When I was at BYU, a friend asked if I prayed for trials. I told him that I figured Heavenly Father would send all that I needed… and frankly, I wasn’t interested in asking for more. He didn’t exactly agree with me. Yesterday in sacrament meeting the preparedness specialist advised us to pray for the […]
Do you see what grows in the front of my house? My tulips are showing themselves. There is HOPE that spring will find it’s way here very soon. Darling Flower Painting by Stephanie Ackerman @ Homegrown Hospitality
Did you hear my song there in the header? Like a little tune you’d make up to sing to a tot. There it is. Today while I was rocking Tru before his nap, I thought of how cool riding a bike is. Seriously – can it get better than having the breeze in your face, […]
I came across these pictures and they brought back funny memories of our life with 2 tots. This collage represents August 2004. We were just finishing our internship summer in Florida. Abe was 3 months old (why does he look so scared?). Hannah was 22 months (maybe her wild hair in that one photo scared […]
A few weeks ago we watched the wrestling movie Legendary. It wasn’t the most awesomely inspirational movie ever, but the ending struck me as an important life lesson. We don’t always come out victorious… succeed at everything we try… or win every battle/race. But isn’t life just like that… that we’re not in this to […]
Here I sit eating 2nd dinner at 8:30 p.m. … homemade minestrone soup, french bread, and oj. 1st dinner was put on hold due to a phone call from Abe’s teacher. 1st graders pretending to fight at recess with the sun in their eyes = accidentally punching your friend in the eye and bending glasses […]
The creative side of me loves the fine poetry, the beautiful MOMENTS captured, ordinary-ness of this video. The spiritual side of me wants to REMEMBER to keep my life unhurried… to LOVE those nearby… to appreciate the BLESSINGS here and now. The mother in me LONGS to never forget that “heaven scent” on baby’s skin… […]
Outside my window… it’s dark and quiet. Today we got lots of snow. Then the sun came out and brightened my day. I am thinking… about when Abe told me today that my stomach is getting bigger. Just what a woman wants to hear. NOT! I am thankful for… righteous people all around the world […]
Just wanted to note two funnies that we keep hearing this week in our home. Ever since Max’s birthday in December he’s been interested in birthdays and the celebrations. One night we were reviewing with him the order of birthdays and whose would be next. So now… about 10 times a day Max will randomly […]
Have you ever read Simple As That blog by Rebecca Cooper? She’s such a cute gal with a darling family. I love all of the SIMPLE ideas she has for photography, crafts, and activities with kids. Plus, her photos are so lovely. All winter I’ve seen her island photos and it reminds me that warmth […]