Archives for 2009

Finding Joy in the Journey

March 22, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

The lesson I taught in Relief Society (the women’s organization in our church) Sunday was based on Pres. Thomas S. Monson’s General Conference address from last October Finding Joy in the Journey. His talk could be broken down into three main sections or areas we should focus on to find joy in our journeys. Adapt […]

Bury Our Weapons…Show Our Kindnesses FHE

March 22, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Objectives for this family home evening lesson: Learn the story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehis in the Book of Mormon (Alma 23-24). Identify weaknesses we have that could be improved upon. Show the Lord we are willing to abandon them in exchange for His help. Practice showing kindness to family members. Download the file here if you […]

Skor Cake

March 21, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

Another deadly dessert. Bon Bon made this on Thursday it was gone in no time! Named after the Skor candy bar this choclate cake oozes caramel and toffee. Skor Cake 1 box chocolate cake mix1 small jar caramel topping1 can sweetened condensed milk1 8 oz. container Cool Whip1/2 – 3/4 cup toffee bits or crunched […]

My Very Hungry Caterpillar

March 20, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

Meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar…..at least that’s what Special Dark calls himself when he wears his pajamas. After eating one piece of chocolate cake he is still hungry! Today is The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 40th birthday! Make sure to read the book with your children. Visit Eric Carle’s website. And maybe, even do a fun […]

Wordfull Wednesday: Favorite Genre

March 17, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 15 Comments

As a little girl I loved sitting on my Avi’s (grandpa) lap listening to stories of when he was younger. The hardships his mother faced with grit and ingenuity while her husband was kept in one of Franco’s concentration camps fascinated me. Avi’s own escapades were adventurous and thrilling, though heartbreaking at times. When I […]

I ♥ Faces Kids: Week 10 Green

March 17, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day the theme this week is Green. There has to be green somewhere in the photo that is entered. Last summer while the sky was hazy from wildfires in California we spent the afternoons outside. I caught these two girls telling secrets to one another. The expressions on their faces […]

I ♥ Faces Adults: Week 10 Green

March 17, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 3 Comments

My little brother was able to come and spend the weekend with us. We thought it was pretty nice of him to choose to come here for part of his spring break. We had a fabulous time! I snapped this shot of him as he was getting ready to leave us today. Visit I ♥ […]

Luck vs. Work FHE

March 15, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

To go along with St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday here’s a fun lesson by Jody M. from my FHE Swap group. It helps family members see that work directly affects how much “luck” you may or may not have. For some reason the lessons are printing really big, cutting some of the images off. The […]

Petite Watermelons

March 14, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 65 Comments

My daughters love to have tea parties with their dolls. These “Watermelons” are a favorite treat to make and serve. Petite Watermelons 2 limes 1 small box of red Jello mini chocolate chips Cut both limes in half lengthwise. Scoop out all the fruit with a spoon. Place the limes in a muffin tin to […]

M.I.A.

March 12, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

This week has been crazy busy. I haven’t had time to stop for more than a few minutes at a time. And with the time change I’m really feeling run down by the end of each day. It’s a good thing my brother’s coming to visit for the weekend. We could really do with some […]

Next Wordfull Wednesday Topic for March 18

March 11, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

In keeping with the literacy theme we have going for Wordfull Wednesday, next week’s topic will be “Favorite Genre and Adult Book.” Tell us what you most enjoy reading: historical fiction, biographies, sci-fi or fantasy, mysteries, romance, etc. Then tell us about one or two of your favorite books in that genre. Hopefully we’ll all […]

Bugaloo Shoe Sale!

March 10, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

Just thought I’d pass the word along that Bugaloo is having a sale on their super cute leather baby shoes. Only $14 a pair! That’s an unbelievable price for leather baby shoes. Stock up now for cute baby gifts throughout the year. © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved

I ♥ Faces Adults: Week 9 Creative Crop

March 10, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

I’m afraid my photos this week are rather boring. I need to plan ahead and try to take photos that fit the theme instead of spending hours scouring through my files. Here’s the cropped image of my brother-in-law and new sister-in-law on their wedding day. What did I crop out? Her hand. Visit more creatively […]

I ♥ Faces Kids: Week 9 Creative Crop

March 10, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

The theme this week is all about cropping. We can enter a photo that has been cropped after the picture was taken or a photo we cropped creatively while using our camera. This one was cropped while taking the picture. Fudge was playing dress up pretending to be a princess when I noticed the light […]

Captain Moroni: Title of Liberty FHE

March 8, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Family members will be able to learn what Moroni values and stood for. They will then determine what they stand for and what things will guide and direct the decisions they make in their own lives. Download the file here if you don’t have a Scribd account: Captain Moroni pdf file To download from Scribd […]