Winks

Last Friday was family date night

Spencer loaded up the girls in the stroller as I made PB&J's 

gathered the towels and swim diapers.

The splash pad is Finnleys favorite place in Rexburg!

she was soaked within 2 seconds.

Nothing is better than the water slide.

My favorite part was catching winks from my honey.

209 Days

Thanks to

A vision board

some planning 

and babysitters (thanks Mom)

WE ARE GOING ON A CRUISE! 

209 Days

Almost old enough

This weekend we went fishing

with both girls

This is how I thought it would go...

But this is how it actually went..

(untangling my pole)

 This is a good one too..

Collecting memories galore in East Idaho! 

Silver lining for the trip:

1. My novio caught a fish!

2. milkshakes on the way home  

When Life gives you Lemons, Remember This

Lemon Preserves

The lemon is cut, smothered with salt

then smashed into a jar

covered with more salt 

then left  in a dark place

for months

Once it is ready

and the lid has been opened

The salt will block your tongue from tasting 

the sour

 It is still there

but all you taste

 is the lemon

When in your personal brine

hurting and 

feeling alone

the Lord acts like the salt

 blocking the sour and pain

It is still there

but you are strengthened  

and suddenly you are able to bare it.

 "..the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease. "Mosiah 24:15

Almost 5 years

I cant help noticing the tingling in my toes

 and butterflies in my stomach 

when I think about 

Mesa Falls

Saturday we took the girls

to the exact spot my novio proposed

 five years ago

I cherish the little memories of that night;

sounds of the water rushing

the cool night air

the warmth of his hand wrapped around mine

and my pounding heart

Everything is better

with him