Category: Family

My grandma came to visit from Kansas for the week. We don’t get to see her too often but it’s always so fun when we get to visit. Uncle Don and my cousin Ben came up along with JT and Kacie’s clan so we had a full house. I should warn you Doug and I…

A few weeks ago, Doug’s grandfather passed away.  Grandpa Beck was a very genuine person with a quick wit and lively sense of humor. I liked how Janet phrased it “he never met a stranger, only a friend” (or something to that effect). The moment you met him you were instantly friends and he’d have…

Last weekend was such a treat. We got to go to Nana’s house in St. Anthony and look at all the treasures in her house. Nana has been around for almost a century now and could easily open up her own museum. I had the most fun I’ve had in awhile just looking through old…

My dad’s birthday was April 19th and as I mentioned, we celebrated it a little early when we were over in Boise for the blessing. Well, little did he know my mom still has a few tricks up her sleeve. Somehow between her, myself and JT we planned a pretty epic surprise party for my…

I guess I forgot I had a blog. Thought it might be time to update. Last month we made a trip down to Boise for Baby Brynn’s blessing. She was really excited we could make it. So was Aya! Wait, that was the wrong photo…here’s how she really felt about us coming. We had fun…

Doug hit the big two-seven on Sunday. He wasn’t too excited about his birthday, and the daunting task of being older, but I’m always excited for birthdays. He convinced me to let him open all his presents the night before. Which wasn’t too hard because I can’t hardly stand waiting for someone to open a…

Our new niece is finally here! Brynn Taylor Belnap was born Sunday, February 6th at 4:17 AM weighing 7lbs 5 oz and 21 inches. We got the phone call around 4:30 AM and my parents and I jumped in the car and headed to Boise. Brynn is a little angel. I didn’t hear her cry…

Doug and I arrived home 3 weeks ago and have been happily adjusting back to the American lifestyle. After little sleep, a 21 hour flight plus the ride home from SLC we were pretty exhausted and poor Doug had to be at work the following morning at 8:00 AM! He’s happy to be back at…