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We took a short, last minute, trip to Las Vegas to spend Christmas with Andrew, Nancee, and Seth. We drove out Wednesday, returned Friday. It was perfect. We didn’t turn on a computer, we didn’t really use the phones, we just hung out with our two little families and enjoyed each other’s company (and a […]
Read More This is NOT how I planned my week off…Growing up I spent every other Christmas at Dad’s. During many of those years he was a bachelor, and lived and ate as such. We always had Honey Nut Cheerios for breakfast, Kraft Dinner or sandwitch stuff for lunches, and we usually had supper at a restaurant (White Spot comes to mind but I know we ate […]
Read More Tastes Like ChristmasIt all started with a swap of some crocheted hats for some embroidered shirts from Little Towheads. I definitely got the better end of that deal! I was so excited about the prospect of handmade and bartered gifts that it set the tone for my entire holiday. When setting my reservation for our family photos I paid […]
Read More Happy Homemade HolidaysWe thought for sure we’d have a job by Christmas, but as the holiday approached and we still didn’t have a job we felt the peace of knowing that we’d be okay. The singles ward put themselves in charge of Secret Santa gifts; when asked, I replied that we didn’t need much, if anything, to […]
Read More The Windows of HeavenIt’s their first Christmas without parents, as they can’t go to Utah until the weekend because of their job schedules. It’s also their first Christmas as parents. Tomorrow is a pretty big deal for my brother-in-law and his little family, so they have invited us to spend Christmas with them. We originally told them we’d […]
Read More Christmas in Las VegasLittle Red: There are cracks on my hand! Little Jack: There are craps on my hand! Little Red: Oh no! There are crabs on my hand! Don’t let them bite me!
Read More Lost In TranslationFor two weeks he interviewed and they made it sound like a done deal. For two weeks they deliberated, drew it out, and left us hanging. Half an hour ago they finally sent Paul an email, informing him that they chose to go with the other candidate. (I think it’s because they could get away […]
Read More Moving OnBoy Blue sat on my lap, facing the pews behind me. He chewed on my hair (swallowing only a strand or two, but making a great effort) and sang of his love for “Dada” (Me.) When he was ready to play with Paul he leaned over and with all the yearning a toddler has, called, “Mama!” […]
Read More Last Week In ChurchIt’s Thursday. A week ago Paul had his last interview, and still we know nothing. We know that when a decision is made we will be informed, so no news doesn’t meant bad news. It just means we’re still waiting. We’re trying to make the best of things, and we’re keeping ourselves busy. We made a […]
Read More ThursdayYou know how in the scriptures it talks about the people being made stronger so that their burdens felt light? Christmas came early this year, and that has been my present. I am so grateful for a gift that has allowed me to focus my energies on making Christmas special for my family instead of […]
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