Did you know (I know you didn't) that Henry never once ate an ounce of baby food? He couldn't stand the texture, and you can't entirely blame him for that. He went straight for table foods at about 10 months. So this baby food business (and bibs for that matter) are totally new to me.…

Today while walking home from church, the children & I stopped on the temple grounds (our church building is directly behind the temple.) It was unusually quiet. No helicopters overhead, no protesters in front of the gates. I hadn't realized that the Christmas balls had already been set up in preparation for the upcoming season.…

On the rocking chair in our bedroom sat many, many bags filled with fabric from Michael Levine. Do you ever get an idea for a project, buy the fabrics, get super excited about it and then, um… FORGET ALL ABOUT IT? I do. I've been on operation organize this past week, which resulted in packing…

On Tuesday, the children & I went to one of our many local farmer's markets. No real agenda, just wandered around, trying to get inspired for dinner. We ended up with this: Chris has been walking around with the black lung, so I decided Chicken Noodle Soup would be easy enough (and a great way…

Please , please tell me I wasn't the only one up at midnight last night sewing Halloween costumes. I started Kate's at 10:0 p.m. and finished it up just in time for the "trunk-or-treat". Henry had been wanting to be a "blue ghost with white eyes" for a long time, but upon realizing that would…

Sometimes you've just gotta put all the unpacking nonsense aside and make a cake. Besides, I promised. And I usually keep my promises. And laundry can wait. So remember this cake, the cake that tastes like a gigantic cinnamon roll? Well it's your lucky day, (well really it was my lucky day since I was…

675 miles. 2 children. 1 mama. 10 hours. We made it. Phew. I'm not going to lie, I was a wee bit concerned about doing the drive alone, but the children were spectacular. We made it 5 hours before our first stop (aside from 1 roadside 10 minute nursing stop) And we are home. And…

No peeking. Just incase you were wondering (and I know you were)… $12,220.72 That's how much money was raised for that sweet Nie and her family (including that gorgeous Nie Doll.) I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all who donated and purchased and supported the sale (and especially those who gave me moral…

Are you ready to get your Halloween on? Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? My sister made this Halloween Gingerbread House and well…it pretty much freaking rocks.  Isn't it the most brilliant idea for Halloween? The kids are going to LOVE it. Anything involving candy corn is okay in my book.…

Single White Baby (SWB) seeking Baby Handler.I have baby patterned baldness, am pleasantly plump and round in all the right places,  now featuring one bottom tooth, and can smile on command. I am: easy to get along with a good listener easily entertained a bit of a slober-er and only poop on Tuesdays (5 month…