Mother’s Day.

This was the first mother's day in years that I haven't wanted to stay in bed and just cry. I mean, believe me, I still cried today. But for different reasons. I sat in church and reflected on my life. I reflected back to past mother's day's and how I was so angry and frustrated with …

Family Ward.

Well everyone, just as we were about to give up... We experienced a miracle. We have a little baby on the way and we're feeling completely overwhelmed and happy. Being in an established family ward has been a totally new experience for me. I always thought that I was good with youth age kids. But …

Albuquerque.

I think I'm finally starting to get sick. The only thing I want to do is drink chocolate milk so that my throat can be coated in chocolatey goodness. I'm getting used to all of the small noises and creaks that our house makes. I get jumpy while Malachi is at work- worried that some …

2017.

What happened in 2017? January: We celebrated our one year anniversary. February: Malachi bought me a Mac for Valentine's Day. March: We traveled to St. George with my family for my cousin's wedding. Reid stayed with us in Rexburg during his spring break. April: I was able to go in the media room during the …

I’m Thinking.

I'm sitting in my office on campus- the lights keep turning off- and I have to wave my arms around every 15 minutes like a fool. You know you've all been there. I'm thinking about how these posts are so difficult for me to write. Is anyone out there? Are you reading this? It almost feels …

Why We Decided to Stop Fertility Treatments.

This has been the most liberating time I’ve experienced in the last while. When a couple is trying to get pregnant, but find that it will be more difficult than they originally planned, their whole world is turned upside down. I’ve felt like I’ve been on a never ending roller coaster. With each month, with each …

Adulting.

Oh, wow. It's been awhile. So much has happened since I last posted. We went on a house hunting trip to Albuquerque, NM and found the most amazing home in the cutest part of town. I mean, they have a super target just 10 minutes away (life made) and our church building is only a …

Vacation.

Hello, everyone. Am I at work blogging instead of working? Yes. Yes, I am. I just had to share with you our vacation to Stanley, Idaho. If I wasn't so freaked out about bugs, the woods, drowning, or going to the bathroom in the wild... it may have been a lot more enjoyable. But, overall, I would say it was …

Stress- And Other Things.

Hi, friends. It's been a while. Life has been stressful lately. Everyone knows that I'm a planner. I think it runs in my blood. So when things don't go according to plan, I stress. Big time. A lot of you know that we had been looking into buying a house earlier in the year. WELL... We'd …

Change the World.

When I tutor students in public speaking, I always talk to them about how their speech can change someone's world. In those few minutes that they're standing on stage, they can accomplish so much good. The most common response I get in return is: "I don't have anything influential to share." OF COURSE YOU DO. …

A Little Update.

Hi, yeah, I'm still here. A lot has happened since I spoke to you all. Work has been insane- everyone is needing last minute appointments. I've listened to so many speeches that I've started counting filler words in every day conversations. PLEASE, do us both a favor and refrain from using "um", "uh" and "like". The …

Here’s to the Guys.

Okay, you guys. There's been something that's been really bugging me lately. A lot of guys have really low self-esteem.... And we don't do anything about it!! Where are all the motivational speakers for the BOYS? I mean, girls (in the church) have Al Fox, Time Out For Women (and Girls), Girls Camp- just to …