• Adventures,  Kids

    Aquarium Butterflies

    How a Teacher Celebrates Today we are celebrating that my teacher-husband passed a very important test and can now officially be licensed to teach! I mean, he’s only been teaching as a job…

  • Kids

    December Days Inside with Only One Car

    One-Car Family Jer’s car broke at the worst time possible when we have neither the time nor funds to have it looked at, so we unexpectedly became a one-car family and it’s been…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    The Poo Day

    I’m going to tell you the story of today (December 14, 2017) which I’ve lovingly named The Poo Day. You may not believe it because it’s that unbelievable, and that’s okay. I have…

  • Kids

    About A Boy

    Just last night this little boy surprised me by giving me not one–but two!–special goodnight kisses on the lips. I can count on my one hand how many times he’s kissed me, so…

  • Kids

    Playground Days

    Last week my husband discovered one of the most fun games—frisbee golf!—and decided to teach it to me. We packed up the kids in the morning before it got too hot, and headed…

  • Kids

    Let Them Sleep

    I’ve noticed that my boy loves to play his little heart out until he’s absolutely spent. It ends up with photos like these!  He will fall asleep in mid-chew, mid-car-chase, and mid-jump. ​We’ve resorted…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    What’s In That Cupboard?

    I love hanging out with my kids! I want to remember them as they are now, so precious and little. It goes by too fast! ​He’s so curious about everything! “What’s in that cupboard?”…

  • Adventures

    Balloon Festival

    Freedom Days in Provo during the week of Independence Day has long been a fun family event for us, and this year we decided to make the (6am!) trip to see the Balloon…