It's been a little quiet around here, but not quiet at all in my real life. Just to catch you up, we had a baby in April (a sweet, sweet boy named Val!) then we pretty promptly found ourselves...
Sunday, December 11, 2016
To think in such a place...
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Labels:
books,
gratitude,
magic words,
motherhood,
that's what I'm talkin' about
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Togertherness: the best part of Conference

Another #LDSConf has come and gone, and what a spectacular one it was for us.
For nearly 11 years now we have watched all of the sessions of General Conferences as a family...just my husband...
Friday, September 30, 2016
Identifying Principles Taught in #LDSConf

Like many of you, I am doing some last-minute prep-work ahead of General Conference weekend. I've got some food to cook and then I *really* want to get to bed early tonight, so I can enjoy...
Sunday, September 18, 2016
#PhillyLDSTemple Cultural Celebration
Our family really enjoyed seeing the cultural celebration of the Philadelphia Temple last night. It was our first time attending such an event, so we really didn't know what to expect.
Our...
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family,
Jesus Christ,
temples,
The Family Proclamation,
youth
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Holy Hamburger, Batman!

Our family is in a bit of a tight spot here this summer as my husband's job went away semi-suddenly. He's been with the same company for nearly a decade, and we've been so blessed during that time....
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faith,
God the Father,
prayer,
temple,
temples,
that's what I'm talkin' about
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Finally, a Temple in Pennsylvania!

Oh, I know it's been a while. I've been enjoying precious, sweet, personal time with my new baby. I wouldn't trade it for the world...or for the blogging-world. Sorry guys!
But...
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Val Oaks Christensen

As I mentioned on Facebook, we had our baby BOY! Val Oaks Christensen was born on April 6, 2016 at 11:24pm. He is absolutely perfect in every way, and our time together has been perfect...
Thursday, March 31, 2016
General Conference ABC Comic Books and More

Honor and I are busy getting ready for General Conference weekend over here. Luckily, over the years, I've figured out how to save things in one basket to be pulled out and re-used from conference...
Monday, March 28, 2016
I Was a Stranger

In my early 20's I found myself a stranger quite often.
While working my first job out of college, I made very little money and lived in a city where I knew no one and lived with people who...
Labels:
charity,
Jesus Christ,
relief society,
service,
Service Boot Camp
Saturday, March 26, 2016
What if their story was our story?

If there has been one thing that has motivated me to help others in the last few months, this is it: "What if their story was my story?"
We're all in this together, and as was stated tonight,...
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
New Apostles Name Board

Fun Fact: Our family's apostles name board has lasted for 3 years and been a wonderful and fun way to learn the names and faces of all of the Apostles and 1st Presidency!
With all it's use,...
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apostles,
children,
crafts,
general conference,
prophet
Monday, March 21, 2016
Easter & General Conference Goodie Ideas

As the due date of our baby draws near, I am just knocking things off of my to-do list left and right. (And somehow more things keep popping up on my list each day!)
I thought I'd share a...
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