Homeschooling many ages of children involves a lot of things. One of the major ones is organization. Keeping our day organized is a MUST if we are to get anything done. We have been using the ideas and tricks from Managers of Their Homes for years. This book has really helped me get a handle on […]
Back to School…not!
You guys. I am so behind it is not even funny! This summer has been crazy and fun but somehow I got behind on getting ready for school to start up again. Thankfully we don’t do school in August anyway and start up next week but there is a lot that needs to be done […]
I’m a grandma!
If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know the reason for my absence here on the blog for the past couple of weeks. I’m a grandma!! A photo posted by Montserrat Wadsworth (@cranialhiccups) on Aug 17, 2016 at 10:38am PDT Meet beautiful Thea Rose! (THEE-a, meaning goddess or godly; Rose is after Patrick’s grandmother) She […]
The Convergence by Tenille Berezay {book review}
Do you personally know any authors in real life? I can say I do! It’s not everyday you get to read and review a friend’s book. Oh, and interview her too. I’m pretty excited to share it with you today! “Hiding unbelievable physical abilities, seventeen-year-old Desiree Morgan buries herself inside the realities of high school. […]
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple Open House
Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside an LDS temple? For my readers on the east coast now is your chance! The open house for the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple will begin this week on Wednesday, August 10th. This is your opportunity to see what it looks like inside whether you are a member […]
Kindness of Strangers and Marie’s Mission
Even though we have a blog for Marie’s mission to England I feel I should share here a little of what she has been doing. I also need to share the small tender mercies from the kindness of strangers. Seriously, these have come at just the right moment! The day Marie left the Preston MTC (Missionary Training […]
Are You Happy?
Are you happy? Seems like a simple enough question. For many people, though, answering it can be complicated. I’ve often heard people say that they aren’t looking for happiness they are looking for joy, as if being happy is somehow elusive or bad. I am naturally a cheerful person. I am happy! No one has […]
Easy Chevron Zig Zag Rag Quilt Tutorial
In a short three weeks I am going to be a grandma! Can you believe it? I can’t. It hasn’t really sunk in yet. Tomorrow we celebrate Henry’s first birthday. Ha! In preparation for granddaughter #1’s arrival I made a baby quilt. Isn’t it adorable? I’m calling it a Chevron Zig Zag Rag Quilt. A […]
Indexing Makes Your Ancestors Come “Alive”
You guys know how much I LOVE family history. Love it, love it, love it! There are a few things that really make your ancestors come ‘alive’ for you and your family and can add greatly to your family history. Pictures You can see where you inherited your nose, or the curly hair, or the […]
Alba Family Reunion 2016
Some people don’t enjoy family reunions but I do! My mom’s side of the family was having a reunion on Friday and Saturday. We were only able to stay for the first day but it was so fun to see relatives I hadn’t seen in over 25 years! The reunion was for all the descendants […]
Visiting This is the Place Heritage Park
Pioneers abound in our family. We have pioneers that crossed the plains in 1847 and others that crossed later in the 1850s and 1860s. You know how big we are on family history! I have been wanting to take my kids to This is the Place Heritage Park for years. I remember going as a […]
Visiting Hogle Zoo
We made a quick trip to Utah last week and were able to pack in some really fun outings while there. Hogle Zoo was the first stop. Jason is really into lions. He loves them! I told him we would take him to the zoo so he could see some. He replied by […]
When Your Baby Stops Nursing
It was Monday morning. June 6th to be exact. I sat down to watch some morning news and nurse baby Henry. Little did I know in that moment it would be the last time he would nurse. And I am sad. It’s marks the end of an era in my life. Twenty years of nursing […]
Do You Have Questions About Homeschooling?
This Saturday our little town is having its first ever mini-homeschool conference. Booths will be set up displaying different types of curricula. There will be classes about each of the online programs available in the state, the “S” word (socialization), dual enrollment, early childhood learning, laws for homeschooling in Nevada, etc. I get to do […]
Focusing on Sara
I wrongfully thought once we got Marie sent off on her mission my time would miraculously free up. I forgot we still had two intense weeks of all about Sara. First we had seminary graduation. Two of my students graduated this year! If you don’t know what seminary is here’s a brief overview. LDS high […]
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