On A Personal Note

adopted Adoption Day  SO many emotions right now! Last Monday, the 15th of March, Sarah’s (Jonathon’s ex-wife) parental rights were terminated. Some of you have followed our tragic story involving felony charges against Sarah and know that this step was necessary for the girls to be able to heal from all their trauma over the past nearly 10 […]
family Tender Mercy  Last week I had the most incredible experience of my real estate career. I had a darling new listing in Eagle Mountain and was getting a ton of traffic! I received a call from a Central Utah agent asking about getting her son through the home. We scheduled a time and she asked for the […]
gardening LESSONS LEARNED IN THE GARDEN I have learned many lessons in my garden over the years. Let me share a few. Pruning is necessary for growth. I will never forget the first time I had someone come and prune our apricot tree when we lived in California. He came while I was at work and when I got home, I […]
family Fear is a Liar! Likely my longest post ever. I rarely do religious posts, but in a time of such uncertaintly, feel it might be appropriate. If religion is not your thing, feel free to move on. My faith is such a part of who I am there is no avoiding it…..In November my ex-daughter-in-law was charged with felony […]
adopted SO Grateful – We Have Our Miracle! I am sitting here with tears running down my face! I am SO grateful today! Jonathon has received full custody of his girls today! If you have ever been involved in the “system” you will understand that this is a complete miracle. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the many of you that have […]
family THE ENTIRE LIST OF EDUCATION COMPANIES OFFERING FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSINGS I have never shared someone else’s blogpost on my blog before, but with schools closing around the states, I hoped it would be a helpful resource to all those moms needing to home-school for a bit.I am sincerely hoping that we will use this time to refocus on family and those things that are most […]
family Prayers Greatly Appreciated Since this has hit the newspapers I guess it is okay to share a small part of our story with you. I have been afraid to say anything at all.https://www.deseret.com/utah/2019/12/10/21005176/orem-mom-was-too-drunk-to-care-for-kids-police-sayThis story is not entirely correct, but gives enough detail for you to realize the hell we have been going through this past year. This is […]
family Good-Bye 2019 Us waiting for the Piano Guys Christmas concert – Happy 39 years to us! I didn’t send Christmas cards this year – a first for me in as long as I can remember! I was feeling pretty overwhelmed and a bit paralyzed frankly…2019 has been a tough year….. black mold poisoning (which took us 8 […]
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family Happy Birthday to the Best Husband on the Planet! Our 37th Anniversary was Dec 30th. We had been remodeling our basement (new flooring, painted the ceiling and remodeled the bathroom), so I let it slip by without a word.  Sunday is my husband’s birthday and I just HAVE to say how amazing he is. For 37 years – most of his life – he […]
gardening My Little Piece of Paradise! I thought I would give you a little peek into my silence over the last while.  The weather is warmer and I am living in the yard every spare second I get!  I have water features all over my property to make “working” in the yard therapeutic.  It is a wonderful way to relax and […]
On A Personal Note “George” When I started in real estate many years ago, I never dreamed that I would form life-time relationships with so many families OR that they would take up so much room in my heart.  I have truly learned to love my clients like family (ok not EVERYone of them, but MOST…).I got a text last […]
home decor Painted Cupboard Reveal BEFORE entertainment section BEFORE fireplace BEFORE kitchen All of the woodwork in my house was a dark cherry stain.  They were beautiful!  BUT after 13 years of living with the dark stain, I was ready to lighten things up!  Even my painters were having a hard time covering up the cherry stain.  I am in […]
decorating The Bathroom Reveal! View from master bedroom with filter The BEFORE view Top Gallery wall shelf More gallery wall Anchor on gallery wall Favorite picture since I was about 12 years old Gallery wall “Linen closet” without a single linen  ðŸ™‚ Linen closet with soft close door and frosted glass New vanity and granite counter top Love the […]
home decor Before And During Before tub and vanity Before closet Before closet Before closet Before toilet and shower Before shower Before jetted tub Before vanity top and mirrors Before vanity Before heat lamp Before exhaust fan – isn’t it hideous? Before cherry fireplace surround Before entertainment center Another shot of fireplace and entertainment center Before cherry bookcases and desk […]
adopted COURAGE Courage has taken many forms and worn many faces over the years.  We have stared death in the face 3 times with 2 of our sons, struggled through a job loss, moved 7 times, sent all three boys on 2-year missions, struggled with my health (involving multiple surgeries and lots of diagnoses that were very […]
On A Personal Note New Professional Pic It took me 8 years, but I finally got a new professional picture!  I truly would rather get a root canal than be in front of the camera – so grateful for a very patient photographer.  
family The Thing We Never Talk About-W.O.R.K. In Marriage David and I just celebrated 33 years of marriage.  Over the years we have had lots of people comment about how we are the “perfect couple” and “so lucky”.  While I will admit A.) we are not perfect and B.) we have been very “lucky” and incredibly blessed, the one thing we never seem to […]
christmas Incredibly Blessed….. I am feeling so incredibly blessed right now.  Last night I had an experience I will never forget.  One of my clients was recently diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing chemo treatments, soon to begin radiation.  I was devastated by when I heard the news as I was touched by how humble and Christ-like […]
christmas Christmas Is My Favorite! It has taken me FOREVER to get pics up of my Christmas decorating.  First I had to get a new camera, then I couldn’t figure out how to get the pics to my computer (thanks honey!), and then just the normal December chaos!  Christmas is my very favorite time of year and I love everything […]
christmas Pay It Forward As I was selecting a small client appreciation gift idea this year, I came across a cute holder for a square of Ghirardelli chocolate—I was smitten and got to work right away.  It was only after I was well into the project that I realized the chocolate would make the envelope too bulky to go […]