• Kids,  Personal

    My Parenting Epiphany

    I hope I’m not alone when I have not a clue how to parent. This is a learning experience for me where even when I’ve done my research and combined it with the…

  • Kids,  Personal

    Prayer and an Open Heart

    General Conference was extra special because Uncle Travis, recently home from his mission, spent Priesthood session and Sunday with us. We also got to meet the twins for the first time who are…

  • 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,  Party

    Moana Luau 6th Birthday Party

    Our sweet little girl turned 6 years old a few days ago! She’s been planning her party and looking forward to seeing everyone for months now. She made it very clear that she…

  • 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…

  • Kids

    Let’s Play

    This girl. Every day I pick her up from the school bus stop, and she asks if she’s “just in time” to watch her favorite show Doc McStuffins. Then she grabs herself an…

  • Kids

    First Day of Kindergarten

    First day of Kindergarten??! Rainbow pom poms in her hair, butterflies on her shirt, socks with her shoes, and a giant smile. What a silly Lilly!

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Her First Fishing Trip

    Ever go on a family outing on a whim? Today was one of those! We headed to a reservoir nearby initially for a family walk, and ended up meeting a sweet family that…

  • Kids,  Projects

    5T Girl Capsule Wardrobe

    I’m trying to get ahead and prepare for my daughter entering Kindergarten next year! The best time to buy clothes is after the season is over for the next size up, so right…