Today’s Wordfull Wednesday we are sharing stories of women ancestors from our own family history. Today I am sharing the story of my great-great-great grandmother Ramona as told by my own grandmother, Yaya, in a book of family history stories she wrote for her grandchildren when we were small. Keep that in mind when you […]
Wordfull Wednesday Topic for March 9th
About seven years ago we did a unit study titled “Female Family History.” Thanks to my mother and Mr. FR’s aunt I was able to gather stories about many of my daughters’ women ancestors on both sides of the family. We created a timeline starting with the girls and then traveled back in time learning […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Beauty
There are so many items of beauty in our world. From the expansive purple sunsets and majestic mountains, to the whir of tiny hummingbird wings and flowers just budding there is much to behold and drink in. But the very first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word beauty are the women […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Random Acts of Kindness
“A special gift is kindness,Such happiness it brings,When I am kind to others,My heart sings!” There have been so many acts of kindness, both big and small, shown to me throughout my life. Each has changed me in some way. The most unexpected, simple gift of kindness I received was on November 18, 2008. I […]
Wordfull Wednesday topic for February 9
(image credit) February is known for being the month of “love.” It is also a month where such famous people as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and Charles Dickens were born. They each accomplished great things in their life that have an impact on all of us today. While what we do day-in […]
Wordfull Wednesday: My Favorite Childhood Book
As I sit to write this I am surprised that I can’t think of a single book that I absolutely LOVED as a child. Can you believe that? Me? The one who learned to read at three and hasn’t put a book down since? Oh, there are books I remember reading like Little Bear, Dr. […]
Wordfull Wednesday Topic for January 26
Wordfull Wednesdays is an opportunity to hear many different bloggers’ opinions and ideas about various topics. There will only be one topic each Wordfull Wednesday. It will be held every other week with a Linky Tool put up here for everyone to link to their posts. On the off Wednesday that it is not held […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Work
“Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go…” For some, work is a drudgery, something that has to be done, plowed through at the quickest rate possible so one can get to the fun. Others view work to the extreme never taking a break to rest or relax, viewing fun as a waste […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Wholesome Recreational Activities
Can I tell you how much I love my family? My husband and my children are the world to me. I love all of their different personalities, talents, and quirks. I am also very lucky to have a great extended family. My own parents, brothers and sisters, as well as Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s parents and […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Repentance and Forgiveness
June 23 – Repentance and Forgiveness – If any of you have never done anything wrong please raise your hand! All of us have had need to seek out forgiveness, to give forgiveness and to repent. How do you teach your children about repentance and forgiveness? “Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Faith
Reno Nevada Temple I am a Mormon. My faith, my religion, is very important to me. It is the foundation upon which everything else rests. My belief in Jesus Christ keeps me going through the tough times, brings me joy in the good times, comforts me when I am down, and guides me every day. […]
Wordfull Wednesday – Service for Others
A kind word, a simple deed. Opportunities to serve are limitless and present themselves everyday. The best way for children to learn to serve is by example. I remember seeing my parents help others in a variety of ways when I was growing up. I especially remember the small acts of service they did for […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Caring for Your Family
“Caring for your Family – How do you let them know you care about them? What do you do as parents to show your children they are loved? “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children.” (Family Proclamation, paragraph 6)” Cooking, cleaning, laundry. Hugs, kisses, […]
Handcut Silhouettes
Ah, the silhouette. Timeless, classic, endearing. I LOVE silhouettes. I use them on my bookplates. And recently, while going through some old files I found some silhouettes I’d done of my three oldest girls when they were little and still had some baby fat on them. So darling! There are plans in the works to […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Being Equal Partners
Being Equal Partners, What does that mean to you? “In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.” (Family Proclamation, paragraph 7) “One for me, one for you. One for me, one for you.” That’s the way my littler ones divide up a package of M&M’s so they […]
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