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They Really Do know Her
We made arrangements to visit to the cemetery this week. We buckled three boys into their car seats, the oldest holding two bouquets of fake pink flowers he had carefully picked out. Just minutes after...
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A Hundredfold
Some days I miss having a girl. Though I’m surrounded by boys, and love it, my heart still aches for a girl. I miss the pink. The bows. The frills. The mindset of a girl. The comments I’m continually...
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Driggs Day Trip
Amongst the chaos of gearing up for a big move and a big vaca coming up next week, (Yes, Pat and I had a vacation planned before the new job, and we are leaving the kids behind…eek!) we were able to...
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Workout Favorites
Spring has sprung, which means one thing in my book...triathlon training! I’m not sure how training will go living in UT, I’m going to miss the long country roads with very few cars on them here in...
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Aloha
I’m sure you’ve noticed there has been little posting…here’s why!The weather has been weirdly amazing this year, so we ran like crazy to get our Sno Shack open about a month earlier than usual. That...
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Pinch Me
Pat has a good job. I get to stay at home with three boys.We have a dishwasher!A garage. Ledger has his own room. We have a fenced in yard. We love being so close to the mountains! And did I mention...
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Ohana Oasis (Part 1)
Where do I even start? About a month ago, Pat and I spent 8 days in Kauai, Hawaii. It was amazing. Unbelievable. And I still can’t believe that it happened. Back in March, I received an e-mail from a...
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Ohana Oasis (Part 2)
Read Part 1 {Here}May 5thIn the morning, we made a quick trip Tunnels to snorkel, it’s where Bethany Hamilton lost her arm to a shark bite…but it’s a must see while staying on the island! Later that...
View ArticleLedger’s 4th Birthday
I can’t believe we finally have a four year old!Grandma and Grandpa Siddoway made the trip down, so we turned the entire weekend into a celebration.I can’t believe its already been four years since Dr....
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Is it easier, now that they are older?
Today I made a spur of the moment decision, I wanted to paint some chairs. I looked down at my boys, and noticed their uncoordinated outfits and their uncombed hair. But it was going to be a quick...
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Ledger 4 years Old
For Mother’s Day and Father’s Day I asked Ledger a few questions that I wanted to document :I hope you all have a wonderful Father’s Day this weekend.We certainly are lucky for all the great Dad’s in...
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{Guest Post} Children Are Irreplaceable
I recently stumbled across an article, written by Lexi, from Scribbles and Crumbs. I’m not sure why I connected so much with her words, but its probably because I can relate to every aspect of her...
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Fifty Six Years Later…
We never made it to the cemetery before we moved to Utah, and it left me feeling guilty. It felt like I moved away and never said goodbye to my daughter. That probably sounds strange, but those who...
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Red, White, & Blue
Oh, how I love the 4th of July! Other than living in Philly for one summer, this was the only 4th of July we didn’t celebrate in Rexburg, ID. I’ll admit I got a little homesick when I saw friends post...
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Missing Her
My mind is filling up with thoughts about Preslee’s last week of life – due to the fact yesterday marked 5 years since her accident. Since I hate focusing on that difficult week, I found myself sorting...
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The Ride
It was a warm Idaho morning. I dressed Preslee in her pink little swim suit, packed what we needed in my purse, and drove to Rexburg to meet two of my friends at the splash pad. We spent the afternoon...
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Cannon and Cruiz Turn 2!
It’s hard to believe that these two little boys are officially two years old! The first year drug on due to an insane amount of crying, but this past year flew by. Cannon and Cruiz,You are wild little...
View ArticleOhana Oasis {News Clip}
The local news in Boise, ID put together a story about Ohana Oasis, the retreat Patrick and I attended just a few months ago. I wanted to share, it highlights Heidi, the founder, along with one of the...
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Yellow Gerber Daisies
Here in UT, we live close to a beautiful cemetery. In front, there is a fountain that regularly catches Ledger’s eye as we drive by. Earlier this month, he repeatedly asked me if we could take a walk...
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