Archive for the ‘family’ Category


My Someday Sons

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 in family

My thoughts have me worried today. I keep on trying to push them out of my mind, trying to search for some silly catalyst that might have brought them to the surface. I most definitely do not want to face the reality that they are promptings, important decisions we need to start talking about now. […]

Cupcake Story Recipe

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 in cooking, family, party time

Here is recipe from the Cupcake Story last week and let me tell you, they were SO yummy! My husband, who isn’t even big on cupcakes, thought it was one of the best treats I have ever made. Sadly I cannot take all the credit; the cake recipe I borrowed from my friend Brittany and the […]

A FLOWER!

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 in Life, family

It’s Sunday morning and I’m hurried, snapping at everyone, running around trying to get everything done in time for church. I run outside to rummage through the car in search of anyone’s shoes I can find while my baby tags along. “Hurry! Hurry! Run, Poki, run! We are going to be late!” I tell my daughter […]

How to Play Barbies

Thursday, July 30th, 2009 in Friday: Play!, family

Apology: No, I don’t know why all the Barbies in our house are always topless; please excuse them. Listen, I don’t care if this is silly because there IS a right way to play Barbies. Believe me, we spend a couple hours every day having fun together with these silly toys. When I moved away from […]

My Brother the Missionary

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 in family

I wrote this a couple days after my little brother left for his mission and I am missing him quite a bit today.  So yes, I might be crying as I post this….but I’ll get over it! If you happen to be in Mexico and see a huge freckle-faced, extremely tall white guy (most likely […]

France’s Version of Hopscotch—Escargot (Snail)

Monday, July 27th, 2009 in Monday: Weekly Family Activity, family

Could it be possible that there is a better version of hopscotch out there? And that France would have it? It is true! France’s version of hopscotch is called Escargot or Snail and this is a great one to try with your kids. It isn’t difficult and it’s loads of fun! Directions and sketch via […]

Free Tele-Seminar for My Readers!

Thursday, July 16th, 2009 in Life, family

One reason I love my blog is that a lot of my readers are a lot like me.  My readers are often moms who want to spend quality time with their kids, moms who face the challenges of life; laundry, appointments, and bills, and moms who are always learning so they can be the best […]

Pinky Doo Pancakes

Monday, June 15th, 2009 in family

Do your your kids watch Pinky Doo? It is one of those TV shows they only play in the middle of the night so you have to TiVo it. We love it! It is awesome enough to have its own recipe named after it: Pinky Doo Pancakes. I have posted about Pinky Doo Pancakes in […]

~Stopping to Have Fun~

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 in Life, family

Life can be quite crazy even if it’s because wonderful things are happening! Our life has been crazy lately which I why I’ve been waking up the girls late at night to run outside in the sprinklers and eat ice cream sandwiches. We ignore everything we have to do and run away to Sugarhouse to […]