Last week I ran away to the temple (don’t worry… Jimmy was with the kidlets and was fully supportive of me leaving). I needed the peace & quiet found there. I needed the time to think straight and receive some inspiration of how to best mother these little ones (particularly the one who hasn’t been […]
I gain energy from using my CREATIVE talents. But then again … it takes energy to have motivation to use my creative talents. Lately I’m completely lacking in the energy department (partly physical energy… partly emotional energy … can we say WINTER IS BLAH!) Once I get going and in my groove, the energy takes […]
mom: “eliza, Heavenly Father made you brave. You can do hard things even if it’s scary.” eliza with big tears in her eyes: “I don’t wike bwave.” mom: “no, honey. it’s not the movie Brave. It’s about having courage to do hard things.” mom: “Eliza. You need to be more teachable.” eliza: “NO. I NOT […]
Today a few of the Academy for Girls Counselors gathered to attend the temple & chat at a tasty brunch @ Emily Synder’s home. So fun! I chose to go be with my parents at Grandma Beck’s home to help move stuff out so I missed the temple. But luckily, Jimmy, who had come to […]
Tonight at bed I asked Max if he was planning on wearing his sweats backwards. We chuckled together as he turned them around. He said, “How do parents always know when we have things on backwards?” I answered, “We must just be so amazing!” Max replied, “It’s like you’re Albert Einstein or something.” oh max. […]
Grandma Beck passed away tonight about 10:00. She had a cough and cold this past week and it weakened her quickly. She was 97. Last time I visited her (December 8) she told me she was ready to go through the veil. We knew she was anxious since Grandpa Price had just passed away a […]
I LOVED this reminder shared on facebook. Remember how gentle President Hunter was when he spoke. I love this! Why do we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the world @ Christmas? Turning our hearts to God will help our families more than anything else would.
Went to Costco today. Samples galore. an entire Dark Chocolate Lindor Ball… for free. and i walked right by. it’s true . . . my pace slowed BUT I DID NOT STOP! Do you know how much I adore the divine softness & flavor of a Lindor Dark Chocolate?! One little success for my cholesterol.
The other morning, Jimmy called with the news that there was a gorgeous sunrise and I should peek out the window at it. All that I could see was fabulous and I knew behind all the houses, it was even more colorful and full of light. I’m grateful for tender mercies such as lovely sunrises […]
I love COLOR! especially in the drab of winter (no snow yet… dingy gray everywhere). Pantone announced the color of the year for 2015 is Marsala. I love it! Much better than last year’s orchid thing they had going on. Looking forward to seeing more of this deep, rich, and cheerful red hue.