I said stay tuned for planning nerdiness. Well, here it is. Andy and I did our family goals. I’ll share some of those with you, so hopefully you can learn from us and if you have some you’d like to share, we could learn from you! We centered our goals and plans around “Come Follow …
Being home brings your own pillow, bed, and the comforts of home, but I admit, I am going to really miss my family. I know that my parents will be relieved to have some peace for a day or two before more family comes over, but it was sure nice to see my siblings and …
On our way to church this past Sunday, Max noticed all of the churches we passed to get to ours and asked, “Why does Jesus have so many houses?” First of all, Max has a lot of questions. His favorite being, “Why?” (For everything, why are we eating this, why are we eating NOW why …
I am doing President Nelson’s challenge and striving to finish the Book of Mormon by the end of the year. As of now, I’m “on target” to do so. I started reading by highlighting any mention of the Savior, as per direction of President Nelson. I continued to highlight and “tag” things as I saw …
Wow! 2018 Has been full! Be prepared because I’m really glad I decided to write this long card, because it made me realize what a year we’ve enjoyed… And survived. Andy graduates May 17, 2019 from University of Texas McGovern medical school. It has been a journey, but one I’m glad to have shared with …
Andy finally finished his last board exam for certification towards being a bonafide doctor. That’s enough Christmas joy for me. Seriously. For him too I am sure. The rest of this school year will be busy-ish, but stress free for the most part. I am looking forward to it. The kids and I have been …
My boys were kidnapped by my in laws Sunday afternoon and they got to spend Monday and Tuesday and we met them there late Wednesday after Andy got off work. My father in law looks a fair deal like Andy (go figure) so Max said to Papa, “I have a hard time calling you papa, …
Recently I attended a fireside featuring Elder Holland, and two other general authorities and their wives. The entire fireside was noteworthy and poignant to the things going on in my life, and I may post some of my notes here, maybe all of them if I feel appropriate, but this post is about something he …
We’ve been pleasantly busy. Well, I’ve been pleasantly busy. Andy has been busy and I believe he enjoys what he’s doing, I just know he is worn out. So much so that he had a breakout of the shingles this weekend. He was supposed to go hunting/camping with our boys this weekend but due to …