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  • Zion National Park


    Everyone who’s been to the canyons has pictures like these. Why should we be the exception?




    Wow! Zion was awesome. You should go.

  • Grand Canyon

    After about 3 days and 37 hours of driving we made it to the Grand Canyon.




    We were lucky to see some California Condors.

    This spider was in the men’s bathroom on one of the trails. Just thought we should warn you if you are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon.


    There is actually very good cell phone reception (unless you hike down into the canyon).


    We forgot to pack jackets so we had to stop at a Wal-mart in Flagstaff, AZ. Sydney ended up with this goofy red sweater. Liz ended up with a PINK jacket. Those were the pickins for cold weather gear in June. Go figure. We’re thankful we got them because it was cool all day at the Grand Canyon.

  • Utah or Bust

    Roadtrip! Utah, here we come!

    • 2 kids + 40 hours driving = crazy parents

    We should arrive in Sandy, UT on June 19th and will be there until July 27th. If you want to get together while we’re there, let me know!

    I will definitely update the blog with pictures from the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and our wild crazy adventures in the great state of Utah.

  • Toothfairy $$$

    I knew this morning that Sydney was going to have two teeth extracted at the dentist’s office (Yikes!) so I raided my money stash for toothfairy money. Nothing.

    Later as I was getting dressed I noticed something was in the pocket of my capri pants. Two wadded up and very clean (cause they went through the washer) dollar bills! I don’t think I can rightfully chalk this coincidence up to a tithing blessing but I’ll take it.

  • Mother’s Day 2009

    From Sydney:


    From Isaac:






  • Custard Layer Cake

    I made this all from scratch! It was so much work that next time I want some I will just ask Peter to make it.

  • Shuttle Launch – Yes, Another One.

    The kids and I got to go see the last shuttle launch up close while Peter was in London. The coolest thing about being closer was being able to feel it shaking the ground like an earthquake.




  • Yes, you can take my picture. I have make-up on.

    Isaac and I at “Moms and Muffins” preschool day.

    Aunt Debbie, Nancy and I. At my ward’s Relief Society Birthday dinner.

    Me with some sisters in my stake. I am the shortest one.

  • Peter’s Trip to London

    Westminster Cathedral
    The “Eye of London” across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament
    One of the gateways into Trafalgar Square. The red-paved road connects the square to Buckingham Palace and is the equivalent of the National Mall in Washington D.C.
    Peter in front of “Big Ben” and the Houses of Parliament
    A garden in Hyde Park
    More of Hyde Park
    Still more of Hyde Park
    We stopped at Stone henge on the way back from a field trip. Notice the almost complete lack of blue in the sky. This was the only day we had “typical” English weather.
    One thing you don’t get from these pictures is how crowded the place is. It’s a game to get a picture when everyone is either behind one of the stones or out of the field of view.

    The Royal Courts of Justice. From what I understand, it’s something akin to our Supreme Court.

  • Isaac’s future career

    I wonder how he’s going to bring home the bacon by being a professional dad.  I’m sure he’ll come up with a great internet money scheme…