Name Game
David: What are you going to call the baby? Mom: *Olive David: Olive?! That's a crazy name! Mom: Is R2 better? David: Yes He's been telling everyone we're going to name her, which according to David is a him, R2 as in R2D2. *No guarantee…
Houston
My sister Laura got her mission call to Arkansas! She leaves on February 27. I wanted to fly down to Houston to be there the first time she went to the temple. Not only was I blessed enough to go but my grandmother agreed to…
Patrick's Birthday
We enjoyed a quiet birthday for Patrick this year. We had a spy birthday party with just the family and Kyle. He read clues that lead him to his presents. Then on Monday we went up to Hill Air Force Museum. It was so much…
Family Fun
Chad got excited one night because he thought of a FHE activity. He wouldn't tell me what we were going to do but he was really excited. Monday night he started gathering stuffed animals and made the kitchen smell of smoke. He made a map…
3 Miracles
This pregnancy came as a shock....blah...blah...blah. You've heard it before. But I have been greatly blessed by 3 miracles this pregnancy that I just have to share. 1. I usually suffer from depression during and after pregnancy. I was prompted to fast that during my…
What Could It Be?
That's what David said before anyone opened a present this Christmas. And we all wondered what kind of present could be hiding in my belly. I had my ultrasound a week before Christmas. Chad and I closed our eyes while the technician checked out the…
Home for Christmas
We enjoyed a lovely stay at home this year. My parents and 5 of my 6 siblings made an appearance throughout the holiday season. We really missed Levi, Laura, Rosie, Jonathan, Kathrine and Chad's family. The kids were thrilled with the extra family, especially those…
Family, Marriage and Thanksgiving
Candace and Richmond got married! Tons of family that we haven't seen in a long time came to Montana for the happy occasion. We got to see his grandparents, Aunt and cousin from Ontario. It was wonderful to be with them all. The sealing was…
1979 Dodge Motorhome
I convinced Chad to spend $800 on my dream vehicle. I just hope it works out like I'm dreaming it will! Some of my best childhood memories took place in a Dodge camper truck. I know I can't duplicate my childhood for my kids, but…
Living Planet Aquarium
Patrick had a two days off of school two weeks ago. I decided that we would run away for a day and do something fun together. We decided to go to the aquarium. As we walked in to buy our tickets I asked two questions,…