Ours used to all match. Now our plates and bowls are mixed from a red set and a white set. Our cups are glass mason jars with handles all etched with our names. These are great! Except for when we have company. I need to make some that say guests or friends. We use glass […]
The Power of Mothers and Babies {repeat}
When I was a little girl I just knew that I would grow up and change the world. I was destined for something great and glorious and glamorous. Then I became a mother. All I found myself changing was diapers. There were days when I wondered if I had accomplished any good at all. You […]
I Believe in Families – Q&A from World Congress of Families
Here is part of a Q&A panel discussion from the World Congress of Families. World Congress of Families Q&A Panel Robert Baehr, Movie Guide http://www.movieguide.org/ Kelli Houghton, United Families International, LDS Woman http://unitedfamilies.org/ Sharon Slater, Family Watch International, LDS Woman http://www.standforthefamily.org/sff/about_sharon.cfm Moderator: Karl Faase Question: Tell us about the United Nations Sharon Slater, United Families […]
LLLLllllllllaundry!
Gardening, watering, playing in the sprinklers, driving toy tractors in the dirt, helping dad fix broken down pivots, farming hay – all that times the number of people in our family and we’ve got a whole heck of a lot of laundry to do! Throughout my motherhood experience I’ve tried several different approaches to tackling […]
My Papito
My dad on the left with his siblings. Gotta love the 60s! My kids love to hear me tell stories about my dad. And, boy are there stories to tell! One of my earliest memories involves the book Little Bear. I sat on his lap as he taught me to read at the age of […]
Being Goofy
It seems that I am not cut out for the sophisticated somber life. Unless it is a really important setting, like in the temple or a spiritual church meeting, I just can’t keep a straight face for long. It makes life fun! But some people take it the wrong way and assume I don’t take […]
Shabby Apple Giveaway
GIVEAWAY WINNER IS TABATHIA! Summertime is here! Are you as excited for it as I am? I’ve got a $50 gift card to Shabby Apple to giveaway today in celebration of summer! Shabby Apple is an online dress boutique that specializes in vintage and retro dresses. They have all sorts of styles and fabric choices […]
Junior Mint’s Crooked Smile
I just love when babies start learning to smile back at you! Junior Mint enjoys cooing and smiling and has even made a few giggly noises lately. When he smiles the right side of his mouth goes up first which makes his smile just a tad crooked. We love it! Next Wednesday Junior Mint will […]
Parents Need a Will
There was a HUGE dust storm yesterday. It caused a 26 vehicle crash on I-80 right outside of town. No visibility whatsoever! There was also a wildfire on the mountain range to the east of our valley. It was started by a dry lightning storm the night before. The road was closed and we couldn’t […]
Sights of Summer
Summer. The word used to mean swimming at the neighbor’s pool, chasing fireflies, red Georgia mud squishing between my toes. Now I associate summer with swimming in the redneck pool, crazy farm work hours, and in the early summer stories of fawns and baby antelope being accidentally mown up. Ganache was telling the fawn hello. […]
21 Principles by Richard G. Scott
Way back in 1991 {whoa has it really been 23 years?} I spoke at my 8th grade graduation ceremony. I remember my English teacher, Mrs. Humble, making me practice my speech in front of her. “Speak more slowly, Montse dear. It’s hard for Southerners to understand your Yankee accent.” I expected some pretty harsh critique […]
Indoor Activities for Blistering Hot or Rainy Summer Days
We don’t have very many rainy days here in Nevada. In fact, on the days it does rain my kids are headed outside to enjoy the rare treat! Instead we can get some blistering hot days where even the shade is too hot to enjoy so we stay indoors. In compiling this list I tried […]
Blog Lovin’
One more month and the platform I’ve been using to keep track of blogs that I follow will no longer be available. The end of Google Reader is coming July 1st. What?? Now what do I do?! I remember when I first learned about RSS readers. I was amazed. I can know when my favorite […]
The Culture Wise Family, Intersection of Faith and Hollywood – World Congress of Families
Angela has provided another summary from the World Congress of Families! This is a presentation by Dr. Ted Baehr, founder and publisher of Movieguide, and Chairman of the Christian Film and Television Commission. Dr. Ted Baehr The Culture Wise Family, Intersection of Faith and Hollywood Producer of the new family friendly movie: Return to the […]
Classic Childhood Games to Play With Your Kids Outside
With the end of Memorial Day weekend and schools coming to a close its time to review some great games you can play outside with your children. Notice I didn’t say teach them to play on their own but you should actually go out and play with them. Remember we are trying to Establish a […]
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