I love traditions! One tradition I started in 2011 is to interview each of my children around New Years Day. I found some questions listed some where and made a word document. I have read that birthdays are a great time to do this, but for my family New Years is ideal. I can do…
Great News at School
My oldest boy Gandalf has so many great qualities. One of them that I admire is his willingness to put himself out there. I think it was last year he expressed interest in student government. He ran for a position and it didn’t work out. I was proud of him for giving it a try….
Draco’s 3 year Anniversary!
The day we headed to CHOC to admit him. I was so excited to wish Draco Happy Diabetes Anniversary this morning! Three years ago our life was thrown into a loop when we rushed our son to CHOC. It was a hard emotional time for our family. Counting carbs and daily shots are hard. And…
January Meal Plan
Running behind on the New Year. I only just planned the month a couple of days ago which resulted in dinnertime craziness. 1. Pizza (I called it in ;)) 2. Pesto Pasta 3. Turkey and mashed Potatoes 4. Fend for yourself. Took a late nap. So pretty much leftovers 5. French Toast 6. Bean Burritos…
2015 Goals and My Word…
I love New Years! (I really love so many things!) I love fresh starts. I love setting goals. And I love the urge I get to clean and organize. That feeling isn’t always around. My sweet hubby got sick last week and I feel like we are so behind. It’s already almost a week in…
Gandalf Earns his Bear Award
I have the privilege of working in the Cub Scout Program. I have been serving in scouts for about 4 years. I have such a testimony of the Scouting Program. I love the values they teach. I love how they encourage them to work hard, serve others, and learn important skills. The Church I go…
Cultivating Kindness At Christmas
Click here to see full talk A couple of years ago a friend of mine pinned this post. I read it and immediately fell in love with the idea. I love Christmas and I love traditions and activities!!! But I am striving for balance. Less gifts for my kids. More giving to others. And making…
December Menu Plan
1. Baked Sweet & Sour Chicken 2. Loaded Potato Soup 3. Baked Chicken Parmesan 4. Pick up something on the way home from rehearsal 5. Concert Night! Sack lunch 6. Concert Night! Sack lunch 7. Baked Potatoes 8. Cafe Rio Soup 9. Black Bean Tostada 10. Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta 11. Slow Cooker…
Remembering my Grandma
Today is my Grandma’s birthday. My boys are excited to make donuts tonight for family night to celebrate and remember her. She was the last Grandparent my husband and I had. I am so thankful she was around to meet my four children. I miss her and I am sad she isn’t here for important…
Our Family History Traditions: Remembering Jack
Years ago I came across a recipe from my Grandmother that I never made. I decided to make it on her birthday to remember her. And thus one of my favorite traditions was born. On each of mine and my husbands Grandparents birthdays we celebrate and remember them by making their favorite dessert….