Should old acquaintance be forgot?
And never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot?
And days of auld lang syne?
Happy New Year to my friends of both yesterday and today.
I...
Friday, December 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
When Being Mormon Wasn't Cool
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It really made me laugh last week, when I received three FB updates within seconds of each other spreading the glad tidings that P. Diddy had quoted L. Tom Perry on Twitter. I just...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Setting Goals Backwards
Right about now, many of us are setting goals for the coming year. As this time of year has neared, I have toyed with the idea of beating myself up with the fact that I set ONE goal for myself...
The Post-Christmas Post
Can you guys believe that Steve sewed this nightgown for me for Christmas?
He stayed up till 4am one night to finish it. It fits so nicely.
Perfection! That man can do anything.
The...
Friday, December 23, 2011
This has been a test of the Emergency Broadcast System
If you tried to tune in to my blog earlier today, or at any time previous to this moment...this is probably what you saw and heard...tone and bars. (Ah, the sweet sound of tone and bars!...
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Why I Like Hanukkah.
Growing up my mom and grandmother took a special interest in the people of the Old Testament. So, we always celebrated on the first night of Hanukkah with a special traditional Hanukkah meal....
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Head Angel
How am I feeling today?
PROUD. PROUD. PROUD.
I am proud of my Scarlett who performed beautifully as the Angel Gabriel in her preschool Christmas pageant!
From her pedestal she said...
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Elves are Busy...
The elves at our house have been very busy...as I'm sure they've been busy at your house too. Papa Elf (Steve) just finished making a new bed for Guy. We recently rearranged sleeping...
Friday, December 16, 2011
Unusual, Unexpected, Unorthodox, but Oh so Right!
Thanks for all of your kind words of empathy yesterday and your advice. I really appreciated it. I am feeling a little better, just had to ride that emotional rodeo that comes with our...
Thursday, December 15, 2011
What Mommy likes to do?
Last week, I read a post by my friend Carrie about how she interviewed her children and used their answers for their family's Christmas newsletter. I thought it would be fun to do...
Behold, the Handmaid of the Lord...
This was a tough couple of days for me as I struggled internally with the realization that another month has passed, and I am not expecting another baby. I am not pregnant, although I...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Butterfly Cookie Recipe
This is what I call flaky, sugary, buttery goodness.
They also go by the name "Butterfly Cookies."
Over the years, I've made them often enough to call them my "signature cookie."
I...
Monday, December 12, 2011
Christmas Around the World
It should come as no surprise that I love traditions.
In my family growing up, we had many wonderful traditions, thanks to my mom and dad, and my grandma who lived just down the street from us....
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Christmas in the Book of Mormon Link-up
As a THANK YOU for participating in this special Christmas-themed
Book of Mormon Blog Hop, you will be entered to win one of these three
fabulous prizes!!
To enter, do any of the following:
1. Link-up...
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Being Excellent.
Dear Guy of the Future:
What more magic words could a kid receive from his kindergarten teacher?
I ask you.
You have received "Dragon Stars" for making good decisions, saying thank you,...
Friday, December 9, 2011
Come and GET IT!
Today: A few items of business...
First of all: Happy Birthday to my Mother-in-law Christie!
Second: I am so happy to have completed a special writing assignment that was...
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