March Era

Every time I think "I should write about this"...

the days add up and time moves on and my recollections get fuzzier. So, here I am trying to get back on the horse of writing about life, our comings and goings, our challenges and triumphs, and what we are still creating.

Transitions are hard.

And I get quiet when stuff is hard.

Pictures do most of my talking. 

Art tells the story when the words can't quite come out :)

Oh, the dreams and plans for our tree lot.

We go out nearly every weekend and make plans and talk about plans and maybe weddings and grandkids and how Clay and I will garden and make food etc etc etc...

a chunk of glass from one of my walks

After dropping Clay off for an early morning flight, I pulled over to capture the moon setting over the water after a rainy night

. It was so peaceful.

March madness had me put on Lucy's high school basketball hoodie!

We took a trip to Arizona to see my sister and her family. They are such adorable kids. I love watching them grow up!

Daniel and Chester

Saguaro National Park was fun.

We continue to check off National Parks :)

Old Town Tuscon for lunch :)

The next day my sister made an appointment at the Phoenix Temple to do some family names. Both of my kids said it was the most fun they've ever had doing temple work. It kind of helped to have a temple worker with a great personality and Uncle Scott dunking you deeper than you'd think haha

later in the day we headed out to the much MUCH anticipated concert of our lives....Taylor Swift!

Aunt Marcie is a literal mastermind. Scored VIP tickets for the most amazing night. I'll let the photos do the talking...

Cousin reunion!!!

The next day, after my ears stopped ringing, we went prom dress shopping for fun. Almost said yes to the dress but declined. 

Although we found out pockets are exciting and yellow is happy on Audrey:)

Peppers...the incessantly affectionate dog who refuses to let anyone feel unloved :)

(paw on my leg moment)

 Lucy pic from her 2nd to last transfer in Lisbon. 

She loves it so much💛

my wish for every March is to see or have daffodils :)

check!

Clay and I got away for a weekend to a sheep farm near Tomales.

 It proved to be relaxing and spurred some creativity for the both of us which is something we are good at together!

The farmhouse was clad in all redwood and then we just sat there designing our barn for the tree lot:)

I think I always knew I'd want to live out in the country with him🐑 

Henry home for a few days of his spring break, Audrey made a delicious lemon cake for me(my favorite)plus decorated, and Chester makes me a bouquet of flowers each year...

a nice quiet birthday for me after a weekend away with Clay.

Pretty perfect.

more food?

Lucy can never love food enough!

a pday spent learning how to make Sister Barcellos' favorite Brazilian dishes per their request.

 What an amazing mission president she has:)

The March era of 2023... 

lots of shining moments that had to be recorded🌞

And the sun is finally breaking through the onslaught 

of rain and wind. 

A sign of things to come :)