Andy and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. He got me a beautiful right hand ring that makes me smile every time I see it. I got him (I should say he got himself) a switch blade knife. I think he gets the same feeling every time he sees it. Life has been busy but pretty …
This last week was pretty good! Andy and I got to go on a date mid week which really filled up my quality time canteen with him before he launched into five nights of 14 hr night shift. Two more nights (tonight and tomorrow!) and then two day shifts and we’re home free of this …
Aside from celebrating my love for my husband and children, I want to do some spotlights! We had a very successful week! Maverick came home from preschool on Tuesday with his fourth “King Bee” of the year. It is awarded when a student does all they’re supposed to do with perfect behavior in addition to …
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” So imagine if the beholder is God? Look at the earth around us! It is filled with diverse plants, animals, geographical features, and ALL of it is beautiful to him. Imagine if we were all the exact same. Looked the same, acted the same, had the same …
Since the beginning of 2021, we as a family have been focusing on teaching what the Gift of the Holy Ghost is, how to recognize it and follow it. Max wants to get baptized this summer and we want him to have faith and a testimony in the basics of the gospel of Jesus Christ. …
I have been reading and learning about anxiety in podcasts, books, and articles and the best way to rid yourself of anxiety and I’ve come across a few gems. Some that I’ve shared with you in the past— the app Happify, podcasts by Jody Moore “Better than Happy,” and others. I mentioned in a post …
I was talking with some friends of mine about how despite all the craziness that is going on around us politically and pandemically, I feel at peace. I feel truly blessed to have the family I have, the life I have. I take great joy in being a mother and supporting Andy in his career. …
What a simple, quiet, relaxing, and wonderful Christmas we had! My kids were pretty well-behaved all week and had a wonderful Christmas. I was thrilled to see them and Andy open the presents we got and spend so much quality time together. We had our next door neighbors over for Christmas Eve which was pleasant …
I prepared for my trip by getting Christmas 100% ready, making Christmas gifts and packing and getting my house ship shape for my dear Mother-in law who flew all the way from Midland, TX to watch my kids for the weekend while I took off for my sister’s wedding. Nearly the minute we arrived we …
A few weeks back I mentioned a blessing Andy gave me to count the blessings that came from the trials in my life. Because my trials are deeply personal, I won’t do that here, but I have been trying to do this, particularly on days when my anxieties flare up. I have to say, that …