Emily's Basketball Season 2021

 The beginning of the year brought the start of basketball again for Emily. She played on her middle school's 8th grade girls A team.   Due to Covid restrictions being in place, the girls had to play their games wearing masks. It was also a short and quick season. 

Emily grew so much during this season. Her coach had her play the post position on her team, this was a new position for her to play Throughout the season, Emily's skills improved and her confidence grew. She enjoyed playing this new position.  I love her strong and determined spirit that takes on any challenge thrown her way.  

Emily also gained a new friend on the team, Hannah. Her team did well, and ended up placing 4th at the end of the season tournament. 

Valentine's Day 2020

Due to the craziness of our schedules, we did not end up celebrating Valentine's Day until the Sunday after Valentine's.

Brigham loved wearing his dinosaur Valentine's Day shirt.

During Sunday afternoon we enjoyed spending time together as a family. 

Lucy and Brigham helped me make Valentine's Sugar Cookies.

The big kids enjoyed playing games together. 

The kids were excited for our traditional Valentine's Day meal.   They go upstairs while Brandon and I add the final touches to the meal.

On their way back, they lined up in the traditional youngest to oldest.  Of course, we had to do a silly picture.

The kids arrive to their places to find a small present from mom and dad. The girls always receive flowers from Brandon and everyone receives a balloon.

Brandon was pretty excited that we were having ribs, that were smoked on his Traeger as part of our meal. He wanted to take a picture with them.

We also had steak, brats, hotdogs, rolls, green beans, heart burn potatoes, a fruit salad and Danish Dessert for dessert.  For our drink, we had some sparkling cider.

To end the night, we enjoyed some of our candy and played the games that Lucy and Ben received for Valentine's Day.  It was a great day to spend with those we love. It was also a great time to reflect on Heavenly Father's love for each of us, that he sent his son to die for our sins.   I am blessed beyond measure by the Savior's atonement and his love for me.

Emmy's First Middle School Basketball Season 2020

 As a seventh grader, Emily was able to be apart of a middle school basketball team for the first time. 

Her seventh grade team had a season that was a little rocky, but they pushed through and came away with the title of Consolation Champions.

 She had a great coach that helped her get in prime shape through difficult conditioning.  Emmy was pushed to think and improve and she learned to play three different positions.  I am so very proud of how Emmy worked to push herself to become a great ball player.  She improved immensely over the season. 

I am always impressed with this girl's determination and drive.   

Easter Sunday 2017

I do not remember what was taught on church that Easter Sunday of 2017, however I do remember the feelings that I felt. The feelings of joy, happiness and love. A peace that filled my heart after the passing of my Grandpa. Since the Savior died for everyone's sins and was resurrected, we can live with our family again.

 This is one of my favorite pictures of my kids.

These pictures remind me of the peace that is found in Christ, that our families are the most important things and that death is not the end.

Easter Morning 2017

We had a wonderful Easter morning. We were able to celebrate Easter in Utah. The kids woke up and were excited to see if the Easter Bunny came and came he did! Of course we had to line up youngest to oldest to go and see what was left behind. Cute Briggy lead the way being held by his papa.

The kids searched high and low to find what the Easter Bunny gave them.

The kids were able to find a ton of candy and toys.

It was a fun and sweet morning.