Sami's World

So, I realize for some people waiting 15 years to go away with your spouse is a long time. For others it might not seem that weird at all, but we finally did it. We finally went away, just Scott and Sami, after 15 years! Read the rest of this entry »

Big year for Alix. She had her 12 birthday and moved from being a “kid” to a young woman. Read the rest of this entry »

We had such a wonderful time at Girls Camp this year. Alix and Jaime were able to go. I was a 4th level counselor and so that meant an overnight backpacking trip. Totally fun! Jaime went on a third level overnight backpacking trip. Alix had a blast as a first level and went on a day hike.

We are all super excited for next year. Camp is always more fun when we get to share the experiences together. Read the rest of this entry »

Jaime turned 14 this year. It’s a big year for her because she could now attend church dances. She was a little apprehensive at first, but LOVED her first dance and now can’t get enough of them. She invites her church friends and non church friends and just has a blast. I remember loving youth dances and am glad to see she loves them too. Read the rest of this entry »

Every 4 years our stake does a reenactment of Trek; the mormon pioneer’s trek across the United States. We of course do not go across the U.S. but we do go out to some remote place and have to push/pull a HEAVY handcart wearing pioneer clothes for three days, sleeping under the stars at night and cooking our own meals. They try to make the course rough enough for us to get the point but doable enough to feel successful. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate! Read the rest of this entry »

In June Jaime had her first “teenager” party. She invited all her friends and they had a bbq, games by a fire pit and some laser tag. Funny side note: Before the party Jaime asked “Where are you guys going to be during the party?” “Right here,” I said! It turned out perfect and her friends enjoyed her siblings very much. Read the rest of this entry »

Milo has this stellar WeBeLoS leader and she advanced all the boys before summer break. She is really good at doing what she does and is so efficient and organized. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, our youngest child is 5 years old. We had our traditional 5 year old party with friends. Read the rest of this entry »