Valentine's Day 2017

Abbi chose a great new dress for her Valentine's Dance at school. She looks so grown up!

Noah chose some new church clothes because he also likes to look nice.

Our milk was pink and our toast was heart shaped for Valentine's breakfast.

Beautiful flowers were delivered to my work from my sweetheart!

Jake bought me lots of cute new clothes and arranged for a very special night out. We dressed up and went to Salt Lake for a reservation at a little Italian place. I loved every minute!

And, we had a date the very next night to see Jake's co-worker's band and the Bar J Wranglers! Two dates in one weekend!

Build Your Blog Conference

Right before the conference, I won a ticket from the Six Sisters! My boss was so nice and gave me the time off, last minute. The BYBC was held at the Marriott at City Creek in Salt Lake City. I was kind of nervous to go because I was alone but I've also been putting a lot of time into working on the Fruitland Home blog so I was really excited to go to the classes and learn more.

My sisters met me for dinner on Friday night and I over with them that night. Anne was nice and drove me back to the conference in the morning.

 

The little doodle was a reminder to write a post about being a friend to others who are alone. I was feeling kind of dorky by myself, ended up accidentally eating garbage and realized it would have been funny if I wasn't alone.

the Tracy 2017 profile

December 2016

From my 2016 Mason Jar Journal:

• Noah and I went to Great to Be Eight for primary
• I went to the David Archuleta concert with Kayli
• 12.5.16-12.15.16 - Jake traveled to Columbus, Ohio for work

Noah, Dad, and Abbi home to celebrate Christmas.

Dad and Mom (Larry and Melanie)

Our backyard view on Christmas morning. We couldn't even see how big and close the mountain is.

Noah built this snowman all by himself.

Grandpa wearing Abbi's new Christmas hat.

Baymax wearing the harness Abbi asked for for Christmas. He hated it. He just rolled around while he had it on.

We played Noah's new card game on Christmas, Oregon Trail.

Kids' Christmas letters and lists.

Dad slaughtering the kids at Monopoly.

Abbi and Noah playing the long, long round of Monopoly.

Joey and Jessica Saari at work at DI.

When the kids thought shoveling was fun.

Joey left alone for the night so I took my treats to bed.

Kayli Robinson Pena and Joey at the Nathan Pacheco & David Archuleta Christmas Concert.

November 2016

From my 2016 Mason Jar Journal:

• I went on a trip to NYC with Anne, Wendy, Marlie, and Abbi for Abbi's 12th birthday; we saw Aladdin on Broadway, went to the Manhattan Temple, went to church in Union Square, visited the Statue of Liberty, and stayed in Chinatown
• I hosted FMC (cousin/aunt/grandma night) in September and November
• Abbi started Young Women's and got braces

Noah and Dad took day off for fishing while Abbi and Mom were in NYC. Noah came out to the barn and said, "I'm wearing my work pants, Dad." Dad said, "Well, I was thinking of going fishing." Noah didn't miss a beat. "Good news! These are my fishing pants, too!"

Noah made Abbi and Mom a welcome home poster!

Jake finally played cards with me!

Looks like these are some goals Noah set for himself.

Hugo missing Noah while he was away from the weekend.

Abbi's before braces picture.

Abbi's first day of braces.

Noah's thankful list.

Kirk Bitton put this on my back at work.

Mom and I let the turkey chill in the sink with a Coke and the remote.