Thanksgiving this past year was FULL of feasting! We didn’t have a break from work or school, but we did still manage to have 3 Thanksgiving dinners! One, not pictured, was on Thanksgiving day after the kids got home from school. We went to a friend’s home and enjoyed some of the finest traditional foods […]

Our oldest is growing up. . . he’s 10 so that means about 8 more years under our roof. Through listening to podcasts and reading books on parenting (I recommend “The Connected Family” btw) we have been reminded to daily stay connected with our children’s hearts. Since Colt is changing, growing, and having different thoughts […]

We have always wanted our home to be open and the home the kids’ friends WANT to go to. . . We also know in this day and age, we need to protect our kids and can’t just let them go anyone’s house not knowing what they will be exposed to when we would never […]

Colt and Kylie’s school moved to a village area which is really beautiful. The school organized a little exploration walk for the parents and younger siblings, then we went back for a yummy meal together at the school. You can see the temple there in the village is still active and there is also a […]

This is the perfect quality family time activity because there are no phone distractions and all you can do it pedal, talk, and laugh in very close proximity. It was seriously challenging to pedal, but we laughed a lot!

I know it’s been awhile. . . things have been a little crazy around here. We have moved, Caden broke his foot, Caden’s school was shut down so he’s home now. Lots of changes around here too. So, I have a lot of catching up to do! These pics are from the national holiday back […]

When we came back to GL it was hot!  We were having 97 degree heat and it totally zapped all my energy. It’s not climate controlled like I am used to having grown up in the States.  It’s hot outside and inside and we walk or ride our scooter . .  so we just sweat […]