Lake Powell ~ Surf edition

We love surfing a whole lot in our family. It's calm and relaxing and everyone is fabulous at it.
I so loved seeing each person get a bunch of turns and cheered a lot as Campbell, Matt and Ben
worked their tails off, trying to successfully complete a 360. On our last day, Matt made it
happen (one of my favorite videos ever because the celebrating on the boat was next level),
but multiple times before and after it happened, all three of the boys completed the turn and
even held it for two or three seconds before going down. It was pretty fantastic for sure.

Lake Powell ~ Wakeboard edition

Our family trip to Lake Powell over fall break was the best. Most especially because we were ALL together.
So everything was right in the world, at least for this momma and her heart. Wakeboarding photos
below. And my word, you should have seen how those kids were improving every day we were out
there. By leaps and bounds (pun intended) And that husband of mine. Yup, he's that cool. Plus a lot.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from our handsome Mbappé and our beautiful ballerina (who wisely decided
one of her recital outfits for dance this year would make a fabulous Halloween costume)!

Reminder

It's been a really rough many days. Really rough. So when Jacob sent me this sunset picture
from Nate's game tonight (another night of dividing and conquering), it meant a lot.
Because it was the perfect reminder that God is always near. And always mighty.
And what comes our way is nowhere near as important as the privilege of doing it
alongside Him. I'm grateful for that reminder tonight. I needed it. Mostly, I just need Him.

This boy

This sweetest boy was nominated by his teacher to have lunch with the mayor of our town today, just for
being so outstanding and good. Due to a mix up with the paper that was supposed to be sent home, I didn't
know about it until his school called this morning to see if he had permission to go. And when he came
home and I made a big deal about it, he just shrugged and said the mayor was really nice. Oh this boy is
something else. He's just truly one of the most incredible humans I know. I'm so honored to be his mom.

His house

I love His house so much. I'm so honored He allows me to be there.

Annie's 22nd birthday trip

For her 22nd birthday, Annie wanted to spend some time with her darling friend Tay—the cutest
counselor that she met at FSY this past summer—in Arizona. So that is what we gave her money
to do. And she had the best time. Sounds like a really happy birthday memory if you ask me.

Celebrating this gorgeous girl

Exactly twenty-two years ago today, the world became a brighter, happier more beautiful place, because
this girl was born. Whenever I think of Annie, I think of sunshine. Pure and unfiltered light, warmth and
goodness that radiates out to every single person she is around. She is the epitome of kindness, love,
beauty and brilliance. Not to mention hilarious beyond belief and a writer like no other. Mostly, she just
really, really loves Jesus. And it shows. We are forever the luckiest because we get her in our family.

Happy Birthday my darling Annie! We love you something crazy.

Another year of Narnia

 

This darling girl just finished her third year participating in her dance company's
production of Narnia. It was beautiful and magical as always. And Grace loved every
bit of the practice and performance. I love watching this girl do something she loves
as much as dance. It makes my momma's heart feel a whole lot like it could burst.