Tag: Utah
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Good People

We had a bad thing turn into a blessing the day before Easter this year. This felt like a good story to share since it’s a reminder that there truly are good people in this world.
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Our Son Zeb is Eloping

Chris and I are invited to an elopement! (YAY!!!) And yes, you read that correctly. Our son Zebulon is tying the knot with the beautiful Bri in a couple of weeks. They are eloping. And we couldn’t be happier. I am throwing random images from the engagement photo sessions in this post because I love…
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So Thankful for Zeb

How was it only a year ago that Zeb was still living with us, and we were toasting his 21st b-day? Talk about a year of change. New home (several of those), new job, new friends, new adventures, and still the same passionate heart. As we watch you take your steps into adulthood, fixing…
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God’s in His Heaven

The year’s at the spring And day’s at the morn; Morning’s at seven; The hillside‘s dew-pearled; The lark‘s on the wing; The snail‘s on the thorn; God’s in his heaven– All’s right with the world. –Robert Browning I’m recently left Utah, after a visit with 4/6 of my “children” ( 3 sons and their…
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Travels

Day 30/30 – On this final day of the month of November, I am reminiscing and am thankful for our travels. This year Chris and I said we wanted to travel to 25 places in celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary. This left us with lots of happy memories I’m so thankful for. I will…
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From Snow to the Snows — in June

Our final full day in Utah was spent on the ski/snowboard slopes at Snowbird. Yes, it was June 10. Let me say that again. June 10. And we were at the slopes. Can you feel hear my heart beating faster? Oh the joy of that day! The altitude got to Chris a bit (on his fourth…
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Strong Winds in Utah

So we didn’t go skydiving. But as you can see in this picture, at least it wasn’t a borderline call. It was very clear that it would be a poor choice for the day if we expected to see a tomorrow (spoiler–we all wanted to see tomorrow). So no go. Now we have something to…
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The Best Laid Plans

Really long post about our Utah adventure with lots of pics starting at the Enjoying the Trip for Real section below (click that link if you want to jump straight to that section). We had a good plan. A great plan, I dare confess. But you know what they say: The best-laid plans of mice and…