and myself -- have grown and changed so much since that momentous day. ...
He felt all that was sad, wicked, or bad,All the pain we would ever know.While His friends were asleep, He fought to keepHis promise made long ago.Gethsemane. Jesus loves me,So He went willingly to Gethsemane.The hardest thing that ever was done,The...
It's no secret that I've been struggling over the last few months. This freight train I'm on just seems to keep getting heavier and faster. And by the freight train, I mean life. One thing at a time, more keeps getting added to...
^^The neighbor girls Ella and Clara came by to visit daily.^^I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry at all saying goodbye to our puppies. I totally did! It broke my heart (but also felt relief) to part with all the furry fun; I think Misty is...
Sharing is caring. 🥰 I'm just trying to soak in all of this chaotic cuteness for the limited time we have them. We're all in love with these fluffy babies.The fur balls have been moved outside to the back porch indefinitely. They are...