by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 24, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big
[On Christmas Eve, Samuel and Monica stood in the living room, surveying the tree and surroundings.] Sam: It looks like we overdid it on Christmas again this year. Monica (11): I think we'll manage.
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 16, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big
[While the rest of the family took our traditional trek to Salt Lake to attend the special Music and the Spoken Word with the Christmas mini-concert last Sunday, Caleb and I had a few hours of rare one-on-one time. This began with a special breakfast complete with a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 2, 2008 | for Fun, for Mind
Growing up in a musical family introduced me to so many wonderful opportunities. From singing and playing the violin to directing a teen swing choir, the musical foundation my parents gave me has brought so much joy to me and, now, to my kids that it's immeasurable....
by Tracy Keeney | Nov 26, 2008 | for Fun, for Good, for Mind
I spent the day with my preschool class gearing them up for the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm sure you can imagine the makings of our day. We started out in circle time as I read them the story of “The First Thanksgiving”. Afterwards, we went to the tables,...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 5, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big
[From the back seat while driving to rehearsal.] Caleb (5): Mom, I have to tell you something. Mom: What? Caleb: There's something bad. [Pause] There's something bad at…bu…bu… Mom: What's bad? Caleb: There's something bad at Ba…rack Obama. [Stifled laughter. OK, not...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 5, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big
Caleb (5): Mom, I know everything. Mom: You do? Caleb: Yup! Tangle, beach, Hawaii, snow, Christmas. [Pause] See? I know all the things. Mom: Wow. Caleb: But Joe doesn't know all the things.
