We kicked off December with Blake’s birthday and our sweet old neighbor girls brought him a gift. He had a backyard movie night birthday party with a bunch of friends. I helped in the kindergarten STEM lab a few times a month. There were lots of high-tech activities to…
First on the agenda on Christmas morning was checking for evidence that Santa had been there. The missing carrots and cookies were the giveaway! Once Santa’s visit was confirmed, the boys were so excited to find that it had snowed overnight. They patiently waited for all of their cousins to…
Troy’s siblings and parents are spread across three different states, so it’s always a big party when we all get together. The boys loved having so much time with their cousins in the days leading up to Christmas.
When we weren’t on the lake, we enjoyed the views and activities at the cabin. The hammocks on the deck were a hot hang out. There were popsicles to be eaten… …and shared. The hot tub felt so nice after being in the cold lake water. One afternoon, I snuck…
The best part about being in Park City over the summer is spending time on the lake. Our boating trips have become few and far between since we moved to California, so we make sure to soak it up when we have the chance. We’ve been going out on the…
Recipe for a Southern California Day: Step 1: Climb a tree at Salt Creek Beach while waiting for the trolley. Step 2: Put on some shades. Step 3: Gather your cousins and jump on the trolley. Step 4: Admire the ocean view while riding up the Pacific Coast Highway. Step…
For spring break, Blake and Nash went on an epic adventure with their grandparents. Troy’s parents decided that they wanted to take each of their grandchildren on a trip when they were old enough to appreciate it. When they found amazing deals on flights to London, they snagged them up…
Easter coincided with April Fool’s Day, General Conference and Spring Break and Troy’s parents and sister’s family joined us for the occasion. One of these years I need to switch up my Easter tablescape, but fresh flowers added to the pink eggs and napkins I stash away gets the job…
A new park opened near us and became a quick favorite. I don’t think we know what the actual name of the park is because on our first visit, the boys named it the “Epic Park.” The zipline is a major hit. There is a giant hill that all of…
Nash had a beautiful, simple baptism service. Nash’s friends, Reese and Elle, sang “He Lives and He Loves Me,” one of our favorite songs. Nash had a crowd of friends there to support him. And of course, lots of extended family. Nash’s grandma gave a wonderful talk about baptism. We…
