Happy Birthday Chippy!

The Natural History Museum is practically in our backyard, so I went ahead and got the family pass.  That way we can go at our leisure, and take our time in exploring this amazing place.  For our first time there, we just hit the highlights.  Dinosaurs: The Whale: Not my finest photography moment, so here’s…

What an amazing time we’ve had in Boston.  I feel like we grew so much as individuals, and as a a family.  I saw Halle’s confidence grow as she made new friends in Primary, had new experiences, and tried hard not to be shy when talking to adults.  Josh was able to have long, intense…

I just love the fall time.  Cool mornings and beautifully sunny afternoons.  I wish it would stay fall forever! I am also drawn to warm colors, so yellow leaves, orange pumpkins and golden sunsets just fill me with peace.It’s been a mellow month, but there are a few fun and noteworthy things I want to…

We have been having a hard time coming up with a name for this baby! Our front runner at the moment is Blake. But then I was at dinner with some friends last night, and Kari kept getting tongue tied when she tried to say “Blake Banks.” So everyone take a moment and say it…

We loved having Grandma and Grandpa Cornell with us this Easter Weekend.  The kids loved sharing our traditions and we had so much fun being all together.  It was a wet and snowy weekend!  I can’t ever remember having our hunt in the snow before.  After the hunt we came home in dyed Easter eggs. …

I met my parents in Rawlins to send the kiddos off on their summer vacation to Grandma and Grandpa’s house.  I expected Blake to throw a huge fit when he realized I was going to leave him, but he just waved and waved and said, “Bye Mom!  See you later!”  Not a tear in his…