• Harry Potter Birthday Party

    Alayna was invited to her friend Olivia’s bday party and they went all out on the theme! It was so cool! Alayna is obsessed with Harry Potter and this was a dream come…

  • The Adam’s Wedding

    Jared went to Austin for the weekend to be in his best friend’s wedding. We are so happy for Dave and his new bride! These guys all went to HS together and have…

  • Trunk-or-Treat

    We had our Ward Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃  Jared was out of town for a wedding so it was just me and the kids this year. Eli went as an Angsty Teenager with a pretty…

  • Mural Project

    Every month Alayna is required to read a book and do project that’s due on the last day of that month. This month she had to do a mural on “The Boxcar Children”.…

  • Flashback to 2013

    Flashback: Eli age 10. Alayna age 6. Eli: I’m sad you and dad can’t come on my field-trip today. Me: We are too. Alayna: You know..sometimes I don’t get sad when mom &…

  • Run Club

    Have I mentioned that Alayna is our little joiner! If there is a club or activity she can join…she’s the first in line to sign up! 😛 Love that about her! She’s not…

  • Bishopric Changes

    Four years ago Jared was called in to serve with the new Bishopric of our Ward. Sunday Bishop Hawk announced he’s moving to California for work. Jared has loved serving with these men…

  • Thank You!

    Our Ward has the best Primary Chorister! Brother Richins makes the kids Sunday every week! He comes up with the craziest, wildest, and most fun ways to teach!  Yesterday was no exception! He…

  • Family Temple Day- October!

    We went to the Mesa Temple for our monthly temple visit! I think we are getting pretty good at the family selfie! LOL!  I love the gardens there. I can’t get enough of…

  • Battle of the Books- Round 1

    Alayna had her 1st Battle of the Books Competition today! She was really excited and she was chosen by her teammates as the spokes person for their group.  Her team has been working…