Clairana had made a plan with a girlfriend to get another piercing and I brought Bella along as well because hers had to come out last year due to them being so uneven. This time we skipped the mall and went to the real deal to make sure they were correct.
The Evans' Journey
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
FSY - For the Strength of Youth
One of C’s girlfriends sent me this picture of her and Russell swing dancing. They tried to get me all fired up saying they were kissing but it backfired when I embarrassed them by saying wonderful!

Camp on Purdue's Campus.
Clairana's 2nd year and Nephi's 1st.
They stayed in the McCutcheon dorm and ate all week long at the dining courts.
Days full of sports, activities, devotionals, dances.... Clairana even signed up for the talent show! She is so brave. When we were leaving two tour buses pulled up and dropped kids off from Illinois.
Experiencing this every year is making college seem less intimidating for all of us.
Although I will say Levi and I were both pretty nervous for Nephi this year.

Circus with buddies!
For Bella's birthday surprise we took the girls to the Peru Circus. We invited Brooke and Blaike to come along too! It was crazy how this little town has so many people involved in an amazing amateur circus. We didn't stay the whole time because it was an hour drive with a three hour show but it was worth the experience to go. Clairana and Nephi missed the fun as they are still on campus enjoying a million other teens.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Book Club - The Tanglewood’s Secret
For book club we read Tanglewood's Secret by Patricia St John. We try and read one of her books every year.
This one was so good, it is about two children that live with their harsh aunt. A dreadful accident happens and it leads to a great lesson including learning about the Shepherd.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Young Men Camp
Nephi went to camp with a group of boys in Ohio. He had a great time, they did have to come back early due to the weather and getting all their things soaked.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Puzzle Time
These two have been enjoying audio books and puzzles. I am trying to convince them (mostly Coraline) that she doesn't have to keep the ones she finishes forever.....maybe a picture could last longer?
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