I was somehow talked into helping drive the youth to Lake Michigan for camping and fun -- and it really was fun!  In the end... the 2 1/2 h...

Sitting in a church meeting and not understanding anything can be quite painful.  The time passes so so slowly and the kids (and I) get very...

A couple of weeks ago in church I was so restless.  And so so cold.  Why?  Why must church buildings always be kept at such a frigid temp...

This seems to be a theme with me lately.  I hear lots of stories of people thinking they can constrain others to make different choices thro...

I just went to a three day women's retreat that was amazing!!!!  Oh my goodness!  It is called Midwest Pilgrims and a lot of them are ...

This week was busy, but not very exciting.  Lucy turned 14.  A lot of us are getting colds so we're all snotty and head-achy.  Archie ...

So I was officially released from my calling as RS president yesterday and one would think that I would be as pleased as punch, but I am rea...

And... the Stac(i)e(y)'s have it!  I wasn't going to tell people so soon, but I'm not very good at keeping secrets at the best...

The good:  You will never guess what happened.  All of my worrying paid off and Cassandra Barney really did send me that anticipated e-mail ...

I mentioned that I went with some of my church girlfriends for a much needed time out and here are some photos from our trip.    We travelle...

Aah - back to crazy busy insane hectic bustling ridiculous normal.  And it is actually really nice.  I do miss one of my kids quite a bit --...

Yesterday our doorbell rang and we knew that it must be the long-awaited friend of our landlord and, by association, our one and only friend...

 I love Sundays because the time feels somehow different and the afternoons are quiet and long.   I am so thankful for church!  Every week...

Happy Good Friday!  My kids are home from school today which I always love.  We have had a relaxing morning and look forward to having ...

On Sunday I had got to teach the lesson. When I woke up I prayed that everything would go well and that I would feel confident and prepare...

I received a new calling at church, but I get to keep my old one as well. I have to wonder, am I not projecting my stress well enough? I n...

It is Monday again -- kids off to school √ , laundry in washing machine √, renewed dedication to diet √, writing in blog √, reading all my f...

We had a wonderful weekend and for once managed to watch all the sessions of conference. I loved so much of it -- especially Elder Eyring ...

I really like to read, but lately I haven't been able to indulge as much as I would like. There is always so much to do! Last year at...