Category Archives: Daily Routine

Keeping Kids Busy and Happy

My daughter Allie just turned eight.  She always wants to “spend special time” together.  This special time means making doll clothes, scrap book pages, painting, making cookies, or some other craft.  Although I love these activities, I don’t always have … Continue reading

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Boston Can Read!

Boston just turned 4, and this week, he read his first book—Jig and Mag.  He still sounds out some of the words first before he says them but some words he knows on sight.  I am so excited!

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Our Trusty Toyota Sienna Versus The Polyg Rig

We have no new vehicles, our newest is a 2006. We recently had as many as 10 vehicles in our household. This seems like a lot and it is, but when we have four adults, and Joseph, Caleb, Amanda, Jed, … Continue reading

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Wives and Sister-wives

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Pies and More Pies

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A Typical Polygamous Family Thanksgiving

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Waffles and More Waffles

Without intending to, we created a family tradition a few years ago. It all started one Sunday and we enjoyed it so much that we did it the next Sunday . . . and the next one and the one … Continue reading

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A Doggy Fairy Tale!

Once upon a time there was a dog — a German shepherd, to be precise. We called her Hunter. She was much like “Tramp” in the movie “Lady and the Tramp.” She lived not at one residence but had many … Continue reading

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My Main Squeeze

Let’s go by 7 p.m., he says. Okay, I’ll be ready. I get dolled up, dress up a little, do my make up, tussle with my hair. Ready when you are!

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Something’s Fishy – It’s Crowded In Our Polygamous Household!

Most days I have much to accomplish before my head can hit the pillow. By the time it does, I am usually exhausted and yearning for a long, deep sleep that will leave me refreshed and ready for the new … Continue reading

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