Author Archives: Sunny

About Sunny

My name is Sunny, and my husband and I have five "children" and two grandchildren. I love learning. I have a M.F.A. in Humanities, but that was a long time ago, and life has been my greatest school. The lessons have shifted as the kids grow and teach me more as each year goes by.

Real Tears, by Carol Lynn Pearson

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Sunny
poet Carol Lynn Pearson

In honor of National Poetry Month, I decided to share some poetry with you. It’s not long, and it’s nothing they tried to make you read in high school, so you can go ahead and read it without that worry. … Continue reading →

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Fairy Blossoms

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Sunny

Trying out our new camera. Loved seeing my daughter on the trampoline with the new spring blossoms. I haven’t figured out the camera, nor my daughter, but I’m trying to enjoy both of them anyway. If you liked this post, … Continue reading →

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The Week of Easter

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Sunny
Easter figurines with tomb, Resurrected Christ, Mary

To help our family think about the true meaning of Easter as it approached, my husband took the New Testament and listed the things that happened, starting on the Sunday before Easter until that day, including some scripture references. You may find this helpful as you reflect on the mission of the Savior this week. Continue reading →

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Let Me Bring You Dinner

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Sunny
"get well soon" flower delivery

For the most part, I like to be prepared and plan ahead. I like to know what’s going on and what is required of me to make the day a success (or less of a disaster). But I’m not opposed … Continue reading →

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Queen Ranch Casserole

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Sunny

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Terry Top Winner!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sunny

Congratulations to Heidi (not the Heidi from Five Real Moms) the winner of our Terry Top giveaway! We will be contacting you shortly–go to TerryTop.com and pick out your color! (chosen at random by random.org)If you liked this post, you … Continue reading →

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Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sunny

“There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen I have been enjoying accompanying my husband on a business trip. We are at a convention-like gathering called the Crown Council Event “Where dentists unite, and give.” … Continue reading →

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Terry Top Giveaway–deadline extended

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sunny

Did you see our post about the Terry Top? Did you put your name in for the free giveaway by making a comment to the post? We’ve extended the deadline until ***Midnight, Monday, February 20th, 2012*** to accommodate all those … Continue reading →

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Cream Filled Cupcakes

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sunny
valentine

For something homemade, not the same as every day, but easy, you can make your own cream filled cupcakes and afterwards decorate them however you like. First, I just used a cake mix to make cupcakes. Then I used a … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Book Recommendation
“Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch”

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sunny
somebody loves you mr. hatch book cover

Mr. Hatch is a lonely man who keeps to himself. But when he receives a rather large valentine from an anonymous admirer, he realizes that he is loved, and his view of himself and those around him changes. He feels … Continue reading →

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