Easter Sunday will soon be here. Our Calvary’s Hill, Empty Tomb Garden has been growing for the last three weeks. A subtle reminder of what we are celebrating resting right there on the kitchen counter. Amid the chaos of dirty dishes and cooking messes tender green shoots skyward searching for the light that gives it […]
Archives for March 2013
I Support Traditional Marriage
Long time readers know how much family, traditional marriage, and parenthood mean to me. I started an annual blog celebration about The Family: A Proclamation to the World, held every September, because of my strong belief in the importance of the truths taught therein. Truths such as:Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained […]
Easter Ideas from Around the Web
Just a roundup of ideas from around the web to celebrate Easter. Personal Study Easter Scripture Study – Gethsemane Scripture Chain from That Good PartEaster Scripture Study – Last Week of Christ’s Life from That Good Part The Last Hours of Christ’s Life Study Packet from The Red Headed Hostess Countdowns 8 Day Walk With […]
Introducing Our Newest Junior Mint
Jason Peterborn March 19, 2013 at 11:02am7 lbs 8 oz, 19 inches long At first mention of Jason’s name some people have said it doesn’t seem to fit the rest of our children’s names as they are all scriptural. Surprise! Jason is a biblical name. Jason was a Thessalonican who gave refuge to Paul, Silas, […]
Teaching Children to Cook
Since I’m being induced today and my brain is fried anyway I thought I’d combine three posts I wrote several years ago on how I have taught and am teaching my children to cook. There have only been two changes in how we do things since I wrote them. Our food budget has increased to […]
A Taste of Humble Pie
The past month has been rather – hmmm, how shall I put it? – normal but with a touch of added humor that only teenage daughters and a husband with quick wit can provide. And thank goodness for that humor and plenty of laughter to go around! Otherwise, I think I would have lost confidence […]
Five for Friday: Getting Ready for Baby Edition
I’m all set to be induced on Tuesday, March 19th {if baby doesn’t come sooner}. We are so excited to see this new little guy! And hopefully, seeing him will help us decide on his name. ☺ 1. All of my children except for Ganache have been born between September and January. All the newborn […]
Surviving When All You Have Are Young Ones
When my oldest was six I had my fifth child. As I think back about what those days were like I realize how much work it was but also how fun it was. We have several home videos from that era and it really amazes me at how clean our house actually was and that […]
Easter Resurrection Puzzle {Giveaway}
One of our favorite Easter decorations is this Resurrection puzzle I bought a couple of years ago.I love how it is simple, focused on Christ, and tells the story of that miraculous Easter morning through the figures. Can you tell who they are? Though they weren’t all there at the same time each was at […]
Sowing Seeds and Bearing Fruit
How many times have you wondered if what you are doing, the choices you make now, are having any effect on others? Are others really watching how you handle your children or run your household? Do they really take notice of the good things {and maybe the bad!} that you are trying to accomplish? At […]
The ART of Making a Home
Being a homemaker is a hard job! Despite the spin the world puts on it, we do not lounge on the couch all day watching TV. We are not lazy burdens who do nothing while our husbands go out and work. Building a family involves both husband and wife working at their different and distinct […]
Easter Activities that focus on the Savior
Easter is the last day of March this year. I LOVE Easter! I love celebrating the life of Jesus Christ, reflecting on the Atonement and glorious Resurrection, and teaching my children all about it. Here’s a peek at activities, crafts, and printables we do leading up to Easter all focused on the Savior. […]
Five For Friday: Splurge Edition
I think instead of nesting syndrome at the end of this pregnancy {18 days and counting!} I am having spending syndrome. Here are my recent splurge purchases. 1. I have a serious love of colored shoes. I like to add pop to an outfit and look down and see color, even if it’s just a […]