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First client of the day. I sat down with my client, pulled his file out, engaged in some small chit chat, then went to put my phone on silent, when a text buzzed in. I don’t usually respond to texts … Continue reading
Leah
The other morning I went out to my car to leave. Rob had walked me to the porch and was waiting on the porch while I got in my car and pulled out to leave. We have street parking, but … Continue reading
“Be a yardstick of QUALITY. Some people aren’t used to an environment where EXCELLENCE is expected.” – Steve Jobs The other day Josh’s soccer team had a parents meeting. His new team is pretty hard core and the intensity is … Continue reading
“The companion of agency is always accountability .” The ability to make choices is such a gift. The freedom to do what we want, when we want, how we want. But with that freedom and agency comes accountability. And that … Continue reading
My baby turns 12 today. Even though he’s not the youngest in our family, he’s still my baby. Makes for some unique sibling roles in our family when you have two “oldest children” and two “babies”, yet, in some circumstances, … Continue reading
Gabe attended a great youth conference this weekend hosted by our church. It was for 16-17 year olds only this time. The focus was on service. The LDS youth theme worldwide this year is all about service. What a great … Continue reading
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.” Back in 2010, Rob and I went to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While spending time in the quaint villages of Positano, Praino and Ravello we decided to do the famous “Walk … Continue reading
“Decisions determine destiny.” Thomas S. Monson A couple of weeks ago I went to the high school open house for students entering high school next year. Although Gabe already attends that school, being the wicked Stepmom, I had to bow … Continue reading
For FHE (Family Home Evening or Family Night as we often call it around here) this week we finally did something that we have been wanting to do for ages. With so many outside influences swirling around our kids, we … Continue reading
“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” What do you get when you have two biological brothers 18 months apart, who have some very similar interests (and share the same life … Continue reading