Happy 19th Birthday, Taylor!

Happy Birthday to the sweetest girl! We are excited to celebrate Taylor (soon-to-be-Sister-Lindsay) today! She radiates goodness, kindness, and love. We are grateful she is ours!

 #lastyearofteens😩 #calledtoserve #taytay #sweeterthansugar #takecareofmewhenimold

Weeks 4-5 of the Coronavirus Social Distancing: Filters and Remodeling!

 Lots of nights by the fire pit, fun with filters, homework for Dave, and then the remodeling project.  

“This horse is on its final lap.” Dave just informed me he is too old for future remodeling projects so the HGTV magic is quickly fading. 💪⚒🤣
Lights in, tile laid, shower pan and red guard, paint done. Next: grout floor and tile the shower! #lindsayfamilyconstruction #giddyup #familyprojectsincovidworld

A 50th Birthday Celebration To Remember!

I am so blessed.

So very blessed with the things that matter most in life: people.

My husband, beautiful children, family, colleagues, friends, loved ones, ward members.

The kids had been working for a week on my birthday plans.  With Covid-19 causing us to social distance, I knew there wouldn't be parties or dinners eating out- and that was just fine!  I wanted to be with those in my life who love me.

The day didn't disappoint.  It started with about 250 balloons on my bedroom floor, more out in the hall, and then the living room was packed with balloons and an arch that was spectacular!  Kneaders catered breakfast and arrived at 7:3am.  I was floored.

I had to work so I went to the office to hit it hard. Flowers started to arrive, texts and social media messages were pouring in, it was so special.  

Lunch was delivered by Cup Bop (Korean beef) and my ministering sisters had flowers delivered, Olive Garden delivery, and more gifts. Cheri and Barbara stopped by to give me beautiful flowers and posters---so nice!

In the evening, cousin Doug stopped by with a poster.

And then a zoom call with my siblings.  They had 3 gifts sent to me: a potty for the elderly (hahaha), a charm bracelet with charms that remind them of me, and then an incredible book with 50 things they love about me.  I cried.  It was all so special.  I told Dave it's like everyone knows I am going to die except for me!

I am grateful for this unique and special day!

It's Always Been The "Little Things"

 It's always the "little things" that bring me joy!  Here are a few pictures representing the past few weeks of our social distancing:
The temple shining as a beacon of hope
Spring Blossoms
My "kids" enjoying a good wrestle
A good book
Wildlife at 6:30am out my office window
Solar Panels on my house (saving me money in the future!)
Utah on the mountain in PG!
Christmas house in April with awesome music and light show