tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.comments2017-03-13T17:17:47.161-07:00See Jac WriteJackie Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471305966459437204noreply@blogger.comBlogger468125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-56566048562048324132017-03-13T17:17:47.161-07:002017-03-13T17:17:47.161-07:00This was wonderfully written. I enjoyed thinking a...This was wonderfully written. I enjoyed thinking about how things must have been back then. Very insightful.Joseph and Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711357297569691911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-47177215265947123262016-01-19T21:42:46.986-08:002016-01-19T21:42:46.986-08:00Just Beautiful. I appreciate your raw openness an...Just Beautiful. I appreciate your raw openness and sensitivity! Thank you for writing this.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741508074803930592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-41094253325302636672015-11-23T07:59:41.036-08:002015-11-23T07:59:41.036-08:00Great minds think alike- I've had similar thou...Great minds think alike- I've had similar thoughts. There are a lot of commandments that don't make sense: the conflicting commandments to Adam and Eve to not eat of the tree but to multiply, Nephi being commanded to kill Laban and lie about being him when that's breaking two of the ten big commandments. This commandment isn't about logic, it's about faith. Not blind faith, but conversing with God faith.Lishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131557809343518213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-22283316151559278852014-10-18T20:48:00.418-07:002014-10-18T20:48:00.418-07:00Beautifully written. This is a subject very close...Beautifully written. This is a subject very close to my heart. Amen dear friend...Amen. Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741508074803930592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-29174346456317637532014-02-05T10:05:59.205-08:002014-02-05T10:05:59.205-08:00I love reading your blogs. You are truly gifted wi...I love reading your blogs. You are truly gifted with a talent to write and let others feel the words that you express. I didn't read the woman's article but I don't think I need to by reading yours its sad that some women are raised into thinking its about going places and doing things for themselves. I used to think I wanted independency for myself but I wont go into that. I LOVE having a "partner in crime" and raising my son. It terrifies me at times but every day I lay down to go to sleep and look forward to beginning again. Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01180745366035658689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-14635007058365944572014-02-04T23:30:42.582-08:002014-02-04T23:30:42.582-08:00I'm so glad you blog. :) I wish that single wo...I'm so glad you blog. :) I wish that single women could have a taste of what it REALLY means to be a Mom. I don't know if words can do it justice. Although your words, so perfectly put, are right on. I'm so glad that my culture (Mormon culture) doesn't deceive me into thinking I am only relevant if I am "equal" (but what this lady really means is "the exact same") to a man. The irony of the "feminist" movement is that they are trying to be the exact same as men, rather than embracing and celebrating the uniqueness of being a woman. So what they claim to be "girl power" is really nothing more than their attempt at showing masculine "power" in a woman's body.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08007737404090385055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-78501061221161849852013-09-12T19:27:43.054-07:002013-09-12T19:27:43.054-07:00Well said lovely daughter of mine! Well said. I ...Well said lovely daughter of mine! Well said. I agree with you, in that Teresa Scanlan was an incredible Miss America. I remember how proud we were of her for openly speaking of Christ and of her faith and love for Him. She truly had an inner glow that encompassed her outer beauty. She really is the only Miss America (besides Katie) that I remember being so excited to follow during her year.<br />It absolutely broke my heart to watch her clip. I too believe that there are many, many more kind hearted, service oriented "Misses" out there that suffer silently from...and lets just call it as it is...Bullying. No matter the source, it is all extremely hurtful whether it be social media or face to face petty jealous0y. It takes a huge amount of courage to put yourself out there for the entire world, country, state or city to scrutinize. She will always be a hero to me. Especially now. I believe that she will be helping more people now and in the future than she ever could have as a Miss America. I know that God watches over all and that His tender mercies will surround her and all who unjustly suffer as she has.nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139477502200767472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-48773256627291678422013-09-12T18:34:46.207-07:002013-09-12T18:34:46.207-07:00I didn't watch the video but I remember watchi...I didn't watch the video but I remember watching you win Miss Utah and I was so happy for you. I could have never gone through what you did to win. Through my mission and my masters degree in social work I learned a very valuable lesson. No matter who you, what you have been, or what you will be you will always be at risk for depression and even suicide. The world we live in now contributes to that problem. It's very sad that so many people have depression and suicidal thoughts but knowing more about it helps everyone. Thanks for your post! Michelle Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726882679294338890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-5317650238840030852013-09-12T16:48:14.869-07:002013-09-12T16:48:14.869-07:00You are awesome. Thank you for posting this! It...You are awesome. Thank you for posting this! It's always strange to me that our society tends to spite successful people. I catch myself doing it too! Why do we show so much hate the rich, the beautiful, or someone who is just "too good"? How can we ever hope to be successful if we spite others success? This is a good reminder to celebrate others accomplishments sincerely and be on the lookout for our own unintentional (or intentional!) criticisms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08007737404090385055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-7079325123083102112013-03-01T15:30:54.661-08:002013-03-01T15:30:54.661-08:00Writing is Healing. Sometimes it's necessary ...Writing is Healing. Sometimes it's necessary -- even nice to see your feelings staring back at you on a piece of paper. <br /><br />Claire is lucky to have a good mama who doesn't hesitate to bake up a batch of cookies when needed!!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741508074803930592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-33947586053027553012013-02-26T13:15:42.602-08:002013-02-26T13:15:42.602-08:00Hooray for mommy victory! In my opinion warm choc...Hooray for mommy victory! In my opinion warm chocolate chip cookies still solve problems. :) I don't feel like I get nearly the same kind of drama with boys. So far we have had very few problems with Weston and other kids. He has a few close friends, but not a best friend. That seems to be fine with him. He's a very easy going kid so he gets sat by the difficult/annoying kids in class. He has complained about that a few times but we just always talk about being kind to people or ignoring them if they are bothering us and it seems to work out. I fear I am going to be blindsided when Talia starts school and suddenly has all this drama. I will be calling you for advice then and probably be baking a lot of cookies.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305428805088842399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-4626315736547257122013-02-26T08:37:07.599-08:002013-02-26T08:37:07.599-08:00School is killing ME way more than Sammy. His hea...School is killing ME way more than Sammy. His heartbreaks affect me deeply. It's my issue - to learn to navigate with him. And it's so difficult. Sorry about her cookie. Yay for mom's who can fix it!tawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717298939805687866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-3735630675715010122012-11-25T00:26:43.037-08:002012-11-25T00:26:43.037-08:00I love that you celebrate the energy and playfulne...I love that you celebrate the energy and playfulness in Kyle. Hooray for simple things like light up shoes in the right size!! So glad you found some.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741508074803930592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-17414508415274849162012-11-15T12:54:49.941-08:002012-11-15T12:54:49.941-08:00Ah, he sleeps with Captain America!! Yay!! That ma...Ah, he sleeps with Captain America!! Yay!! That makes me sooo happy!! Love that little kid!whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660309358788349036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-82287562213195298682012-11-02T01:04:17.443-07:002012-11-02T01:04:17.443-07:00So many great things to write here -- congratulati...So many great things to write here -- congratulations, first of all! He is beautiful. And I really appreciated what you said about missing his presence, after he was taken to the nursery. We most certainly do have spirits. <br /><br />I love the cute birthday cupcakes. So creative! And I also appreciate what you wrote about blogging. I, too, wish I could do it more often...but I completely agree that it takes away from spending time with the kids...and any left over time is swallowed up in mopping up messes. :) Miss you!!<br />Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741508074803930592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-7026488196683986242012-08-23T10:12:04.055-07:002012-08-23T10:12:04.055-07:00I'm so happy for you and your family! Grayson...I'm so happy for you and your family! Grayson is such a sweet little guy. I can't wait to meet him! :) Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305428805088842399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-62305828076710394552012-08-22T21:12:11.329-07:002012-08-22T21:12:11.329-07:00This is one of my favorite ones you have written. ...This is one of my favorite ones you have written. I just love babies! suzyh2313https://www.blogger.com/profile/17093467641624235366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-21487990389103941372012-08-22T21:12:01.109-07:002012-08-22T21:12:01.109-07:00This is one of my favorite ones you have written. ...This is one of my favorite ones you have written. I just love babies! suzyh2313https://www.blogger.com/profile/17093467641624235366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-55851124358092428712012-08-22T21:11:38.584-07:002012-08-22T21:11:38.584-07:00This is one of my favorite ones you have written. ...This is one of my favorite ones you have written. I just love babies! suzyh2313https://www.blogger.com/profile/17093467641624235366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-57382097973336900792012-05-25T17:39:06.324-07:002012-05-25T17:39:06.324-07:00SWEET! I can't wait to go buy that Equate bra...SWEET! I can't wait to go buy that Equate brand Eye Lifting Serum. I have never found a product that I've seen a definite difference under my eyes. <br /><br />CoverGirl Lash Blast Waterproof mascara is one of my favorites. The mascara doesn’t smudge at ALL. It takes your eyelashes to a whole new level!!!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741508074803930592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-62854445033709797992012-05-11T14:32:23.103-07:002012-05-11T14:32:23.103-07:00I worry about this a lot. I'm glad he is OK. W...I worry about this a lot. I'm glad he is OK. When I raise my blinds I compulsively wrap the loose string up and around the collected part of the blinds at the top to keep them out of reach of playful kids. Maybe that would be easier and more convenient.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513296476170786624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-47025747932650357632012-05-07T13:42:24.866-07:002012-05-07T13:42:24.866-07:00Thanks for the reminder. Things happen so quickly...Thanks for the reminder. Things happen so quickly, and you’re right...you weren't being negligent. I'm so glad he is alright. I'm considering bubble wrapping my children from here on out!!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741508074803930592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-19733701975547734162012-05-03T16:31:01.003-07:002012-05-03T16:31:01.003-07:00So scary!!So scary!!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781058037409966491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-50043142707308511872012-05-03T15:49:34.300-07:002012-05-03T15:49:34.300-07:00Wow. So scary! We are so glad he is okay! Man, hav...Wow. So scary! We are so glad he is okay! Man, having kids is crazy. There is so much to worry about all the time! Love you, Kyle!whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660309358788349036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264736653031594292.post-48109902437098195672012-05-03T15:41:59.148-07:002012-05-03T15:41:59.148-07:00BTW, I don't know why that posted under my bus...BTW, I don't know why that posted under my business profile. Whateva. Sorry;)SpinIt!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05672892612869246623noreply@blogger.com