Thursday, November 15, 2012. We went to the pumpkin patch . Idea came from my friend, Danniey. Clothes were already on hand. Backpack is one I repurposed out of a purse from Goodwill with Dollar Store dog leash sewn on to hold carabiners. Though my pieces were bigger to make it chunky. October was good to us.

Gavin had such a great 6th birthday party! For the first time, he was very involved in planning the party, and quickly decided on a Star Wars theme. He also wanted it to be a small party, and at first only wanted to invite three people.

Thursday, June 12, 2014. Leggings and dresses everyday for ms. Lucy should have been a horsey. She is usually carrying around at least one horse with her if not 2 or 3. She plays pretend with them and doesnt like her mommy to interrupt her pretend games.

Monday, October 1, 2012.

Friday, January 20, 2012. Since the purpose of this blog was to chronicle things for which i am thankful, I made resolution. For my arrival they had the largest snowstorm for some time just before my arrival. So what is there to be thankful for in below freezing weather? Friday, September 30, 2011. Really, this has been a huge blessing.

Friday, April 3, 2015. Peanut LOVED riding on the quads. Some kids like car rides to fall asleep, and Peanut likes a Quad ride. Jillian is standing on some tree stumps. Look at our hair, wowza. Always wear your hearing protection. It was fun and really yummy to eat.

Sunday, June 12, 2011. We were able to conclude our fun trip in. We had lots of fun and really appreciate all the family from both sides that traveled so far so that we could all be together. We love you guys! Thank you for all the fun memories. Fun at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Bryce just had to take a picture of the lovely Gorilla that decided to go to the bathroom in his hand, and then proceeded to eat it.

Friday, April 12, 2013. Here is the second installment of my update. January cam e and went with little fan fare. Playing with numbers on the fridge. Playing in a fort on a sick day. Looking out the window at the snow. February is the month of lo ve! We love to lo ve in ou r house! PC and I got away the week be fore to a little bed and b reakfast in Sal t Lake. It was great to get away for a night.

Friday, March 5, 2010. Sisu- -strength of will, determination, perseverance, acting rationally in the face of adversity, sustaining an action against all odds. C c c cold! 160;They were engaged at the time so when dad left on his mission, mom left on a mission. I was with Mom on a recent trip to the MTC and came away with a crystal clear understanding of Finnish sisu! 160; Holy cow,.