Category: Family Time

Two tables

There are moments in life where I can expect to have parental joy and awe, such as weddings, births, baptisms, and other milestones. And then there are moments that surprise me, like sitting down to a meal and realizing our once little family now takes up two tables at my parents’ house.

There is room for Mark at the table where I was seated. He’ll complete his mission in late September. 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

Welcome, Rudy!

Rudy is Daniel and McKenna’s new dog, and he made his first appearance at our house for our Pioneer Day party. He is a gentle rescue dog, and an answer to McKenna’s prayers.

There is a patriotic parade in our future, and as the family collected costume pieces, Rudy was patient to submit to a bandana. 🤩

Some good advice about being in-laws

FYI, I hit the mother-in-law jackpot. Also, I love my son-in-law and daughters-in-law and want to keep our relationships happy.

This talk had some good counsel. Here are a few of my favorite points:

Mothers-in-law want more connection and daughters-in-law want more space. DILs, the more you include, the less they intrude. MILs, the more you intrude, the more they will want to exclude.

Treat daughters-in-law and sons-in-law just like your children.

Mothers-in-law want thanks and daughters-in-law want praise.

Quit Taking it Personally. (Q-Tip)

Treat your mother-in-law the same as you would your mother, including equal time with grandchildren and family gatherings.

Don’t intrude in a marriage or offer unsolicited advice about raising children.

Respect one another.

Jeff and Paris

The extended Ross family had quite a month. Yesterday was a happy spot, with the wedding of our nephew Jeff. The darling couple played jazz saxophone with their band, sang, and danced at their reception. How enchanting.

Weddings are beautiful, and this one was particularly lovely, but nothing compares to the blessings from our Father in Heaven that we heard during their temple sealing. Well begun, Jeff and Paris!