Chapter 25: A Day at Wilkerson Farm

Mister’s parents (TV Grandma and Grandpa) were so thoughtful and came to visit us for Elle’s birthday. While they were here we wanted to do at least one fun fall activity. I absolutely adore pumpkin patches. Corn Belly’s is always a popular attraction this time of year, but I feel like they are so overly […]

Chapter 24: Prima Ballerina

How can four years fly by so fast? This girl has been such a joy in our lives. She has the sweetest heart and fire in her eyes. I’ve talk to Mister before about how one of the hardest parts about raising Elle is disciplining her fire without hurting her tender heart. I wouldn’t have […]

Chapter 23: Time to Refocus

This last weekend the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints gathered and watched a general conference. This conference is broadcast all over the world. Many member congregate in churches or (the lucky ones) in their homes. Some also attend the conference live in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the conference we […]

Chapter 22: Where Does the Time Go?

Where does the time go? Ellie is going to be four before I know it, then five, then she’ll be in kindergarten. Before I know it she won’t want to cuddle with me anymore, and she won’t say her sweet funny sayings anymore. She turned from a baby to a toddler and now she’s turning […]

Chapter 21: Don’t Forget About Yourself

Alma 5:26 “And now behold, I say unto you, my brethren, if ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?” This scripture came up in church yesterday. We were talking about the Holy Ghost, and recognizing […]

Chapter 20: Be Who You Want Your Children to Be

Today started out as a downer day, but quickly got better with the help of my cute family. Ellie was in her first primary program, and later we had a birthday dinner for Aunt Brittany. It was just what I needed. I needed to have a reason to think about someone other than myself. I’ve […]

Chapter 19: The Overwhelm is Real

I started out the day going for my run, and I happened to run into a friend of mine. The second I saw her I was brought to tears which surprised me and her. I keep thinking back to the tears and wondering why I was so emotional. I saw her a few days ago […]

Chapter 18: Finding Myself as a Mom

Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? Have you ever wondered what your calling is? I know I’m a mom, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and the list goes on and on, but sometimes it’s hard not to get caught up in all of that and wonder if there […]

Chapter 17: She Could Have Danced All Night

In January we put Ellie in a dance class, and she has fallen in love with it. She loves her teacher and the friends in her class. It has been so fun learning how to use her body and get more coordinated (little by little). At the beginning of March Ellie had her first dance […]

Chapter 16: Avery’s Birth Story

I was scheduled for 5:15 in the morning. Five-fifteen in the morning. Of course I couldn’t sleep. I mean, we were about to add another cute little girly to our family. I woke up at 3:30 for one of my usual bathroom trips and decided I might as well start getting ready. I knew once […]