Raising Memories

Baby Xander

2013-05-20T09:14:00.000-04:00

My sweet nephew arrived 2 weeks ago, and we are SO thrilled to have him here! I went over to take some newborn photos on Saturday and wanted to share a little preview here :) I was able to attend his birth as well, and will have some photos to share from that in the future.

Week in Review & May 2013 Sharing Time

2013-05-18T19:48:00.002-04:00

Here's May's Sharing Time Linky & a review of the last 2 weeks' posts: --------------------- I posted about the Little Man Mustache Baby Shower that we threw for my Sister in Law. I also shared the newest book about L. Tom Perry's life and a book by M. Russell Ballard called One Drop At A Time recipe. and on Sunday I shared a Mother's Day video. Now, on to the link party- can't wait to

Moments: One Drop at a Time

2013-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00

Overheard at our house: Me: "How much honey do you think one bee makes in its lifetime, Ken?" Ken: "One 12th of a teaspoon, Heather." Me: "How did you know that?" Ken: "I'm a biologist." Talia: "and plus, he's a genious." Ken: "Out of the mouths of babes..." :) What a girl. I had bees & honey on my mind because I was reviewing a book called One Drop at a Time by M. Russell Ballard, published

Happy Mother's Day!

2013-05-11T23:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day! I know that many of you who read this blog are mothers. That you are doing so much for your children. Trying to be the best Mom you can, and trying to be everything to your children. You are fabulous! You are wonderful! You are awesome, and you are doing SUCH a great job! I hope you'll enjoy this non-denominational message for Mother's Day that has been produced by

An Uncommon Life: Years of Preparation (L. Tom Perry)

2013-05-08T06:30:00.000-04:00

I'm just curious... If you read my blog and you do not share my religion, what do you do when you see a post related to religion? Do you read it? Do you skip it? What DO you know about my religion? Do you have any questions about it? ... I was just wondering. --------------------- Today I want to share a new book called L. Tom Perry ~ An Uncommon Life: Years of Preparation by Lee Tom Perry

Little Man Mustache Baby Shower

2013-05-07T05:00:00.000-04:00

My sister-in-law, Betsy, is pregnant with her second little boy. We are so excited about it! My other sister-in-law (Rachelle) came up with the idea to throw a diaper shower for her, since it is her second baby. So, we invited a few close family and friends and had a little party to celebrate this little one's arrival! Rachelle found some inspiration on Pinterest, and recreated an invitation

May 2013 Sharing Time

2013-05-04T13:40:00.000-04:00

Here's May's Sharing Time Linky & a review of this week's posts: --------------------- This week I posted a Triangle Bunting Tutorial & shared a Summer Broccoli Salad recipe. Now, on to the link party- can't wait to see the new ideas you'll add!   Follow my blog with Bloglovin

DIY Paper Triangle Bunting Tutorial

2013-05-03T22:06:00.001-04:00

My post about the paper triangle bunting that I made for Talia's Teddy Bear Picnic Birthday Party has been a popular one. I originally just posted the idea and linked to the tutorial that I had found online. That tutorial came from a blog that has since become private, so I've received a lot of comments from people looking for the tutorial. So, here it is! You'll Need: 12x12 Scrapbook

The Beginning of Better Days

2013-05-02T01:00:00.000-04:00

With Mother's Day approaching, it seems like a great time to introduce a new book called The Beginning of Better Days, published by Deseret Book. It's a collection of notes taken by Eliza R. Snow, from talks by Joseph Smith to women, with personal insights from Sheri Dew and Virginia H. Pearce. I have not yet read it, but I am looking forward to it! Here is a video with some women who HAVE

Summer Broccoli Salad ( #cbias )

2013-05-01T00:30:00.000-04:00

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® #cbias #SocialFabric One of my favourite things about Victoria Day weekend for me and for my family is the opportunity to get everyone together! We get to enjoy the beautiful weather (that we've waited so long for!) together. In the past

Week in Review & April 2013 Sharing Time

2013-04-27T10:36:00.001-04:00

Here's April's Sharing Time Linky & a review of this week's posts: --------------------- Only a couple of days left for the $100 Lululemon & Free Greek Yogurt Giveaway! This week I shared some of our favourite Spring Posts & shared some photos from Jinelle & Jon's Engagement Session. I tried a new Quinoa Recipe. and I shared my plan for being a great Auntie this year! ;) Now, on to

Long Distance Auntie- How to Remember Their Birthdays!

2013-04-26T06:30:00.000-04:00

I want to be a good aunt to my nieces and nephews. I have 15 right now, and only 2 of them live in the same country as me! I want those other 13 to know how much I love & care about them! I have tried doing things like sending cards for special events (like Easter and Valentines Day), but let's be honest- that has only happened a couple of times! I've also tried sending birthday cards but

Quinoa and Corn Salad #LMDConnector

2013-04-24T21:38:00.002-04:00

Have you heard me mention Spring enough lately? ;) I LOVE SPRING!! :) So, I wanted to make something Spring-y, light and vegetable-y for my Life Made Delicious post this month. I had purchased some Quinoa that I wanted to use, so I looked up some recipes on the Life Made Delicious webpage and was excited when I found this Quinoa and Corn Salad Recipe. photo from lifemadedelicious.com I had

Jinelle & Jon (Engagement Photos)

2013-04-23T14:11:00.002-04:00

I recently got out with Jinelle and Jon for some engagement photos. They had scouted out some great locations and we had a good weather day despite all of the crazy early Spring weather we have had! It just so happened that Jinelle's brother was arriving home from his mission in Mexico that afternoon, so a bunch of family members (us included- Dayne & Jinelle are Ken's cousins) were

5 Spring Favourites

2013-04-22T06:30:00.000-04:00

It's Springtime! For REAL, finally! I am so happy about it!! :) Today I'm sharing 5 of our Favourite Springtime Posts :) Paper Butterfly Display with Template DIY Parachute out of an Umbrella 10 Ways to Include Kids in Spring Cleaning Fingerprint Flower Greeting Card Mug Flower Pot Gift

Week in Review & April 2013 Sharing Time

2013-04-20T07:30:00.000-04:00

Here's April's Sharing Time Linky & a review of this week's posts: --------------------- Don't miss the $100 Lululemon & Free Greek Yogurt Giveaway! This week I featured your fun food ideas for kids! & shared a new book about Eliza R. Snow. Now, on to the link party- can't wait to see the new ideas you'll add!

Dairy Queen Memories #LMDConnector

2013-04-19T18:00:00.000-04:00

My absolute favourite place to go for an ice cream treat is Dairy Queen®. 90% of the time, I will order a strawberry cheesecake Blizzard®. My husband will choose a Skore Blizzard® most of the time, and the girls go for the Smarties Blizzard®. My love of Dairy Queen® goes back to when I was a little girl and my parents would take me and my siblings to the local DQ for a treat- and it was a

Fun Food For Kids - Featuring You

2013-04-18T06:30:00.000-04:00

There were a few of you who have shared some fabulous, fun food ideas in our April Sharing Time Link-Up! Today I'm sharing 10 Fun Foods to Make With/For your Kids :) Yogurt/Blackberry Panda from Kiddie Foodie Pull-A-Part Bread from Life is Fantasmic Ultimate Rice Krispee Treats from We Like to Learn As We Go Frog Princess Sandwich from Kiddie Foodie Skinny Funfetti Cake Dip from A

Eliza, The Life & Faith of Eliza R. Snow

2013-04-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

I recently read a book called Eliza (The Life and Faith of Eliza R. Snow), published by Deseret Book. I think it's interesting to learn of details from the lives of people from the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The things that people want through are amazing and the strength of the people who went through those things and stayed strong is impressive. I knew

Greek Yogurt & Lululemon Gift Card Giveaway! #LMDConnector

2013-04-15T13:32:00.000-04:00

It is so beautiful outside today! It's supposed to get up close to 20 degrees today & I'm so happy about it- especially after the crazy end to our week last week! We had an ice storm & it felt like Winter again- so now, we've got hope for real Spring :) Sometimes with Spring comes the desire to get back to your active routine to prepare for the summer! Are you in that boat? I have been

April 2013 Sharing Time

2013-04-13T07:30:00.000-04:00

Here's April's Sharing Time Linky- I can't wait to see what you link up! ---------------------

Our Fisher Price Favourites & A Discount Code! #FPFavourites

2013-04-11T13:42:00.001-04:00

Fisher Price is a name that needs no introduction. When I hear the name, it takes me right back to my childhood with visions of Little People and Toy Phones and FUN! :) As a mom, I also think of the great products that I have used that have been not only fun for my kids, but helpful to me as a mom. Fisher Price has come out with a Top 12 List of Fisher-Price Items that have been tried & tested

April Showers? 10 Outside Activities You Can Bring Indoors!

2013-04-10T08:30:00.000-04:00

Today I'm posting a list of fun outdoor activities and some creative ways to bring them inside on rainy days! Hop on over to HowDoesShe to see the list! :)

April 2013 Sharing Time & Week in Review

2013-04-06T10:20:00.001-04:00

Here's April's Sharing Time Linky- I can't wait to see what you link up! --------------------- Today & tomorrow are the only days left in the CocoRoseCouture Giveaway!. Go enter for your chance to win $50 to spend! :) This week I shared President Eyring's new book, Choose Higher Ground. Some of you were featured in 10 Fun Things to Make With/For Your Kids! I also shared a Monday Moment :)

Choose Higher Ground

2013-04-05T10:16:00.000-04:00

With General Conference coming up, I have been trying to prepare my kids for the weekend. We posted pictures of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles and the 1st Presidency on our wall and have been discussing them- a little bit about each of them, like what their families are like and what their job was before. I'm hoping this will help them to get excited that they recognize them when they see them