“The nearer we get to God, the more easily our spirits are touched by refined and beautiful things.” These words by Douglas Callister describe perfectly the way I feel about the artwork and other publications created by the Young family. I want my children and our family to feel closer to God. Having beautiful artwork […]
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling
Beautiful heavenly rays greeted us as we headed down the mountain into town early this morning.”The dawning of a brighter day majestic rises on the world.” We headed to a friend’s house, then the church to drop off girls for a week of camping. My girls, they are growing up! They didn’t ask for help […]
Circling
The days, they roll together like waves of green blowing across the alfalfa field.Swath, rake, bale, haul, stack.Swath, rake, bale, haul, stack.Round and round just like the pivots delivering dew from above, precious life giving water. As we circle the field, Mr. Ferrero Rocher and I talk about our children.The cute antics of the two […]
Sick
Poor little Ganache has been sick this past week. Last week it was Hershey. And both kiddos only want mom when they get that way. Even though there is plenty of help {thank goodness my kids know how to cook and clean!} around here I haven’t been able to do much but sit and rock […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Favorite Summer Memory
SUMMER The word conjures up so many wonderful memories! There isn’t one magical summer that is my favorite, rather there are snippets, myriads of snippets. sparklers on Independence Day watching the Days of ’47 parade with cousins, aunts, and uncles dressing as a pioneer and marching in our own Primary neighborhood parade practicing the “Dead […]
Keeping Busy
Summer farm work is in full swing around here. Which means, for me, the three oldest girls are gone helping their dad so the younger kids and I pick up the slack at home. Taken on their recent trip to Florida with my parents Can I just tell you how much I forget those older […]
Gifts from this week
Laughing with the baby Afternoon sunlight filtering through blinds on the kitchen table {with leftover decorations from Mother’s Day!} Big umbrellas to hide behind Smell of fresh cut grass spilled granola PEEK A BOO I SEE YOU! © 2007-2012 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all […]
Meal Planning for a Large Family
Q. What is a typical week of meals for your family right now? A. I love our farming, homeschooling lifestyle. One of the biggest reasons is we get to eat all three meals a day together as a family. This also means somebody has to make all those meals. If we aren’t prepared by knowing […]
Joy in Spilled Milk
On Sunday I learned a simple little lesson from Hershey…or more accurately several lessons. One: Dancing and singing {to her little brother} can bring joy and laughter, even to those {her little brother} who are crying. Two: Dancing and singing while holding a cup of milk also brings laughter. Three: Dancing and singing energetically while […]
There is Sunshine in my Soul Today
{Taking a cue from my friend who titles her blog posts from lines in music} What do you do when your children say, “Come play with us, Mom!” You obey! Yesterday {and today} have been gorgeous! We have been soaking up the clear skies and 70-80 degree Spring weather. Next week temps will probably be […]
Snippets
After I helped her put on her shoes and jacket, Hersey {2}, threw open the door and announced to her older siblings {and the world}: “Here’s me!” Special Dark {5}: “Mom’s a genius!” after I fixed his marble run so it sloped properly. Special Dark: Mom, truth or dare?Me: DareSpecial Dark: Give Dad a piggy […]
Spring Has Sprung
and my busy season has begun! April is going to be a doozey of a month for me. I have several major projects I am working on. {I didn’t make this quilt but will be making one like it} A quilt is being made as a special gift for someone who is moving. I’m following […]
Simple Gifts From This Past Month
striped pjs how the younger ones rotate the laundry – they just get right in! this reminder for us all pink plaid converse cheering they are finally home after a two mile stroll banana nutella peanut butter sandwiches donating twelve inches to Locks of Love the expressive faces this little guy makes helpful big sisters […]
Hello March
I turn a new calendar page to find your days already filled with good things to come. A trip to Reno for some shopping and food storage replenishing A new niece expected to make her arrival anytime now A special regional meeting to listen to the General Relief Society, General Young Women, and General Primary […]
Behold….the humble towel
As I was folding yet another basket of laundry – kitchen towels to be exact – I began to wonder why we have so many but never seem to have enough. This creates a problem, you see. We are constantly using towels to dry hands, wipe down counters, dry pots and pans and mixing bowls. […]
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