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The Journal | Fiona

A squirrel named Dinky

A dancing squirrel puppet leaped up in front of Fiona — and right into her heart. Continue reading A squirrel named Dinky

Unknown's avatarFiona13 February 201726 February 2017Leave a comment
Christmas Letter

Our annual Christmas letter, 2016

The 2016 edition of our annual Christmas letter to family and friends. Continue reading Our annual Christmas letter, 2016

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The Journal | Susan

My favorite mission story

All we had to go on was a name, a street, and a postal code. But sometimes when things seem like they’re not working out, that’s exactly how they’re supposed to work out. Continue reading My favorite mission story

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We Believe in Christ

To hono(u)r

As we ponder the questions of whom and how to honor, our varied answers should lead us through the principles of respect, affection, and forgiveness to charity, or the pure love of Christ. Continue reading To hono(u)r

Unknown's avatarDustin10 May 20164 December 2016Leave a comment
Christmas Letter

And then there were five

The 2015 edition of our family’s annual Christmas letter to loved ones, looking back on our lives in a year whose biggest event was the arrival of a new member of our family, a little boy named Heath. Continue reading And then there were five

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Our View

Mormons and Scouting: It comes down to this?

I normally don’t feel the need to speak out about statements issued by my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that statement on Monday, 27 July 2015, about the Boy Scouts of America’s policy change? I’m sorry, but it was just stupid. Continue reading Mormons and Scouting: It comes down to this?

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The Journal | Fiona

The toddler that travels

Fiona imparts some of the wisdom she’s gained on travels with Mama and Daddy. Continue reading The toddler that travels

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The Journal | Dustin

Finding our first home

We found apartment 931 by chance. We made it—that wonderful little apartment—our home by choice. Continue reading Finding our first home

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We Believe in Christ

Faith

“Faith is when you believe but can’t see it, but it is really there.”

Fiona’s first talk in church, given in Primary sharing time on Sunday, 10 May 2015. Continue reading Faith

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The Journal | Colin

Colin goes ‘hoteling’* for the first time

Colin spends his first night away from home—and takes his first train ride, to boot. Continue reading Colin goes ‘hoteling’* for the first time

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Feature Article

I love to see the temple

As Susan and Dustin celebrate five years of marriage, a look inside the House of the Lord where their journey together began, the Manhattan New York Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Continue reading I love to see the temple

Unknown's avatarDustin9 February 20152 June 20151 Comment
Christmas Letter

Our family in 2014: Now with 33.3% more us

Our family’s annual look back at the year that was. Continue reading Our family in 2014: Now with 33.3% more us

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In Memoriam

Revelee Lee Hibdon

24 June 1920–10 November 2013

The obituary that appeared in The Bakersfield Californian on 4 December 2013. Continue reading Revelee Lee Hibdon

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