Each birthday Cami has will definitely be momentous for our family, as she is our ‘baby.’ But turning 12 is a big one . . . the year to gain more independence with joining young womens, attending youth mutual activities,
Happy Birthday . . . Now Let’s Go!
As I watched my friends celebrate their big 4-0 birthdays, I thought how fun it is to celebrate with friends. Not usually one to be the centre of attention, I actually started planning my own dinner party. Chris and I
White Stallion Ranch
I’m sure there is a lot of research out there that supports the importance of traditions, especially within families. It helps form identity, strengthens families, teaches values, connects generations, and on and on. I love traditions because they are usually
Cami Turns 9!
It’s official! This blue-eyed beauty is 9 years old! The last year of single digits – so hard to believe! Camille Cami doesn’t seek the lime-light but she doesn’t shy away from it either. During the annual Primary Sacrament Program,
38 . . . Here I Come!
I haven’t talked much about Chris’s new ‘love’ of minimalism, but our lives have completely changed in the last couple months since my sister, Eliza, gave him the book Everything That Remains. There was so much in the book that struck
Caleb Turns 14!
Caleb Fourteen years have literally flown by! Caleb came into the world as an upset infant, but as soon as he was mobile, he was the happiest child – and has stayed that way (for the most part). We are
Hannah Turns 12!
Hannah has been ready to turn 12 for a long time. It’s always an awkward age as you are the oldest in the kids’ activities, but not quite old enough for the teen experiences. Now . . . bring on the youth
Sweet Sixteen!
We’re not entirely sure how time flew so fast that we have a 16 year old! In England, Emma is now considered an adult in many ways, although she still can’t get a driving license here until she’s 17. Emma
Surprise . . . Turning 40
The countdown to 40 finally reached an end. The day of realization . . of being one year older, alive for 4 decades, and reaching that big 4-0 . . . had arrived. With the big day happening on a
Cami’s 8th Birthday
Turning eight is a big year for many children, and it definitely was not overlooked by Cami. She could NOT wait until her birthday! We are even lucky enough to have Grandma and Grandpa Stephenson visiting, as well as Uncle