Revelation and Washing Socks
Sunday, June 15th, 2008A friend of mine just gave birth to her third child about 3 months ago. She has a 4 year old, a 2 year old and a newborn. This is a common enough scenario and, as is also common, she is struggling to tend to her children and keep up with housework. As we were […]
Strawberry Pie
Monday, April 28th, 2008It is getting close to summer and strawberries are coming into season. This means that from time to time they go on sale and are featured in large displays in the front of the produce section. Piles of large, red strawberries make me want to make Strawberry Pie. (In college I […]
Oh, What a Day!!
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Today began with a service project at a local park. It was the first Elders Quorum Activity for a new EQ Presidency. We shoveled soil, cleaned up leaves and pruned trees. The kids and I spent most of the time gathering the clipped branches and piling them near the street for the […]
Writing in Journals
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008I remember, as a teenager, sitting with my youngest aunt and listening to her read from her journal. (Just a side note: This aunt is exactly 7 days younger than myself. We used to introduce ourselves as cousins in order to avoid embarassing questions and explanations.) The entry described a family […]
Group Date for Under $10: Frisbee Golf
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Items needed: One Frisbee for each couple, a Frisbee golf course (you can make up your own), and refreshments (opt.)
Frisbee golf is just what it sounds like–golf played with Frisbees. Some public parks have courses set up with starting points, baskets and par posted for each “hole.” However, if you do not live in an […]
I’m Almost Old Enough to Go to Dances!!!
Thursday, March 20th, 2008I am almost old enough to go to dances. I have been looking forward to going to dances ever since my older sister stared going to dances.
I think dances will be a lot of fun because there will be new people and it will be fun to dance. My first dance will, more than likely, […]
Advice to My Little Sister, Going to Her First Dance
Thursday, March 20th, 2008I would like to give advice as an “older sister” about going to church dances.
First—if a guy asks you to dance, say yes! It is traumatic for guys to be told “no”, so just say yes. (Even if he’s a “dork,” he is still just trying to have fun just like everyone else! No need […]
