Christmas 2016
I’m not sure there is anything more magical than watching your kids celebrate Christmas! I truly love being a mom! Christmas Eve we had our fancy little dinner with my favorite red punch. Last year I...
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Preslee died and grief consumed me. It hijacked my thoughts, emotions, and almost every aspect of my life. That first year following her death, I found myself in a dark place and the grief was...
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After months of hard work, BIG things are about to happen! The next journey we are about to embark on is inspired by many of your emails, and we're thrilled about it. Stay tuned for more info, I...
View ArticleIdentical Twin Boys
Someone recently asked me how I was doing, and I responded with, “Four kids are keeping me busy!” They gave me a strange look and our conversation went a little like this. “Really?””Yeah, it’s been a...
View ArticleBookroo
I recently discovered something that makes my elementary educated heart incredibly happy. If there’s anything I’m more than happy about investing in, its books for my kids to read. We do a lot of...
View ArticleOur Girls and Their Pigs
I was changing Oaklee out of her pj’s a few days ago, and Ledger handed her a stuffed pig that had belonged to Preslee. As Oaklee was playing with it, I had a total flashback to Preslee at the same...
View ArticleWe Want to Hear From You!
With some big changes happening behind the scenes, it has left us thinking about our readers. We love each and every one of you, and would love your input. What would you like to see on this blog? If...
View ArticleOaklee’s Blessing
On February 5th we blessed Oaklee Grace. It was such a special day celebrating our little girl. I decided to use the same blessing dress that my Grandma Wightman made for my blessing, (29 years ago)...
View ArticleSpeech Therapy
After Cannon and Cruiz had their tongues clipped, the next step was to get them into speech. They’re currently enrolled in a weekly speech class through the school district and are thrilled about it....
View ArticleA Solution to Preserving Childrens Artwork
The links in the post below may be affiliate links. Read the full disclosure. I recently asked what kind of posts you, as readers, enjoy most. (Thank you to those who commented, I was blown away!) I...
View ArticleThank You!
We just want to say THANK YOU! We recently asked people to fill out a simple two question survey asking what type of posts you enjoy, and what you hope to learn from this blog. We were blown away with...
View ArticleA Reason To Stand
I’m excited to share that this coming Saturday, (March 4th) I’ll be speaking in Logan Utah at A Reason to Stand. I’ll be speaking alongside women I’ve followed on social media for quite some time, and...
View ArticleImperfect pictures
We live in a world where we are used to perfection. Social media makes up a big part of our world, and the longer I use it, the more I’m bombarded with perfect images that leave me with high...
View ArticleDear Ledger,
Last year I had a difficult time deciding if we should send you to kindergarten. You are young for your age, and can be pretty emotional at times. I knew you would be fine academically, but I was...
View ArticleShe’s on a roll!
This little four month old finally rolled, and boy, did we celebrate! I couldn’t help but laugh to watch how excited her brothers became, and she definitely soaked up the attention. I suddenly realized...
View ArticleHappy One Month Baby Girl!
Oh, sweet girl, you make me so very happy! Your dad says, we should just run away together, and sometimes I think it sounds like a wonderful idea :) (Oct. 28- Nov. 28) Our first month together, you…...
View ArticleHappy Two Months Baby Girl!
(Nov. 28 – Dec 28) Our second month together, you… Celebrated Christmas Are smiling Trying to laugh Found your little sweet voice Slept through the night four nights in a row! Eat every three hours...
View ArticleHappy Three Months Baby Girl!
(Dec. 28 – Jan. 28) Our third month together, you… Jabber so much! Smile so easily. Are acting better in the car, less crying. Rock our outings to the children’s museum. No longer take a binky. Went...
View ArticleHappy Four Months Baby Girl!
(Jan. 28 – Feb. 28) Our fourth month together, you… Got sick again! We’ve had a rough winter with Ledger bringing home so much from Kindergarten. You sleep horribly at night. Ever since you were sick!...
View ArticleLittle White Dress
A few weeks ago, after speaking at A Reason to Stand, a sweet lady came up and shared that she too had lost a child, 25 years ago. She made the comment that I was still so fresh and new to the grieving...
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