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.

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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.

She’s My Sister

Pictures, music, and a love letter to my sister.

In the Pursuit of Excellence – Starting Simple

I have been in serious need of goal-setting-reaching. So here’s what I’m doing.

smithharper

My mom has been hard at work making a fancy-schmancy website for our extended family/family history website. I made a logo. You can look at it here.

The House – an update!

An update on our short sale.

Wednesday Wanderings – The Wonder Place

In which I review a really cool indoor play place. Your kids will beg to stay. I promise.

Oh, What do you do in the summertime

What we do in the summertime. With lots of pictures. And a cute song (that you can choose whether or not to play).

What the...?

In which I cut my sandwich in four triangles... ?

Monday Musings – Seven Brides

In which I describe my crazy week. And include a few pictures.

My First Ever Giveaway!

That's right - I'm having a blog giveaway! 8-o

Facelift #3... and a button!

In which my blog gets a new look, and you get a button!

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How to Read a Blog

A lesson on RSS Feed Readers – so you can spend more time reading your friend’s blogs, and less time loading their webpages.

Butcher Paper

In which we trace ourselves and I learn an important lesson about playing with my kids.

All Dressed Up

One of our favorite games to play at Grandma’s house is dress up!

All the Animals

In which I post too many pictures, talk too much about them, and finally entertain you with a hilarious video of a monkey and children laughing.

WARNING: Long post alert! This post has several pictures, and too much text, but there is a FABULOUS video at the very end. You can just skip to the end if you want, but the pics are pretty cute.

5th Ward

Still no word on the house, but that doesn’t deter us from talking about it, praying about it, and from looking up the ward boundaries.

Weekend Off

During which my to-do lists get left behind.

What’s Up, Doc?

The proceedings of our life, recently. And a bonus picture.

Cereal for Dinner

In which I feed my child cereal for dinner.


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moving on

Now that all the excitement and travelling is over with for the summer it is time to get on with my Summer 2010 list!!

A Fun Fourth

Photos, video, and recipes of our America’s Birthday celebration!

this little man

A picture.


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Because She is a Mother

I have been doing a lot of soul searching lately.

Zipcode

In the which I forget my zipcode, and we have a fabulous time visiting the desert - seeing Papai for the first time in months!

The Land of the Free

Picture.


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The House - for real this time

Here.

lost and found

Look what we found!

An Obvervation

Precocious little V.

Puppy Love

Tomorrow we (me and the kids) are going up to meet our little puppies!

wipe-out

How J wakes up happy.


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Olive

You've gotta see this.


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In Which I Won a Water Bottle

… and a plush dinosaur toy that roars when you squeeze it. And V ran his first 1K.

Body Job

Got some work done on my car by a great auto body repair guy.


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Stability

Just to let you know what’s up.

Drooping Heart

An explanation for my blogging absence.

My Goofy Girl

A picture of J.

Sweet Lovins

J giving love to her baby cousin.


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The House

Info about our potential first home.


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Good House Hunting

I spent pretty much the entire day house hunting.

Avião

We've been up since the crack of dawn, and in aiports/on airplanes since 7am.

Despite the lack of sleep and large number of small children, our travels haven't been TOO stressful. We all still like each other - that's a good thing, right?

Food Safety

I wrote a little blurb over on my healthy living blog about food safety. Sparked by the yucky Capri Sun mold issue on Facebook. Yuck mold.

How Do I Breathe

I finally talked to my sweet heart today.

Memorial Day 2010

Balloon Glow and Kenyan Acrobats.

I See My Mother Kneeling

Tonight I was pondering the significance of prayer, and how I love to pray and pour out my soul to my Father in Heaven.

It isn’t enough, though, for me to pray and pour out my soul. I need to teach my children to pray.

Photo Display

Just because all three of the previous posts have no pictures – and that’s just sad.  Here are some of my favorites from Memorial Day Weekend.

My Favorite Family That Isn’t Mine

Here is a little post dedicated to my favorite family in the world that has no relation to me!

Singing in the Rain

A warm summer rain.