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This past week I went to Salt Lake. It was so nice to see my parents and to be with family. We did some fun shopping, ate good food and enjoyed some nice and not so nice weather.

Early mornings with Anna and Owen.



Our favorite little market is closing. I went in for one last treat and all the shelves were practically empty, some of the lights were off, and the store was cold- it was so sad.



Lunch at the Blue Plate Diner with Buddy Mondlock.



We had a baby shower for my friend Cassi the night before we left Salt Lake; it was fun to see so many of my friends from high school and college. Jenny, Megan, and I hosted the shower together- we are so excited for Cassi and can't wait to meet her baby girl soon!

Spring Break

This year we decided to get out of Kansas for Spring break. We visited Joseph's sister Holly, and her family in Cincinnati; it was so fun to be with them and the weather was so nice. Joseph's younger sister Lizzie also flew in town and we loved going to the Taft museum, downtown Cincinnati, the zoo, parks, the sweet shop, and just relaxing with family. We had a fun time and it almost made the foot of snow we came back to in Kansas not seem that bad...almost.

Matt and Owen.


The Zoo.


The Sweet Shop.


The Taft Museum.


Lunch downtown.


Owen, Matt, and Ellie.


Playing in the dirt, the kids were entertained all through lunch.

Bob the Baker

This week we went with the playgroup to see Bob the Baker at Great Harvest. Owen liked all the mixing and playing with the flour and dough and at the end we each got a warm slice of bread with butter, it was so good!





The boys.

Valentine's

I know it is a little late, but I want to post a few pictures of our Valentine's Day this year. I was looking back at last years picture on Valentine's Day and I couldn't believe what a difference a year makes, what happened to my baby!?!

Sweet Henry.

My brother, Robert and his wife Erin, had their first little boy last week. His time on earth was short and we will miss him so much, but are so grateful for eternal families and the peace and comfort we have found during this time.

Here comes the sun...

Goodbye January, hello February! The sun was shining today and it was nice to be outside for just a little bit. It has been so cold here in Kansas that we would just run to and from our car whenever we had to go outside. We're hoping the sun will shine a little bit more!

Temple Square

Last week we went down to Temple Square to look at the lights. It was very cold, but that didn't stop Owen- he ran from one nativity to another and loved every minute of it!