Nate took a week off of work. It was glorious, it was magical, it was perfect. It was not because of what we did, but because of what we didn't do. We didn't have a schedule, we didn't have any goals, we didn't have any projects. We simply relaxed and enjoyed time together.  The holiday retail season…

Everyone tells Aliya that she looks like me. I think she hears it so much that she must get sick of it, honestly. However, as much as our appearance may be similar, her personality is a lot like her Dad's.  The two of them have similar interests and responses to situations.  It makes me happy to see them connect…

Nate and I took a quick visit to the ocean one morning and it was so clear and teal in color, that I was mesmerized.  I love the beach in the summer with all the energy and life but there is also something so beautiful and serene about seeing something so vast and feeling as though you have it all to yourself.

Two more schools and two more acceptance letters! We are so excited for Trent as he has got into all the colleges he has applied for, and we know he is on a path to a wonderful future!  We are looking forward to hearing what school he decides on. Trent was at work and got a phone call from South Dakota Mines to let h…

After having to take last year off from going out to celebrate New Year's because of Covid restrictions, Nate and I were so excited to go out with Sheryl and Pete and have some fun! It was a blast to let loose and be carefree for an evening and celebrate the beginning of a new year!