So this is the Simple Life

by | Jul 12, 2010 | Musings

The children were all finally in bed. I turned to Nate and asked, “Do you remember when we lived in Springville and you would come home from work? We’d eat dinner, I’d do the dishes, and we’d all go for a walk?” He nodded. I glanced at...

(A More Real) Love Story

by | Apr 30, 2010 | Musings

I love this song anyway, but this rendition first made me laugh and then cry. I blame the pregnancy hormones. Enjoy!

Putting Down a Few Books

by | Apr 16, 2010 | Musings

Years ago in college, I watched an object lesson unfold in Relief Society. The teacher called a volunteer to the front of the room and proceeded to hand her book after book while she (the teacher) continued the lesson. As the volunteer’s stack grew more...

A Five-Year-Old’s View

by | Mar 7, 2010 | Farm & Family, Musings

“Mom why are you trying to be fat?” “It’s not fat, it’s the the baby,” I said. “Uh-uh. I can see your back. It’s bent. You’re pushing your tummy out.”

Water for the Crops

by | Mar 5, 2010 | Farm & Family, Musings

Many are bemoaning the recent heavy snowfall. However, I’m grateful for the storm. We need several more just like it if we want water enough for our summer crops. Perhaps we could all learn a lesson from my children who played until well past dark enjoying the...