Roberts, Idaho

Greenhouse Torture

Today I've really been itching to take photos outside of the home. Winter always leaves me feeling pent up and desperate for the sunshine. Since it's still pretty chilly to be outside for long periods of time I opted for the BYUI greenhouse. Going into it I was so excited to take photos of plants and hopefully get some new portraits of the kids. When we first walked into the greenhouse a bird squawked and Weston was forever worried about the bird attacking him, and Evie followed his lead. I had to promise there would be no tigers in this greenhouse(I'm guessing the setting was giving Wes some Jungle Book fears) for the kids to even step inside. I was only able to get the few photos I did because I told them I would give them suckers once we got to the car. I support bribery. Next time I hope we are all more emotionally prepared for a greenhouse visit.

December morning walk

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend was spent camping with friends.

The weekend reminded me to love where I live and to take advantage of it more. 

I'm so excited to return to this location as the leaves continue to change. 

Fall is coming! 

More Holiness Give Me

"More holiness give me, more strivings within. 

More patience in suffering, more sorrow for sin. 

More faith in my Savior, more sense of His care. 

More joy in His service, more purpose in prayer. 

More gratitude give me, more trust in the Lord. 

More zeal for His glory, more hope in His Word. 

More tears for His sorrows, more pain at His grief. 

More meekness in trial, more praise for relief. 

More purity give me, more strength to o'ercome, 

More freedom from earth-stains, more longings for home. 

More fit for the kingdom, more useful I'd be, 

More blessèd and holy, more, Savior, like Thee."

-Phillip Paul Bliss, 1873

I'm so grateful for the power in music and lyrics. Especially hymns. 

This hymn has brought me extra peace this morning. 

It's going to be a nice day.

You can listen to the history of this hymn here.

That one time the tire started leaking air in Island Park

When my family came up to visit us in Idaho for graduation(last week) I wanted us to get out of the apartment and do some fun things. But, both of my parents had surgery earlier this month so I knew we couldn't do anything too strenuous. Chris and I brainstormed and decided the Henry Fork Loop would be a fitting activity. In a nutshell you see all the different landscapes of Idaho, and it's free! So we set out on this adventure. Chris and I did this drive in May and saw 5 billion elk so we were excited to show off a cool piece of the state we are living in to family. Turns out, there are no elk out on July 25. 

That's okay i kept telling everyone, this route also sends us through Island Park which is real pretty.

Once we were in Island Park we found a pretty spot to explore. I got out of the truck and heard a hissing sound. "Dad, does the tire usually make that sound?" Apparently not. Our tire was leaking, at a scary speed. While Dad and Chris investigated the leak I was able to take a very limited amount of photos(seen above). Luckily we were able to make it to a repair shop and the rest of the day went smoothly.

THE END

The Fourth of July

Hi guys. Yesterday came and went pretty fast. That's how most days have been recently.

The day included pancakes with strawberries, The Sandlot, cleaning, packing, Kiwi Loco, pizza and fireworks. It was a nice day.

I love celebrating holidays with Chris.  

 ^this is our attempt at a cheesy sparkler heart photo.... that ended up looking like a broken heart... opps. 

I hope everyone enjoyed their day. :)