St. George, Utah will always be my special place. My own personal greenhouse where I grew into womanhood. I learned to love in new ways, to explore with abandon, to spread my wings, to soar. My first year out of college I took a teaching position at Westside Christian School and formed precious friendships with… Read More Mini Roadtrip
I know it–how much I’m loved. But it’s nice to be reminded. Stephen reminded me when he walked through the door with a gift in hand last week–a single rose, a Starbucks gift card, and a book on motherhood and the gospel. My weary mama’s heart needed that touch of romance on a Thursday… Read More Weekday Romance
Yes, it’s true! Cooper’s first tooth has popped through his gums (or “yums” as Silas calls them). We’ve had several conversations with Silas about Cooper’s lack of teeth. Silas is quick to remind us that, “Cooper has yums.” This afternoon I was feeding Baby his fruits and veggies as he fussed in his high chair.… Read More First Tooth
This month I celebrated my first Mother’s Day with two boys. Cooper is putting everything in his mouth these days, and Silas is happy to help him. Silas is in love with forts (or garages, houses or tents as he calls them).Spiderman is also his current favorite superhero. There’s nothing quite like a baby’s laugh.… Read More The Merry, Merry Month of May
Happy half birthday to Cooper! Our little man turned six months old yesterday. He’s such a tall baby and very strong too. Man, he’s got a grip! His little fingers curl so tightly around my hair, my neck, my shirt. Once he has Mommy, he does everything he can to make sure he doesn’t let… Read More Cooper 0.5
Amy & Cameron. Bride & Groom. Mr. & Mrs. Brooks. Forever & Always. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Brooks! On May 20th, Amy & Cameron tied the knot on the five year anniversary of the beginning of their relationship. We were so happy to come celebrate their day with them! The happy couple had planned… Read More &
Stephen is already my favorite person, but he won my heart in new ways this past weekend. We flew with two babies for the first time. And we survived. Amy, Stephen’s youngest sister, was getting married in Indiana, and we were headed for the celebration. Since Silas is two years old, he had his own… Read More Wedding Weekend
For the past five weeks we’ve started our Saturdays with soccer class for Silas. We signed him up for Tot Soccer through the town of Buckeye since it was the only soccer program for two year olds that we could find in the area. The coach had the kids do lots of games that taught… Read More Little Kicker
Mother’s Day is a chance to say ‘thank you’ to my mom. To thank her for carrying me under her heart and then in her arms and now in her prayers. I love you, Mom! Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the gift of motherhood. It is a gift. One I don’t take for… Read More For Your Mother’s Day
You know the great thing about a guest room? It makes for handy place to dump all my clean laundry until I eventually get around to folding it. This pile just keeps growing. On an unrelated note…aren’t these two the cutest?
