bethelight

#bethelight – Day 84

Today I took my daughter to the airport.  She is going to serve a mission in Arkansas for the next 18 months.  This one is hard.  The one kid left at home is super sad... cried and cried.  We can email her and snail mail her but we can't call her.  We will get to… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 84

Family Friday

From Mama Bear to Mama Swan

This week I wasn't very good about taking pictures of the family activities.  We were super busy with school, work, opening a show, and prepping to send Hannah off on her mission.  I really should do better at it though, or Family Friday will begin to get rather boring!  Perhaps what I should do is… Continue reading From Mama Bear to Mama Swan

Thought Tuesday

What Happened to the Golden Rule?

Tomorrow we open our latest production at school... The Bully Plays.  The Bully Plays are a collection of 10 minute plays created to inspire the end of bullying.  However, I have to admit that I am confused as to why this is an issue.  Whatever happened to "The Golden Rule?"  Has the Golden Rule gone… Continue reading What Happened to the Golden Rule?

Family Friday

Beginning a New Year – It’s a Zoo!

We began 2018 by celebrating with friends... ... and family. I delivered a back drop that Hannah and I painted and picked up some things we are borrowing for Lion King, JR.  I felt like I was driving down the road with a zoo!  Those are the Rhinos and giraffes behind me.  LOL. I am… Continue reading Beginning a New Year – It’s a Zoo!

Theatre Thursday

Singin’ in the Rain Drops

I was given the opportunity to paint a back drop for Howard Street Middle School for their production of Singin' in the Rain. I went over to their school and picked up 8-10 flats.  I primed the flats to cover the multiple layers of other paint from past shows. I drew out a basic design...… Continue reading Singin’ in the Rain Drops

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 – Remembering Bob the Builder – Basic Home Repair Tools

I spend my days teaching kids the basics of simple home repair tools.  You would be surprised how many teens and young adults don't have the first idea of how to use a hammer, a drill, or even, to measure something with a tape measure.  I believe firmly that ever young adult should be able… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Remembering Bob the Builder – Basic Home Repair Tools

About Me, Family Friday, Satisfaction Saturday

Thanks for Reading in 2017

I have much to be grateful for in 2017.  The least of my blessings is the opportunity to blog and the people who support me in my efforts in blogging.  THANK YOU for reading and sharing my musing with others. Blogging about my health and weight loss journey on Menu Mondays has helped me to… Continue reading Thanks for Reading in 2017

Family Friday

Wrapping up 2017 at the Boyacks

What a great week!  John returned from visiting his parents.  His mom gave him this beautiful tea cup owned by his Great Grandma Lillian Brockbank.  He had a good visit with his family.  The last lunch he ate with his dad was a memorable lunch.  As he was entering the lunch room, he witnessed a… Continue reading Wrapping up 2017 at the Boyacks

Family Friday

Christmas is Coming

It has been a fairly relaxing week of getting ready for Christmas.  It started with lots of cleaning up and laundry.  Not much is picture worthy in that. Meanwhile, John went to Springville to visit family for the week.  He went to visit and to help his siblings with some family things.  He helped his… Continue reading Christmas is Coming

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 – Cleaning up the Crap

The peaceful evening was broken with a panicked, "Mom. Mom. Mom! The toilet is overflowing." Okay.  Deal with it. Dude!  There is going to be a day when you and your parents don't live in the same household.  There will be a moment when you finish doing your business and flush your toilet, and the… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Cleaning up the Crap