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Family Photos 2022
Kismet finding this location in an unexpected corn field set against the mountains draped in fall colors. My husband has the most uncanny gift locating magical backdrops on the day of family photos.…
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Pumpkin Patch
During Fall Break we visited our favorite pumpkin patch, Jaker’s in Springville. We went through the corn mazes, the kids covered themselves in corn at the granary and corn pits, went repeatedly on…
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You Know You’re From the AV When…
“Us A.V. rats ought to stick together” Somehow we ended up in the same area today and came from the same area states away. We all grew up in the same church Stake…
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5 Ways to Fight Back-to-School Burnout
It’s time to figure out Halloween costumes, so my son F gave me a schematic drawing in full color to help guide me on his vision for an orange Ninja Turtle (Michelangelo)—complete with…
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My Best Friend’s Birthday Getaway
I would like you to meet my “Kindred Spirit”, Amanda. She gave me these framed photo booth pics this week, which capture the heart of our almost 20 years of friendship. For her…
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Provo River Rafting Utah
We had a blast floating down the Provo River in an inflatable raft! This was the most AWESOME end-of-summer ward activity with our ward! Life jackets, a bus to shuttle us to the…
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Dripping Rock
It’s my birthday, and a new hike is exactly how I’d like to celebrate! Even as locals of Utah County for years, this is the first time we’ve been to Dripping Rock trail.…
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Mother-Daughter Date: Afternoon Tea
We’re more than halfway through on our Year of Mother-Daughter Dates, and this girl has been thriving with one-on-one activities. We have had so much fun together, and I have loved spending time…
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Pool Party 11th Birthday
Celebrated this darling girl of ours! Last minute we decided to do a Pool party for her, kept it casual with pizza, soda, and cupcakes. I literally strung up a banner using scrap…
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6 Ideas for a Simple Summer Trip to Utah
Another summer visit with cousins! Last time we met up with them in Southern Utah. I had so much fun visiting with my Arizona brother and his family, as well as my NorCal…
