WHY do the bells of Christmas ring? Why do little children sing? Once a lovely shining star, Seen by shepherds from afar, Gently moved until its light Made a manger’s cradle bright. There a darling baby lay, Pillowed soft upon the hay; And its mother sung and smiled: “This is Christ, the holy Child!” Therefore […]
I found this photo on the camera – taken by little Tru. We have a few little pictures of Jesus on our tree from years ago. I want to add more decorations in years-to-come that will help remind us the real reason for Christmas. i like this.
(Hurrah for Israel by Kelly Clark Price) I love this story about this Valiant Cheer of Faith & Courage: “‘September 14th, … President Brigham Young left his home at Montrose to start on the mission to England. He was so sick that he was unable to go to the Mississippi, a distance of thirty rods, […]
We were in need of new stockings this year. I made some stockings about 10 years ago and hence we didn’t have enough for our family. Then in 2009 I found darling stockings at Old Navy for $1. But they had 2009 embroidered on them. So this year I found some double-sided Minky on an […]
Today I finished up all my Etsy Simply Fresh Designs holiday orders. Yay! Upon finished, I realized I have received 800 orders exactly in about 1 1/2 years. Wowsers! I’d say. Who knew I could do such a thing. Well – today I did a Nebraska State Print in the colors above… cockatoo & lemon […]
I’ve been thinking of PEACE this week. There is much talk of guns… and heart-breaking things. I’m so grateful for PEACE that comes through the Holy Ghost… and our Savior Jesus Christ. What can I do to have greater PEACE in my life? This week I’ve made a special effort to stay off of social […]
My dreams the past few sleeps have not been sweet. A funny friend across the parking lot in college (The Dan of the Dan & Ben friends)… used to say, “Sleep Sweet” when we’d be done hanging out. I thought that was a sweet thing he learned from his mother… so now I say it […]
Doesn’t little Miss Zuzu look like she could belong to the Hobbits with all those curls. Perfect little curls. Zuzu probably hasn’t had the best month. With the popcorn situation at Primary Children’s, breaking in 2 molars, and getting sick last week, she was not at her best. A Few things about zuzu lately: – […]
I didn’t hear about the tragic shootings at the elementary school in Connecticut until we got in the car to leave for our anniversary date. Oh, how sad my heart was when I thought of all of those families grieving…. about the hard things all the kids had to deal with. I was planning on […]
i’ve never quite liked this song until now. i love that these guys have fun with music. and call me a nerd… for i must love slapstick humor… i loved that they were trying to push the piano at the end. made me chuckle. laughing is good.