My parents got engaged on Halloween. Scary, no? They were married just over a month and a half later. Why yes, that is a mauve tuxedo Hiram is wearing. Gotta love the ’70’s! Some would say that is a quick engagement. But they had known each other since they were eleven years old. My dad […]
A Typical Day on the Farm – Summer
I meant to post this before the Celebrate Family festivities started but ran out of time. Here’s a look at what a typical day looked like for us in the summer. Now I’ll have to do one for autumn, winter, and spring! Look for those in the future. ********************************** 3:00 AM – The men go […]
Postcards from Utah
Visiting my parents is always a treat, in more ways than one. I especially enjoy listening to my dad play the guitar. Brings back so many memories. Playing in the fountains at the Gateway. Taking the Heber Creeper Being “robbed” by Black Jack Raven and the Soldier Hollow Gang while riding the train. Deer Creek […]
Pioneer Heritage: Joseph Stacy Murdock
Joseph Stacy Murdock I’ve always thought he looks mean and, well, rough. All the pictures we have of him are rather scary looking. But, looks can be deceiving. Joseph Stacy Murdock was a great man. He was a pioneer, colonizer, and peacemaker. Born on June 26th, 1822 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York, Joseph was […]
Pioneer Heritage: John Worthen
July 24th is Pioneer Day in celebration of the arrival of the first Mormon Pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley. In an effort to teach our children about their pioneer heritage we are learning about their pioneer ancestors. We are lucky to have access to detailed records of their lives. This week’s posts all come […]
Pioneer Heritage: Matie Salisbury and Jed Ashton
July 24th is Pioneer Day in celebration of the arrival of the first Mormon Pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley. In an effort to teach our children about their pioneer heritage we are learning about their pioneer ancestors. We are lucky to have access to detailed records of their lives. This week’s posts all come […]
Pioneer Heritage: Jane Treharne
July 24th is Pioneer Day in celebration of the arrival of the first Mormon Pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley. In an effort to teach our children about their pioneer heritage we are learning about their pioneer ancestors. We are lucky to have access to detailed records of their lives. This week’s posts all come […]
Pioneer Heritage: Edward Ashton
July 24th is Pioneer Day in celebration of the arrival of the first Mormon Pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley. In an effort to teach our children about their pioneer heritage we are learning about their pioneer ancestors. We are lucky to have access to detailed records of their lives. This week’s posts all come […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Being Equal Partners
Being Equal Partners, What does that mean to you? “In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.” (Family Proclamation, paragraph 7) “One for me, one for you. One for me, one for you.” That’s the way my littler ones divide up a package of M&M’s so they […]
Branding Calves
Monday was a very fun, dusty, smelly, slightly bloody day. Time for branding the new calves! This is NOT Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s favorite part of the job. His younger brother J, takes care of the cattle most of the time but when it’s time to brand all hands are needed. Extra hands (friends and family) […]
Of gardens and such
Utahna I was wondering if your family does any other farm related activities other than alfalfa. For instance, do you have a really huge garden, or any animals? The older girls have been involved with 4-H for the past several years showing chickens. Right now we have about 14 full grown chickens (two roosters are […]
Living the Farm Life
{leah}“So I guess my questions are, did this start out as a hobby farm or did you marry a farmer? Does your husband have another job outside of the farm? How much do your girls help? Is it something they are expected to do like common chores around the house? How much of farm life […]
The Family
Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s side of the family taken in 2008 at his brother’s wedding reception. There were two babies born after this was taken with another two due in March. This year marks the 15th anniversary of a very important document, The Family: A Proclamation to the World. It was first read at the September […]
My Gratitude List Day 20
Day 20: Holey Jeans. Use them up and wear them out. It’s a sign of hours of playtime mixed with chores and hard work. Life happens in these jeans. Good life. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Guelita in Photos
I totally stole these from my cousin Allison’s blog. I am so glad she is scanning all these old photos and posting them so the whole family has access to them. They are such a treasure! These are all the Mexican side of my family. I just have to show off my beautiful grandmother. The […]