I was hunting through boots on clearance a few months ago, trying to think of what needed replacing and which sizes would fit the children. And then I realized with a shock that the answer was ALL OF THEM. Every size. If it wouldn’t fit one child it would fit another, and if we already […]
Archives for 2019
You Are a Lioness at the Gate
In Pres. Julie Beck’s talk at BYU Women’s Conference in April 2010 she said women “are like lionesses at the gate of their home”. If blogs are any measure, this idea has struck a chord with a large number of LDS women. I see it frequently quoted and talked about. I believe that most of us recognize […]
Tell Me a Story
Stories are powerful. It’s why they are a part of every culture. There are legends and myths, fairy tales and fables, and then there are the most powerful stories of all – the stories that bind us together, create in us a sense of place and duty, make us more resilient in times of difficulty. […]
Defend the Family!
With all of the attacks on the family now is not the time to “check our religion at the door.” How do we counteract all of these attempts to redefine the traditional family out of existence? We start right where we are: in our own homes, in our schools, in our communities.
Come, Follow Me New Testament Resources part 2
You will find links to resources from church websites that will enhance lessons in the Come, Follow Me New Testament curriculum for September – December 2019.
Haying 2019
As I write this post we (meaning the entire extended family farm) are in the middle of our third crop of alfalfa hay. We usually get four cuttings of hay per year. We have 24 pivots in alfalfa hay this year, one in Timothy hay, and a smaller pivot in winter wheat. It takes about […]
Family Pictures August 2019
We have been really busy this summer! Of course, with farming when aren’t we busy? I’ve had a lot of ideas for posts, prints to create, etc. but just haven’t had the time to actually sit down and do them. So I’m working my way backwards posting what we’ve been doing this summer. Gideon turned […]
Invisible Heroes of World War II {Book Review}
Do you know who Nancy Wake was? How about Pat Patton? Donald Bailey? Dickey Chapelle? They are just a few of the brave, unsung heroes of World War II that you will learn more about in Jerry Borrowman’s latest book, Invisible Heroes of World War II: Extraordinary Wartime Stories of Ordinary People. The book features […]
What Can You Do to Help?
For part of her high school, Debbie took a couple of Character of America classes from BYU Independent Study. One focused on the documents and symbols of America, the other focused on the people of American history. Debbie became even more patriotic (if that’s possible) after all she learned. Sometime right after the start of […]
Daisies and Devotion book review
I drove with Debbie to town today so she could take her last final of the school year. When I picked her up the first thing I asked her was, “Now that you have time, what book are you going to read first?” Our family loves to read, all types of genres, but mostly good […]
Sara & Brigham are Married!
A couple of weeks ago Sara and Brigham were married in the Reno Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are so happy for them! Many thanks to our photographer, Sara Bingham, who perfectly captured the joy! Here are just some of the images she took. The following photos were taken […]
Most Blessed Easter!
“There is no greater expression of love than the heroic Atonement performed by the Son of God. Were it not for the plan of our Heavenly Father, established before the world began, in a very real sense, all mankind—past, present, and future—would have been left without the hope of eternal progression. As a result of […]
April 2019 General Conference Jeopardy
Find the April 2020 General Conference Jeopardy here! The April 2019 General Conference Jeopardy is done! Were there any surprises for you? What did you like the best about this General Conference? My favorite talks were by Sister Becky Craven and Elder Ronald A. Rasband. What were your favorite talks? This version includes every single […]
The Fighting Preacher – A New Church History Film
When my family and I heard there was a film being made about Willard and Rebecca Bean we were excited! No. Excited is an understatement. We were beyond thrilled! Back in March of 2008 Joseph and I took a trip to visit Palmyra, NY. Joseph had never been but he loved church history. I surprised […]
Jane and Emma {Movie Review and Giveaway}
Sometimes living in rural Nevada has its downsides. When “Jane and Emma” was released in theaters across Utah last October I was really wishing I lived there so I could see it. Well, now I don’t have to wait any longer because it is available on DVD! Jane Elizabeth Manning James is someone I really […]