Annette Jolie’s 2nd birthday

Annette turned 1!!! A year ago! It was during Covid and the kids were about to start school so we had the most awesome impromptu family party. And then….just a few days ago she turned 2!!!! We got to have a party with our close friends at our home. The rainy weather cleared up for a few hours and it was beautiful, the kids were adorable, the backyard looked gorgeous and Collin’s grilled chicken was delicious. The kids played, we talked and laughed with our friends (something we SUPER don’t take for granted anymore) and I made a lovely birthday cake that everyone enjoyed. 

What I do know

 Jesus said, “love everyone.”

And he was a constant and perfect example of this.  

I believe in this teaching and will follow Jesus Christ all my life because of it. 

I know The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is his true church.

I sustain and love his chosen prophets and apostles.

I love my sisters and brothers on this earth (all humans!) and will do my best to serve them and teach my children to love and serve others whether they are the same or different from themselves. I am not perfect at it at all but I want to follow the savior and love everyone as he did. 

Annettes 1st birthday

Sweet annette turned one! We were on the road to Alabama to meet my new nephew, Ronan, and ate delicious donuts and happened upon a fair that day. Later in the month after getting back home we threw a sweet last minute family party that was one of our best celebrations. We all adore this girl. The night before she turned 1 I held and nursed her and sang lullabies and cried because I would never have a 0 year old again and I knew it would be hard to remember some of these details. Annette is outgoing and beloved. She’s loving and smart. Happy birthday, Nette!!

Cousin dream come true

In a 2 week period my kids saw all 8 of their first cousins. 2 of them, we had not met before, and the rest we hadn’t seen in 2 or 3 years! It was so good. So fun for me, wonderful for the kids to play, be silly, talk, and even argue and get to know each other. I had a great time driving and seeing different parts of the country, talking with people and listening to their unique situations and their takes and opinions on what’s going on. Seeing how different communities have responded to COVID. I had a great time meeting my sweet new nephew, bonding with my brother and sister in law. I feel like I got super close to my brother, David. 

Pictures of the drive out to Alabama!!

 Happened upon a FREE FAIR in north platt, nebraska