Last games of the season...

It's always a little bittersweet when soccer season comes to an end. I love watching Grey, Grahm, and the other boys on the teams play their hearts out, encourage one another, and never give up.

I especially love watching my son coach them. Mark is teaching them so much more than soccer-how to work as a team, handle wins and losses, be good sports, and keep showing up and giving their best.

Thoughtful note for Coach Williams...

I'm grateful that I could be on the sidelines cheering them on. I'm always proud of Grey and Grahm.

Savoring Fall...

I love Fall most of all!

Halloween Shopping with the Grands...

I picked up Grey and Grahm from school on Monday. We had a late lunch then went shopping to see if we could find Grey a Halloween costume. Grahm already has his, he's going as Ryu from Street Fighter. 

It was so fun walking up and down the aisles with Grey and Grahm. I really missed them while I was in the Philippines. Trying on hats with Grey and Grahm was a real blast.

Even though we didn't find the perfect costume, we had a whole lot of fun and lots of laughs. I sure love these boys! 

Colby and I went to the gym the next day, we also had lunch and went costume shopping. Colby did find the perfect costume... Cookie Monster for the win! 

I'm grateful that my 14-year-old grandson still wants to hang out with Grandma. It means so much to me, I hope we can always find ways to connect and stay close. I love Colby so much.

Stone of help...

Here I raise my Ebenezer;
Hither by Thy help I’m come.
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.

The prophet Samuel set up a great stone as a memorial to remind his people that God had saved them in battle. He called the stone “Eben-ezer,” or “stone of help.” (1 Samuel 7:10–12.)

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

English pastor and hymn writer Robert Robinson had a life-changing experience at age 16. One night he attended a religious revival meeting in London, not to worship, but to heckle the minister. He later wrote that he went to the meeting “to pity the folly of the preacher, the infatuation of the hearers, and to abhor the doctrine.” Instead, Robinson left the meeting changed, deeply convinced of his own sinfulness. In his early 20s, he became a preacher himself and wrote “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” his powerful plea for God’s mercy and forgiveness.

This text was included in Emma Smith’s second hymn collection, published in Nauvoo in 1841. Like the original 1835 hymnal, the Nauvoo hymnal contained only texts, which could be sung with any tunes that matched their meter. “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” next appeared in the Church’s 1948 hymnal, paired with the American folk tune we know today. By 1985 it was not being sung frequently by members of the Church and was not included in Hymns (1985). Later an arrangement by Mack Wilberg, director of The Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square, created a new appreciation for the hymn, and “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” returned in Hymns—For Home and Church.

Greatest value...

 

"Not all matters are of equal value, and maintaining an eternal perspective helps us prioritize the things that are of greatest value."

Because of Jesus Christ | Elder Dale G. Renlund

April 2026

Love like Jesus...

My favorite talk from general conference this weekend...

Jesus Christ is the perfect embodiment of love. Love is the centerpiece of His gospel and the essence of being like Him. Love can positively influence those who have strayed.

Let go of guilt and remember that Jesus Christ is always the answer. “He has already paid for the sins and errant choices of all of God’s children, including those for whom you grieve. He knows them. He knows their hearts; He loves them. He gave His very life to bring them home, all the way home.”

“I ask you to turn over to Jesus Christ your despair for those wayward souls. We cannot change their hearts, but He can; He is a God of miracles.”

“Love is not stepping back or sanctioning others’ decisions and actions. Love is being interested in their lives, their successes and their challenges. Love is being there with arms outstretched and a cheerful countenance. Love is lifting with faith and hope in our Lord and Savior.”

Elder Ronald A. Rasband | ‘Love Like Jesus’
October 2026

A new season...

Our sweet Cashee boys first high school dance! And I have to say... he looked very handsome!

He shined up the family van and was already for the HOCO dance. Cash, Gabby and the rest of his friends had a delicious dinner in the neighbors backyard that is just down the street. It was a perfect Fall evening complete with a full moon! 

It's such a special thing to watch Cash step into this new season of life-making memories, growing up, and experiencing all the fun that comes with being a teenager. I'm also very grateful we can watch it all unfold.

Cash told me he had such a fun time with Gabby and his other friends.

The day after the Homecoming dance Cash got an invitation from another girl to the Sadie's dance!

Thanks to Tiff for all the pictures.

Take 2...

So, a few weeks ago Grandpa invited Cash to go with him to an airshow. Grandpa got the dates mixed up, it happens, and he was a week early. Cash was such a good sport about it and they ended up having breakfast together. No matter what they are doing Grandpa enjoys spending time with Cash.

Grandpa, Cash, and Grey had a great time the following Saturday at the airshow. It meant so much to Tim to have his grandsons with him. Cash and Grey both told me they had a lot of fun so everything turned out just as should!

10 years...

 

Dream Team 2026-2027

Ryan ~ Cat ~ Me ~ Jeanette ~ Kindra ~ Joi ~ Garima ~ Breanne

I have been supervisor for the secondary teacher aides for 10 years and I have worked at Lincoln Academy for almost 14 years. I'm very grateful for my aides. They give me grace, support me during busy moments, sub when needed, make copies, grade papers, and help teachers and students in countless ways-often behind the scenes, but always making a difference.

Our theme this year in Be Present ~ Be Professional ~ Be Positive ~ Be Purposeful... I see these qualities in my team every day.

I'm very thankful to work alongside people who care deeply, go the extra mile, and make our school a better place. 

Great privilege...

I can't think of a greater privilege than being called "Grandma."