Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Memories of our last week together are filled with sweet tender moments and heart wrenching, painful ones. I wish I could erase the painful memories of that week and just keep the happy ones. It was so amazing watching her and listening to her and imagining her as a missionary a year from now. My little feisty red head will soon be a missionary! Can you believe it Mom? She got her temple recommend.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Last week I got a phone call from the woman who wrote it to me. I was a little surprised when I saw her number on my caller id. I have not seen her or really had an opportunity to visit with her in years and although she is a member of my church, she is not part of my local congregation or any of the neighboring congregations. But she apologized for writing that letter to me thirteen years ago. I have had this happen to me twice before in my life.

Friday, May 15, 2015. I promised this kid a waterfall. And I was determined to deliver. We set out for the exact same hike but this time we were ready! A stop at the pond to check our the turtles and ducks. We found lots of water this time. The kids loved this part. They were such good little hikers. Just one more for good measure because I so love these people. Thursday, May 14, 2015.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Ken and Chrys are still married. Ken and Chrys are still married. In one of my recent posts I was referring to some difficult times we have faced in the last couple of years. I do have every intention of writing more about them although for most of you it will only be repetitive. My mom keeps telling me I really need to write about these experiences.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010. All courtesy of my most talented photographer friend. Friday, May 7, 2010. Tim and Brenda came down Spring Break weekend and we got to hang out and I took a few pics of Jesse. Of his looks from his Dad.

Cooking with ramen and whatever meat my mom sends home. I told you all I had a breakfast experiment to perform, and it went swimmingly.

Monday, May 11, 2015. Jonathan and Taneil made dinner for all of us. We had a great time! I love being a mom. It is definitely the most fulfilling thing that I have ever done. A peek into the kitchen. Dodge ball and air hockey. Nice bed hair, eh? She changed her tune a bit when I told her I might h.

Sunday, March 22, 2009. 1 tablespoon good olive oil. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. 1 pound dried fusilli pasta. 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved. Toss well, season to taste, and serve hot. Via my friend Lindsey via Food Network. Monday, September 01, 2008.

On Momming and Aging and My Twenty Year Quest to Lose the Same Ten Pounds. So what if my son has shown me 47 times how to play The Legend of Starfy. Or if Super Mario Brothers.

Sunday, January 06, 2013.