In August, the Thompsen’s asked us if we would like to join them on a cruise sometime in November. Mark had been working really hard all summer long and both of us needed a well deserved break from life so
Oquirrh Mt. Temple
We had the opportunity to go to the Oquirrh Mt. temple with Mark’s sister and family as Arianne received her endowments. What a blessing it was to be together as a family in the temple. Just one of the reasons
Tumbling Progress
Vanessa has really enjoyed tumbling! She is gaining many skills and getting stronger. Her back bends are very impressive! She is so flexible. She can do flips on the bar and loves showing us whenever possible. We are happy that
Something Old to Something New
A few years ago, I inherited my Grandma Rowley’s piano. I have always wanted it and it was such a sweet surprise when she gave it to me! It has sat at my parents house since then. We had no
Being Kids!
Apple Pies
The other day I was given some apples. A lot of apples and I decided that we needed to make some apple pies. So with my handy helper, Owen, we made two delicious pies! It was sure fun making them
Happy Halloween
Wow has this year flown by! Another Halloween has come and gone! I felt like I wasn’t as prepared for this one. At least I got their costumes! Vanessa was a Candy Corn Witch, Owen, a Triceratops, and Sariah, a
Fall Break
Vanessa had her Fall Break in mid October and my family was able to come up and visit for the weekend. We went shopping, played games and got to go to a trampoline center called GetAir and Antelope Island. I
8 months
Our sweet little girl is now 8 months old! She is such a joy to have in our family. We are all smitten with her cuteness and smile. She is learning new things everyday! She loved to pull herself up
Girls Crafting Day
When the boys go out and play the girls stay… in and craft! I found an idea on Pinterest for a cute Halloween craft using 2x4s. I rummaged my stash of odds and ends of 2x4s and found enough to