The Great Out of Doors
Last week was a lot of hard work, but so much fun as I cooked, chatted and got to know the young women from church and their leaders as we camped and worked together. I had fun baking outside in the...
View Articleperfect summer day
Today was the perfect summer day.It was neither hot nor cold--just perfect.The grand children played happily in the yardWe had grilled corn and fresh fruit with lentils for dinner--easily made and...
View ArticleThe Revolving Door
When my children started graduating from high school and attending college I realized that I had a revolving door on at least one of my bedrooms. It seems as if one or more of my kids were always...
View ArticleLittle Girls
We were able to have our 4 oldest grand daughters come stay with us last week.We had a great time sewing, crafting, cooking and designing.We went to the beach and aquarium, church and of course,...
View ArticleA Walk in Time
The last few days my husband and I have taken a walk in time down memory lane.We are visiting places he lived before we became us.Forty years changes many things, at first it was hard to recognize the...
View ArticleMoving On
The month of September was filled with moving boxes--for 3 of my children.We thought we would be the ones moving soon, but no, our plans are put on hold for a bit. Instead we helped 3 of our children...
View ArticleChoice
Today is the day.We are privileged to live in a free country where each individual gets the right to have a say. As a country we must face the consequences of our vote.If we choose well we will have...
View ArticleFloored
Last spring we looked at our schedule and decided that a few weeks at home would offer the time needed to lay the wood floor in our Dining Room.So we ordered the floor, it arrived and we put the pieces...
View ArticleStorms
I know I have been absent for a while, sorry. Between home improvement projects, travel and holidays,not to mention family, time has gotten away from me. I am not sure my time obligation will...
View ArticleSmiles
I attended a church class last week where the women got together and discussed a talk from a recent conference.The subject was family love. One of my friends made this statement:SMILE. It is difficult...
View ArticleMe and My House
I love to go to church. When my family was young I loved sitting on the church pew with them.One of my favorite scripture passages has always been Joshua 24:15"...As for me and my house, We will serve...
View ArticleSpecial Day
This week my parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.They have had a happy lifeThey love each other very muchThey have weathered the storms of life with joy and strengthI am a lucky girl to...
View ArticleAdversity
Sometimes life hands us a few challenges we were not expecting. This is a quote I found that gives perspective:Adversity will give us experience and shall be for our good Every day is another...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary
We recently celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary.We have 6 kids who have chosen their spouses well and are all happily marriedWe have 17 grand children who are a delight, with a new one expected...
View ArticleRain
We have grandchildren staying with us this week. We have had a great time together.We have been to the park, museum, and lake.We searched for colored eggs and ate a feast.Church was more fun with 3...
View ArticleCake vs Oranges
Every now and then something comes out of your mouth that you never thought you would say. That recently happened when our grandson was visiting and this is what I said:You may not have an orange,...
View ArticleMoving trucks and a little bit of chaos
For the fourth time in 9 months a moving truck has been loaded up with all earthly possessions and driven off to a new address filled with hope and expectation. Two of our sons and one of our daughters...
View ArticleKindness
The lesson in Relief Society today was on a subject I have been thinking about lately. KINDNESSThe teacher made some points that deserve some thinking time.1. Kindness is a habit2. A kind person...
View ArticleFamily Motto
We just had a family reunion.WOWFamily drama, chaos, joy, laughter, fun and bondingWe have been planning this reunion for 3 years with the finishing details over the last 6 monthsIn April we sent a...
View ArticleBright White
My son's white clothes have been looking a bit dingy lately.He does his laundry in our machines, with our same products, yet the outcome is quite different.I've been on a quest to help him return to...
View ArticleEven More Whitness
As I have been helping my son whiten his clothes, we have also been working on underarm stains.Again...don't know why his clothes seem to have this problem and ours don't--same machines and products,...
View ArticleTRASH--a card game
I have been spending quite a bit of time these last few months entertaining grandchildren.I am always on the outlook for fun and easy games to play with multiple children of varying ages.My daughter,...
View ArticleSunday Dinner
I remember as a little girl going to my grandmother's house after church for dinner. It was fun and exciting because all of my cousins were there, the adults were busy visiting and doing dinner things...
View ArticleNew Year, New Goals
It has been a long time. It is time to start again.As I've been reading my past posts I feel inspired to try and write some musings again. Thank you mom, for the encouragement to start fresh.Life has...
View ArticleCRUISING
When I was a young girl my uncle came by the house one day and brought a beautiful blue bicycle. I joyfully rode that bike until I outgrew it.A bicycle is a means of freedom for a kid.The wind in your...
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