I had the best of intentions four months ago…and I honestly have no idea what happened. So this, dear loved ones, is your very late, but still very sincerely intended, Christmas card. 😁 We don’t have a family photo this year because a) none of us is feeling like we want our current weight memorialized, … More Dear Friends: This Is Your Christmas Card
In June, I tripped and fell hard while out on a run. I thought I just tore up my hands and got a few bruises, but months later, I had a knee that was giving me pain. Last month, after three doctors, two x-rays, a month of PT and an MRI, we finally discovered that that … More Rest.
Like most Americans, I pray. I believe God hears me, and more importantly, I believe He and I have a very real parent-child relationship. I know He loves me, and that He cares about what’s happening in my life. I know He can see all the things I’m doing well and all the things I’m … More Deep Water
It’s taken me weeks to be able to process through my experience of Trek enough to want to write about it. Some of what happened was so personal that it only belongs in my journal. Some of it stays just between the people who experienced it. But seeing photos yesterday made me experience everything all … More Clan.
I don’t know whether I’m patriotic, a summer girl, or I just love my birthday month, but July 4th has always been in my top 3 favorite holidays. I have fond memories of picnics from my youth, and I’ve always been a huge fireworks nerd. Now that the family traditions are up to me, I’m … More Independence Day & Fun Days
I woke up feeling excited to write this morning, and now I sit here, paralyzed by the inability to focus my thoughts. So much has happened over the last couple of weeks and I’m still not sure I’ve processed it all. But here we go. My grandmother passed away just over a week ago, and … More All Will Be Well.
I’m DOOOOOOONE! With all that’s been going on at home, I barely finished everything in time, but here we are: For me: two day dresses, a bonnet, two sets of bloomers, two aprons, and a corset. Petticoat not pictured, but here it is under my dress. It’s crazy how much volume I got out of … More Trek Costumes, #2
No, I promise I haven’t blocked you on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter! I’m just not there anymore. … More Why I Quit Social Media
We were so excited to have the privilege of attending conference this weekend. It was particularly special since we had tickets to the Saturday morning session, so we were in attendance for the solemn assembly to sustain President Nelson as the new prophet. It was a moving and singular experience, and we felt lucky to … More Conference Weekend
If you’re gonna make pioneer clothes, ya might as well go all out, right? When we were asked to go to Trek, I decided I’d make all our clothes…partly because the former clothing and textiles major (for one semester) in me is obsessed with costuming and historical design, and partly because I can pick my … More Trek Costumes, #1
Creating for Joy 