Thursday Tips & Tricks-traveling with toddlers

Finger puppets and a nap...

Wacky Wednesday-Marriage

Tuesday miTunes-Here Comes the Sun (yes, again)

I know I already did this song once about a year ago.  But this is the song I will be dancing to with my son on Saturday at his reception.  He wanted me to pick something and since I know he likes the Beatles and it's one of my favorites, it was the first one I thought of.  I texted him other ideas and said it was up to them, but he said they chose this one in the end.  So now I have been thinking of the words and if I could give my son a piece of advice about the future, I would say that we can always have hope that the sun will shine again and we will make it through the "long, cold lonely winter" moments of life.  I would also say that when I think of the sun coming, I also think of the Son of God coming, which also gives us hope.  That kind of hope and faith helps us get through our tough times, knowing that it will all be worth it in the end.

Monday Messages-The Things Which Matter Most

This Mormon Message by President Monson is simple and short, but so profound and such a great reminder to us all.  I love that he tells us to "Never let a problem to be solved be more important than a person to be loved."  And he reminds us to give our kids a hug, give our parents a hug.  Tell our dear ones we love them.  I doubt that anyone on their deathbed regrets saying "I love you" too often, but there are many who regret not saying enough.

Sunday Blessings-What are you grateful for?

I am so grateful for all that I have been given.  Not so much the things, although I'm grateful for those too.  But I am grateful for Faith and Hope.  For Knowledge and the ability to learn.  For Love in my life and the ability to forgive.  For friends and family and the beauty of nature.  I sincerely hope that I will be happy wherever this life takes me.

Saturday Quotes-Kindness

Friday Favorites-Chocolate Chip Cookies

I really love chocolate chip cookies.  Of all the cookies in the world, a fresh, warm chocolate chip cookie is my favorite.  

I don't even mind the ones from the tub at Costco.  The important thing is not to overcook them and to eat them while they are still warm.  MMMM... I think I will go make some right now.