Glad vs. Mad – a lesson to remember

A list… what do you think all these words are about? The answer? Trials. The hard times. The slaps and the crazies and the wearing out the knees of your pants in prayer hard times. The lesson today was on choosing to find joy and happiness throughout your trials and your life. D&C 122:7-8 – […]

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1001 Words #2

Uplifting 1001 Words is a fun little series where I post one photo + one word.

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Toddler Recipes: Chicken! Patty!

Creation brought to you by Caleb – at our family reunion last summer. {Adorable recipe card – soon to be used for waaay more than my toddler post 😉 – is available at Purdue Avenue.  And comes in four different color stories.  Beauty.  Thanks Mandi!} Chicken patties have a funny story in our family.  Part […]

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Truth or Dare Brownies… Happy Love Day all!

{Devoted Full Collection by Carta Bella, font: Traveling typewriter} That’s right – a classic game made anew with the incentive of brownies. Truth or Dare – what will it be? Truths such as “You are an amazing individual with high quality muscles.” or “Laughing is good for you. So is water.” ? Those are fun. But if […]

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Celebration

This was Jim Bob’s reward after Stake Conference today.  He’s in charge of the online streaming to four church buildings.  Everything went smoothly and he definitely deserved a large meal and a large nap. And this was my reward for helping all the little ones get dressed and to the church by myself.  Next time […]

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Everyday Sparkle

Yesterday was a sparkly tights kind of day. It may have also been a Birthday Cake Oreo kind of day… Love those sprinkles! Living the dream one day at a time.

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Dreaming…

Planning… and wishing… and hoping… and dreaming.  One book for each month this year. Brown paper covers sewn with regular ol’ typing paper on the inside.  And a smattering of embellishments… {credits} Smencils not required, but oh-so-fun.  {And they have Smalentines.  In mint chocolate chip, ch-ch-cherry, be mine, sweetheart and strawberry cream.  I swoon.}

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13??!?!!?

Thankful for the journey and for the best partner ever on this ride we call life. {credits}

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Spotlight: Meri

Autumn:  *hand raised*  Can I start? Andrew:  Can I go first? Katey:  I want to. Daddy:  No, I’m going to.  (That’s how you settle an argument.)  I love Meri because her smile is amazing and her eyes just light up when she’s excited or happy.  She’s just adorable and so sweet. Jacob:  Meri Jane has […]

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Exhibit A

Part of our Thanksgiving feast… Evidence of a blessed life cards ready to be filled out – thanks to Nisa for the fun-loving designs that only took slight adapting. I just left a basket of cards nearby (journaling cards on one side and notes/frames on the other). Any family that wanted to fill one out […]

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