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Re: 5 Great Ways to Implement a Family Theme

Annonymous — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:28:27 -0000

Amy,

Before you cause more family rift, you should really think about how you're living your life. I'm just going to say, what we're all thinking.

It doesn't look good that you're living with your parents because you can't afford to take care of yourselves yet for some reason you can afford a condo in Anaheim? Monthly trips to Disneyland? Eating out at restaurants that I can only afford for a special occasion? Lavish vacations to Las Vegas and Seattle? Seriously, you are staring 40 in the face and you LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS? You and Matt really need to grow up, get a place of your own. That's what grownups do.

Plus, you adopted a kid with a paycheck. There is no excuse. It's really time to move on, before you have your siblings hating you for mooching off your parents and your parents resenting you, because of your spending. Trust me, I've seen this happen. It just doesn't look good.

Re: General Conference Activities for Children

Renee — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:53:42 -0000

Thank you for sharing your cute idea, it is appreciated.

Re: One Year

JaKell — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:39:53 -0000

so happy for you :) many more years to come!

Re: Why I Didn’t Wear Pants To Church

inevergrewup — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:53:13 -0000

That was beautiful Amy! Beautiful writing

Re: Why I Didn’t Wear Pants To Church

Amanda Ziegenfelder-Ekberg — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:17:58 -0000

Thank-you for putting this SO beautifully! I am wiping away my own tears of joy and love for this wonderful reminder.

Re: Is Having a Magical Elf Really All That Bad?

melissa daams — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:42:46 -0000

really lovely photo of st george temple :-)

Re: LDS Sister Missionaries Rock!

Chandi — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:06:52 -0000

I am so excited about the new age for sister missionaries. Wouldn't it be crazy if our girls all went!? We would have three out at the same time.

Re: Polar Express (in your own car!)

jakell — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:16:29 -0000

cute idea... your such a fun mom Amy.. love all your ideas and what you do with you cute girls. Wish we could see you more often!

Re: Christmas Gift Idea For School Teachers

JaKell — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:09:33 -0000

love this.. maybe next year we can do this.. I will have to stock up on the sales..very cute idea!

Re: Amazing Thanksgiving Potato Mash

Robert — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:19:15 -0000

How many potatoes?...how much milk?...sour cream?

Re: Our Adoption Day

Marilyn Oveson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:45:37 -0000

Thanks for sharing that beautiful day! We were so happy we got to be there on the 3rd! That was a good day too... ;) Love you all!

Re: SIMPLE Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kamie — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:04:10 -0000

Yum.

Re: Recipe Box: Pumpkin Puree

Marilyn Oveson — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:56:50 -0000

When using the smaller pumpkins you don't need to cut them in half, just poke holes in top with a fork and bake, as you directed (without the water). It is easier to cut and clean the seeds for baking and you don't have dry bits to discard.

Re: SIMPLE Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Marilyn Oveson — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:54:35 -0000

Love this suggestion! I don't love the ones with spice cake, will have to make these to share. Especially since today is a stay inside and drink warm tea and bake goodies kind of day!

Re: Healing and Grieving — as a Family

Miriam Wilkerson — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:36:49 -0000

Hi Amy. I am very sorry for your loss as well. I haven't been as far along as you, or had a hard time getting pregnant, but have had some similar experiences with miscarrying. I have also felt very calm and comforted, and I think Marcus has had a much harder time letting the pain go. When I was pregnant with Lorelei I was sure I was miscarrying...not to get to gross but it was a lot of blood, and lots of cramping. We were out of town for a wedding so I had Marcus go into a gas station and buy me some ibuprofen because I wanted the pain to go away. While I waited, I called Liz and told her the news. She told me about a friend of hers/ours that had recently had twins, but the doctors were surprised because there was another baby, stillborn and very small, which then explained the bleeding she had during her pregnancy. Even though I thought it was a longshot that I could still be pregnant like this friend, I waited (didn't take the ibuprofen which is not allowed during pregnancy) and then went to the doctor the next week. Sure enough, I was pregnant still, and the doctors told me they saw another (although empty) egg, but that there was a good possibility I would lose both. Luckily, they were wrong! I hope you and your little family continue to be comforted and blessed. Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish I could have visited with you the weekend of Grandma's funeral, but the reasons I couldn't make it stacked up too high. But, I love you, and love reading about what's going on in your life!

Re: Attempting the Impossible

Sarah Shewell — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:13:45 -0000

I have doubts about raising someone else's child from time to time also but I just remind myself I'd have the same doubts about my own child...you just speak them a little different. You are doing amazing and right by Zoe everyday.

Re: Healing and Grieving — as a Family

hairyshoefairy — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:47:39 -0000

Oh, Amy. I'm so sorry. Your post brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing something so tender. I'm sorry for both of your losses. I'm so grateful for eternal families. ((Hugs))

Re: Healing and Grieving — as a Family

Marilyn Oveson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:44:30 -0000

Thanks for putting this down in words. Made me feel quite verklempt to read. The grieving comes and goes (speaking to your circumstances), but what a beautiful experience you had as you prayed. Those are the things that buoy and lift us when the difficulties arise. Love you!

Re: Healing and Grieving — as a Family

Evonne — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:05:41 -0000

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Sending lots of prayers.

Re: Healing and Grieving — as a Family

Alita — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:19:36 -0000

thanks for sharing....love you girl.

Re: Healing and Grieving — as a Family

kamie — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:43:54 -0000

love you all. xoxo

Re: A Unique Birthmom Relationship

vanessa brown — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:00:47 -0000

i am so glad she has you Amy. Both Cecilee and Zoe.

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Double Feature!

Terri — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:18:12 -0000

Super cute! Give those gals a smooch from me!

Re: Wordless Wednesday

Marilyn Oveson — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:17:42 -0000

Love your girls!

Re: A Unique Birthmom Relationship

iwishiwasindixie — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:54:01 -0000

Thank you for your comment Miriam!
Sometimes it's hard to remember that Zoe was only two when Cecilee died, and that it has been four years since then. At this point, the things she "remembers" are what she has been told about her mom. Perhaps that will change as the trauma becomes less and the memories can truly shine through.

I have zero memories from my life when I was two! And very few from four years old and older. I was almost two when Dan was born and I have no memory of him till we were about 2 (him) and 4 (me). Funny how that is! :)