Missions are really wonderful and important things, but the anticipation of seeing a beloved family member upon his return just can’t be helped. I was thrilled that scheduling worked out so that I could be in Utah when Sam got home from his two year mission in Scotland and Ireland. On Tuesday, the day before…
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We’re Back
Three and a half weeks is way too long to be away from Andrew. If it wasn’t for that HUGE detail, I don’t know if I would have gotten on the plane back to Kansas. Our time in Utah was so incredible, but I think it is good to be back. Wednesday, the first full…
9 Months Old
Dear Emily, I am amazed at how much you have grown in the last few weeks. You are becoming more and more independent and adventurous with each passing day. You are so sweet and so patient, even with our constantly changing life. I am so grateful you are my buddy through it all. With all…
Andrew Turns 25
Today Andrew is 25 years old, and to celebrate that milestone Emily and I flew to Utah and left him in Kansas to install security systems. He was out of town all week, so we decided to to have the birthday festivities last Sunday. Emily and I prepared all day Saturday for the big event,…
Clara – One Year Old
Here are a few of my favorites from Clara’s one year old session.
Sitting on a Bench
There were lots of cute little benches at Deanna Rose, perfect for our little girls to see the world from at their own level. Emily came up with this great idea to stand up and turn around, and Clara thought that was a pretty neat idea too. I love that Clara is at a stage…
Kansas City Adventures: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
Thursday was a really full day. We went to Moon Marble Company, had Smokehouse BBQ for dinner, and then around 6:30 decided to head out yet again for one more adventure to the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop. This place is a little historic town and farm, with lots of animals and actors re-creating historical events. We…
Kansas City Adventures: Deanna Rose, Animal Edition
A few weeks ago Andrew and I went to Deanna Rose Children’s Farm and fell in love, and we knew it would be the perfect outing when Elise came. When we arrived we discovered that there was an entire section of animals that we somehow missed last time. This was perfect because Clara is a…