The Beauty of Daily Ritual: Why What You Feed Each Day Matters
Last month I listened to this podcast that really resonated with me. Part of it was about a Divine Mother which was so interesting. But the thing that really caught…
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Miracles Amidst the Hard Stuff: Lucy at BYU Summer School
We are already half-way through BYU summer school for Lucy and it’s been a rollercoaster ride for us for sure. But I want to take a minute to talk about…
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The Work and the Beauty of Reconnecting with People You Love
I was in Utah twice last month. Once to help celebrate my sister’s 40th birthday, and then to drop off Lucy for summer school. And man, that is a place…
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Lucy Takes on BYU Summer School: A Mother’s Heart in the Middle of It All
You know when little ideas create a spark of possibility in your mind? And then it takes root and you realize that’s a really good idea? That’s what happened in…
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A Tradition Rekindled for the 4th of July: Coronado!
After a five-year hiatus, we reunited with a whole slew of families in Coronado for the 4th of July. We had this tradition to convene there for years when our…
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250 Years of America: There Is So Much Good Here
Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone! I just have to take a minute to stop in my tracks and write just a few thoughts I’ve had lately about America. Because…
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A Short Summer Stint With Lucy at Home
Let’s take a minute to talk about the short time we got to have Lucy home this summer. The “three musketeers” reunited. Because I want to hold onto it in…
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Mediterranean Bowls: An Easy, Healthy Crowd Pleaser
When the kids came home for Memorial Day I put each kid in charge of a meal. When it was Max and Abby’s turn they whipped up all the fixings…
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What Japanese World Cup Fans Taught Me About Raising Kids Who Pitch In
I’ve been thinking about teaching kids to pitch in, building unity and hard work lately. Especially in light of this news coverage of Japanese fans at the World Cup: I…
