Mesa Verde
15/61-Mesa Verde National Park-When we looked up the temperature for Mesa Verde National Park we found that the cold front was not abating and that …
22 Jun
The Moab Daily and Arches
The Moab Daily and Arches
Drew Loving LifeThinking of Anna on her birthdayAbove Double ArchDouble ArchWindows ArchesDelicate Arch 14/61- Arches and the Moab Daily-River rafting is a great way to really …
21 Jun
Adventure Awaits
Adventure Awaits
Our quick summer in Arizona was filled with ballet camps, volleyball camps, music theater camps, basketball camps, play dates, swim team, swimming, coaches, friends, AFY, …
19 Jun
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately. . . . and see if I could not learn what it had to …
27 Nov
A slice of heaven
A slice of heaven
Once we finally arrived at the branch In Tallin (their actually building was under renovation so it was such a blessing that we managed to …
25 Nov
The Singing Revolution
The Singing Revolution
Pizza, carbonara, pesto pasta, minestrone soup, fruit platters and ice cream bowls filled with strawberry ice cream and decadent toppings were our Thanksgiving Fare. Definitely …
24 Nov
A taste of Russia
A taste of Russia
I’ve always wanted to visit Russia and Mike decided that the easiest way to navigate the convoluted visa process was to take a cruise to …
23 Nov
Our Newest 17 Year Old
Our Newest 17 Year Old
Jake’s birthday dawned cold and clear! We enjoyed a city walk all through the downtown area with our favorites being the white Lutheran Church, the markets …
22 Nov
Welcome to Finland
Welcome to Finland
Luke’s book club right before we left on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”- We would celebrate Jake’s 17th birthday in Russia- THIS is why Mike did not …
20 Nov
Baja 1000
Baja 1000
A Bucket List item for Mike has been the BAJA 1000. Through a string of events an opportunity presented itself and Mike fulfilled a lifetime …
10 Nov
Garden Tomb
Garden Tomb
How blessed we were that the cheapest flights were a day after everyone’s so we had time to ponder and reflect and return to the …
09 Nov
The Old City
The Old City
Today was our day to really experience the Old City. Mindi and I took Drew and Bella along the ramparts of the walls, in and …
08 Nov
Full
Full
I was giddy to go to church in the Jerusalem Center. Not only does that building have a temple like spirit but it held special …
07 Nov
Gethsemane
Gethsemane
Drew and I awoke listening to Gethsemane on repeat knowing that this was the day that we would walk through those sacred olive trees and …
06 Nov
Healing
Healing
We have had perfect weather. What a gift! I love the energy of the Temple Mount and I was excited to start our day here. Renee, …
05 Nov
I Am Your Brother
I Am Your Brother
After an early departure and an inspiring scripture study on the bus (Drew, Bella, Mindi and I) we made our way to Natanya Academic College …
04 Nov
Elder Dalton in Haifa
Elder Dalton in Haifa
What joy to wake up with a call from Taylor!!!!! Elder Dalton was full of life, energy and enthusiasm and couldn’t have been more on …
02 Nov
The Dews of Carmel
The Dews of Carmel
“As the dews of Carmel, so shall the knowledge of God descend upon them!” D&C 128:19 I sat upon Mount Carmel waiting for the dews of knowledge …
01 Nov
Surfing in the Sea of Galilee??
Surfing in the Sea of Galilee??
Drew and Brother Andre decided they needed to be “baptized” in the Sea of Galilee before we left this beautiful area. The wind was up …
31 Oct
“To Be Happy”
“To Be Happy”
Drew went out running early with Soren and Mindi and I went out walking which provided all of us with the most gorgeous sunrise over …