Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Ben Play in Mines

Morgan (Ben's friend) is really into caving and has taken Ben along for the ride! We got these photos from Ben, along with a video of them riding in an old mine cart, of their most recent adventure. He said it was a tight squeeze to get into the mine shaft, but once they were in it was huge! I'd be good if this was a one time deal!

 


 

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

My Own Little Boy Band


Yeah, this is adorable.

 

Monday, February 23, 2026

Just Things

Ben is finishing up his time at BYU Provo and it is starting to hit him that he needs to enjoy everything Provo has to offer before he leaves! He has been enjoying the Provo river walk every Sunday, a few miles at a time. I love when I get pictures from my handsome son!

Look who Kallie ran into! Alysa and Madison are in the ward just before or after the ward Kallie serves in. This Sunday they ran into eachother and snapped this picture. I love it! Kal only has 6 more weeks until she comes home!


We finished off the Olympics with a bang with the Deans and Freckletons! It is always so fun to hang out with these awesome people!


Oh yeah, and this one accepted BYU Idaho college admittance! Yes, it was a few days ago, no he didn't even tell us, and yes, we are thrilled!


 

Friday, February 20, 2026

Goodbye Kylie!

Oh, I am going to miss this friend of mine so much.

Kylie is truly one in a million — sassy, fiery, unapologetically herself, a little inappropriate in the best way, lighthearted, steady, solid… the kind of ride-or-die, true friend everyone hopes to have.

Life is taking her family on a new adventure as her husband starts a business, and that means she and her three amazing kids are heading out too. We were lucky enough to have her here two extra months, but then the house sold and everything moved so fast. Somehow that made the goodbye feel even more real.

In true Kylie fashion, she wanted a “favorite things” party — not a goodbye party. Because that’s who she is… celebrating joy instead of dwelling on endings.

I’m going to miss everything — watching Xander and Rowan just be buddies, hot tub nights, taco runs, and all the completely wild, hilarious things that only she could say. She brings so much life and laughter wherever she goes.

She really is one of a kind… and the luckiest thing about knowing her is getting to call her my friend.

They are so lucky to be getting her — but wow, are we going to miss her.





 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

MVHS Marches at Disney World

 

Andrew had the amazing opportunity to march in the parade in Disney World Magic Kingdom! They took the charter buses down and spent a long weekend playing at Disney. In true Dad form he hung out with all the kids- not the adults. They stopped at Buc-ees and Andrew bought a shirt. When he wore it the next day Christopher we shocked he didn't realize he had purchased a tank top. Andrew informed him in didn't start as a tank top. This kid!