Just as I share some of my personal thoughts and views, I invite you to share yours. All I ask is that you keep your comments appropriate. I won’t feel badly about removing comments that are offensive. That doesn’t mean you can’t be honest—I want honest feedback—but I like to fill my life with positive people and positive things. I guess that means that if you have to say something negative, say it nicely!
More than anything, I want you to leave here feeling inspired and valued—and like we've had a nice visit!
Monday, July 18, 2016 at 05:48PM I wanted you to see the latest and greatest card being sent to those with upcoming birthdays who work at Stampin’ Up! It has universal appeal (unless you dislike ice cream!), and it’s pretty simple.
Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 07:57PM I knew exactly which set I wanted to use for Jason's birthday box the minute I saw it. Hopefully someone you know would appreciate a card, memory page, box, or tag using this cool set!
Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 07:13PM We joined my parents and siblings and some of their children and families this weekend for the first of two summer reunions in southern Utah. Our usual gathering spot was Panguitch Lake where we enjoyed visiting into the evening around the campfire with family—some of whom we hadn’t seen since before our mission.
The weather was pleasant and activities included cycling, four-wheeling, fishing, crafting with Paper Pumpkin, and card games. Rocket launching, with homemade paper rockets, was definitely the big hit this reunion.
We were sad our kids and their families were unable to make it, but we were glad we went. It was a very nice weekend! We love camping in Utah and look forward to the next reunion.
Friday, July 8, 2016 at 07:14AM Sterling and I were leaving to go on a horse ride, and I noticed a car in our driveway that I didn’t recognize. When I asked Sterling about the car, and he answered that Seth drove here to work on our fence, I was a little surprised. I knew he’d turned sixteen, but I hadn’t equated it to him driving. Duh!
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 09:22PM It’s been a few years since we’ve celebrated Independence Day in Kanab—our favorite place to spend July 4th, so we made a quick trip and had a fabulous time!
There’s a certain charm of a small-town parade where everyone reserves their spot the night before by leaving chairs and blankets on the street’s edge and anyone can participate in a number of creative ways. I love that everyone turns out dressed in red, white, and blue!
We spent a fair amount of time at the park, checking out all the vendors, watching children play, and visiting with townsfolk. We especially delighted in seeing how the park we helped build is being enjoyed by so many!
Even though we saw my sister Leslie and some of her family and my dad and his wife, most of our holiday was spent with Sage and her family and my sister Vonna and hers.
The evening celebration at the park—listening to entertainment while camped out on the grass, waiting for the sun to go down and fireworks against the backdrop of the beautiful red cliffs with the American flag waving in the slight breeze—completed our fabulous fourth!
