Ivy Turns One

Where did this red headed, blue eyed little girl come from?

HEAVEN... She is our angel.




We are constantly amazed by this zen baby. The best way I can describe her is low maintance and fun. She has been a beautiful gift from God from the very beggining.
We cherish you Ivy!

I haven't been posting videos because the audio won't work for some reason. I just had to post this one though! She was so confused!

New Year's Resolutions

Every year I make resolutions to eat and exercise better. It usually lasts about a week. This year I have a little more determination thanks to some surprising inspiration. While we were in Utah we had the great opportunity to visit the Body Worlds exhibit at the old library downtown.


I walked in thinking it would be fun and interesting, but I left truly inspired. The experience changed the way I view my body. Especially my heart. What a courageous and magnificent organ! Now when I feel to lazy or I'm having a difficult workout, I think about how much I love my heart and it gives me new resolve to keep chuggin'. I know it sounds cheesy, but it has changed my life. I'm so grateful for my body. It's far from perfect, (all my life I've focused on the imperfections) but now I focus on how miraculous my bones and muscles and organs are.

Hyrum's Four!

I can't believe I am the mother of a four year old.

We are so lucky to have Hyrum in our family.

We named him after Hyrum Smith because we think he's one of the best big brothers in all history. Hyrum is completely living up to his name and then some. He's Ivy's best advocate wherever we go. The other day when Ivy received her immunizations Hyrum kept giving her hugs until she calmed down (and that's how he constantly acts with her). He is such a gentle and sweet big brother.

He is a great friend and peacemaker. Everyone loves to have him over for play dates because he keeps it fun and calm. Bry and I both consider Hyrum one of our best friends.

He has amazing hand-eye coordination. We are so excited to see how he does with sports because he seems to have natural talents and gifts when it comes to playing ball.

I thank Heavenly Father every day for this hilarious and sweet child!

Another Utah Trip

Packing for 4 people (with as little luggage as possible), traveling across the country with two very-active-not-used-to-sitting-in-confined-spaces-over-any-length-of-time children, having to sit by incredibly rude people, entering the cold and snow packed Utah after enjoying 60 degree temperatures... is it worth it? YES!!!!

We enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing trip to Utah in December. We are so grateful to both our parents for sacrificing so much to fly us out. Every trip has given us rejuvenation and more determination. It makes this Dental School experience all the more wonderful.

We only have 2 1/2 more years to go! The time is going by so quickly I can't believe it. Thanks so much to all our family for the support and love!