“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

Latest Posts


  • Winter Blast from the Past

    (Kenzie, Tayler, Brittney, Colton, Braiden and Caleb) I absolutely love this time of year. From the very first snowfall to the excitement of the Christmas season. Even simple rituals like making hot chocolate on a cold wintry day or building… Continue reading

  • State Champs

    Wow, what a game it was. Alta vs. Bingham for the State 5A Championship title. Caleb was so excited to dress for this intense battle, even as a Junior. It was played at Rice Eccles Stadium on Friday, November 21st.… Continue reading

  • HOW LUCKY AM I?

    I am soooooo lucky to be married to my very best friend. On November 10th we celebrated our 20th wedding Anniversary. In the beginning everything was so new and exciting- our courtship, Matt waiting for me on my mission, our… Continue reading

  • End of Football Season

    Colton’s football team had quite a season. They were really well coached this year and even learned the Alta High School offense and defense, which will prepare him for next year. Coaches Lund, Bronson, (Matt), Strong and Tovey all taught… Continue reading

  • Happy Birthday Colton

    Our little “Colty Bear” turned 15 this year. He has absolutley forbid me from calling him “Colty” anymore and has informed me most emphatically that he is not a “bear”. That having been said, Colton really has grown up fast.… Continue reading

  • Garden Fresh Tomatoes

    From as far back as I can remember my grandparents always kept a garden. They loved growing vegetables and fruits and we were most often the benefactors of their harvest. My Mother and Grandmother spent time in their kitchens each… Continue reading

  • Our Pretty Princess

    Mikayla was in our local newspaper last spring, for being in a fashion show. She was asked to model some of the clothes made by her sister Tayler’s advanced sewing class. The princess gown was one of her favorites. For… Continue reading

  • A Righteous Influence

    “To be a righteous woman during the winding-up scenes on this earth, before the Second Coming of our Savior, is an especially noble calling. The righteous woman’s strength and influence today can be tenfold what it might be in more… Continue reading

  • Football "Fan"atic

    Here are the top 4 reasons why I am a Football Fan. 1. My husband is “the coach”, and has been for the past five years. How could I ever miss an opportunity to see Coach Larsen standing on the… Continue reading