three things I’ve learned about traditions and routines
Let’s talk about traditions and routines. Because I got this question that made me think about it: I know your family has a lot of traditions and routines. What traditions…
Love Packed Up Into a Relief Society Christmas Dinner
It’s difficult for pictures to portray all the love that went into our Relief Society Christmas dinner this year. My “calling” (where I serve at church) is still with the…
How to Make a Jesus-Themed Christmas Tree out of Paper
In the midst of Thanksgiving hoopla we have sure been missing Claire. I worked my tail off to send off her Christmas package before the holidays ramped up. And it…
How do you put your husband first? — Valentine’s edition
This question has been asked over and over in a variety of different ways over the years on this blog: How do you put your husband first? Here’s an example:…
A Temple Trip to Utah enveloped in family love
My dear parents were unable to make it to all the temple/farewell hoopla here in the desert. But they were determined to spend some special time with Claire before that…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Some questions/phrases to love better
The other day I came across some questions/phrases to love better. It’s amazing what one little phrase can do to mend or build a relationship! And I figure it’s a…
some tips to better parent with your valentine
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the latest “In the Arena” podcast is all about: 1) How to keep your spouse as your #1. and 2) Some tips and thoughts about how…
the good stuff: Relief Society
When I got my calling to serve as the Relief Society president in our church congregation (over two years ago now…whoa!) I may have mentioned my conversation with my sister-in-law….
when you are lost, “you will be found”
Lucy played the piano at church yesterday. Which was all fine and dandy. I mean, it might scare the pants off me or anyone else in our family to play…