We kicked off the new year by sending Crew to his first day of Primary. All of his preschool buddies are in Sunbeams too and since they are so familiar with each other, it’s a nonstop party. They’re animated, they’re loud and they’re wiggly. Everything you can expect from a…
For years, I have written snapshots of the routines, habits, milestones and quirks that make up our current moment in time. I document events with way too many photos regularly, but the purpose of these written snapshots is to remind us in the future what life was like “way back…
I’m cutting it close for squeezing in our annual fall snapshot, but the week of Thanksgiving still counts as fall, right? Without further ado, here is our 2013 snapshot in words (and a few pictures), capturing the here and now. The most prominent change in our lives is Troy’s work…
Before I move on to our end of summer trip, here are the rest of our pre-Michigan happenings:We got summer dollar passes to our new local movie theater. They showed a different kids’ movie each week for 12 weeks. It was a highlight to sit in that brand new air-conditioned…
Our lives are a tad on the chaotic side as of late; as evidenced from my phone: First of all, there is the basement remodel. We’re making progress, but the race is still on to try to finish before the baby comes (and for everyone to shift bedrooms). With the…
I spent the weekend alone with the boys while Troy was in D.C. I expected to be bored and lonely, but I actually enjoyed the simplicity. We played at the park and made grilled cheese sandwiches upon request for dinner. We attended a baptism and had lunch with friends. Blake…
I’m beginning to realize that just because one “big thing” or event is over doesn’t mean you can stop and take a breather. Another “big thing” is always right around the corner. This week turned out to be the week of nonstop teaching for me. In addition to the regular…
I can hardly believe that my baby is in Primary! He cheerfully mimics the hand motions to the songs and sits still in his miniature chair observing the actions of all the big kids. I am so happy that my church responsibilities are in Primary now and I get to watch the excited…
Blake’s birthday preparations have begun. And this year I pulled out my inner Martha to bake my first ever birthday cake. You see, I usually go the cupcake route, and admittedly that usually includes the purchase of cupcakes since frosting is often a disaster for me. I remember going to a…
I grew up with these girls. Primary. Girls’ Camp. Early Morning Seminary. Youth Conferences. Young Women’s. Crushes. Heartbreaks. Disappointments. Triumphs. There is a special place in my heart for my Michigan church friends who helped mold me into who I am now. Now we’re all married and own homes and are…
