• Personal

    Maternal Fetal Medicine

    I was nervous going to my first Maternal Fetal Medicine appointment. This is where the doctor sends me to get a specialized look at my “high risk” factors. I was excited at the…

  • Adventures,  Kids,  Personal

    It’s A Little Brother!

    Jer has declared that with this new Majority, the transfer of power from “Mom’s Rules” to “Dad & Boys” reign will now include monthly Steak dinners, Action Movie Nights, more than 3 indoor…

  • Personal

    Family Time in April

    Here are some glimpses from days at home and what’s going on with life right now. It’s also the middle of Soccer Season, and we spent Spring Break in Goblin Valley. First Trimester…

  • Personal

    Spill the Beans

    Every time the kids begged for a sibling, I told them to take it up with Heaven because divine intervention was the only way it would happen. We thought we were done having…

  • 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 Throughout my pregnancy, the Lord encouraged me with His promise that even though I don’t understand…

  • Kids

    Tie-Breaker Gender Reveal

    We have a boy and a girl, so what happens when Baby #3 comes along and you’re asked if you should find out the gender? One of my dearest friends left it for…

  • Personal

    Hospital Bed Rest

    How do you go from being one of the busiest, active, and hopelessly workaholic people you know… to being on hospital bed rest? I don’t want to make light of the situation; just…

  • Personal

    Pregnancy Week 25

    I have now reached 106 pounds, yes! This week’s food is cinnamon! Cinnamon in my Greek yogurt with blackberries, cinnamon rolls, caramel covered apples sprinkled with cinnamon… I certainly have a sweet tooth…

  • Kids,  Personal

    Baby Number 2!

    There have been quite a few changes other than my hair, which went from past my elbow to a pixie cut–thanks to pregnancy! We decided to announce our newest little addition when we…

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    Fun with Lily

    I’m 18 weeks and feeling much more vibrant and able to work. The nice weather has definitely helped, as well as taking two half-days off to be with Lily and plan special Mommy-daughter…