Lately

All of these pictures are from my phone but I want them for my family journal, too!

 

Christie is learning how to steal my phone and tap all the buttons on it.  She took a picture of her feet the other day and I love it.

 

We live right near a real farm with donkeys, geese, cows, and barns.  It's very fun for the kids to feed the donkeys and pet them.

 Fall pictures.  Can't resist.

Christie and I spent an afternoon hiking up Sourdough Trail in Bozeman.  We walked barefoot in the river (instantly frozen feet), and picked out our favorite leaf.  I was going to take a picture of our favorite leaf but Christie sent it down the river.  We had fun.  Last week, our temperatures were in the 90s so we were happy to be so warm. 

One of our favorite spots in Bozeman is the Museum of the Rockies.  We love it there.

Jason and I celebrated 14 years of marriage on the 16th of this month.  I love this man.

I drive over Middle Creek every day taking the kids to school.  It's so beautiful!

I think it is so adorable how Christie writes her name on her lunch.

 

And another picture of the kids at the museum.  Sorry things are out of order. 

Bittersweet September

We are moving to Tyler, Texas in about a month.  I wanted to share some pictures of beautiful Bozeman before we move.  We're excited to get back to Texas but also sad to leave Bozeman, in some respects.  There are definitely things we won't miss, but generally speaking, it is tough to move anywhere and leave any place.

 

Lastly, I just want to say that I am grateful to have been pregnant for a little while again.  At six weeks, I lost the pregnancy, my fourth miscarriage.  I am thankful for the chance I've been given to at least attempt to bring more babies into our family.  It hasn't been easy and I am not angry or disappointed.  We tried.  But I am done with trying now and can just enjoy and appreciate the family I do have.  (Which I do!)  I had a really amazing experience during this particular trial, very faith-promoting and testimony-strengthening.  I won't share it here or over the pulpit at church.  But I can tell you that Heavenly Father is so very mindful of us and for that I am feeling so grateful and blessed.

Bittersweet.

August in St. George

Again, Idaho

We've been spending a lot of time with our Grandma Rosy in Idaho.  It's worked out perfectly because she needs a lot of help, being 89 years old with Alzheimer's.  Sweet Grandma.  Also, we've been spending time with her because we are now officially homeless.  We sold our home in Bozeman.  And we're not sure if we're staying in Bozeman or if we're moving on somewhere else.  Kind of crazy to think about, but that's kind of our life right now.  No big deal.

 

We'll figure out where it is we're going next, where we want to be, what we want to do.  Life is a bit hectic right now and the future's unknown.  But we're blessed and have many, many options to choose from.  Not too worried about things.

 

Idaho in July

July has been mostly spent in Idaho, taking care of our dear mother/grandmother Rosemary, trapping beavers with our Uncle Marty, and basically enjoying a little time away in Rexburg.

 

Jacob was at scout camp the entire week we were in Idaho.  He earned five merit badges towards his Eagle.  We're all so proud and happy for him.

 

Father's Day

A snapshot in time of the two men in my life whom I love dearly and with all my heart and soul forever and ever.  So thankful for their love towards me, too.  I'm so imperfect and no doubt I have caused disappointments.  But they have loved me unconditionally always.  These two men also hold the Priesthood of God, which has provided countless moments of comfort and peace in my life through their blessing me, as well as that sure evidence of growing up in a Christlike home (my father), and then continuing that now with children of my own (my husband).  I am so blessed.  Feeling grateful for eternal families.

These Boys