Monthly Archives: November 2015

Able

Categories: Family

Someone recently asked Brett if I am able to be at home with our kids. We liked the use of the word “able.” It is a privilege, one not everyone is able to have. But I am blessed to have that option. And it works better in our house because of it. We know it takes both of us to make this house run smoothly. Keep reading →

Nearer My God to Thee

Categories: Gospel

Some hymns have always been favorites of mine. This is one of them. I love the connection with the story of Jacob from the Old Testament. I love the pleading in the music itself. And then BYU Vocal Point went and arranged it with Latin as well. Their version gives me chills every time. Keep reading →

Nothing but blue skies

Categories: Random

Brett and I play a game called “Cloud.” The first person to see a cloud says “Cloud!” and points it out. Sounds like a real boring game. But it can be real tough because there aren’t often clouds around. Keep reading →

Making Memories

Categories: Random, Remembers

When I travel somewhere I know my time there is limited and I want to make the most out of every minute I have there and not miss a thing. So that means limited stopping time for eating, sleeping, and doing other necessities. I just go go go go go. And I love it. And then I come home and crash. Keep reading →

Iddo

Categories: Family, Happy Things

Iddo is a very perspicacious child. Her life is full of wonder, excitement, and discovery, and so she fills my life with the same. Keep reading →

Knitting

Categories: Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting

First, yes, it’s my dad that knit the sweaters. It keeps catching me off guard when people are so surprised by that. Why is a man who knits such a shock to so many people? Anyway. … Keep reading →

Random news that caught my eye

Categories: News

What men want. Why we squeeze cute things. Bell ringing and buggy pushing records. Jefferson’s chemistry lab. The science of screams. Keep reading →