Archives for 2008

Getting to Know You

July 14, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Ritsumei tagged me way back in May with this and it’s been nagging on my mind ever since I told her I would do it. I apologize Ritsumei for taking so long! 1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?No one in particular although my name is a family name that I share with several of my […]

Breaktime

July 12, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

I’m taking a break from blogging this next week. Actually from all of technology in general – computers, TV, movies, etc. I’ll still be checking e-mail and maybe late at night when all the kids are asleep I’ll try to read a few blogs but for the most part I’m staying away. Why? I need […]

Summer Fun Apron Swap

July 10, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

I realized going back through my archives that I forgot to post the apron I received for the Summer Fun Apron Swap hosted by A Feathered Nest. Isn’t it lovely? You can see the apron I made for the swap here. *********************************** And I just need to give a shout out thank you to all […]

Homeschool Swap May/June 2008

July 10, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

Yesterday I picked up a fun package from the post office. It was my homeschool swap goodies from Sprittibee! Not only did I get some fun stickers, much needed bookmarks (butterflies!), and even hot cocoa, but she included some neat fossils, a piece of driftwood, and a rock along with a history of the area […]

Barefoot Weather

July 8, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 25 Comments

Joy in the Service

July 8, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 23 Comments

Remember yesterday I had a big announcement to make? Well for the next 6-8 years I will be a bishop’s widow. Mr. Ferrero Rocher was sustained and set apart to be the bishop of our ward on Sunday. For those not familiar with my LDS faith, a bishop is similar to a pastor or minister. […]

Weekend Blowout Party

July 7, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 20 Comments

Meet Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s family. His wonderful parents are in the middle of the photo surrounded by nine of their ten children, five children in law, and 29 of their 34 grandchildren. Everyone migrated up here for a huge day of family fun. We started the day off with cousin J’s baptism. She turned eight […]

Independence Day 2008

July 4, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

Happy Fourth of July to all my fellow Americans! May your day be filled as John Adams envisioned in this letter to his wife, Abigail: “The *second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations […]

Flag Chimes

July 2, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 12 Comments

This is my Love Thursday entry for several reasons. The kiddos painted these on Monday when the beloved bookmobile came to our house. We LOVE when Ms. Ginny makes the trek out here. In the summer she has a new activity each time she comes as well as goodie bags for those participating in the […]

Meet Lucinda

July 1, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 16 Comments

This drink is da BOMB!

June 30, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 39 Comments

Remember those bomb popsicles from your youth? My kids love the ones we get from Schwan’s. Its just plain fun to eat a striped popsicle with different flavors for each layer. Several years ago I decided to take the same concept and turn those bomb popsicles into a drink. The results were one […]

Soulful Supplications

June 28, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

Children sometimes say the darndest, cutest things. At our house lately it seems to happen at prayer time. We try to teach our children to think back on their day before praying to reflect on the blessings they received or maybe to recognize some mistakes they’ve made that they can work on and ask God […]

Disqus

June 28, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Hauling Hay

June 27, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

Most big bale farmers around here use bale wagons to pick up their bales in the fields. We do it differently, more efficiently (at least in my opinion). I realized after I watched this that I mumbled a lot so you can’t hear most of what I’m saying. You can hear the important parts though. […]

Big Bad Balers

June 26, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

The boys (I guess I should say men but I got into the habit of saying the boys) do the baling: Mr. Ferrero Rocher, his two brothers, and a brother-in-law. Baling is typically done 1 – 3 days after raking depending on the heat. For this first crop they’d start baling around 3am because of […]