Utah has a day celebrating the first settlers’ arrival there on July 24, 1847. Those first settlers were Mormons, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fleeing the severe persecutions they faced in Illinois after the martyrdom of the prophet Joseph Smith. The first company consisted of 143 men, three women, and […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Childhood Games
Oh, the innocence of childhood! Where the days are carefree filled with play and imagination.Hide-n-seek in the neighbor’s yard, kickball in our front yard, and board games like Scrabble or chess on a lazy Sunday afternoon are some of the games I remember the most.Being a voracious bookworm I also remember many days my mother […]
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 […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Shoes
Do people still shine their shoes? I know, I know. It’s a silly topic for Wordfull Wednesday. I think I was in a crazy mood, or is it desperate? Now I’m stuck with it. Stuck like gum to the bottom of your shoe. ☺ My favorite shoes are an old brown pair I’ve had for […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Those who have mothered me
There have been so many, too many to name. My sweet great-great aunt who didn’t mind a precocious three year old coming to visit every day. The kind “grandmother” who “adopted” us when our own grandmothers lived far away. Karon, who taught me how to make bread, whose recipe has now been shared and made […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Adjusting to the Unexpected
2008. That has been the hardest year of my life to date. It started off with good news – another baby would be joining our family! And I was busy planning a surprise trip for Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s birthday to visit Kirtland, Palmyra, and Niagara Falls – just the two of us. Tens days before […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Where I’m From
{{be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to see February’s Wordfull Wednesday winner}} Where I’m From I am from guitars strummingfrom music and singing.I am from the box elder tree in the front yard(where the box elder bugs wouldcrunch between my chin and neck)I am from Jolly’s Corner Drugstoreand front porch swingsfrom […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Our Love Story
The love story of Joseph and I is a bit long and it is still ongoing. There are also many views and perspectives that can be added, after all when the bride is so young there are bound to be some complications. =) But since this is our story and I am writing it, I […]
January Wordfull Wednesday Winner
I saw this sign on etsy the other day, pinned it, and then thought “This would make a great prize for Wordfull Wednesday!” Made by Landee who blogs at Landee See, Landee Do she recently opened her etsy shop. You know how I love to support handmade so take a peek at the goodies she […]
Wordfull Wednesday: A day in my life
I’ve done a typical day post before so this time I posted more of my perspective and what I do rather than what everyone, including the kids do throughout the day. Here is the bare bones. My day begins earlier than everyone else’s. I am a morning person to the core. I don’t use an […]
Next Wordfull Wednesday Topic for January 25
I was thinking about my typical day. A typical day in winter is vastly different than a typical day in summer. And is there ever really a “typical” day? What does that mean anyway? The topic for next week’s Wordfull Wednesday is to share a day in your life with us. You don’t have to […]
Literary Likenesses
I kind of side skirted answering my own question for Wordfull Wednesday. I wrote what my children thought, rather than who I identified with, and some of you noticed. =) The reason is there really isn’t ONE fictional character that I solely identify with completely. There are, however, many that I can relate to for […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Ma, Marme, or Mother?
What fictional character do you identify the most with? I put this question to my older girls asking them what fictional character I remind them of the most. Here’s how the conversation went down {to the best of my memory}. Bon Bon: Ma. Semisweet and Brownie: Ma? Bon Bon: Yeah, you know Ma Kettle. Me: […]
Christmas Traditions: Music {Giveaway}
It’s no secret I grew up surrounded by music. My parents made sure we all took piano lessons. My dad played the guitar and would serenade us to sleep in the evenings. It was his way to relax after a stressful day but it was also wonderful for us. We loved to sing together. I […]
Wordfull Wednesday Winner and Topic for Tomorrow
Real catchy post title, huh? I realize I forgot to post the topic for Wordfull Wednesday tomorrow. It is to write about a time (or times) your children have surprised you by serving others on their own. Children are usually very good at seeing a need and wanting to help. So go ahead and brag […]
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