candy bar game
In answer to many questions about the candy bar game from a few posts ago, here it is: (and I take no credit since it’s a total tradition from my…
birthday Priesthood hike
Max and I had a little adventure the day after his birthday. Just the two of us.Since in our church the big “12” means that boys get ordained to get…
star of the week
I’m going to start having a “Star of the Week” around here. My kids are so darn enamored by it at school I decided what the heck, I should instigate…
speaking of walls…
…we LOVED having our kitchen ones plastered with people we love through the Christmas season. Yes, it was worth all the Christmas card chaos to get to see so many…
awards
Claire’s friend got an award at school a while ago. It was a big deal. I could hear the envy in Claire’s voice as she told me all about it…
tutors & tutees
There is so much beauty in kids helping their siblings! I grew up in a family with nine kids. (And yes, I realize this is an extremely cheesy picture…but bear…
traditions
Growing up we had some crazy family traditions. I have two favorites: The first was my Dad’s birthday tradition. His birthday falls in October, which is a perfect month for…
Favorite Things
There are a few things I am LOVING right now. I love to watch Max with his little sisters. And when I do, I feel like never in a million…
Happy Mother’s Day
Oh man I love Mother’s Day. No, not because I sat in church today with five kids who pulled my skirt up exactly 43 times while vying for a spot…