Some of the pleasant occurrences that happened in September around here. Seeing several full rainbows. Chopping corn Packing the pit Playing in the silage before it got too milky Celebrating Cookie’s 6th birthday! Winning the skirt of my choice from newCreation Women’s Apparel. I chose this Charcoal Gray skirt and LOVE it! Also winning […]
Wishing…..
* Going to scour the hardcover books at the thrift store so I can make a couple of these book purses. (image credit) * want to replace my mason canning jars with Weck jars. * will use some of my discarded mason jars to make soap dispensers. * tired of our board game boxes getting […]
Good Things to Come
Ever had one of those days? How about several in a row? Yeah, me too. Yesterday was one of those days. Instead of complaining* about it to you (like you want to hear me whining) I’ll share this video that helped me to keep the day in perspective. STOP! If you don’t want to read […]
Too busy to blog…
Instead I’ve been . . . ♥ Working in the garden trying to get the last of it planted. Finally. Gardening is great exercise! All that bending and squatting, hoeing and digging, and walking around and around. ♥ Updating family pictures ♥ Attending graduations and graduation parties. ♥ Looking for an online source for these […]
Swing
Spread your wings and let the fairy in you fly! ~Author Unknown The Swingby Robert Louis Stevenson How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over the wall, Till […]
Dandelion Crowns
Here’s hoping your day was of the flower crown wearing variety! Hershey’s expression says it all, “My mom is so weird.” Dontcha think? © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Today…
…lapping up the lovely packaging at oh, hello friend. …crocheting a baby hat for my newest niece born this morning! …watching the newest niece’s siblings. …enjoying the gorgeous clear sky and crisp spring-like feel to the air. …am looking for old hardcover books to make these. …waiting for our new fridge to arrive. The old […]
Surprise in the mail
It’s all in the details. Each one adding to the whole. Freckles on my face. Kissing my baby. My husband and my initials on the blocks. Bright bold colors. Paisley! (I love paisley) A tractor (John Deere, of course!) for Mr. FR’s profession. A chocolate kiss. A beehive. Our homeschool’s name is Beehive Academy. Even […]
Guess who. . .
. . .gave her first big belly laugh this morning? hat purchased here. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Sprinkles of Sunshine Week 1
Here are some “Sprinkles of Sunshine” that have lightened my life this week. 1. No accidents from Special Dark for over a week! Grandma bought him this flight suit while visiting San Diego. Great Halloween costume. 2. Hershey getting into more of a schedule. 3. Cranking out five quilt tops while Hershey had her big […]
Celebrate!!!
***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** as of 8:30 pm October 16th. No, the baby hasn’t come yet! Here’s a little fun I’ve cooked up to get my mind off the waiting and to include you in our guessing/waiting game. There are several milestones going on here at once – baby #8’s impending arrival, there are now […]
Red, Red Raspberries
Raspberries are my favorite fruit. I love the rich red color, the burst of flavor that fills your mouth when you pop one in straight from the bush, and homemade raspberry jam. The girls and I went on an outing back to our old hometown of Fallon just so we could pick raspberries from Lattin […]
Color Numerology
The two oldest girls and I are off for a day of shopping and temple going with three of my Sisters-in-law. Some of the best role models I know for my girls! Our husbands are staying home to man the forts while we are gone. The children laughed when they heard the dads were in […]
I ♥ Faces: Week 33 “Nostalgia”
After a summer long hiatus I’m ready to jump back in to the I ♥ Faces weekly challenges. This week’s theme is ‘Nostalgia.’ The photo needs to bring back a nostalgic feeling for the photographer. I could do a lot of farm photos as that is very nostalgic but decided instead to do something that […]
William Joseph
Have you heard of William Joseph yet? You haven’t? Well, you have now! Discovered by David Foster, who also introduced us to Josh Groban, Celine Dione, and Michael Buble, William Joseph is an extraordinary pianist. I am so excited to finally learn some piano pieces from his new album “Beyond.” The book will be arriving […]