“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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  • More Art in France

    My handsome hubby in front of the Louvre! Loved this tour with our guide Iris she was fun and very knowledgeable. Continue reading

  • Visit to France

    L  We are visiting in Paris , France this week and so far it has been a wonderful trip. It took us nearly ten hours to fly here. The trip was given to us by Sani Flo, a company that… Continue reading

  • Love sweet Love

    Roses from my Matt just because …..makes me feel so loved today! Continue reading

  • Provo City Center Temple

    We visited the new Provo City Center Temple open house tonight with some of our sweet family.  What a beautiful temple, the work of so many hands and much sacrifice all for the Lord and building up of his kingdom… Continue reading

  • Eagles Wings

         “I will bear him up as on “eagles wings.”           -Doctrine and Covenants 124:18 Christ can bear us up as on “eagles wings” and help us to fly above the clouds of doubt, despair… Continue reading

  • Fresh Georgia Peach Cobbler

    My Aunt Francis made us the best peach cobbler when ever we visited her in Georgia each summer. This recipe is simple but one of my favorite ways to serve peaches for dessert.   FRANCIS’S PEACH COBBLER 1 1/2 cup… Continue reading

  • His Love Strengthens Me

    “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10     Isn’t it a joyous thought that Christ can carry you with all of your doubts and me with all of my fears. He continually carries our children and us… Continue reading

  • Girls Weekend in Park City

    Had a fun filled weekend with these two in Park City!  We enjoyed eating out,hiking, eating, laughing and chattering non stop, more eating, great hotel stay, shopping, the Mexican market and did I say eating again? These two have been… Continue reading

  • It's Peach Season

    My Dad always shares his bountiful harvest of peaches with us each year. Mostly I freeze them, while he and mom enjoy canning. We will enjoy using them this year in smoothies, ice cream, cobbler and freezer jam. So beautiful… Continue reading

  • Wild Things Soccer party

    Mimi’s soccer team went to Seven Peaks this year for a party. Coach Adam has been awesome. He really goes above and beyond to train these girls and has created a really good little team. So far this season no… Continue reading