The bigger boys and I went to see "Earth" this afternoon while Samuel was napping (Derek was working from home).  The videography is spectacular – I loved the sights and sounds and the beautiful animals…wow!  The kids had seen most of the footage because we have "Planet Earth" permanently locked on our DVR and…

Physically t.i.r.e.d. My eyes are puffy and red from allergies (an ongoing battle for me despite 2 daily prescriptions), and I've been fighting a headache since Wednesday.  Wednesday!! We had a WONDERFUL weekend with family though.  I can't wait to share the pictures.  It made me happy. But right now I am going to go…

This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the passing of my dear friend, Jason Hoyt.  He was killed in a car accident at BYU at the age of 23.  The friendship that we had was one that is hard to describe.  I will be the first to admit that part of our relationship was based on…

A little bit of this…   With a little bit of that…   Plus, a little bit of this thrown in…   Equals a pan of yumminess…   This blog post is courtesy of…   And for the record, I'm convinced that eating a pan of these in less than 24 hours is the sure…

Swine flu.  That's all I'm gonna say about that.  Why does it sound like the punchline of a good joke?  And yet, let's pray we all don't get it, and that it won't be as bad as they're saying. Took a family bike ride on Friday night. Saw a 2 and 1/2 foot snake.  Thankfully, it was…

Lots of just plain ol' livin' this week.  Good stuff.  Busy.  Always on the go.  1.  Celebrated Caleb's 6 and 3/4 b'day with his class.  He has a summer b'day, so it's fun to celebrate these "off" birthdays with his class every year.  Krispy Kreme doughnuts were a hit.  And it's always fun to be…

Derek works from home a lot.  We share office space, because well, I work from home too.  He's on a desk over by the window with a laptop, a big monitor, ear buds and a Cisco phone (fitting since he works for Cisco).  I am on the other side…laptop, monitor, no ear buds and a…

Have I mentioned lately that I love having a toddler? I love having someone little enough to sit in the grocery cart – eye to eye with me as we shop. I love being able to have a "buddy" all day long. I love naptime, bedtime stories, and rocking in the rocking chair. I love…

Be afraid, be very afraid. Meredith Robinson Smith is now on Facebook. And if I am not your 'friend' please do not take it personally.  But then again what if no one wants to be my 'friend' and they hit "ignore" on my request.  Tragic.  This whole 'friend' thing weirds me out a little. But…

So my friend Dana was facing a dilemma last fall…leave her 5-year old, September b'day, precocious, smart, and final of four children in expensive preschool every day against her will, or let her stay home and play and stay in her pajamas?!  Hmmm…"that's a tough one" I said, all the while secretly hoping that she…