Brandy (my beloved Brandy) posted on her blog today about how her day was the greatest (in classic “state your thesis and give 5 supporting sentences” format), and ended with the question, “Was your day the greatest?”, and when I… Read more ›
Today we ventured out in the cold to go to Mission Santa Clara. It’s on the University of Santa Clara campus, which is a small, but very pretty little campus. This is what we saw. Brandy, I thought of you.… Read more ›
I’m stealing my friend Valerie’s idea and posting a gratitude post every day for the month of November. I’ve never been all that big on Thanksgiving – it was a fun holiday to spend with my cousins – but I… Read more ›
I should be in bed but I’m not because I took a nap this afternoon and now I’m not quite tired enough to sleep. Dang it. I had to discipline someone else’s kid at the Pumpkin Patch today. I hate… Read more ›
You know those quizzes you can take that ask you to answer “what would your friends say was your strongest quality”, or some such thing? I never know how to answer those, because I can tell you what I think… Read more ›
Why is it that while the girls have been sleeping better this last week than they have ever collectively slept in their lives (sleeping in until 7:45! Amazing!) I am possibly the most tired I have ever been? Why is… Read more ›
Today we left our home bright and early to head out on our adventure day to the Coyote Point Museum. This is an environmentally themed museum that also houses animals that have been saved that are un-releasable to the wild.… Read more ›
For the last couple General Conferences, I’ve taken time before hand to ponder and write up a list of things that I’m trying to sort out, questions I have, problems I’m trying to solve. I keep that list with me… Read more ›
It is absolutely gorgeous outside today. Overcast and windy with a touch of sun, it’s perfect autumn weather. After taking a look at the stunning clouds this morning, and hearing more than just a little whining for so early in… Read more ›
I love the quiet of two little friends playing happily together. I love the quiet that comes in a natural (not awkward) pause in conversation with someone who was an acquaintance and is on the way to becoming a friend.… Read more ›
