Me Lucky Charms Calendar

Authored By: ellie g Author/Writer
March 1, 2013 --6:50 PM

Were you aware that today is National Pig Day?
Me neither.
But somehow my piggie obsessed 5 year old daughter caught wind of it and she made sure that we were all celebrating, by getting out every pig she owns. (that’s a lot…PS) So here is my homage.

Ironically, she also adores pig meat products. And we haven’t hidden where they come from. She seriously loves bacon. (I mean, really don’t most of us?) My most favorite comment of all time came during a recent breakfast,

“Mom, why are the cutest animals so stinkin’ delicious?”

I don’t know honey. I truly don’t.

As promised, here is your March printable calendar. I apologize for the lack of the February one. That hard drive crash took me way off guard. Gratefully (but not cheaply) we were able to get back all our information. And have since signed up for an online backup service. So be that a warning to you children. I never thought it would happen to me. And sure enough…..I almost puked, no kidding.

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I know so many of you have been patiently waiting for an entry. Either a health update or a project or another word of the year or SOMETHING!!!!

And I want to offer my sincerest apologies.

I have started an entry 50 times. And it just hasn’t been the right time. It would have been pushed, and inorganic. I PROMISE as soon as I’m ready. I’ll be back. Full force. I’m working on some fun changes for the site. And praying that everyone will be willing to come back and join our amazing community when the time comes. I miss all of you. And I know it seems like I should just be able to type no matter what. But for anyone who has been on narcotics. and in large amounts of pain…they’ll be able to tell you why it’s not that easy.

Soon. I promise. Soon. There’s been some improvement FINALLY in the last week. So I have faith that healing might be on it’s way. Even though saying that out loud makes me worry about jinxing something.

Am I working through some depression? You betcha. So many things to take on and figure out. I’m not a fan of spreading that around like a depression peanut butter sandwich, however. I know there’s a reason for everything. And when I figure out THAT reason, that’s when I will be here to share with you. I have a strong hope that it will coming very soon as I see small steps forward.

I have 10,000 thank yous to send. I never even sent our Christmas Cards. I feel like there’s no way to make up a year of a person’s life. But I hope to very soon do my best.

You are much more likely to find me checking in over on the LCMF Facebook page. So make sure to give it a like until we get going around here again.

And once again….shout out to all of you for your fantastic support!

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One Word 2013: Lil’ Luna

Authored By: ellie g Author/Writer
January 15, 2013 --11:23 PM

{K, Less Cake readers……Kristyn is one of the sweetest girls you’ll ever meet. She drove a really long way to see me at my hotel after I had my last surgery. And It made me feel SOOOOOOO special. Seriously. She’s amazing. Read this…ane enjoy the amazing.}

Hey there LCMF Readers! I’m so happy to be here today.

This is Kristyn from Lil’ Luna. Can I just begin by saying how much I LOVE Lara?! The girl is just so gosh-dang real, and I just love her to pieces!!

I’m so thrilled about this One-Word Series of Lara’s. It’s so inspiring and has really helped me to reflect on this last year and decide what I want to work on most this year.

The word I’ve chosen for the entire year is:

I find myself not ENJOYING life enough, and I’m sick of it. I always have things to do, and that probably won’t change but I am going to make an extra effort to not take on extra responsibilities if I don’t have to, find more time to spend with my family and friends (and less time on the computer) and more time enjoying life in general, especially when things don’t go as planned.

I hate to admit it but I can often be found grumpy when I’m overwhelmed and stressed out. This can even happen when something really small and insignificant happens, which is absolutely ridiculous and I really want to change that.

There was a talk given by a leader of my church several years backed called “Finding Joy in the Journey”. I recently re-read this talk and want it to be my motto for the entire year (and the rest of my life) since it really is so profound and true. He talks about how we sometimes get so caught up in the world and often find ourselves not enjoying life and our family as much as we should. He also talks about how one day mothers will profoundly miss the fingerprints on the windows and piles of laundry that cover the house with young children. I’ve seen how quickly my own kids are growing up, and I see this already happening, and more than anything I don’t want to regret not ENJOYING that time more.

Having said that, I am going to try my darndest to just ENJOY life and everything that comes my way. I know it won’t be easy, but I know my life will be better and my family and I will be happier if I can truly embrace this new way of life.

So…

ENJOY!

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One Word 2013: I Heart Nap Time

Authored By: ellie g Author/Writer
January 15, 2013 --5:00 AM

{I love Jamilyn. She is so beautiful and talented. I really need to put her up for a race down the Alpine slide in Park Cityl I think I’ll kick her butt.}

Hello lovely Less Cake {more frosting} readers! I’m Jamielyn from I Heart Nap Time and I am thrilled Lara invited me back to this series. I think it is such a wonderful idea. She is pretty much the most amazing gal I know.

I can’t believe 2013 is already here. I have to admit I am kind of excited for a New Year. A fresh start! I love being able to set new goals and think of all the things I want to accomplish for the New Year.

As I thought about the one word I wanted to focus on for 2013, I reflected back on the past year. Over the past year I have felt so much love from my Savior. He has blessed me and my little family daily. In 2013 I plan on dedicating more time to serving Him. I know there are many people struggling around me and I can’t help but want to help. However, my problem is finding the time. Between a husband in medical school, two toddlers and running a small business my free time is scarce. I have found it is never convenient for someone to drop off their kids last minute… or to make a quick meal for someone who is ill. I’ve found sometimes because of these “inconveniences” I have passed up opportunities to serve the Lord and those in my community. So this year my word for 2013 is SERVE. I plan on dedicated more of my time to serving my Lord.

I really love this capture from Joshua and decided to make a print for my home to remind me of my 2013 word: SERVE. If you’d like a copy you can download the print HERE.

Thanks so much for having me today! Wishing you wonderful things for 2013!

Xo-Jamielyn

Oh my gosh! I almost chose this one this year. I LOVE it and I think it amazing.

Lara