My Soccer Stars--I love them

Try not to let the fact that I'm not an incredible photographer take away from the fact that my kids are incredible soccer stars. Yes, Breanne is practicing as goalie in this one with her using her hands.

It's been a great season. I'll post soon on my other blog, What I Admire About You, because it's a great story what Annette Steed has done for Collin as his soccer coach this season. It's been a great blessing to have her and her husband as both our boys' coaches.

To all the volunteer coaches out there--You Do a Great Job for so little reward. We are also grateful to Breanne's coach Alice Nelson who has done a great job this year. Thank you!

Never Forget vs. "Forgive and Forget"

Ok, I’ve read a few posts on remembering 9/11 today. All of them have been very thoughtful and heart stirring. I included links here if you are interested.

The first is Emily from Light Refreshments Served. This is a wise woman with grown children and a great deal of life experience.


The second is Kristy also from Light Refreshments Served. I've only been reading this blog for a few weeks but her posts are geniune and usually make me laugh. Of course, today's is serious, but I did cry reading it.


And the third is Cheryl. She goes by Bored in Vernal (BIV) as her pen name. She thrives on being at the edge of controversial, but is thoughtful and enlightening.


The first two are stirring, somewhat emotional thoughts that I might expect from people I know. (I've never met any of these ladies, but I am enjoying getting to know them through stalking their blogs, if that's what you call it.) The third, in some ways says the opposite of the other two, but only in that “you can tell this lady has lived out of the country and has a world view of people much greater than mine” kind of way.

If you’ve got the time read them and let me know what you think. Each has merit. For example, Emily quotes the prophet, Kristy’s made me cry, and well, Cheryl has me thinking much larger. I think it’s worth your time if you have a few minutes. Then let me know what you think.

Get in on the contest

It's a contest. I saw this book in the BYU bookstore when I was at Education Week and I thought, I should read that. I happen to know a little bit about the author and from what I know she lives what she preaches. My interactions with her are amazingly positive, even when I'm not. She is a bright, intelligent, down to earth, and disciplined women who serves her neighbors far beyond expectations. The book is still in my stack of must reads but until then here's your chance to get a copy.

Author Anne Bradshaw reviewed Enjoying the Journey on her blog and is running a contest for a free copy.

How to enter:

1) Check out her review

2) Post information about the contest on your blog with a link back to hers

3) Leave ONE comment on the contest post telling her you've completed #2.

A winner will be chosen at random on Monday, September 15th, and announced the same day. The book will be signed and mailed by the author. Enter and spread the word and maybe you'll get a signed copy delivered to your very own mailbox! How easy is that?!

I Even Admire My Husband

Today's What I Admire About You post really did belong here on my Ironmoores blog. How come blogger won't let me copy and and paste from my own posts? Eventually I'll learn to write my post with word or google docs, but right now I don't want to rewrite this by hand.

This is a story of what I appreciate about Ross, despite all the garbage piling up in our lives.

He's a good guy, a great father and an example to me of what to do despite all my tendencies to blab too much. Thanks, honey.

What I Admire About You

In my effort to see the good in life and to share the things that buoy me up I've updated my other blog. The Peacegiver by James L. Ferrell and Dr. Wally were two of my most recent posts on What I Admire About You.

I got an email from Dr. Wally this morning that brought to tears to my eyes because he said he would have liked to meet me. This is his response to my post. "Wow. How kind of you to list me as one you admire on your blog. I'm amazed by your kindness. It seems that you use your blog to celebrate life. What a wonderful thing to do! I wish you had introduced yourself at Education Week. I would have loved to meet you! In fact, I wish Nancy and I could have taken you to dinner so we could visit. I think we would have been enriched by learning from your soul. I would love to know about you and your life story. Blessings,Wally"

That's just one more reminder to me of what humility looks like, and I'm so grateful to be learning.

A blog you might like--The Meanest Mom

One of the newest blogs I've found that helps me laugh and appreciate life is The Meanest Mom

She's LDS, but writes about her experiences without LDS lingo so that anyone and everyone will understand.

She has three children all born in the same calendar year. One girl and then 8 months later twin boys. What a hoot! Read her story here.