I was thinking today about a phenomenon I have noticed. When I go out with my kids–all three of them–I get a lot of looks and a fair number of comments about my situation. I’m young to have three kids, I know, and I look even younger than I am, so I understand that I might […]

This year, Josh’s birthday fell on Fathers’ Day. That meant that there was only one day to celebrate him as a person and as a father. Well, we couldn’t have that, now could we? 🙂 We started celebrating Josh’s birthday last Monday, June 13. My goal was to have a gift every day and some […]

This past Sunday, Josh was able to give Portia an official name and blessing! It was so special to have him bless her–just like it always is. I am so grateful for a husband who worthily holds the Priesthood and uses it to bless our family and others! I am also grateful for Portia and […]

I composed a whole different post about how we’ve been sick this month. But I decided that sickness is not how I want to remember this month forever, so instead I will just share some pictures.

Let’s talk about Fay! Today is Fay’s 4th birthday! She has been declaring for about two months how she is “almost ready to be 4” because she is brave, or because she can climb the swing-set, or because she obeyed really well.  And now her day has come, and she truly is 4! And I […]

I was praying today after reading a conference talk on humility. My heart and mind were torn. I have been struggling a lot recently to feel my own worth as a person, and being reminded of how everything I am or ever hope to be was given to me through the grace of Jesus Christ […]

This handsome boy has turned two years old! I realized today that for some reason turning two years old and having been around for two years doesn’t add up in my mind. It seems so crazy that my boy is a big two-year-old; but it seems like so much more than 2 years that he […]

I thought I would mix things up and post a bunch of videos this time! The kids’ interactions together are so much fun to watch, especially as they are getting used to another member! This is a video that I took a few days before Portia was born. I probably watch it at least twice […]

For those of you who don’t know, I love St. Patrick’s Day! “Why?” you may ask. Well, that’s a very valid question. My best response is simply “Why not?”  I don’t really have Irish heritage, I have been to Ireland; but that happened probably BECAUSE I love St. Patrick’s Day.  I really don’t have a […]

We are super excited to have welcomed the newest member of our family into the world on Thursday! Portia Eve Monson was born at 4:25 PM on March 10, 2016! She weighed 6 lbs 4 oz and was 18 inches long. She is beautiful and perfect, and we all love her a million! Here’s some […]