Lame Excuses for Lame Blogging

Some lame reasons for why I haven’t been blogging on our family blog lately. But it should be the first of many posts for the rest of the year.

A Year Ago Today

It’s a little ironic that this day is just about the same as it was last year.

Finally, It Works

A budget system that works for us. Finally.

Conversations with a 4 year old

Bedtime conversations that are “superly” funny.

Lightbulbs

In which I have an epiphany. And find the source of that wonderful poem that ends “So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, I’m rocking my baby, and babies don’t keep.”

I Love to See the Temple

In which V builds a temple.

Captain Moroni and the Standard of Liberty

In which we learn about Captain Moroni and make helmets and play with swords. And learn a little about defending freedom while we’re at it.

Good Men and a Great Country

Happy 4th of July (with a pic of the kids and a lego flag)

Bricked

In which Rocky Balboa beats up Superman.


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Potty Training Volume 2 Issue 3 - well, that was easy

Phew.

Potty Training Vol 2 Issue 2

In which we begin again, and it is much easier this time... much.

A Little Bit of Everything

In which I blog about mountains, friends, food, and everything in between in hopes that you haven’t forgotten I’m here.

Little Slugger

In which V plays T-ball.

wisdom

In which I learn a little about the atonement and enduring trials.

Ultimate Mothering Success

In which V wakes himself up to go pee.

hope ya know, we had a hard time

In which we need extra prayers for our family.

Monday Musings – To Delay Action

In which I learn a little more about waiting.

byU

In which I share a funny photo. And talk about a relay.

Monday Musings - Good Reads and Motherhood

The best work I have ever done.

More Good

As if things weren’t going well enough, our life seems to be even better.

When Life is Good

In which I am grateful for all of my blessings.

Monday Musings - His Plan

In which I do some soul searching.

Kid’s Swing Makeover

In which the neighbor gives me an old porch swing, and I give it a makeover.

My New Normal v. 5.0

No. Things will never be normal. But that doesn’t mean I will stop trying to get to normal.

Little Biker Dude

In which I take pictures of V on his bike… while riding my bike…

Weather Bugs

In which the sudden change in weather leaves us with gobs of tissue.


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One Year Older

Another birthday post for V, with a few extra comments.


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April Fools

In which I confess my trickery and wish my baby a happy birthday. And leave you with some other random thoughts.


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Announcing...

A big big secret!




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A Garden Party

In which I buy a hat and ride my bike to Relief Society.

Happy Hump Day

In which I am ready for General Conference and I dream that I have a baby.

Monday Musings – Breastfeeding, the outcast

A rant about breast feeding. You probably shouldn’t read this post if you are not okay with a strong pro-breastfeeding opinion, and perhaps some strong words about those who choose not to breast feed…

Happy Birthday, Baby!

It’s J’s 2nd birthday!

Caution: Bumpy Road

In which our road is bumpy, but He lightens our load.

General Conference Prep

In which V surprises me.

Honesty is the Best Policy

In which I post more pictures of my mountain. And confess my imperfection (again).

May the force be with you

In which I catch V using the Force.

Mission Accomplished

In which I move my mountain - for one day, at least.


-- Post on the go

Moving Mountains

I am about to confess something horrible. And embarrassing. So please don’t judge.

Casey Jr

A picture and a workout.

Repost and Some Thoughts a Day Late

In which I copy and paste a post from 2009.

Potty Training Vol 2 Issue 1

In which the potty training begins... again.


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Of Sleds and iPhones

In which we go sledding and my phone ends up under a foot of snow.

Monday Musings

In which I act like a normal mother and give you updates of J’s speaking skills.

What on earth are you doing?

In which V does some weird stuff.

A Little Backwards

In which I figure out that I have been unnecessarily complicating my life, when here all this time I thought I was simplifying it.

“Because they unnecessarily complicate their lives, they often feel increased frustration, diminished joy, and too little sense of meaning in their lives.”

Monday Musings – Things that Matter Most

There are things that matter, and things that matter most.

Snakes and Snails

Pictures of the creepy crawlers we played with last year.

Monday Musings – The Principle of Adoption

In which I talk about adoption.

Rolling Along

In which V rides a bike in 90+ degree weather.

Monday Musings – Mothers Day In

A few thoughts about things.

There is Sunshine in My Soul

In which I finally start grieving.

Monday Musings... on Saturday

In which I post on Saturday because it’s been a while.

Monday Musings

In which I quote the scripture from Hebrews 13:2.

Graduation

“I’m a real soldier!”

Monday Musings – Let it Snow

In which V thinks the snow is just for him.

Do the Do

Some cute do’s on my baby girl.

Wednesday Wanderings has moved

As of Wednesday, Nov 24, Wednesday Wanderings will move permanently to my Child’s Play blog. Head on over there to check out our ice skating adventure!

Playmates

Friends to play with.

Monday Musings – A House of Order

In which my sweet husband picks up the slack to keep our house running.

Snake Charmer

In which DH plays recorders with the babies.

They Say It’s Your Birthday

My birthday post... a little late, but better late than never.

Monday Musings – He Will Come

He came. And He will come again.

Wednesday Wanderings – W J Public Library Story Time

In which we go to a library... again.

Post your Wanderings and link up!

Catch-Up

I finally caught up on some blogging... I “backdated” them, so here are the links to all the posts:

Monday Musings – Fabulous Five: in which I put together some scattered thoughts and include a few pictures

Of Spooks and Treats: Halloween festivities – this on is like a novel... but lots of pictures, so skip the reading and just view the adorableness that is my children.

Wednesday Wanderings: in which witches are spotted.

Wednesday Wanderings becomes a Meme!: Well, if that isn’t self explanatory, I don’t know what is.

Snow Day: in which the children and the puppies play in the snow, and V makes a snow angel. Mostly pictures, so an easy read.

Check back tomorrow for my Friday Pursuit of Excellence report.

Monday Musings – Follow the Prophet

Remember Noah and Lehi? My observations of and commentary on the similarities between President Packer, and the prophets of old.

In which I have too much on my mind to come up with a good title.

Noses are for Booger Wipes

A post from Papai about a bedtime conversation with Vince.

How to Train Your Dragon

In which I train the puppies (not dragons – although V would love it if I got him a dragon...) to fetch.

Favorites Part II – The Best Moments

Pictures and videos galore. Be prepared for some entertainment.

Favorites Part I – My Best Shots

Some of my best photography of the summer.

24

My birthday blog.

Canine Candids

Pictures and videos of the kids and the canines.

Monday Musings -- What Was I Thinking!?

An old post that sat around as a draft due to a series of unfortunate events.

Reverent Reflections

So I danced with them.

Who Needs a Pool?

...when you have a bucket of water.

(bonus feature: interesting weather facts)

PofE – “We write according to our prophecies”

And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.

~2 Nephi 25:26

A Monkey, A Butterfly, and A Princess

For some reason, wearing an apron with monkeys on it makes you a monkey.

Wednesday Wanderings – Library

A review of the local library.

How Many Pancakes...

...does it take to fill three bellies?

What Has Been

A few pictures highlighting the summer, and how I’m glad to be back!

Speaking Dog

Puppy training in a new house. Here.

Late Monday Musings

Here.

Monday Musings – Vacation

In which I review the summer. And my lack of enthusiasm for it.

PofE – Line Upon Line

In which I change my approach to habit changes.

Change of Plans

In which I downgrade my summer goals. For good reasons.

It’s Official!

Our offer was approved on the house!!

Wednesday Wanderings – Theo Chocolate

Where there is free organic, sustainable, locally made chocolate for the tasting. Yum.

In The Lead

Some adorable pictures, and a look on the bright side of things.

Monday Musings – The Living Room Floor

In which I lay on the floor all day Saturday, Vince rides his bike, and I figure out that the grief will never go away – and it doesn’t have to.

When Your Gut Screams ‘No!’ but Your Mouth Says ‘Of course, I’d be glad to.’

Do what you can do. Don’t do what you can’t do.

My Bags are Packed

I’m not ready to face what is coming, and so... like anyone else, I’m denying it will happen, and pretending it won’t, until it’s too late.

Our House in the Middle of Our Street

In which the first buyer backs out, and our offer becomes first priority!

“Es-kah-pey” (funny, it’s spelled just like ‘Escape’)

In which J escapes from her pack and play.

Monday Musings - A Jack of All Trades

There is a saying - “A jack of all trades is a master of none.” And then there is me trying to find what I can be a “master” of.

And the winner is....

An announcement of the winner of my first ever giveaway!

And an explanation for my forthcoming lack of communication.

PofE – Try, Try Again

So, Goal #1 was a total fail.

Wednesday Wanderings – DeGray Lake State Park, and some other places

A 5K, water, and Dairy Queen.

Tight Squeeze

J the squealer and all the tight places she finds herself in.

Monday Musings -- “Os pequeninos deixai vir a mim”

“Pois, é teu Pai e muito te-ama”

This line from a Children’s song – and my thoughts on the subject.