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Homemade Birthday Party Decoration Ideas - If you’re planning a birthday party for your child, you probably want the best decorations for the party to make it look and feel more festive. You may b...
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Book of Mormon Study - Conference talks - Today my good home teachers came to visit my family. We chatted about how simple the procedure of sustaining the church leadership is and how it is a sign...56 minutes ago
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Eclipse! - The full eclipse from Kanarraville was awesome! We even met a guy that came from Germany to watch it there! A full writeup about him and the eclipse, inc...1 hour ago
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Food Storage Goals: Week #21, May 20 - 26 - Memorial Day sales are a great time to stock up on condiments and other items for your food storage. There are more deals before the 4th of July, but if ...1 hour ago
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trip to the ER - This morning I was hurrying to get ready for church. I was curling my hair. And I slipped. And burned my cornea. It's big. And very, very painful. The ...1 hour ago
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Science Fair and Solar Ovens - As the school year ends, Raena has had many projects due. The week before last was their science fair. All the kids set up their projects in the class room...
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Where do I go from here? - I have been thinking for a while now about what to do with this blog... I haven't felt like I have much to write about, and even when I do, it feels out of...2 hours ago
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Whitney Farms Plant Food - This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. We have been looking to move for the past...2 hours ago
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MY GOD IS CHEERFUL - President Heber C. Kimball said, "I am perfectly satisfied that my Father and my God is a cheerful, pleasant, lively, and good-natured Being. Why? Beca...
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FoodTrients...Giveaway Winner! - Thanks to random.org, the winner of the *FoodTrients *Giveaway is: *Jayedee from Life in the Lost World!* I've already received her mailing information. T...
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Tender Mercies - So as I was leaving for church today, I happened to notice something in the sky over the lake. I stopped my car in the middle of my driveway to get a bett...5 hours ago
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Crazy Not To - How fantastic is the internet? An endless supply of information at our fingertips 24 hours a day. Communication possibilities that would have staggered t...
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A silly conversation - This video is LONG and it will probably only be entertaining if you're Cole's grandparents or you're an aunt or uncle. Steve parents are in town and Cole...6 hours ago
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How Rachel Knows... - Rachel excitedly came to me and and said, "My friend Brooklyn got to ride a Pegasus, so now I know that Pegasuses are real! Isn't that, awesome, mom?" ...
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Mum, what did you do all day....nothing? - Keeping a house clean every day can be extremely depressing. It is often monotonous work and becomes even more so when you have a family who does not app...
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Project 365 (Week 20) - This last week was more exciting than usual at home. My mother in law was here for the week (and to celebrate the birthday she shares with AJ). Nana and I ...7 hours ago
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Chicken Pox - our littlest girl has the chicken pox. thursday she had a fever, and the next day i noticed a bunch of red spots all over her legs and diaper area. she has ...8 hours ago
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Sistas in Zion Radio! - Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Future - Want to know what our future holds? You've got to ask the youth of today. Sistas in Zion welcomes our special guest panel made up of the Class of 2012! Plu...
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Not So Subtle by Kari - *Gap *jacket (similar); *RL Denim & Supply* plaid blue button up (similar); kelly green *J.Crew* cords (similar); tan *Anthropologie *oxfords (similar);...
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Basketball Bribery - You can't do this standing at the back . . . In Milk River, in Southern Alberta, Basketball was the reigning sport. All of the 'cool' people played basketba...
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"working at the car wash, yeah..." - friday nights and saturday afternoons have become my favorite times of the entire week. sean is home with us, homemade pizza and take out always grace our ...
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If Alma Spoke to Paul - In *1 Corinthians 4* (New Testament - KJV) Paul tells those Saints what it's really like being an apostle. He's pretty frank about the differences in thei...
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Coke: My choice drug - Just so you know, I'm not a druggie. But recently a friend and I were contemplating how we can find time to do it all... Work, be a mom, take care of our h...
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Before Thankful Comes Recognition - This short video provides helpful advice on how to recognize the blessings that come to us daily. In the hustle and bustle of life, we might miss just how...16 hours ago
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It's Official. And It's Back. My Use Your Crap Challenge... - I have a craft room full of Crap. Crap I need to use. Most of the stuff I got for a purpose. I just never completed the purpose. So This summer. My goal is...
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Teaching Our Children - Teaching our children to understand is more than just imparting information. It’s helping our children get the doctrine into their hearts. (2012 April Genera...22 hours ago
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Boys are awesome. You should totally have some. (But not these. They're mine.) - My boys are growing out of that "everything they do is SOOO CUTE!!!!" phase, but they still have their moments. The Hulk gets a little bored in the afte...
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New Meaning and new direction... - Wondering why you haven't heard from me? Too busy having a mental breakdown to do any real work or give any advice. :) The good news is that I seem to be s...23 hours ago
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To Faith and Fish: Swimming Upstream - Do you ever feel like you are going one way while EVERYONE else is going the opposite direction? Do you ever feel like you are the odd man out, the square...
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{Giveaway + Review} Shabby Apple Dress! - Today is an exciting day! Shabby Apple, an online boutique for women's dresses, sent me a gorgeous dress to review, plus one of you has a chance to win th...
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Look Out Below - Have you ever remembered an event in which the person you shared it with has no memory of it at all? This … Continue reading »1 day ago
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6 feet tall wedding cake - My best friend's mom made this amazing 6 feet tall wedding cake. Bride and groom stood on the table to nom-nom-nom!
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Never Thought I'd Be Living Here - Des Moines, Iowa... I will be meeting you this fall when the Beefcake will be joining you for pharmacy school down at good old... I will admit, between...
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Confessions of a Princess - Hi! I am a new blogger to Mormon Momma. I love classical music, space heaters, and watermelon (love it!) I dislike exercising, but do it anyway; and wash...1 day ago
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WINNER of Photography Session from Bluebird Pictures - HAPPY WEEKEND! THE WINNER OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION FROM BLUEBIRD PICTURES IS..... SHAILEYYY Please contact me within 48 hours at little gems crafts (all...1 day ago
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Marschmallow Muffins + Birthday ideas... - Letzte Woche feierte Valea ihren Geburtstag. Ich kann es nicht fassen, dass sie schon 8 Jahre alt ist. Ihre beiden Geschwister hatten ihre Geburtstag schon...
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Jumping Back On! - The weight loss bandwagon that is! You may remember when I looked like this: Me in 2010 at 190 lbs And if you have been around for longer, you may eve...
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Dr. Oz on the High Costs of Healthcare - This video clip touches on some of the major problems with our healthcare system: too much bureaucracy and the litigiousness of our culture. It also high...1 day ago
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fun family fishing - The boys gave me a few hours notice as they told me that I would be going fishing at 4pm. I had a few reservations as it had been raining most of the day. ...
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THE STATE OF THE UNION- 5 - So our anniversary was on the 11th but we were moving that day and barely had time for a "Happy 5th!!" in passing. We decided to postpone the merriment (...1 day ago
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Missy turns 10!! - I can't believe my little, itty, bitty baby turned 10 last month. No, she doesn't fit very well into her baby bassinet anymore. But, she is still...
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Gonna Get His Jedi On - It's a parade day, folks. Did I ever tell you that the Warden's and my first date was to a parade? Yep. It's true. [image: Unidentified Flying Objects] U...
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Smoke Gets in your Eyes - Jenny's changing it up for our Saturday Centus today with a picture prompt in lieu of words. I always like it when she throws a curve ball! Today, we're ...
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Replay - Sharon Creech - *Summary: * When a young boy reluctantly becomes involved in his school play, he takes on not just the role of 'the old crone' but also a journey of disco...1 day ago
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Grocery Trip and Meal Plans 5-19-12 - [image: watermelon]Ahh, the joy of grocery shopping. Before this week’s shopping I had already spent $154.85 for May. The budget goal for our family of...
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Beta Club, Soccer, and Track - State Cup Games NPC (North Piedmont Conference) Track Meet Hayleigh's BETA Club induction BUSY BUSY BUSY!!
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Communist Party Endorses Obama For 2012 - By Aaron Klein, World Net Daily It may be early in the campaign season, but the Communist Party USA already has seen fit to endorse Barack Obama for the 20...2 days ago
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Outtakes - We went to DC last week and took alot of pictures. Before I get to the real ones, here are a few outtakes. Pictures that aren't normal, politically correct...
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Sharing Time (May 2012) - Features for the March & April Sharing Time were posted on May 4th. :) Don't miss the Giveaway for Canadians Here! You can also visit me over at Sugar & D...2 days ago
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Happy Birthday Sign - Today is my daughter’s TENTH Birthday. And while I was hanging up our super simple Happy Birthday Sign, I realized that I haven’t ever shared it here on th...2 days ago
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Friday Finds - it's frametastic - I'm reworking the family picture wall and picked up a few more frames. They were only a few dollars each. The one on the left (from the local Mennonite thr...
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Great News! - I just have a little bit of VERY exciting news to tell you... I was accepted to be a part of the Homeschool Crew Review Team. I am SO excited!! Just want...
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MHS Choir - Participating in Choir as been a blessing and a highlight of Brady's senior year. I'm glad he decided to do it - which accidentally happened because the o...
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Foto Friday--Fathers and Their Sons - What is it about camping without mothers that is so appealing to boys? Quick pick-up softball games that even dads play Twenty-five minutes on the tire sw...
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Art Gallery Birthday Party - Do you see Scarlett? (left-side of this photo?) She's been beaming like that for weeks now in anticipation of her 5th birthday. Well, the day has fina...
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Last chance to win fitness prizes - Today is your last chance to enter the fitness giveaway. Hurry, my friends, and enter on all the sites you can. I really, really want my followers to win m...2 days ago
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Food, Glorious Food - A few nights ago, I told Christian that I was making buttermilk pancakes for dinner, the same pancakes I had made three weeks earlier that our entire famil...2 days ago
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More Pictorials - Oh yes, they love their brother. Fight over holding him. Cute face. Cute hands that love to be outta the blanket. All cuddling in Camie's bed. Yes, Ben ...
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A Fun Hair Clip Tutorial - This is just a fun little hair clip. Its especially good for these gals like my Beans that are becoming independent and wanting to do there own hair. This is...
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Chapter 4: Book Party Cake - When last we left our birthday guests, they were engaged in suspense and adventure, but rest assured, they were rewarded for their bravery and enthusiasm w...2 days ago
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Five Facts for Friday - Sheesh! I just go schlepping through life and all of a sudden it's Friday again! There's always stuff rattling around in my brain but somehow it never arri...
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Yummy ribs and your last chance to win over $200 worth of books - "Love books? Like cooking? Then you're like me and have been itching for a peak inside The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook. Well I have a treat for you. ...
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FSF from the Archives: Recipe Roundup - Lately I've been loving some of the oldie recipes from the blog. This week I've made Super-Charge Me Cookies a big batch of whole wheat bread and one morn...
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Hold off buying your season passes. - We had just a couple of hiccups with the pool opening this week. First... blowing it up. Holy cow. I forgot that I can't manually fill that pool with my ow...
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The Gift of Giving Life - A Book for Every Woman - *This book review is a stop on the Virtual Book Tour for The Gift of Giving Life, a beautiful book written by LDS women, for LDS women, that I was recent...
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It's great to be 8!!! - Happiest 8th Birthday Christian!!! 8 years ago today, we were so thrilled to be having a boy. Thrilled that you were a boy and could carry on our last name...
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Five Things for Friday - *1.* Mother's Day weekend recap: The hotel stay by myself last Friday night was wonderful. It was even more peaceful, rejuvenating, and relaxing than I tho...
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Life's a Beach - Okay well life can't always be a beach but today I am guest posting at one... kind of. I'm guest posting over at Nicole's blog Life's a Beach. She is fi...2 days ago
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Polka Dot Fruit Stand - I love the fresh produce that comes with summer. We're trying to eat healthier what better way to do it than having your fruit right on the counter to grab...
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Barely Alive Free On Kindle! - For only 2 days you can get Paul and Heather's story! Find out how zombies really came about and how romantic they really are. Give it a try! You might li...
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Oatburg–a Tasty & Healthy Hamburger Alternative - Despite my great love for making dessert, we really do try to eat healthy at our house. We also like to shave a few dollars off the grocery budget whenever...2 days ago
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I Confess A Time Machine WOULD Be Nice... - It is 2:45am on Friday. My internet has been down since Wednesday. I think another day without it and my head would have exploded....I am WAY behind on visit...
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Friday Movie Night: Songs you never knew existed 3 - Ever play the spoons? No? Aw, c'mon! Could be fun!
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Alma 37 - Alma 37 By small and simple means are great things brought to pass...and by very small means the Lord doth confound the wise and bringeth about the salvat...2 days ago
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Mother's Day - Yep, I'm finally posting about mom's day...almost a week late. My computer has decided to mess with me and only boots up sporadically now. One of the drives ...
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For Those Who Have Been Wondering What I Have Been Up To - About a year and ten days and some minutes ago I opened a vintage decor store called, what else?, Dunhaven Place. It's kept me pretty busy. Thank goodne...
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Blog Remodeling! - My good friend has been very busy! I am so blessed to have a very talented and willing friend who has revamped and upgraded this blog in a way I never could...
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A SIMPLE PROJECT ABOUT A WONDERFUL LIFE - As you may or may not know about me I rarely have an original idea. I am usually inspired by something someone else has done and then try and replicate ...
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Lacrosse Senior Night - I'm so proud of my Tyler!! He's a wonderful example! For senior night, he even asked me if I'd wear his jersey. Aw :) And SOOOO excited that the Saxons are ...
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regrow lettuce - The Damsel has been playing with more kitchen castoffs. This was a stump from a head of romaine. The Damsel just stuck the stump in a dish of w...3 days ago
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Minor Prophets - 1 - Here's my lessons up to today. I will post pictures and handouts as soon as I can. Hosea 1-3 Lesson objective: Students will learn that God loves his pe...3 days ago
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My $100 pair of Vomit Shoes - Dating Brian was always a treat. Brian had been working for 8+ years when we decided to exclusively date only each other. He owned his own truck, he had ...3 days ago
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Prison Industrial Complex - BlackListedNews.com - Prison Industrial Complex - BlackListedNews.com3 days ago
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Verizon Ruined My Recap! - I hate Verizon! Can I just say that? Can I also say that they suck??? Do you know that there is a FB page just for Verizon hating? I need to go there ...
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Events - You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. ~Maya Angelou~
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Senior "CAT" tillion - Nicole got asked to Senior Cotillion (Dance) this year and here are the photos. We already had a dress that we had bought for $35 on clearance more than...
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Running Out? Run In. Promotion And Giveaway - Publix has yet another sale promotion happening. From May 17th through May 23rd, look for the “Running Out? Run In.”event at your local Publix store and...
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Polka Dots and Piano Recitals - Hannah and Josie's spring piano recital was just this week. They each picked out their outfits, and wouldn't ya know it, Josie was wearing her pink and whit...
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Running around with the Rosens-Part Two - Thanks for coming back for part two... Sunday was spent sleeping in, going to church and having a yummy Mexican feast for dinner. The next day...
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Zee End... - Yeah, I don't make my kids go to school. Because I am cool like that. What's the point? It's not like they learn anything. What? Horrible mother!? Oh,wa...3 days ago
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Foto Friday April: Random - Caleb's 4th BDay - Easter - So much happened in April it will be impossible to write about all of it. Hopefully the photos will tell a good story!
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FISHING FLOP - Dear Brooklyn, A little while ago your daddy bought you your very own tiny, pink fishing pole. I think his hopes for a miniature fishing buddy were a ...4 days ago
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Who Put These Brick Walls in My Padded Room?!? - Living in a household full of girls has its advantages. It's really a lot of fun, but every so often, the kids grow into a new phase of "fun." (Nudge, nudg...4 days ago
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I’m Sorry for Saying I’m Sorry! - I don’t know about you, but I’m always feeling guilty about something. I don’t exactly know why, nor do I know that it is particularly helpful to feel thi...4 days ago
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Playdough and Ponytails - We've been adding straws to playdough to add more dimension. And tolerating ponytails...wahooooo!
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And it Begins . . . - We are down to the last few days in our lovely Alpine home . . . So many people express interest in why we would ever want to leave . . . and the answer is...
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One Year of Homeschool COMPLETE!!! - I can’t believe we’ve completed a whole year of homeschool! Wow, it went by a lot faster than I thought it would, and I enjoyed it even MORE than I expecte...4 days ago
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Determination - Sometimes, they say, the only way to go through trials is just to plow ahead. Just keep your head down and walking with a purpose. Don't look to the Left o...4 days ago
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Healthified Banana Bread - I recently tried a new banana bread recipe. It has no oil or sugar- it is sweetened with applesauce and honey and made with whole wheat flour. I know, yo...
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HEY HANDSOME! - Happy Birthday!!!! Not a day of our nearly 34 years has gone by without me hearing: *"I love you" * *"What can I do for you today" * *"Thank you"* (Wow, y...
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While you were sleeping... - You get one guess as to where we are. My goal for the year (perhaps too lofty of one) was to get through it without a trip and stay in the hospital. Now, ...
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Called to Serve Him - One of my favorite hymns is Called to Serve. I just love the message behind it, and I get goosebumps whenever it's sung... I especially love when e...
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twiddling my thumbs... - Alright, so I haven't been on here for a while.. I have been taking my time, convincing myself I had something to write about.. Well, I do, I just can't wr...4 days ago
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Times Two - "Why did they send you in here today?" "Just my normal 20-week ultrasound." "Have you been measuring larger?" *Instant thought to myself:* "Great, I'm a ...4 days ago
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Long time coming - Note: I've been trying to write this post for days, it just won't come. There are too many thoughts in my head; so, this post will be mostly for me, to cle...4 days ago
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Konsyl--Heart Healthy, Fiber Giveaway - I have been trying to eat healthy, and lose some weight before summer and swimsuit season. When I heard about Konsyl and the opportunity to review their Ori...
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Konsyl--Heart Healthy, Fiber Giveaway - I have been trying to eat healthy, and lose some weight before summer and swimsuit season. When I heard about Konsyl and the opportunity to review their Ori...
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Divine Design - We Will Live Again ~ - The Atonement, Crucifixion and Resurrection are the the lock and key to the Great Plan of Happiness which was designed in the premortal life in the coun...
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Oregon and more! - We are back! Holy I feel like we've been gone forever and I have SO much to blog! Where to start... Well we left last Monday and drove to Cardston and stay...
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UPlifting: A Walk - I live in a rather harsh climate. The north country is often covered in snow. And ice. And darkness. But for a few months out of the year we are acutely ...
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The Girl I Used To Be - * * She came tonight as I sat alone, The girl I used to be… And she gazed at me with her earnest eyes And questioned reproachfully: Have you forgotten the m...
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Prayers, Vibes, Karma, and Crossed Fingers - The day after my birthday we found out Scarlett's adoption would be delayed 2 months. I was so sad about it. I just kept saying, "well the day after your b...5 days ago
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Much love - The Lord knows our circumstances and the intents of our hearts, and surely the talents and gifts He has given us. He is able to gauge perfectly how we have...5 days ago
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Shabby Apple Winner - We have a winner! Thank you Shabby Apple for the chance to host a $50 gift card giveaway. After checking the comments and visiting Random.org we have r...5 days ago
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the letter e - This blog is closed down but if you would like to follow me on my new lifestyle blog the address is: The letter e (a lifestyle blog about family, home, rec...5 days ago
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Today's Winners... - All are welcome to use this button to post on your FB, website, blog or sidebar. You are all winners in my book :) And today's lucky winners... Congrat...
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Today's Winners... - All are welcome to use this button to post on your FB, website, blog or sidebar. You are all winners in my book :) And today's lucky winners... Congrat...
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Lots of Rainbows - Sunday was an awesome day from dawn to dusk and then some. I never need a reminder of how special my mother was, and yet since it was Mother’s Day, the day...5 days ago
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My precious qal + oh my stars qal - I cut out my first stars of the oh my stars quilt along. There's a 148 stars out of fat quarters. Each fat quarter can cut out one big star, 2 medium and 5...
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'A' Family Pictures - I hope that all of you mothers had a fabulous mother's day yesterday! I sure love and appreciate my mother! And my mother-in-law, too! I hope that one day I ...
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Zoe's FIRST Haircut - Yes, you read that right. Yesterday I took Zoe for her very first haircut ever. (Well, you know, besides the occasional trim I gave her at home.) Yes, she ...
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Like a Kid in a Candy Store - I'm so excited for this weekend's Rocky Mountain Conservatives Convention. A few weeks ago, one of the organizers of the event contacted me and asked if I...6 days ago
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Mother's Day - Kendra gave me a cute card for Mother's day, Here is what it said My Mom My mom is happy when I have a smile. My mom is sad when I am sad My mom looks funnie...6 days ago
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Mama Rika Update - *I thought it was time for a little disclaimer again...* Disclaimer.. It is *still* my plan to get back to writing about various topics. When that final...6 days ago
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Goldilocks Ride 2012 - ~Here I am with Lisa and Carrie--two of my favorite people~ Saturday was a beautiful day for a bicycle ride with friends. Carrie is my next door neighbor a...
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VIRTUE is BEAUTIFUL - I've had some difficult times in my life. Because of those I've turned to the Lord a lot. He has blessed and strengthened me and...because of my righteo...6 days ago
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Mother's Day Loveliness - My Mother's Day started off with a delicious, surprise breakfast with fancy food & drinks; my family knows breakfast is my favorite meal! There were gifts,...
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Mother's Day Sunshine - Mother's Day pics! We had a lovely sunny weekend, which makes the picture-taking a little tricky. We found some shade. (Those are the neighbor's flower...
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Combatiendo la pornografÃa - Queridos lectores; Me ha surgido la idea, como un llamado urgente, de hablarles un poco sobre este tema que a muchas personas les afecta de una u otra man...
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Keeping Goals and #WriteMotivation - Keeping goals is one of the most difficult things to do. I’m an expert at the inward groan of self-reproof. I’ve often disappointed myself because I set th...6 days ago
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Korean Chicken Salad and announcement - Hello my dear readers, I have an announcement to make... This will be my last post. Yes, this site will go private after a short while. Well, I am not s...
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Mother's Day 2012 - I have to say that this year's Mother's Day was my favorite. Brett & Rylee woke up early to make me a very yummy breakfast. They made me banana & strawberr...
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Disneyland + Mother's Day - Last Monday my Mom & Dad, sister & her little family were in town to go to Disneyland and we joined them for the evening. It was fun to see them and our li...
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Adorable Peace Chair - This chair is so cute! My daughter-in-law, Shelly is so talented. . She found this old "school" chair At the thrifty store DI She painted it and upholstered...
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Happy Mother's Day - I hope everyone enjoyed their Mother's Day. I had a wonderful day that started with the hubby and munchkins making me a delicious breakfast. I'm so bles...
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Music Tip - The Piano Guys - I have fallen in love with The Piano Guys. Have you heard or seen them on you tube? You HAVE to! Regardless of what the group's name implies, it is actu...1 week ago
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big problems - ACK - our website is throwing tantrums! For anyone who has ordered (or is ordering now) the links to the downloads aren't working. We're trying to stay o...1 week ago
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INHALE - In the wooden cupboard next to my bathroom sink sits a small collection of perfumeries, carefully selected out of sentimental affection. There is Chanel...
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Centennial Park - Campbells Bay. - *Last week we went to Centennial Park reserve for the first time...actually we went twice! We have lived in Auckland for over 10 years now and we only dis...
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You can find me..... - I've done many blogs over the years. Currently you can best find me at: Simply Mormon (personal blog) Women of Light (8 wonderful...1 week ago
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What Would the Founding Fathers Think Review... - I am excited to tell you about one of my great friends David Bowman's new book out called What Would the Founding Fathers Think! History, politics, gover...
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Why I love being a mother - I always took it for granted that one day I will be a mother. Of course I knew it might not happen, but still that wasn’t really an option. As a teenager...1 week ago
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This and That - Hey. I'm actually posting something. Wonders never cease. Actually, I've been posting stuff, just not on this blog. I now have two other blogs. They are: ...1 week ago
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I'm on the Radio! - So sorry for lack of posts recently. We're in middle of a drawn-out house move. Back to normal by summer's end, I hope. Thanks for your patience. Meanwhile...1 week ago
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Voting and an Invitation - Please vote for me for Visitors Choice Award! For the first time the museum has opened up voting online. Now you can still vote, even if you won't be in Sa...
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Effective Cancer Awareness Giveaways Maximize Budgets - Organizations that support research and fundraising for causes such as breast cancer, leukemia, prostate cancer and other initiatives use events such as ...1 week ago
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The Neighbor - We have new neighbors. I really hadn't met them yet but Scott had. They have four children ages 8, 6, 4, and 2. My 7 year old is in heaven. Yesterday the 6...1 week ago
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Mom of the Year - It's only May but I'm well on my way to being that coveted Mom of the Year grand prize winner. Language, we all know that getting your children to use ...1 week ago
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It's May? - Don't get me wrong. I'm thrilled that my calendar finally says May. THRILLED. Not that the weather cooperated much until today, but still. May means Jun...
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LOVE IN BLOOM BLOG HOP - Welcome to the Love in Bloom Blog Hop! I’m offering a signed copy of my novel A GHOST OF A SECOND CHANCE and this gorgeous photo album. The album looks not...
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Home, at Last! - Made it to beautiful, sunny Arizona!! Wahoo!! I underestimated how much I would love being back home - it's truly amazing. I can't wait to get settled a...1 week ago
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Graduation - How did this happen so fast?? Lilly graduated from preschool last night. Mom got a little teary :) She did so good singing all of her songs. She told me...
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Little Girl's Hairstyles: How to do a basic haircut or trim Video Tutorial - I have been promising this video for a long long time.....I think since way back when I started this blog. Haircuts are something we ALL have to deal with,...
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Brain Damage - [image credit] In a homespun version of “Mythbusters,” I have determined that if you go for long stretches of time averaging approximately 4 hours of sleep...1 week ago
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Weight Loss - I am super excited that I have lost 14 lbs! I know it's not much, but for me...it's A LOT! I have been working out 5 days a week at the gym doing l...
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The hardest move ever - We are finally unpacked and trying to have a normal schedule. My kids are adjusting well. I have just about set up my craft room the way I would like it....1 week ago
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That's My Hair?!? - First, let me just preface this post by saying that taking pictures of my head? Not actually a talent I've been blessed with, so keep that in mind ... I've...
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there was almost a murderer living in my house - It's always awesome to open the front door to a badge in the face. A real life federal inspector thing type dude just knocked on my door. The first thing...1 week ago
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CVSB Year End Performance - Last night (yes! I'm caught up on the blog...just don't come look at my house!) was Ashlee's end of the year ballet performance. She finished her 5th yea...
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Megacrunch - On Friday the kids did Megacrunch at school. I was an event to promote fruit or veggies and water as the snacks of choice at school. The kids participated ...
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Leftover Bean and Rice Veggie Burgers - [image: Photobucket] Members of our family are notorious for making too many beans. Since our children quickly tire of eating the same meal for days, I c...
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All My Reason's - Here are my top 10 reasons that I am not blogging right now.... 10. There is a serious case of "senioritis" at our house. It requires much of my time and ...1 week ago
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Safe Rooms, Food Prices and Strawberries - With all the tornado disasters the past two years I decided it was probably past time to talk about building and stocking a safe room on READY OR NOT. Plea...1 week ago
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Oh.My.Gawwwwwsh! - *Right...so we abide by a simple rule in our faith, and in our home. * *"Thou shalt not take the Lords name in Vain."* *No saying "oh my God" around here...1 week ago
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Clear the road!!! - A couple of days ago, my oldest completed the final steps--and received her drivers licence. I have such a love/hate relationship with this. But, it is ...
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The Happenings!!!!! - Just to let you know what me and the whanau are doing!!!!! Joshua is once again playing ripper rugby Savannah is also playing netball (their goes my Saturday...1 week ago
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Winner!! - I have a winner for the Southern Belle Boutique Giveaway!! *Tausha* Congrats Tausha!! You have 48 hours to contact me and claim your prize or I will hav...1 week ago
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Not Accepting New Review Requests Currently - I have received a number of recent requests for reviews. I will update the “Info for Authors/Publishers” page too, but I wanted to do an actual post that w...1 week ago
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Busy - So, I can't remember if I wrote about having energy work done a few months ago...I think I did, but anyway, SINCE then, my depression has almost completely...1 week ago
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FREE Digital Scrapbooking Quick Page "From Flab to Fab" - Here is even more motivation for you to get fit before the start of summer. This free digital scrapbooking quick page was created for those fantastic ...
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Lotsa Reasons to Smile - Hello! I'm back. Cheerful me, not wind-sucking me. You know how it is, right? I thought so. I don't have a ton of time (I always say that, and then I wri...
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Where God's Full Presence Shines - A couple of weeks ago our 19th grandchild was born. He is beautiful. I have always thought that the veil between heaven and earth is very thin for babies. ...2 weeks ago
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True Beauty - Posted by, Paulette Last week, I decided to go clothes shopping. Since gaining weight, my clothes are too tight and it makes me feel discouraged to wear th...
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We have entered a new era... - ...*Prom* Crazy, I know. I didn't think I was old enough for this yet, apparently I am, or at least that is what my sweet son keeps telling me. prom is s...
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hello kitty cake - [image: Photobucket] Hello Kitty birthday cake for a 5 year old little girl. I loved how the ruffles turned out on the edges. Such a sweet little cake. No...2 weeks ago
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Why Homeschool? - Some of the greatest blessings that come from home schooing are: 1. Closer Family 2. Personalized Learning 3. Time to develop gifts and talents 4. Peace...2 weeks ago
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Family Favorites: Vanilla Sugar Cookie Bars - Sugar Cookie Bars. Whether you roll them out and cut them into shapes, or simply press the dough into a pan, this is the best sugar cookie I've ever had....
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From Child Prostitute to Child Advocate, Part 7 - Part 7: Fear These new memories came more slowly and took much longer to process. One of the hardest parts was determining whether they were real. Sexua...2 weeks ago
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Yo Momma! - I haven't blogged in F-O-R-E-V-E-R so I really need to thank a great friend for giving me something to sink my teeth into! I know a girl, we'll call her Yo...2 weeks ago
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Photo Editing Online - I used to use Picnik to edit photos online. But they closed on April 19, 2012. So what to do? PicMonkey! That's the new online photo editing site I use...
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Due - This month is the month I would be due if I had not miscarried. I can't believe how FAST it has gone by. It's hard. The emotions come back every once in a ...2 weeks ago
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Chaos... Hanging by a Magnet. - *THIS* is my fridge.... And it's M-E-S-S-Y! *LOL* Tonight I randomly took a moment to look up from my computer (while editing photos) to somehow see my f...
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Hannah looks at me with a huge smile... - "We did it, we survived a MONTH!" Yep we did my sweetheart!2 weeks ago
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Random Ramblings of My Life . . . or Congratulations, Yikes! And How Am I Going to Do That? - Truthfully, I should be cleaning. Or at least I should be finishing the cleaning job I started about an hour ago. But here is a confession. I am an 80 perc...
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Kailey turns 2 - Kailey's Birthday was April 26th, she is now 2!! So crazy. We had her Elmo birthday party at Vicki's house the Sat. before. Here are the highlights. ...
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BeatKillAZ!!! - Kalob is now in a hip hop crew called The BeatKillAZ!! Here are a few links to some of their performances!! Enjoy!! :) *BeatKillAZ performing at Hip Hop 4 ...2 weeks ago
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Struggling with CPR - --It's been forever. Too long. Then again, maybe not long enough. I struggle with writing this blog. I've probably thought about it a couple of hund...
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The Letter - Baila and Cait on their special day. I should say on the day that the pictures were taken for their special day. :) The Letter Ruth went to her mail b...
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...with full purpose of heart - *But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, he will, ...2 weeks ago
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Hard at Work! - I have been busy lately working on a Charity event with my family in my brother Jake's honor. I have not shared very openly about how my brother died becau...
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Receiving Children - “It is a crowning privilege of a husband and wife who are able to bear children to provide mortal bodies for these spirit children of God. We believe in ...2 weeks ago
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Hard Day - It’s been a very long time since I’ve written a post like this. I find that cause for celebration. But yesterday something difficult happened. For once a...2 weeks ago
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A day in the life.... - Working around the property, making everything come to life..... Making room for a new home Iris in bloom near the pond My hot and sweaty hardwo...
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Easter 2012 - These pictures were taken with my iPhone. I forgot how many I had on there until I downloaded them all. So, I may do a post with my iPhone pictures and som...
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Brown Twist Dishcloths - I recently completed these dishcloths to go into the brown and aqua “Utensils” hope chest kitchen set. I spied the soft brown cotton twist yarn in the cr...
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Has It Really Been 3 Months? - We have had our sweet girl almost 3 months now. It has been a roller coaster ride and the biggest learning experience of my life. I have learned: That ...
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Shepherds Pie - This has come from several different recipies over the years and melded into one that everyone in the family loves, as well as makes a great leftover for l...3 weeks ago
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Spring, Medication, and a Loving Heavenly Father - Taken in my new back yard I have a question for you. How many times can you listen to "I Make My Own Sunshine" back to back in 13-14 minutes? Five. That's ...
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Catching up after being MIA - Well it seems like it's been forever since I posted . . . going back to work after #3 has been busy, busy, busy and, well, I guess we've been in rather a r...
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Bacteria Buddies - Little C's class went on a field trip this week to our city's Water Treatment Center. Although we learned a lot of interesting things, all the kids seemed...
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Fine Art - Can you guess what I'm making??? Ever since I saw this pattern for sale, I had to have a piece of fine art...The directions are clear. The quilt is sew...
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Picture Updates - Random pictures . . . and facebook updates from the last couple weeks. I'm seriously becoming quite the blogging slacker. Sorry. :-) April 16th: Just lo...
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Who Are REAL Christians? - I have known many zealous people who thrust their beliefs at others so forcefully the only reaction is to recoil. Many of these enthusiastic people are Chr...3 weeks ago
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Hannah's Birth - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to photograph Births. And when it is a friend, the whole thing takes on a new meaning. I get that this is not the choice for everyon...
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Baked S'mores!!! - These should be called "Super Dangerous Baked S'mores" because they're so easy, you'll be in danger of making them on a very regular basis!! Step 1: set to...
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Having a Crew is Fun!!! - This evening after playing "pig" with the basketball my husband set up an obstacle course for the kids to race around. It was simple basically consisting o...3 weeks ago
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Happy Day! Admitted to the University of Texas at Austin!! - I just found out tonight that I was accepted to the University of Texas at Austin for the upcoming fall semester!!! I’m THRILLED!!! I got into Texas State ...4 weeks ago
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Running Like Crazy - *I know what your thinking.*.."Where the heck have you been Dolly?". Believe me friends, life has been a roller-coaster for the first half of this year. I...
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I've moved- Check out my new site - Hey everyone! Sorry I've been a little MIA. We've had a lot going on here. We had 2 funerals, my husband quit his job and got a new one, for awhile we were...4 weeks ago
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The dance is over.... - With much thought and prayer I have decided to go private again until I can restart a new blog. Over the past several month I have developed a unhealthy ob...4 weeks ago
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Knock Knock.... - Only a few more days until I fly to Utah to see my sons and my daughter And to meet someone new. Although I have a feeling that we have met before. This pers...
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Mr.All-Star & the Regional Science Fair - Front doors to the Conference Center {I totally forgot to post about Mr. All-Star's adventure at the Regional Science Fair, so here it is now.} On March 28...
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{ mini pies for the soul } - The other night I was in charge of hosting book club. And like any decent hostess, I wanted to serve a little treat for the ladies. I also wanted to use ...
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My Dearest Daughters, - I can't always stop the clouds that will inevitably rage, and storms that will race. And the truth is, some dreams don't come true quite as we might have...
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Not Always As Planned - Things don’t always go as planned. A long time ago, there was this young girl who thought she had life pretty much figured out. There she is, barely twenty...4 weeks ago
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GIVEAWAY: TruShape Body Contouring - GIVEAWAY: TruShape Body Contouring Now who in the world wouldn't want this done ;).. Not u? Good more chances for me!! Peace out :P4 weeks ago
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Evan's first Utah Jazz game - Evan loves watching Jazz games with me, probably more than any other child right now. I've taken Ethan & Natalie to Jazz games, but when I was able to ge...
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An Attack on Mothers - After all the drama the past week about Ann Romney not having worked a day in her life, and sharing my own opinion on Facebook of the matter, I was going t...
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Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease - He did it, because I did it. Blake wrote me an app for my least favorite math project - calculating what that sale price really means. I’m always complaini...4 weeks ago
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Keen Savings on Shoes - I just did something for the first time...I bought a pair of shoes off of www.ebay.com. Now, I've purchased many things from this wonder of wonders...but...
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Missing... - My little Angel L is missed more than ever lately I look at her baby sister and I see the same nose and cheeks. I do wonder why I couldn't have the chance...4 weeks ago
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WE'VE MOVED!!! - WE'VE MOVED & WE'RE SO EXCITED!!! AS OF APRIL 2012 ALL OUR HAIR TUTORIALS HAVE MOVED ... We've got a brand new design and fabulous new layout you've g...
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GRANNY'S KITCHEN: Easy Quiche - I love easy dinners! And when given free fresh eggs at church today, I decided I wanted to make something with eggs. I wasn't in the mood for a scramble...
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Spring Time! - I think Spring is my favorite time of year. I love the warmer days and the spring showers. I may be called crazy, but I actually like the variety of weathe...4 weeks ago
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A Child’s Death is Never Expected, Even When it is - A had to endure the stupidest conversation ever the other day. This lady told me I was lucky, that I had it easier in some ways because we knew that Xan...
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"What is to be, is up to me" - We have a really great Sacrament Meeting today all about Work. Though initially it didn't sound like a captivating topic, the speakers did an amazing job ...4 weeks ago
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Scrap Season : Saturday Centus - *THE PROMPT THIS WEEK IS A PICTURE PROMPT ! WORD COUNT - Not to exceed 50 words. ( I went a bit over ) STYLE OF WRITING - Any NO ADDITIONAL PICTURES G...
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"I Learned How to Love Them, Dear Mother, from You "– Perfectionism and Step 11 - As I live my days, I often find myself overwhelmed at the seemingly infinite number of good things to do. I feel confined by time and space and body. I wis...3 years ago
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