Harper

Harper has been a part of our family for almost a year now. It seems her time with us is coming to a close. Her dad has made just enough progress to get her back for a trial placement at the end of this month. Here’s a few pics from the journey. 

Keat Patriarchal Blessing

Yesterday, Oct 21 2021, Keat received his Patriarchal Blessing. Jas & I both had impressions earlier in the year that he needed to prepare for it. 

Keat decided to fast for the day. We were prayerful for him. It was one of the most choicest experiences as parents to witness your firstborn receive his blessings! So many wonderful blessings given to him. A few stand out-that his mind would be sharp & clear (he’s healing from a concussion again, so this brought tears to my eyes). Also, that he would have a wife who loves him & makes him laugh! That he would be a good husband & father.  Also, that he would have a good relationship w his mission President. That his kindness would help others & that he is a good friend. His blessing promised him he could be calm in trying hard times. Sis Ericson commented after the blessing about his she could feel his choice spirit & Patriarch Ericson thanked him for coming ready & fasting, as the Spirit is easier felt due to him being prepared. Such a discuss night. Now bring on the food!

First Day of School Aug 2021

Keat is in high school, a Sophomore!!

Jonas is at Orion in 8th grade.

Thad is in 4th at Majestic.

Big day  for Jude-he’s in 1st grade! Full day of school 

Keat is 16!!

Keat’s bday fell on the last day of summer. In true fashion, Keat squoze every last drop. Jas took him & 11 buddies paintballing in Mountain Green. Keat thrives on being aggressive, active & outdoors-so it was right up his alley. Jas said he’s a force to be reckoned with up there. 

Afterwards, they came back & a bunch of his friends that are girls came over for a pool party & food. Thinking we’d shut it down around 5/6…we finally nicely kicked them out closer to 9. We had to remind them their first day of school was tomorrow!🤪

We love the spunk & fun Keat brings to the family. He’s always  up for an adventure! Keaton is a kind brother most of the time & takes a lot from his brothers😉 He has a testimony that has been strengthened by some tough times, especially this last year. He is a sweet young man who made me a momma & I’m forever grateful Heavenly Father gave him to us.

Priesthood Blessings

Our annual tradition of Jas giving Priesthood blessings before school starts happened tonight. Only a few shenanigans of Harper crying in her room, Ollie drinking & spitting out his water & Patzi burping in the middle of the prayer. In all seriousness, we are blessed that Jason can give each of us a blessing. We feel calmer & ready fir the upcoming year.

Babysitting

The big  & middle boys are stepping up & babysitting. It’s of necessity 😅 So much going in-from soccer games in SL to date nights. The house isn’t always clean, but we’re grateful for it nonetheless. Had to capture some moments of babysitting

Jonas & his mad diaper changing skills😂

Boys trying to figure out the can opener. We’re going to make men out of them with these experiences. 

Ollie is One!

It’s like Ollie grew from a baby over night. In the last couple of weeks, he earned how to walk! He looks like a drunk monkey with His arms up. It’s adorable! We can’t imagine what life would be life without this sweet sweet boy 

Drought

Can’t remember the last time we have had measurable rain. Where we live is classified as extreme drought and it is only worsening. I take this pic now because soon water will be shut off and the change will be dramatic… unless there is some kind of miracle.  That miracle may be a few weeks or years away. Yesterday was 102, today will be over 100 and so will the next 5 days, until it cools off to the high 90s.  Pandemics, earthquakes, fires, crazy winds and drought….Feels a lot like the last days. 

Fri Date

With all the craziness of our lives, Jas & I decided a weekly date is a necessity. Fri 4-8 right after we drop off Harper. The big boys watch Ollie & Jude & Thad (or sort of 😏) 

Last week we went hiking & hammocking. This week was Maddox chicken & paddle boarding.  Patzi was our third wheel on both dates😂Already looking forward to next week. 

Track 2021

There’s a silver lining to Keat being the last one cut from Weber’s Siccer team…track. Lots of heartache & lessons learned & new opportunities. Keat & Jonas ran track this year. 

Jonas was able to run in a few closed races which is awesome as a 7th grader! He’s thinking he likes the short distances 

Costa Rica

We surprised the boys w a trip to Costa Rica for Christmas over Spring Break! It was touch & go for a while, but we were able to pull it off! (We had to add travel I durance & all get tested to come back into the US)


Boys had an awesome surf lesson!

Amazing natural hot hot springs flowing from Arenal. Local hangout-the only gringos around.





Went zip lining. Jude was the first to go of the entire group. He was so brave! It was amazingly beautiful!





Easter Sun breakfast. What a view!

Next stop Jaco! The older boys’ favorite little beach town. 


We had our own private pool @ were right on the beach. Heaven!

Thad & Jude made awesome bracelets.

Little buns enjoying the ocean view.

Awesome pics of Jas, Keat & Jonas surfing.





Our super early walk on the beach. Ollie woke up early 😅

Snot & sand...