Adventures

  • Adventures,  Decorating,  Personal

    Summer Diaries

    Day 11 of Single Parenthood during Jer’s trip to school across the country working on his Master’s program. I’ve regressed into my survival state as a Night Owl. This is going to be…

  • Adventures

    Camping at Twin Lake

    We went camping as a family with our dear friends for the first time! The Manti-La Sal National Forest was gorgeous with layers of evergreen and deciduous trees, switchbacks, and several lakes. Our…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Springtime Happenings 2022

    Here are a few notable recent happenings: Soccer Girl L’s confidence grew so much during this season even if it was the shortest one she’s had. The coach had practice every week and…

  • Adventures

    Family Night Hike

    Not sure how Jer comes up with these brilliant ideas, but he decided to go for a night hike with the kids in Payson Canyon. The kids loved using their flashlights to check…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Christmas 2021

    We arrived home from our trip to California on Christmas Eve. It was so good to be home together! L and the boys got to work on her Lego kit from Grandma and…

  • Adventures

    When to Visit Me in Utah

    Best time of year to visit Utah? The weather is not too hot and not too cold in April-May (Spring) or September-October (Fall). Here’s my Visitor’s Guide to Utah for all seasons! I’ve…

  • Adventures

    Turkeys, Tigers, and Trees- Oh My

    My youngest sister was able to spend Thanksgiving with us before moving back to California! The kids couldn’t stop asking me when we were going to pick her up. I brought them all…

  • Adventures,  Personal

    Thankfulness In Quarantine

    Staying Positive When Covid-Positive Jer’s intense headache turned into his worst flu ever, resulting in his first sick days off from work in 8yrs teaching. He tested positive for COVID-19 two days later,…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    This is Halloween: Our Family Traditions

    Candy corn in a cauldron, creepy “decoration spiders” in our window, wearing pirate costumes, watching “The Nightmare Before Christmas” every other day, checking out everyone’s tricked out lawns and porches on our neighborhood…