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Monday, April 7, 2025

Thirty-Six

Today I turned thirty-six. Some of the highlights included a birthday lunch with a friend, flowers in a joyful yellow vase from a friend who lives far away, dinner and cake with my family, and some beautiful tear drop shaped earrings that Mike bought back when we were on the cruise.

 

 







 

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Spring Sunshine

After a long, cold Winter, the sun on our faces feels pretty great! The kids have loved spending time outside together! Looking out this afternoon and happening upon this sight made my heart happy.




 

Friday, April 4, 2025

Date Night

Tonight we enjoyed date night with a bunch of friends! We started at the Burger Parlor for dinner and then drove downtown to the bowling alley for Glow Bowl! It was so much fun hanging out with everyone. We got two lanes and did boys on one side and girls on the other. It was a good night out!


The lights did not disappoint tonight! I happened to look outside when I let the dog in and noticed them dancing on the horizon. I ran through the house to turn off the yard light while excitedly telling the children to come look outside! They joined me on the deck briefly to take them in. It felt like such a gift! I hope when I'm old and gone they will smile as they remember how crazy I was about sharing the northern lights, mountains, sunrises, sun sets and the change of seasons with them. 





 

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Rainbow Dozen

Debating what kind of chickens to add to the flock next year to help perfect the rainbow dozen...

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Cooper Snuggles

My favorite way to pass the time...

 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Looking Longingly

This boy is always looking longingly outside, wishing he was there!

 

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Littles & Bigs

This morning left me with lots of time to enjoy the four littles before the four bigs woke up for church. We snapped a few pictures and danced to Nauvoo music!
What a joy to be a mother to these eight beautiful souls!






 

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Outside

This boy LOVES playing outside.
It's definitely one of his favorite places to be!

 

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Mini Egg Cookies

Today was a snowy March day that called for Mini egg cookies and quiet time...



 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Looking Older

Today my baby woke up looking older, and I did not like it one bit! 
He's so stinkin' cute though!