COVID-19

THIS POST WAS WRITTEN IN MARCH OF 2020, THEN LONG FORGOTTEN. I CAME ACROSS THE DRAFT OF THE POST AND PUBLISHED IT IMMEDIATELY. IT IS CRAZY TO ME TO LOOK BACK 5+ YEARS TO SEE WHAT WE WERE GOING THROUGH WHILE THE WORLD SHUT DOWN DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC. THERE WERE MANY THINGS I HAD … [Read more…]

Powder Puff Derby

Sophia was able to participate in another powder puff derby with the Stake Activity Days. This will be her last one as she will be turning 11 later this year and moving on to Young Women’s next year! Sophia was such a good support to her “Teammates” and had fun cheering everyone on.

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

I had the opportunity to dust off my tap shoes and warm up my singing voice. It was COMPLETELY out of my comfort zone, but I decided to go for it. I hadn’t performed like this since high school, but it was totally worth it! It all started with a call from a friend from … [Read more…]

2 Special Visitors, 1 Weekend

Veronica came to Phoenix this weekend to run the Phx/Mesa Marathon.  She’s amazing!  She still found time to train while moving across the country with 5 small children & living in a hotel for a couple months!  She did great & we had fun cheering for her at the finish line.  Good job Veronica!   … [Read more…]

Decade’s Dance

Sophia looked forward to this school dance for WEEKS!  She had decided that she was going to wear my old poodle skirt and dress in 1950’s style.  Two of her friends did as well.  She had a great night burning up the dance floor and can’t wait until next year’s dance!