It is very silent here right now, late at night. Well, actually early morning... The lights of the Christmas tree glisten with ethereal magic behind me. Those lights dance and reflect off of ribbons and papers strewn across the floor, for Santa has already come and unloaded his bundles right here in our living room you know! It was a wonderful night!- not silent at all. It was filled with Continue Reading
GREAT LOVE has THIS DAD!
Yes, Dad was up ALL NIGHT LONG painting Katey's room to surprise her on her birthday! (Special thanks to Mikela and Callie for spending their sleepover painting with him until 2 or 3 in the morning! As you can see even Mo the puppy tried to hang in there but was wearily wondering what was going on!) Dad came to bed by about 6 am for a little rest before jumping up to work all day long to finish Continue Reading
Service and Snow Days – especially glorious together!
(Written Monday morning) It was very late last night when one of my little ones woke up crying just as my husband and I were ready to go to sleep. Not just crying, but beside herself- must have had a bad dream. Not very usual around here, thank goodness. It took quite a while, but eventually exhausted Daddy and I got her back to sleep. I was so tired I crashed out beside her (also unusual - we've Continue Reading
All is Well
I want to share this fantastic talk by elder Uchtdorf In honor and remembrance of The Pioneers today and in hopes that we will join follow faithfully in their footsteps!! ~ All is Well The following is the text of the address President Dieter F. Uchtdorf gave July 13, 2014, at the Pioneer Days Celebration in Ogden, Utah. In a few weeks the eyes of the Church will be on this city as the Continue Reading
Little Laundry Room Helpers
Being the youngest of 10 children, Adelynn and Sarah are already very experienced when it comes to helping with laundry, loading and unloading the dishwasher, wiping and washing everything from cupboards to tubs to floors, taking out the garbage (my personal favorite to watch them do) and their latest favorite, yard work! :) http://youtu.be/da5JIIf1CqU It is AMAZING to me that little ones Continue Reading
Merry Christmas From Our House to Yours!
Hello Dear Friends! It has been a BUSY season!! (Understatement!) I have talked to several friends this week who have felt as I have, overloaded and anxious that all will be ready in time for Christmas! From decorating to distributing, concerts to delectable cookie baking it is a season FULL of promise! The promise to seek, and find, the Reason for the Season! Each Christmas is celebrated to bring Continue Reading