We needed another form of transportation and wanted something fuel efficient so we got a scooter. Don't be fooled by the word "scooter" though. It's 150 cc and supposedly can go up to 75 miles per hour. With gas prices the way they are it just seems to make sense.

Kirtland Ohio

This weekend we took a road trip to Kirtland to see church historical sights. It was special to be at the same places the pioneers had lived, and where so many important events took place. It really makes you appreciate their sacrifice and legacy. The tour involved restored, homes, shops, farms, and my favorite, the Kirtland Temple. It's amazing that such a beautiful buidling was made in the 1830s with minimal tools.

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The Whitney Store, Joseph Smith resided here and church leaders were instructed


The Kirtland Sawmill

Liam Cinema- talking while folding laundry

He talks like he knows exactly what he's saying.

Go, Go, Go

Since this video he has mastered turning his car and walking

He's walking!

This was the first day he really started walking. When he walks he often claps for himself because we're clapping. What a cutie!

Happy 25th Birthday Brady!

Getting Domestic

The new and improved bathroom:


The old small and shabby bathroom:




$90 makeover included:
Paint and supplies for vanity,trim, towel racks

Free- we sold the old mirror on Craigslist to get $ for this (with enough left over to refinish my piano)

Mirror $20 w/ Joann coupon

Light fixture $58

Plant $3

Toothbrush/soap holder $12

I love all things home makeover. Unfortunately I am design challenged and have no sense of what looks good, what matches, and where to put things. I also have a tiny budget to work with.

"Easy Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day"

I checked this book out from the library that has recipes for artisan bread that you make in advance. You keep the dough in your fridge and pull off a chunk whenever you want to make bread. It's pretty much fail proof and tastes better than most store bought artisan bread.



I will attach the recipe later.

4th of July

This Independence Day we went biking as a family at Sleepy Hollow State Park.
Brady and I loved it but it was probably a bit of a bumpy trail ride for Liam in his trailer.