June 2019

• Caleb's baby blessing
• Camping trip to the Uintah's
• Plexus convention in Vegas with Amy and Trina
• Levi's birthday
• Upper Stillwater Dam spill

June 1st- This happens ALL the time! Ha! Of course I can't really blame him since my kids grow out of their sizes so often and get an entirely new wardrobe as a result. He has no idea what size they wear.

June 2nd- We got to bless this sweet babe today in church. Grandma Pam and Grandpa Chad even left the farm to come and be part, and then we had a wonderful dinner with friends afterword. It was such a special day!

Caleb's middle name is Rollo. He was named after his Uncle Rollo, Michael's uncle, who passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack about 4 years ago. He was not only Michael's uncle, but one of his best friends. While Michael was at the front of the congregation blessing Caleb, I thought, "I wonder if Rollo is here today..."

And as I was pondering on that thought, I heard a distinctive voice.

"Of course he is."

It was so clear and distinct, I knew it was not my own. Of course he is. Of course he still loves his family here on earth, and of course he would want to witness the blessing of a child that was named after him. Then I started wondering who else might be attending as an unseen guest. Was Grandpa Bliss here? My mom? Mark Rollo Brinkerhoff? Other family that had passed away long ago?

Again, clear as day. "Of course they are."

Of course they are! Our family members that have gone before us still love and care about us! That doesn't change after they die! And I am positive they pause their heavenly pursuits for a few minutes every now and then to be with us- in our special moments and in our hard moments.

So, again, thank you for all of our family who came to the blessing of our baby today- seen and unseen. Miss you all!

I am just so in love with this little family of mine and each of my kid's adorable personalities. I love watching them grow up and growing with them. They are turning into such enjoyable little people! They are my favorites!!

June 6th- I LOVE that he does this with his friends. Stay little and innocent forever my sweet boy. 🥰🥰

June 11th- I discovered the trick to camping with toddlers! Here it is: just don't do it.

Camping with toddlers is a special form of insanity- the kind where no matter how many times it happens, you always think it will be different this time- that they'll sleep through the night, that it will take less than 8 hours to pack the whole house and get out of town, that you won't pull into the camp site at 9pm and set up in the dark, that you'll sit around a campfire happily and no one will cry or fight. Somehow you forget the pure torture it is, and imagine it will be something different this time. But it's not. Trust me.

So just....have a campfire in the backyard. Put your kids to sleep in their beds at 8pm. Everyone will be happier. You can go camping again in 5 years. #wordsforthewise

June 12th- 

Ok so we did make some memories. Maybe we'll do it again. #Itoldyouitwasaspecialkindofinsanity #camping #toddlers

June 15- I die. Some days they are so sweet to each other! It almost makes up for the other 90% of time that they are fighting over toys. #littleLevi #almost4 #AlidaMargaret #twoandahalf #18monthsapart #weighthesame #basicallytwins #bestfrenimies

June 17th- Vegas bound!!

June 18th- Black Tie Gala! Let me tell you what, Plexus knows how to party!! I love these people so much! They have become family!! So excited to spend the week with them.

Winner's Dinner- 

June 19th- Silver Stars! Just had my first "on stage" moment at the Plexus convention with more to come! I LOVE being part of this family and there's room for everyone!! Last year I watched from the cheap seats but determined I'd be on the stage next time. It's just a choice!! I chose to work hard and be consistent to try to bless others and bless my family. Now here I am with amazing women and an amazing team on the front row!

It's about love. It's about helping. It's about determination, grit, and learning to change. And it's about celebrating our victories!!

Grand Prize Winners- 

Going on stage again with this cutie to receive my $5,000 check and my $2,000 check. He reminds me of why I'm doing all of this! He is here because of Plexus! So grateful to commemorate sweet moments like this!!

Vegas Temple Trip

June- 23rd- Levi's Birthday! You are looking at the world's newest 4 year old. (And the world's messiest cupcake eater sidekick). Happy birthday son. Thanks for making me a mom!

June 28th- Spending time in the mountains with my favorite people!!!!