• Adventures

    Bennie Creek Trail

    Spectacular views, encounters with wild deer, beautiful wildflowers of all colors, and haunting ashen trees mixed in with new growth rising from the fire in recent years on this hike. We started at…

  • Adventures,  Kids,  Party

    Potty Training Spider-Man

    It was the middle of quarantine, no more diapers at home or in stores… Perfect time to rip the potty training band-aid? Or perfect storm for potty training failure… Our last potty party…

  • Personal

    Running Away

    “Why do I want to escape?” I asked. Google gave me some helpful links for depression and coping with the urge to run away. I haven’t been sleeping well, and apparently taking care…

  • Kids

    Easter 2020

    The kids were so excited for the Easter festivities, including coloring eggs with Dad before bed, waking up to hunt for eggs around the house, and discovering surprises in their Easter baskets. Our…

  • Personal,  Why I Believe

    Why I Believe: Healer

    “Embrace your sacred memories. Believe them. Write them down” Elder Neil L. Andersen, April 2020 General Conference Here is a collection of faith filled short stories from when I was pregnant with baby…

  • Adventures,  Personal

    7 Changes Since Coronavirus

    The Coronavirus outbreak has affected everyone around the world. My husband said that even though there is chaos and uncertainty, it feels like everyone has been forced to slow down and do a…