This time around for Woman to Woman Morning Glory and Lei have asked us to share an important quote and what it means to us. I absolutely adore quotes, in fact I collect them. If you have ever been to my house then this is obvious to you as you will see them [...]
Entries from June 2007
June 20, 2007
Making My List and Checking It Twice
Since we are getting ready to go on a long road trip to visit family, I only have one thing on my mind – PACKING.
Of course I keep putting it off. I dread packing and having to think about it. It makes me irritable. Packing for adults is one thing, but packing for [...]
June 19, 2007
My Photography Tips
Just recently as I was perusing the gazillion digital pictures we have looking for some good shots of my husband with the kids, I made a startling discovery. It turns out that most of our camera time is focused solely on the kids rather than including mom and dad in the picture. This isn’t necessarily [...]
June 18, 2007
Feeling Special and Feeling Lucky
Hopefully my specialness and luckiness doesn’t end with the magic number three … and wouldn’t you know it?!? Just as I was getting ready to publish this post the mail carrier came with yet another padded envelope. Now I am special and lucky four times over.
1. Last week I won a free [...]
June 17, 2007
A Tribute To Fathers
“A father’s calling is eternal, and its importance transcends time. It is a calling for both time and eternity. Harold B. Lee truly stated that, ‘the most important of the Lord’s work that you [fathers] will ever do will be the work you do within the walls of your own home.’ …
“Your homes should be [...]
June 15, 2007
Reading Makes You Smart
I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. ~Anna Quindlen
TV. If kids are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun they’ll have with twenty-six. Open your child’s imagination. Open a book. [...]
June 14, 2007
My Real Life Max and Ruby
If you have little kids in your house or even if you are a grandparent, then chances are you probably know who Max and Ruby are. “Max and Ruby” is an animated preschool show which is based on the popular Max and Ruby children books written by Rosemary Wells.
“The episodes present stories about Max, [...]
June 13, 2007
Rudy As A Father
Since Father’s Day is on Sunday, I thought I would list some ways why I think my husband is a remarkable father to our two mostly cheerful and nearly always energetic children.
1. He enjoys singing songs to them. He even makes up some of his own.
2. He loves to read to them.
3. [...]
June 12, 2007
Works-For-Me: Picking A Good Watermelon
Summertime always means there will be plenty of watermelon consumption in our house. We prefer super sweet and crisp melons, but how does one guarantee that the melon you pick from the overflowing bins at your local market will fit your criteria? Here are a few simple tips that I always abide by:
1. [...]
