HaPpY hAlLoWeEn!

Looking Back…

As this month of October draws to an end, I looked back at my first 31 for 21 last post. I have a new love bug to add to the cause, Mr. B!

Since W, and then M were born I feel such a connection to kids with Down Syndrome. I had a nice little chat with a woman in Costco awhile back, telling her about W & M. Her daughter is in high school. A sweet young lady from our old ward won the title of Prom Queen last year, she just happens to have DS. I love hearing stories like that, of acceptance and understanding.

If you have never frequented my sister’s blog, you should. Get to know her kids and their stories. If your kids wonder what a child with Down Syndrome is like, read this post. It might help them, or you, understand.

Above anything, they are just like you and me, accept they have a free ticket. Lets hope we can follow THEIR example of love and compassion so we can enjoy the ride.

Nessun Dorma

As Sisters in Zion / We'll Bring the World His Truth (Army of Helaman)

When Rick’s cousins son left on his mission a few months ago, the youth in their ward sang this during sacrament meeting. They have a HUGE youth program in their ward. She told us that when their bishop got put in he thought he would have around 50 leave on missions while he was serving as bishop. As they were all going up to the stand to sing, I thought this must be a stake youth choir. It was incredible to see and gives me goose bumps now listening to it.

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

For breakfast this morning Evelyn and I had

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal.

It’s creamy and fluffy and OH so good! We topped it was milk, pumpkin seeds and craisins. I used some of my favorite yogurt in it too. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Also, if you’ve never been to the blog where I found the recipe, you should really check it out.

Sanctify Yourselves…

Beautiful Heartbreak…

New Favorite…

Have you jumped on the Greek yogurt bandwagon? If not, you should really give this one a try.

Top it with fruit or granola and it’s a really yummy breakfast or snack. Vanilla Honey is my favorite.