Indoor soccer and incredible dads

Friday night, just almost exactly an hour before Campbell had an indoor soccer game in Provo,
Jacob came to me and said he wanted to take some of the kids and start driving, to see if he could
make it to Campbell’s game in time. I wasn’t able to go myself, due to some health issues
right now, and Jacob had originally thought it wouldn’t work with all he had on his plate.
But decided at the last minute to do whatever he needed to make it happen.

That is the kind of dad he chooses to be. And I’m so grateful.

Sure love that incredible boy of the blue shirt, his beautiful wife, his darling siblings
and especially his handsome dad. Goodness, I’m one lucky girl.

7th grade

The most handsome of boys officially registering for seventh grade.

Good gravy, time is the thiefiest thief I know.

Forever my valentine

Forever the luckiest.

Valentine boxes and incredible big sisters

Tomorrow these kids will walk out the door with the most darling valentine boxes you have ever
seen. Thanks to their big sister and her hours of help. She's honestly the best. I don't know how to
say that strongly enough. I'm going to need her to quit college and come raise these children for
me. She's just pure sunshine in human form and makes so much about my life happier and better.

Grace and Nate were just so excited and grateful. And so was their mother. So IS their mother.
 Everyone should have an Annie Allen in their life. 12/10 would recommend.

The best ever

One year ago this month, these darlings had their engagement pictures taken. And I often think about
how much I love these photos. And even more frequently, about how much I love Campbell and Kelsey.

They are so good and fabulous, so hilarious and hard working. They are just plain amazing together and watching
the life they are building together is inspiring and beautiful. It's such an honor to know them and to love them.

I'm just so thankful to be a mom and to watch with awe as my darling kids make eternal choices that bless
their lives in a way that I could never have imagined could be so wonderful. It's kind of the best ever.

How are we here again already?

The most darling of friends attending the junior high showcase together tonight.
How that handsome boy, just to the left of center, could be old enough for that in
a few months, is beyond me. Love him so much. Just so honored to be his mom.

Jacob in Egypt ~ Bonus experience

 
When we were scheduling Jacob's flights to Cairo, we realized that if we booked a longer
than normal layover in Paris, he could visit his parents who are living there while serving
a mission in the Paris France temple. So that is what he did. And I'm so grateful Jacob had
 that time with his parents. He needed it more than I think he realized and it made me
so grateful it could happen. It was a really happy few hours for all three of them.