We finally found a new home—and it’s everything I was hoping for. It’s in the most beautiful area, close to 15th & 15th, in a neighborhood that just feels right. Charming, established, and full of character. It may belong to a different stake, but I already love it here. The house itself? Completely refreshed. Everything inside is new: modern kitchen, gorgeous hardwood floors, brand new windows, new air conditioner, new roof… all the big things are done, which gives me so much peace. It’s move-in ready, and I will be decorating it pretty soon.
The backyard is small, but honestly, it’s perfect. Simple, manageable, and still a space to enjoy. What I love most is how it matches the beauty of the neighborhood around it. It feels aligned. Elevated. Like the kind of place where anyone can really step into this next version of their life.
Mario is officially a driver… and I’m not sure if I should celebrate or panic 😅 This weekend was a whole new chapter for me. Mario drove Milo all the way to Sandy at 6 AM so he could go snowboarding at Solitude. Yes—6 AM. Yes—the freeway. By himself. Meanwhile, I’m peacefully asleep thinking everything is normal. I wake up, Milo is GONE, Jared is still sleeping, and I’m like… “Excuse me?? Where is my child??” Full panic mode. And then Mario casually tells me, “Oh, I drove him.” --YOU WHAT?!
I couldn’t believe two things: Milo was out there snowboarding alone like a grown man and that Mario is out here driving on the freeway like it’s nothing.
Also… Milo’s friend didn’t even go the second day (yes, he skipped school ), and somehow my child still made it up the mountain. Anyway—fast forward and now Mario has been promoted to family driver, errand boy and food pickup specialist. This is definitely a new stage of life… and I’m not sure I was emotionally prepared for it.
Easter Weekend
Easter at our house felt extra meaningful this year 💛 The boys got their yearly baskets (of course 🐣), and yes… the dogs did too—because in this family, no one gets left out.
Hobbs Hollow
But mixed into all the sweetness, we also said goodbye to something very special to us: Hobbs Hollow. After five unforgettable years, we made the decision to sell our cabin. And just like that—it sold in two days.
Hobbs Hollow was never just a property to me. It was a vision I brought to life. When we first got it, it was full of potential, but it needed love… a lot of it. I poured myself into every detail—the feeling, the energy of the space. I wanted it to feel warm, elevated, peaceful… like a place where memories could naturally unfold. And they did.
So many moments happened there. Quiet mornings with my tea and fresh air. Fall days that felt like something out of a movie. The boys running around, growing up right before my eyes. Family time, laughter, reflection, even hard moments that marked us and a point of no return for us. That cabin held all of it.
It changed over the years, just like we did. The most beautiful part of this transition was who it went to. Our neighbor Cory bought it, and when he came over with his family, I had one of those rare, grounding moments where everything just felt right. Cory's grandkids were running around in the sand, completely free. A dog playing in the creek like it already belonged there. The girls instantly drawn to the kitchen and living room—the same spaces I loved so much. And seeing Cory and his wife with their children and grandchildren, all together, filled the home with a new kind of life.
It made me realize something: Hobbs Hollow did what it was meant to do for us… and now it gets to do the same for another family. Letting go isn’t easy, especially when you’ve put in so much work—so much sweat, tears, intention, and love. But I’m so proud of what I created there. Proud of the transformation, proud of the memories, proud of the way it reflected a part of me.
This is how it looked in 2021
These are some of my favorite memories there.
After a long day packing all our stuff, it was time to go back to SLC. I made mashed potatoes and green beans with bacon for dinner. It was a very special dinner.
Milo went to a concert with this girl. Don’t know if it is a date or just friends.
