“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Mimi's first Soccer Team

    Mimi kicked off this spring with her first ever soccer experience. She loved it so much and by the end was really playing her heart out , especially when she knew a trophy was involved. Her good friend Zoe and… Continue reading

  • A Visit from Someone Special

    A couple of weeks ago, Miguel and Mikayla got to meet their half sister Payton, who is now 8 months old. She is a real doll and as you can see my older kids fell for her instantly. Love pats… Continue reading

  • Creature Feature By Mimi Larsen

    As I’ve written before Mimi is fascinated by little creatures in nature. Introducing her latest find, a snail she named “Slimey”. She made him a cozy little home out of a canning jar from our cabinet. It comes fully furnished… Continue reading

  • “…my plea is that we stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight…What I am asking is that we turn from the negativism that so permeates our culture and look for the remarkable good in the land… Continue reading

  • Easter Egg Dye

    Our annual Easter picnic at Nan and Pop’s today was a hit. Not only did the kids get to hunt for Easter eggs filled with money and eat good food, this year they dyed and decorated easter eggs together. It… Continue reading

  • The Food Nanny

    I can’t say enough good things about this great cookbook! Liz Edmunds is the author and she was featured on Good Things Utah. She lives near Park City and is the mother of seven children. Her enthusiasm for cooking and… Continue reading

  • Pandora

    I just tried http://www.pandora.com/ and loved it. It’s internet radio at its best, recommended by my friend Melissa. You simply type in a song or arist that you like and listen to radio that’s suited to your style. Try it,… Continue reading

  • Hiking Zions Canyon

    It was the perfect weekend, first day of Spring to be exact, that my husband got the bug to do one of his impromptu road trips with me and the kids. I am a planner who likes to think things… Continue reading

  • Sweet & Sunny Mexico

    Matt and I were so excited to get away from our cold February surroundings and go on a Mexican Riviera cruise! We’ve done this one before with Norweigian Cruise Lines, and loved it. But this time was especially fun because… Continue reading