The Beginning of the End

March was the beginning of the end to what my family knew as Normal. Preface Things were going really well for us when March began. The boys were making more friends at school and enjoying their after-school enrichment classes. I had just launched my music studio, which already had a waiting list, and was teaching… Continue reading The Beginning of the End

February Fun

February was a treasured month! As I write this during all the shutdowns due to COVID19, I am especially grateful for the things we were able to do in February. Shopping trip and lunch for Tanner and Jeremy was a big hit. Tanner was stoked to get clothes that fit him AND that he likes.… Continue reading February Fun

January Photo Journal

January was filled with lots of great experiences. I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking. Jeremy took the boys on a bus ride downtown.  They went to the big library and 7-11. We set up the swing that we gave the boys for Xmas. This tree is right outside our front room. Dallin… Continue reading January Photo Journal

New Year's Countdownz

Countdown time! The last 5 things we did in 2019:5- Bike Ride to Mexico Tanner and Jeremy rode their bikes 18 miles from our house all the way to the Mexican border. It was an adventure they’re going to remember for a long time! Along the way, they stopped for lunch at Burger King, ran… Continue reading New Year's Countdownz

Christmas Day and More!

Christmas Day was especially exciting for us this year because we had Grandma and Grandpa Z come to visit!  This was epic because it was the first time that any grandparents have stayed at our house for Christmas. And it was Gramz and Grampz’s first time to EVER be away from their home for Christmas.… Continue reading Christmas Day and More!

Christmas Eve Magic

To parents out there who are tired of keeping up the Santa Act, and to parents who want their children to experience lifelong joy and magic at Christmas, I’m here to tell you that I’ve found a way to make Christmas work for you! Some people think that Christmas without Santa would take all the… Continue reading Christmas Eve Magic

December Traditions

Our first December in San Diego was so much fun! We loved finding new ways to carry on traditions that we’ve had over the years. While the boys genuinely missed playing in the snow, we all enjoyed the perks of winter life without cold and dreary weather! This post covers everything we did in December… Continue reading December Traditions

November Photo Journal

November flew by quickly for our family.  Church Primary Program, Sunday Nov 10, 2019.  Tanner did a special  music number with 3 other boys and sang a solo. I played piano. Dallin got bored and didn’t sing for several of the songs, but did a super job on his speaking parts. Building a lego basketball… Continue reading November Photo Journal