We're back from our now traditional trip to Shenandoah National Park to see the Autumn colors. It's always so nice to be up there, especially for DS. While on our long hike, he said: "I love the narrow steep parts. I feel ALIVE, Daddy!" It's good for him to understand there's more to living than […]

I called the school office today — forgot to send in a note with the kids to say they were riding the car home instead of the bus. (I am usually very responsible that way, btw.) I called over an hour before school was to let out, and the office staff was all “we can’t […]

I called the school office today -- forgot to send in a note with the kids to say they were riding the car home instead of the bus. (I am usually very responsible that way, btw.) I called over an hour before school was to let out, and the office staff was all "we can't […]

“I am a child of God, and he has sent me here. Has given me an earthling home, with parents kind and dear….” That DD of mine makes me laugh. She got up this morning and wrote a talk and drew a picture of the temple completely all by herself. It was really cute: “I […]

"I am a child of God, and he has sent me here. Has given me an earthling home, with parents kind and dear...." That DD of mine makes me laugh. She got up this morning and wrote a talk and drew a picture of the temple completely all by herself. It was really cute: "I […]

I had a good topic to blog about….. thought of it while I was cutting the grass earlier, but now I can’t remember it. That’s what 2.5 hours of riding lawn mower racket will do to your brain, I guess. Conference was good. The weather was so nice today it was a real challenge to […]

I had a good topic to blog about..... thought of it while I was cutting the grass earlier, but now I can't remember it. That's what 2.5 hours of riding lawn mower racket will do to your brain, I guess. Conference was good. The weather was so nice today it was a real challenge to […]

For the un-crafty members of Relief Society, like me, coming up with creative ways to present food during activities can be very intimidating. Here are some ideas that can help you: Please be sure to post your food-related ideas and links in the comments section below! Fantastic Fruit Watermelon Fruit Basket About.com has a fantastic […]

“Delectable Danish” How does that title capture your attention or interest? This class could be all about making Danishes, delicate breads, braided cheese breads and other delicious delicacies that your average person doesn’t know how to make. Even though this is an interesting topic and a wonderful art to learn, the title caught your eye. […]

Can't we report on anything else? I'm so sick of this blitz type coverage. We do still have a president, who IS doing SOMETHING -- even if it's stupid. Report on that. Congress continues to screw us. Report on that. Come on -- there MUST be something to report on besides McBama.