I have been known to make extensive resolutions. I list out categories and use the SMART theory of planning (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely). I have utilized my teaching planning skills by stating what my end goal is and working my way backwards to figure out the daily habits I need to implement to …
This Christmas was sweet. Here are some quick photo moments the week leading up to Christmas. We got to spend the Thursday evening before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo Lights with our friends, the Woods (and his brother’s family). The kids were so excited. We went early to see all the animals, so by the time …
We don’t have a single picture of Santa with all of our kids, because Max was “too cool” at first. He didn’t say as much but told us he didn’t feel like talking to Santa. And Harvey was too scared, but right before we were about to leave, Max decided he didn’t want to miss …
We started the week off attending Beverly’s preschool’s Christmas performance. I teared up. It wasn’t particularly amazing and the lyrics weren’t distinctly spiritual, but watching these darling, innocent children of God celebrate their Savior’s birth brought tears to my eyes. It may also be that I’m having a hard time with Beverly being nearly ready …
First off, Happy Thanksgiving! I know it’s a week and a half late, but after we finished hosting thanksgiving, Andy graciously passed on his stomach bug… which I’m pretty sure he got from Maverick who probably got it from Max, though his didn’t manifest till a week later, oh and Bev had it a week …
I’ll admit, family photos was painful. Harvey was in a mood–probably due to daylight savings still messing with his inner clock. He’s been up around 4:30/5:30 every day since then. It makes for a cranky kid which makes a cranky mom. This morning he woke up at 5:30 and proceeded to whine at my door …
This past Friday was Veteran’s Day. Andy got to start celebrating it early on Wednesday at our elementary school. They had a special program for veterans and asked any veteran in the area to come and march in their parade. There were quite a few since we live so close to a military base. Andy …
This year, trick-or-treating was a little different. Max and Maverick split off with their friends while Bev, Harvey, Andy and I went around with Afton and Lindsay. We all had a good time and the Kids wound up with way too much candy. I really can’t believe my boys are old enough to trick-or-treat with …
It’s really hard to live so far away from our families. Andy’s are in Texas and Hawaii, my family is in Utah– all six of my siblings and their families and my parents. I’ve gotten “used” to it for the most part, but holidays make the distance a little more obvious. That being said, Andy …
Last Sunday we had dinner and s’mores with one of our family friends. We love the Woods. They’re wholesome, fun, and down-to-earth, keep-it-real type of people. We love hanging out with them any chance we get. And it helps that our kids are pretty close to the same age! Football games are in full swing. …