Pants at Lake Powell (6/23)

Lake Powell wasn't about to hault the progress I was making in lazer hair removal so I ended up wearing pants for the entire trip (and for an entire AZ summer)! It was pretty ridiculous but worthwhile. 

Rest assured, the covered leg lady still had a wonderful time! Lake Powell tends to be that way with: lizard catching, carefree hair days, massive food buffets, the slalom emerging from retirement, kayak strolls, game nights, reading books in the shade, jeering for tricks, etc...

 

'adventures' with cousins (6/23)

A trip to Omaha was highly anticipated by the kids and carefully planned by parents who wanted enough space for comfort in our new relocation before returning to easy familiarity. It was such a fun reunion with friends and coworkers but mostly family! We spent time in the temple together, had after dinner walks as is customary, plant shopping - also customary, and had lots of family time. We especially enjoyed goofy fun together at Adventureland provided by doting grandparents.

 

 

Party Barbie (10/23)

Just when I thought I was done doing costumes, we moved to Mesa where it's normal for teenagers to roam the Halloween streets. And honestly, I wasn't mad about it. Loved the chance to do one more costume and have another chance to shower love with crafts and parties! I enlisted David's help to create the box and spent hours wrapping it in pink. I think Party Barbie turned out pretty perfect!

 

hustle bustle season 2022

Holiday highlights: hiking out of bounds, oranges; cousins; mummifying gramps; temple lights; dirt biking & shooting in the desert; go-karts; and a little bundling up. (So much hustle that we managed to rush a Christmas card out but didn't get a pic of it!)

 

hustle and bustle 2023 edition

highlights from our holiday: advent calendars; the work christmas party at the train station; mesa temple lights; a Christmas puzzle; caramels!; new electric scooters; candycanes on the boat; shopping!; installing pickleball court lights; a visit to the Sphere on the way to George; a little goofy golf; reuniting with Mandy from college; and, always, frisbee!

Sedona (12/23)

Dave and I headed north to Sedona for our 20th anniversary. It was a great getaway for us (and we felt like it was a great chance for Kindin to be in charge at home). We enjoyed seeing all the unique things - a beautiful hike, walking a labyrinth, a trolley to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, omelets & Sedonuts, Tlaquepaque Village, and time reflecting on everything we've done together over 20 years. The laughter, a recent move, our 3 amazing kids, and some hard times too. David surprised me with a diamond band that he'd picked out by himself and without my knowing. I was shocked and it will forever stick out as a most memorable gift!