A Lovely Road

Izzy

2011-08-25T22:11:00.001-07:00

Audrey found a little caterpillar on our back porch a few weeks ago. She named him Izzy, made him a snug little home and watched him non-stop for an entire day. We were all pretty fascinated with Izzy. The very next day Izzy began making a cocoon. We watch Izzy build it all day long.

For a very long three weeks we waited for Izzy to become a beautiful butterfly. The girls were pretty disappointed when we ended up with an ugly moth. Kiersty was totally over the Izzy love at that point, as was I. Audrey was pretty disappointed too. However, after about a half a day of getting use to the idea, Audrey decided she still loved Izzy the moth. It took a lot for her to part with her little friend and let him rejoin the wild. About two weeks after the event, Audrey came to me teary eyed and said, "Mom, I miss Izzy. Will he come visit me?" Izzy was a lucky little caterpillar/moth. I’m pretty sure no moth has ever been quite as loved.

A Sunbeam

2011-08-25T21:22:00.001-07:00

Jamie is now a Sunbeam. She is fighting the fact as much as I am but we are hoping to get use to it one of these Sundays. Until then, I’m having so much fun with my little Sunbeam.

Donate Life

2011-04-04T20:31:00.001-07:00

April is Donate Life Month. My Dad received a liver transplant. He is alive today because of it.

A little over a year ago a man from my hometown, Jeremy Rose, had a fatal construction accident. Jeremy's family had heard of my Dad's need for a liver transplant and decided to designate Jeremy's liver to my Dad. Many, many miracles took place and my Dad was able to accept Jeremy's gift.

Jeremy's gift saved my Dad's life. Our family is and will continue to always be completely overwhelmed with gratitude for this gift. In their time of mourning, this family reached out and saved us from the pains they were facing.

Deciding to be an organ donor can change and save lives. Thank you so very much to all those who have chosen be organ donors and have talked to their families about their decision.

My Dad was asked to represent our church and present their stand on organ and tissue donation. The video above is the news report of that meeting.

If you'd like to read more about my Dad's story you can do so at A Liver Story.

2011-03-08T20:07:00.000-08:00

Seasons come, seasons go

Through the year I will grow

Winter and Spring, Summer and Fall

Everyone can enjoy them all

Young or old, big, little or small

Seasons come and go

2011-03-02T20:32:00.000-08:00

We were lucky enough to get a visit from Cindy Lou Who today. Happy birthday Dr. Suess! Thanks for all you do to help kids love to read.

Happy Valentine's

2011-02-15T21:42:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is one of my very favorite holidays. I love that in the middle of winter, flowers are everywhere just letting us know there is hope for Spring. Hope you found some sunshine on your Valentine's Day.

My Funny Man

2011-02-09T08:30:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago Luke was asked to MC at his MBA Christmas Party. The MBAs had a ugly mustache contest a few weeks before the party. Luke did a comedy routine using the pictures of the participants sporting their mustaches. I am his number one fan, but it was honestly hilarious. He was a big hit at the party. I love that he is so funny.

Photo provided by Mario Ruiz Photography. Thanks Mario!

Meet the Royal Dog

2011-01-26T21:35:00.001-08:00

My A is a character. Literally. She is in character most of the day and has an imagination that is just enchanting. She wears her dress up clothes way more than her normal clothes and has worn out an entire set of glass slippers. To solve this problem A went shopping in my closet and found a new pair, which she is also beginning to wear out.

Lately A has been a princess and a chef. She has been cooking us cheese cookies, banana smoothies, muffins and cupcakes. This is one of my favorites of her characters. I love the chef's hat, her lily pad a.k.a hot pad, and the baking in high heels.

A has dubbed J her royal dog. J can say the word "dog" not because she likes dogs, but because she knows when A starts calling her Sally she is a dog.

Daddy's Girl

2011-01-21T08:37:00.000-08:00

Everyone thinks Luke needs a boy, but I'm telling you, they have it all wrong. I think it might be me who needs a little boy. Luke's got 3 major Daddy's girls; the biggest being the tiniest one at the moment. J literally tries to jump out of my arms to get to Daddy when he walks in the door at night. When she is upset she cries, "Da-Da, Da-Da". J can't say much yet, but she has this little point she only gives her buddy, her Dad. The other night I was putting K and A to bed while Luke was watching a basketball game with J downstairs. When I came down, this was how I found the two of them. J had curled up right next to Daddy all by herself. She decided she was just as snug as a bug in a rug and quietly drifted off to sleep. Little girls and their Daddy's (especially mine) have a cute little place in my heart.

2011-01-20T04:42:00.000-08:00

We spent the long weekend in Island Park, Idaho. It was beautiful and perfectly relaxing. There is a quiet you hear only when you are the midst of mountains of snow. I love that quiet.

Proud Accomplishments

2010-11-09T11:20:00.000-08:00

We've been working very hard on these pearly whites! I thought we'd show them off a little now that they've decided to poke through.

Shooting for...

2009-12-19T20:42:00.000-08:00

"'The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully.'

- Sally Clarkson (from the Mission of Motherhood)

2009-04-03T15:59:00.000-07:00

I spotted this poor little guy outside my window this morning. I'm sure he's pretty confused. I can't blame him. I'm a little confused myself, isn't it April? I decided this morning though this place will always be home to me. Even though it has been snowing all Spring, I still think it is beautiful. Hang tough little guy, we are true blue Idahoans.

2009-03-10T22:37:00.000-07:00