My Personal Philosophy

I met with Heather Osmond yesterday and she suggested that I seek out a personal philosophy.  Something that encapsulates who I am, my life’s mission, my greatest desires, etc.  So this morning I meditated on this topic and the words came to my mind…….

SEEK AND SHARE TRUTH!

It was a powerful experience.  Consider the statement for a moment.  It truly encapsulates me, my life, my purpose, everything I spend my time doing!  I’m grateful!

Love Karmel

PS-So as Heather Osmond encouraged me, now I encourage you…. seek out a personal philosophy statement.

I’m Back

It’s been almost a 2 month break since I have last made a blog entry.  We decided to home school again and I have been pouring my energy into setting up our daily routines, curricula and learning centers!  I LOVE HOMESCHOOLING!!!  I couldn’t be happier!  Here are some photos to update family and friends on the last 2 months of “Larson Life”!

Briggy Jr. is almost ready for nursery!

Every morning he joins dado at the piano or does a squatting-dancing-jig making us all laugh.

Thayne loves his new trike in any weather!

Mom and Briggy at Gateway Discovery Museum.  We went there for Abby’s Birthday.

Here I am with my Visiting Teacher, Carolyn.  Brig and I have been newly called as the Ward Bear Den Leaders!

Ben’s first batch of bread-he was so proud of himself!

We had to call poison control when Briggy Jr. got into dado’s shoe polish.

A homeschooling moment.

Abby diligently studying her music theory.

Ben shoveling Thayne.

Our snow shoveling buddies!  They wanted to surprise dad with a clean driveway when he got home!

Buddy #4 warmly watching from inside and cheering them on.

The spaghetti photo for the grandparents.

Abby started dance in January.  She is crazy about dancing!!!!!!!

Abby turned 5 in January.  She now has her own e-mail and is about to launch her own blog.  If you want to e-mail her… contact me and I’ll hook you up.

We finished reading Charlotte’s Web and started reading Alcatraz vs. the evil librarians.

For Valentine’s Day we made these mouse mail boxes and went to the Homeschooling Friends party.

Here’s Thayne with his Valentine’s Box.

Here’s my headshot for Mrs. Utah.

These are the wonderful 26 contestants.  I’ve really been impressed by these women and enjoyed getting to know them.

Brigham playing football with Ben in the backyard between pruning our trees.  That’s our new goat Sophie.

Ben, Dado, Sophie and the football.

This is our second goat-Annie.  Yep, we milk her every night and the kids LOVE it!  We’ll see how long that lasts! 

Sophie.

Our first ourside meal of 2009!  We are so excited for Spring to help our yard come alive so we can play outside everyday!  Looking forward to lots of playdates!

Now if you are still reading…. you must be either my mom, mother-in-law or one of my closest best friends.  (or weird internet stalker… why else would you read such a LONG entry?)  So if you are in one of the first three categories… leave me a comment and let me know how you are doing!  Love Karmel

Sailing on Utah Lake

Brigham and I had a fantastic night out with our good friends Norm and Ingrid Sorensen.  They generously took us sailing on their boat out on Utah Lake.  It was a beautiful night watching the sun set and sharing ideas and great conversation together.  Such a blessing to connect with good people who inspire and improve your lives.  I’m so grateful for all of the good friends I’ve been blessed with!  Ingrid took this photo of Brigham and I.

Op Ed Published in Springville Herald

Click Here to read my most recent op ed.  It was published in the Springville Herald last Tuesday.  To learn more about how you can be a voice for decency, go to www.parentstv.org or e-mail me.

New Blog…

I’ll now be blogging at a new site that will combine all of my other sites into one.  The new blog is www.karmellarson.wordpress.com.  I also have a new website that I’m working on at www.karmellarson.com.  Both still need a lot of work, but you can check them out.  My new blog will be combining my work with American Mothers, Parents Television Council, Real Estate, Mrs. Utah Pageant Platform-Declaring Decency, and whatever general thoughts on currents events, family and home, etc. that intrigues me that day.

This blog will continue to be the family updates and photos.

Be Good For Something

I’ve been working on a simple new website in an effort to combine the many aspects of my life into one on-line area. I put the following quote on my home page.

“You are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others…

Click Here to Read the Entire Speech: STAND UP FOR TRUTH

I was present at this address just beginning my 2nd year of college at Brigham Young University. The message was so powerful it transformed my

Parents Television Council in New Orleans

I just got back from a great trip to New Orleans sponsored and paid for by the PTC. They are so well funded and organized! Here I am in the French Quarter. Our hotel was just beautiful and quaint!

It was fantastic training and so fun as well. You can see more photos and information on my PTC blog.

My first editorial also got published today!

I spent the day canning peaches! It’s harvest time here in Mapleton!