Happy HaLLOwEeN!

This Halloween we had pumpkins, pirates, chickens, lady bugs and witches parading our house!  Lots of excitement, too much candy, and tons of fun! We had our traditional dinner in a pumpkin... And we invited the missionaries over, along with a friend!  We always like having them over!  My kids LOVE the missionaries, and they are fun for us to hang out with.  If you ever see them, invite them in!  They would love...

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Charity Never Faileth

Today I made a festive autumn wreath and vase to take to some girls from church. In our congregations, we are part of a women's group called the Relief Society. Basically, we have a built-in network of friends and support wherever we go! The worldwide motto is Charity Never Faileth, and a large part of what we do is service. We seek out and help others. Visiting teaching is one way we can be sure every woman's needs are being met. We are...

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FHE and Hello Kitty Storm Troopers

Yesterday we came together for what we Mormons endearingly call Family Home Evening (or FHE for short). Every Monday night, we gather as a family to sing gospel songs, read scriptures, teach a lesson based on a gospel principle, and play a game or do some other activity. We always end with a treat! Some weeks I have planned ahead better than others; you never know what you're going to get at our house. The important thing is the consistency, as it...

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Serving Up Cupcakes!

I spent today baking!  It pretty much was an ALL DAY endeavor... not what I had planned on, but I went a little crazy and made FOUR DOZEN cupcakes!  If I'm going to all the trouble of baking, I might as well double the recipe... And then I decided, since the recipe I chose involved some waiting time (with cooking down then cooling of coconut milk), I could try another flavor too!  Add in the help of my kids, the extra bath around...

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Why I'm a Stay at Home Mom

Like so many of us, I had different plans in mind for when I "grew up". I am very driven and was fast-tracked for medical school. I had perfect grades and would be entering college a National Merit Scholar and technically a sophomore. My father is a highly specialized physician, as was his father before him. Also, my grandfather and great-grandfather were Deans for universities and med-schools. I have a profound appreciation for the human body...

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My Decision to Marry Young

I started off my college career with big plans for myself.  I knew exactly what I wanted and I had my life all planned out.  My list of goals hanging on my closet door would help me to get there.  I planned to be a news anchor/reporter.  This dream spurred from watching the Olympics happen in Greece, and seeing our local news reporter in the midst of the action, interviewing top athletes, and exploring Greece!  “How awesome...

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Introducing!!!

We are so excited to get this blog going!  As our introductory video says, we are stay-at-home moms, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  We love our Savior, Jesus Christ, and God, our Heavenly Father.  We know there are many misconceptions about "the Mormons", and we want to help clear some of those up.  We love our church and want to help spread the gospel message!  Follow us through our journey as wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters, striving to be disciples of Christ. Also, we'd love...

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