Meet Giggles
I am an educator and PhD. I quilt, belly dance, run, read, and try to grow things. I am a Mormon. I am infertile. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, grand-daughter, friend, wife, and mom. more...Posts I’m Proud Of
What I’m Reading
- Living With Enthusiasm
by L. Tom Perry
131 pages
Started: 3 February 2014 - The Castle of Llyr
by Lloyd Alexander
206 pages
Started: 2 February 2014
- Living With Enthusiasm
Shared Thoughts
- Brett L. Dennis - Popcorn on the Christmas Tree
- Mama g - Popcorn on the Christmas Tree
- Mama g - A Hebrew Alphabet Quiet Book
- Giggles - A Hebrew Alphabet Quiet Book
- Brett L. Dennis - A Hebrew Alphabet Quiet Book
- AmandaStretch - Talent Show!
- Mama g - Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Category Archives: Family
Storyteller
Categories: Family, Folks, Happy Things
The Pueblo people of New Mexico make a type of pottery doll called the Storyteller. It is a person sitting with their mouth open telling a story, with children crawling all over their arms, legs, back, all listening to the story. I’ve loved the image since living in New Mexico as a child. I love the idea even more now because it is an image I live any time I sit down. Keep reading
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Ishi and Shiphi
Categories: Family
On Thursdays this month I expressed my gratitude for each of the people in my family. There are two more members of our family. I can’t describe them to you the same way I can the other members of our family as I only know their hearts. But that is the most important part of a person, so it is enough. Keep reading
O Come
But I’m most looking forward to teaching her about the baby Jesus. Although I’m sure there is much she could teach me about our Savior if I could understand with a better heart. Keep reading
Brett
Categories: Family, Happy Things
He is the best father my children could want and watching him step into the role has been like watching a (galactic) duck take to water – he’s a natural. Keep reading
Create your reality
Today I created quite a bit of stress for myself. I do that sometimes. It’s not my brightest idea. I’ve prided myself on how calm and relaxed the holidays have been in the past because I set realistic expectations and don’t over plan everything. I’ve worked out the Thanksgiving cooking so that the food is all ready at the same time and we sit down to eat with a clean kitchen too. And then this year we have three kids under the age of three. Keep reading
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
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