Zion National Park

Zion National Park

Over Spring Break we decided to go to Zion National Park.  It was still a little chilly but it made for very ideal hiking conditions. We hiked Angels Landing to the overlook.  We didn’t attempt to take the kids the last half mile. After lunch we hiked Emerald Pools. By the end of the day we had hiked at least… Read more →

Renfroes Visit

Renfroes Visit

My old roommate Becca and her family came to visit us on their way to California.  We were so excited to have them come stay with us.  The kids all play so well together. Which means all of us adults could focus on more important matters, talking to each other. There are always lots of laughs with Beck and Allen. … Read more →

Piano Lessons

Piano Lessons

Alessia and Micah received Piano Lessons for Christmas. Alessia’s teacher is Lori Watkins. She has been so wonderful to work with.  She is kind and patient.  She helps keep Alessia focus and motivated.  We were able to go to Alessia’s fisrt piano recital a few weeks ago.  She played three songs.  One she couldn’t even read the music to a… Read more →

Provo City Temple Openhouse

Provo City Temple Openhouse

We decided to take the kids to the Provo City Temple Openhouse.  We drove to Payson the night before and spent some time playing with cousins before heading to Provo. We thought the line would go quickly but it did not.  We were in line for 4 hours before we got in.  However, as soon as we walked in Alessia… Read more →

Two Wheeler

Two Wheeler

Micah finally wanted to learn how to ride a two wheeler.  John took him out one afternoon and taught him in an hour.  Guess when you wait til 6 years old to learn it is easier to understand the concepts of balance and braking.

Kids and Dirt

Kids and Dirt

I hardly ever go to Frisbee with John but one Saturday I joined him with the kids.  The kids have a big pile of dirt they play on every week and couldn’t wait to show it to me. I don’t know what it is about kids and dirt but kids love dirt. Or at least my kids do.  They played… Read more →

Scootering

Scootering

One day while Alessia was at piano lesson the boys and I went to the park close by to play.  We brought Sam along and scooters so they could ride the path together. The boys got a bit ahead of Gianluca and I.  When we finally caught up they were sitting on a couch that was left discarded on the… Read more →

Sister Smith

Sister Smith

Jeannette Smith was Gianluca’s Nursery teacher.  He absolutely loved her.  Often when we would pick him up she would ask for her kiss goodbye and he would bend down and kiss her feet.  It was gross and cute at the same time. Jeannette lives in our neighborhood so we see her drive by often.  One day on our way home… Read more →

Alessia is Nine!

Alessia is Nine!

Alessia celebrated her ninth birthday with a birthday party here at home.  She wanted to invite some school and church friends over.  We played Bingo, had a dance party, and wrapped candy in a ball and had to unroll it to get the candy out.  For her cake we bought cupcakes from Sams Club and then added shopkins to the… Read more →

Activity Days

Activity Days

In January I was called to work with the Activity Day Girls. I get to work with all the 8-11 year old girls.  We started out pretty small with 5 girls and now we have 10.  They really are a fun group of girls.  There are so many different personalities but they all seem to get along really well. Some… Read more →