December is a crazy month. I feel so much pressure to get stuff done. Now "stuff" includes finishing my ever-growing must finish Christmas movie list, drinking a cup of hot chocolate while sitting on my porch in 75 degree weather, and finding the perfect gifts for e.v.e.r.y.o.n.e. Finding THE perfect gift for someone can be... Continue Reading →
Obama and Mormons
I am in no way a political wiz. I should probably be more involved in what is going on in the world, but for me it has become to contentious of a subject. On Sunday, I attended Sunday School and the lesson was on "Good Leaders." We began discussing good leaders throughout the church, from... Continue Reading →
The Temple Garments
When it comes to the Mormon Temples a lot of people have questions and think it is a bunch of secrets. I have written about it before and you can read it here. I know this subject is sacred and so I will do my best to maintain that. I also am not pinpointing anyone... Continue Reading →
Getting My M.R.S
I remember in elementary school when I would lay on the bottom bunk bed with my blue and white starred comforter thinking about the day I would get married. I had so many ideas to make my wedding day the best day in all the lands. I had planned a huge bonfire in the backyard... Continue Reading →
The R-Word
I want to speak about a somewhat taboo topic, disabilities and mental handicaps. I want to introduce you to someone who I love dearly and consider my good "pal" as he would say it. His name is Uncle Bret. He is my Uncle, and everyone I have introduced him to consider him to be their... Continue Reading →
I Was a Bully.
I was a hellion growing up. I was not always a nice goody-goody girl, I had a mean streak. I remember walking home one day with two other boys. These boys had hard lives and were a little rough around the edges, they had an idea to start throwing rocks at people going past. It... Continue Reading →
The Proposal.
It was in the middle of January that #clott decided to get married. We picked a date, a venue, a dress, and then a ring. Totally traditional, I know.... (for Mormons). While on our trip to McCall together we were pleased to hear the news that my brother Max and his girlfriend Kara got engaged!... Continue Reading →
My Ducks are Finally in a Row.
Coincidence that I got engaged the same day I posted something on single hood? I think not. I knew that my engagement would soon be coming, but I didn't know if it would be that night or next week. Mr. Bird and I had picked out a day and had already started planning, but I... Continue Reading →
Single Adulthood-It’s a Thing.
My first encountering with a working woman wasn't until I was older. I was a lucky kid, my parents had it worked out so that my mom could stay at home and raise the six hellions. She was with us constantly, and I wouldn't change it for the world. Growing up, I thought that I... Continue Reading →
My Anchor.
We all make mistakes. Did that fact just blow your mind? It shouldn’t have, it is a well-known concept. I am one of those who have made mistakes. I have made some big ones and I have made some small ones there is no denying it. Looking back at some of the mistakes I have... Continue Reading →