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My Favorite Pieces of Christ-Centered Art
Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not. Doctrine and Covenants 6:36 I’m striving to make our home that safe space for my family—a place of love, joy, learning, and faith. Besides trying to live…
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15 Ways I’ve Stayed Motivated
Sorry for the silence. If I had time, I’d write a post about each of these points. For now this doubles as an update, which will be like ripping off a bandaid. To…
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Spring Break at the Zoo
We spent the morning at the Hogle Zoo for the first time since the pandemic! The kids received binoculars, a year’s pass to the zoo, and “zoo passports” as part of their Easter…
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Living Planet Aquarium
It has been years since we’ve been to the aquarium, and the kids were so excited! We attended a friend’s birthday party at the aquarium while the pandemic measures are going on, so…
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Getting Festive for St. Patrick’s Day
Come on, Spring! I’m READY! Our living area has been a festive break from the snow blizzards going on outside. It brings me joy seeing all the fresh green! I’ve explained before that…
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Special Memories of My Mom
I’m feeling very sentimental today. This is a pic of my Mom with me as a baby, and later with me and my daughter around the same age. As I thought about the…
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How I Met Your Nugget
Haaaave ya met the Nugget? (What is life without Barney Stinson quotes?) Oh you haven’t?…. Well, put on your imagination hats, and join us in playing with one of the most beloved items…
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Kids Spotlight: January 2021
It’s time for a family update! We’ve had a lot going on this past month including Jeremy starting grad school (AH?!) and the daily adventures of young children. I love them each so…
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Back to School Wardrobe: 4th Grade Girl
My 4th grader switched from Remote learning to In-School learning (more on why we decided to do that here). We celebrated by going back-to-school shopping! It’s amazing how much a new dress can…
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Why We Decided to Return to At-School Learning
Jer is a teacher in public school and one of our children is in special education, so we’re all for the socialization and valuable services that school provides. Unfortunately, it’s also a “cesspool…
