Broken-with hope

When you are totally broken, feeling overwhelmed and have failed...then Jesus reminds you of His power to redeem you and give you strength in your great weakness...all through the sweet gift of flowers and the encouraging reminder of HOPE through the words and hugs of a friend.

Motiv8ed by Amy

Motiv8 is the perfect name for Amy's business because the example she sets herself is both motivating and inspiring. She designed an individual plan for me that I followed, and she checked in along the way. Having her continual support and encouragement was what kept me motivated to press on, especially on days when I just wanted to quit. 

She is in amazing cheerleader for her clients and truly roots for their success!!
When Amy says, "I am proud of you," it makes you want to get up the next day, eat right, and kill it at your next workout.

Thanks to Amy, I am the fittest I have been in my entire life (and that says a lot, being the mom of 2 and turning 40 in a few months)!!

Walking Tour PDX Date

We had such a fun date on a walking food tour in Portland (with all the tourists from out of town). We have been here 15 years and still love exploring our city. Thank you for the PERFECT birthday gift Craig Cockrell and Denise Cockrell!!!

Beauty in our Backyard

The more we travel, the more we are amazed and grateful for the beauty we have living in Oregon (often in our own backyard). This is a view we get to enjoy on one of our regular evening walks. 

*Within 1-3 hours, we can go to the sunny high desert, gorgeous ocean beaches, snow in the mountains, cave exploring, boating on the river, picturesque lakes, to pick fresh produce from a local farm, to enjoy some of the best dining in the nation, take some of the finest hiking and biking trails, or even see a Broadway show.

Dar & Darcie @ Alpenrose

Thank you Dar Arnoth Rodgers and Darcie DeZordo VanderZanden for a fun day. You both are amazing personally and professionally. Xo

Love this man!! 18 years and counting...

I love this man! I especially love that he went into a photo booth and took selfies with Abigail...because FREE is more fun.

I love him because he sends me emails with sweet songs attached:

"Amber,

Thank you for your note. I heard this song a couple of days ago and it was if I personally wrote it about you. Know that no matter what happens between us, this is how I feel. This is my heart. I literally have tears in my eyes with the thought of how blessed I am to be married to you. I love you and I will never stop."

And...
Of course our sweet daughter made these for us to wear on our 18th wedding anniversary today...

School's out for summer...FINALLY!!!

Abigail and her friends got surprised with getting hit with silly sting, an ice cream party, and a water fight at the Jones' house. It was pretty fun!!!

"Isaac says goodbye to Springville for ever! It's been a growing year for sure. Very proud of this young man!!! Now let's get on with summer!!!" --Dad

What to Choose

I’m standing at the a fork in the road,

I have a backpack that must weigh a truckload.

One path is clear as glass,

It shows of a year of a boring class.

The next is as dark as night,

Taking it may excite.

Taking it may spell doom,

It might end in a huge boom.

One is predictable,

The next might be convictable.

What to choose?

Which will lose?

By: Isaac

(about next year's school)