We went to Marc’s ten year high school reunion! #MesaHigh Fun fact: Marc and I met our senior year. Unknown to him at the time, I nick named him 'Cute Cute Marc Johnson' the night we met and he has been listed in my phone like that ever since. So it’s totally normal for my … Continue reading A reunion and a decade at a glance

We had Jaden and Mikey over to play this morning. Shelly has not been getting any sleep with baby Carson and she had so graciously taken the girls when I was in the same boat with Levi. We had a fabulous day of play! First, everyone had to get into character and dress up for … Continue reading A house full of princesses and two boys

Ruby came running in my room a little after six am, “Mommmmmmmmmmmm!!” And from her room I could hear Hazel screaming from her crib. Ruby, “Mom! Hazel won’t stop!” As she angrily shook a unicorn stuffed animal in her clenched fist. Then I calmly asked if she took that unicorn from Hazel? “Ummmmm.” Looks guilty … Continue reading Tomatoa and Instagram sliders

Conference weekend is one of my favorites!! The bi-annual family time to hear from the prophet in cozy clothes and snacks. To help kickstart the weekend we had a Pre-Conference Pancake Party with Tucker and Karli and Shelly and Jaron’s families. We are part of the “Three Kid Club.” So we had 9 kids 6 … Continue reading Pre-conference Pancake Party

Since we got over the sickness that would never end, we have been starting our mornings with a kick start of nutrition. (Take that common cold!! 👊🏻) I juice a beet, several carrots, 2 apples, a chunk of fresh ginger, and a lemon. Then I move it to the blender that has a banana, a … Continue reading The little things

Last week was gorgeous! Like in the 70's and 80's (amazing compared to the 110 we are use to). So you better believe we spent most of the week outside. It has been SO hot that I forgot what it was like to just be able to let the girls play outside. It even rained … Continue reading Baby it’s cooler-ish outside

After FOUR weeks of being sick and staying at my moms so she could help take care of all of us, I am finally feeling well again! And Friday was Marc's last day at the Winslow clinic!! So we are ALL home! And Marc won't have to leave again till January. We seriously lucked out … Continue reading Finally home!!

My mom’s dad took his life when I was a little girl. John Harker. But we really just call him Johnny. And with today being Nation Suicide Prevention Day and tomorrow is Johnny’s birthday, it really got me thinking of him. I remember the night we got the call. We were living in our house … Continue reading Johnny

Monday the 26th was more eventful than planned. I arranged for girls to go to Jo’s and Levi to stay with Lori Allen, so i could go to Dr. Becks office to have a small in office procedure. During the operation Dr. Beck commented, “that is larger and farther back than I anticipated.” Awesome. But … Continue reading Super sick

I was having a long day with my kids and was asking Ruby and Hazel something for the fifth time in a row when I had the thought that Jesus says we are to become as a little child in the New Testament. And I spend my whole day with children, so what can I … Continue reading As a little child