All Night Christmas Party 2009

This tradition began eleven years ago when our two young children would not settle down to go to sleep one Friday night after our ward Christmas Party. My husband and I decided not to fight it and made it a night where we played whatever games the children wanted. We...

Welcoming Winter

This was sunrise yesterday. Snow is good for playing, but chores still have to be done. Chickens have to be fed and watered. There are eggs to collect and … firewood to bring in. Somehow, halfway to the house with a load of firewood, building a snowman seemed...

Hasty Pudding

This recipe comes from my Grandma Hoth. It’s very English as was she. (My parents have a small three-ring binder of her handwritten recipes–at least my Dad’s favorites. Things like this are family treasures!) This steaming dessert is perfect for a...

At the Gym

I drove the swim team carpool this week and decided to take advantage of the exercise room while the team practiced. I didn’t get up early enough to get my cardio or weights in before breakfast. After getting the children off to school, I barely had time to do...