Funny videos!

Ipad vs Paper

Jeez, that's what you call a test drive!!

Dressing Your Truth and Downton Abbey

Ever wonder what Types the characters are on Downton Abbey?  Find out in this video.

Do you love Downton Abbey?

Christmas 2012 in Utah

 A few days before Christmas Ryan and I flew in to SLC from China and Marc flew in from ATL.

Sydney and Lance picked us up at the airport.

Christmas Eve at Grandpa's house.  My siblings and their spouses.

 My brother didn't want a photo.  Syd, Lance and Ryan.

 

 I gave Syd a fan from China.

Ryan picked out a remote control car while we were in China.

I gave Marc a shirt from China.  They like to put English words on shirts. 

Sometimes it's just letters that have absolutely no meaning at all.

Gift Giving Ideas and Traditions for Christmas

Do you have any great gift giving ideas and strategies for Christmas?
Here are some of the different ideas I've heard of that are similar to the four gifts idea above.

3 Gifts- (similar to the top picture)

1. One need gift- something to make life easier or more comfortable.
2. One thing to wear- a new dress, necklace, tie or dress shoes for church.
3. One thing to read- a special book just for them.

*Santa still comes and fills the stockings with fun little trinkets and fruit, but those are the only three gifts they receive on Christmas morning.  We then have a big traditional breakfast and explain that that the three gifts represent gifts of the Savior- he has provided a way for our physical needs to be met- (the needed gift), our spirits to be healed (new “sacrament” church clothes) and minds and eyes to grow (book.)

3 Gifts-
1. A gift to the Savior
2. A gift of love to someone in your family.
3. A gift to self.

4 Gifts-

1. Santa only brings one gift for each child.
2. Santa brings one family gift for the the family to share.
3. A meaningful gift to a family member. 
4. A gift to Christ
*Make a "Jesus Birthday Cake" the whole family decorates for your Christmas Eve dessert to help young children understand the birthday celebration for Jesus.  Then you give your "gift" to Christ (a new commitment to do better in an area or something you will do in dedication of Him).

How do you make your Christmas Holidays meaningful?

Thanksgiving Ideas I like on Pinterest

Decorate with dollar store glasses, sticker letters, fill with cinnamon sticks, pine cones  acorns, etc.

Free Printables

 

Thanksgiving overflowing with blessings box.

The Real Story of Thanksgiving - great list of activities, Bible basis and historical basis.

 

 

Fun treats

Rolls

Gluey Mashed Potatoes? "Many people overmix potatoes trying to arrive at the right consistency, when what's needed is more liquid" Recipe here.

 

Ruth's Chris sweet potato casserole & Butter & Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes

 

Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites & Pumpkin Praline Trifle

"The Child Whisperer" Parenting Book

You love your children, but do they ever make you frustrated?     

I recently read a frustration-ending book called, The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle.  I've been so inspired by this new parenting book that I want to let everyone with kids know all about it.

Our children give us clues and messages all the time that tell us exactly how to avoid the struggle with them. Most parents don't know how to decode these messages, and end up even more frustrated!     

The Child Whisperer teaches how to read the hidden messages your children send you every day.     

This book's eye-opening tips and techniques will help make the parent-child struggle disappear forever. I strongly recommend you check it out and learn what your child has been trying to tell you all along.

Carol Tuttle releases her new book on Tuesday the 23rd. Carol is offering $317 in bonuses when you order your copy before Friday, Oct 26th.

Pick up your copy of The Child Whisperer (and your bonuses) now.

Click here to learn more

Do you have a Fun-Loving Child? (Type 1)

Do you have a Sensitive Child? (Type 2)

Do you have a Determined Child? (Type 3)

Do you have a More Serious Child? (Type 4)

We only have until October 31 to raise all of the needed funds for Ryan.

We only have until October 31 to raise all of the needed funds for Ryan. If you are considering donating, this is the last month. The $24,000 payment must be made on November 1st. Please donate by mail or by Paypal. Make checks to Ryan Crozier. Our address is 5105 Edinborough Place, Sugar Hill, GA 30518.  To donate with Paypal go here. Thank you so very much! 

Tyler received transplants of umbilical cord blood stem cells in China. Here, several months after the therapy, he talks about the improvements he saw in his vision and his mother discusses her role as caregiver during the month abroad.