“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Fun Times

      Aspen, Maddie, Mackenzie and Mckell (Center) my beautiful nieces who all helped with our reception.    My brother Scott and Emily   My brother Brian and my Dad   My nieces and nephews who… Continue reading

  • The Getaway Car

            My brother Brian and his group of bandits did a great job sending Jared and Tayler off in unmistakenly “Just Married” fashion!  Thanks Brian and my nieces and nephews for making this moment so memorable! Continue reading

  • Alta Prom Night

          Colton went to Prom with Audrey. They both looked fancy all dressed up!  And had a most wonderful evening. Continue reading

  • Moab Trip 2012

    Colton and Matt Miguel Miguel fitting in a little crevice Colton and Mimi Matt had to do some work up in Moab, so we took a little jaunt with him hoping to get outdoors and do a little bit of hiking which… Continue reading

  • Alta takes First place in Region

      Colton and his team all did very well this year in Regions. They worked hard together. Continue reading

  • Colton Senior Year Wrestling for Alta

              Colton’s Senior year was filled with many opportunities to wrestle in tournaments throughout the state and once in Las Vegas.  In February he went to the region tournament. He wrestled a friend of his Dakota. After… Continue reading

  • Free Falling

        In October, Colton turned 18 and as a surprise his girlfriend Audreybought him a skydiving session.  We weren’t really sure what his reaction would be, but he seemed to really embrace the challenge to do something so exciting… Continue reading

  • I'm Back!!!!

    After a long hiatus away from the blogging world that I love so much, I’m back!  Between planning a wedding, keeping up with my missionary blog, getting one son graduated from high school and all of my other business.  I am… Continue reading

  • Slow down and Enjoy your Kids

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  • Presenting Oak Hollow's Star Student of the Week

    Miss Mimi was presented with this fabulous award along with 2 other kids in her class. They even had an assembly in honor of her!!! Her award states. This award is presented to Mikayla Larsen because she is a sweet… Continue reading