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My children give me such “ MOMFIDENCE ” (My spell check just became my enemy) in my ability to succeed at any and everything I attempt. When I … Don’t feel like fixing my hair and throw it back in a quick French braid, my girls somehow see me as a beauty queen . Or when… I make heart shaped cheese sandwiches, I’m suddenly the “ best cook ” in the country. My favorite is when… I draw stick figures with a (triangle shaped) skirt and add colorful flowers and my children see me as a talented artist . I love that when… I move throughout my day I hear, “You’re the bestest mom ever ! in the whole world” so many times, that I lose count. All I have to do is… add a necklace to my outfit and they think I’m ready to be on the cover of one of those magazines they see at the checkout stand. If I make… homemade pizza, they feel I 've instantly been qualified for the position of the school lunch lady and beg me to prepare a new menu for the school lunches and become the cook. Even though I have

A trip to the local zoo is reason enough to bring the camera along. I was able to view the zoo through the lens of my camera for the first time. There is something about not using your hands to push a stroller, change diapers, or prepare bottles, that makes a trip to the zoo much more inviting. I love that the children are older now and I get to follow them instead of push them along. I thoroughly enjoyed the weather, the view, my children, and the company of my sister and her children on this little trip to the zoo and just wanted to share some of the photos I captured throughout the day. The favorite activity of the day was challenging each others speed This little dude just couldn't sit still and enjoy the ride. Each time around was a different pose.

As I sat beside Brit today and listened to her read, memories flooded my mind as I recalled this same process with my four other children. Each one varied in their ability to "catch on". For some the process was a little more challenging. I remember the look of frustration that would surface as each one would try to decode those unfamiliar letters. The reward always came when I saw their little faces light up, and listened to the excitement in their voice as they were able to finally blurt out the correct word. "Reading Time" became humorous and entertaining as I watched them grasp the meaning of an exclamation point, and listened as their voices suddenly became more animated. As Brit read, I watched all those familiar facial expressions come alive as she would now, take her turn, to learn how to put those phonograms to use. I realized how precious this time is and how quickly it vanishes. I found myself focusing more closely on her words and really tuning in, try

It's February and love is in the air. It's a perfect time to post this video. There's something so captivating about this video that you'll want to watch whole thing. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face. I absolutely loved it! How about a smile? You deserve it! click HERE Did you find yourself smiling through this mini movie? You know what they say, "A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks."

Dear Beautiful Lorri, I am sorry for hacking into your blog. You don’t know me, but there are many things you should know from me. I am in love with you. I love the way you mother your children. I love the way you work. I love the way you look when you are tired and lay down to sleep. I love the way you look when you are sleeping. I love the way you look when you wake up in the mornings. I love the way you move through the house and know exactly what to do. I love the way you fulfill your responsibilities. I love the way your beauty on the inside far surpasses your exquisite gorgeousness on the outside. I love the person you have become. I love the way you push yourself to be a better everything. I love the way you friendship others. I love the way you shop and always keep your appearance in style. I love the way you serve anytime there is space for it. I love the way you notice a shy and lonely child where ever you are and say just the right thing to make them feel like their the onl

It must be Monday! I… read scriptures made breakfast smoothies mopped up breakfast smoothies kissed, and sent 4 kids to school worked out washed dishes swept floors (twice) cleaned up family room (from super bowl Sunday) organized pantry washed 7 loads of laundry (found clean clothes among the dirty ones. argh!) tidied 6 bedrooms vacuumed 10 rooms/2 rugs arranged a play date planned dinner for sick neighbor went to grocery store picked up kids from school painted 2 sets of fingernails & toenails (nope, not mine) drove 3 kids to gymnastics gave “pixie” stitches (repaired stuffed animal) bathed two children threatened 3 boys if they didn’t shower met with the PC Repairman made dinner listened to 4 children practice piano gave one spelling test taught one child how to count change pleaded for one child to study spelling words (got nowhere) reviewed proclamation to the world with family taught F.H.E. kissed 5 foreheads & 1 set of lips read a bedtime story updated blog All so when M