I am a 38 year old wife to Glenn and Mom to Emry Glenn (11), Lila Glenn (9) and Ethan Glenn ((6) living in Southern California. You can probably tell I like my husband a whole bunch. It was my idea to name all of our children after him because I want them all to be just like their dad.......he's pretty great.
He has supported my dream of being at home with them to experience the maddening, precious, crazy, trying and sweet moments of being a stay at home Mom. I absolutely love my job and take it very seriously. I try to parent with love, patience, prayer and the occasional bribe and threat thrown in.
I grew up in not the best part of town in a small house with 8 siblings, so I can hold my own. Although I've met my match with these 3.
I love staying active with the kids, baking, eating, writing, blogging, reading, and taking care of our home.
I enjoy going to the beach with my family and watching them play in the water all day.
I am a huge fan of thrift store shopping, recycling, eating healthy food, making my own bread and granola and hugging trees apparently.
I am always up for board games as that is when my competitive nature comes out. Even better I love teaming up with Glenn because he always wins, or my sister Jeannette because we can read each others mind. This comes in very handy when playing Taboo.
We belong to The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. Or you can just save your breath and call us Mormons.
You have three gorgeous children :) And I am OBSESSED with that last picture. I may have to steal this idea after I have a few little ones of my own!
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awww! i love this, and am your newest following fan! :) can't wait to read more.... ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd ever read your about page either! :) Though I do get lost in your beach pictures. Oh SoCal!
ReplyDeleteWow what a gorgeous family you have. That oldest daughter is going to be stirring up all kinds of trouble in the hearts of young boys here pretty soon :) and the last picture is hilarious! So perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment on my post, I have been getting better lately at being at peace with myself. And truust me, I am dating! More than I have ever dated in my entire life. I am being very careful that whoever I end up marrying, I will be absolutely certain is the guy for me...before the fact!
Thanks for the comment! This picture of your family is so cute!! My Grandpas name was Emery, Great name :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that last picture is fabulous. I am so glad that you stopped by blog because I am just loving reading yours (I am now following).
ReplyDeleteYou are indeed eligible for the Larabar giveaway because you left a comment on my post, best of luck to you!
Oh and I think that your family is just beautiful.
You have such a gorgeous family. I'm so happy to have found your blog, I look forward to catching up on old posts and following new ones.
ReplyDeleteI see in your blurb on your homepage that you're Mormon, so you grind your own wheat and bake your own bread. I have definitely noticed this trend among Mormons. What's the reasoning behind that? (I don't see any of my Mormon friend on a daily basis right now.) One of my non-Mormon friends is considering buying a wheat mill, which I'd totally use sometimes, so I've been pondering this topic lately.
ReplyDeleteIf you go to the January 2012 archives there is a post titled 'Mormon Lingo' and another titled 'Better than Jewlery' that you might be interested in. My wheat grinder brand is 'The Kitchen Mill' & I love it because I like to grind my own wheat (Just remembered there is a post under 'favorites' titled 'The daily grind' you would like.
DeleteI usually grind about 5 lbs at a time and keep it in a bin in the fridge for the week. I buy my grains in bulk from a grain supplier but you could easily buy them at a grocery store, especially ones that have the bulk bins.
WOW! I love that last picture...it belongs in a magazine!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing that you take so much pride in being a Mom. So many women overlook it and spend more time at work then with their kids. Love your pictures and am excited to read your blog ^^
ReplyDeleteMarie, I love your blog and to show my appreciation I have a blogger award waiting for you on my blog. Congrats!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are GORGEOUS!!! Honestly! In Target I kept thinking...'Dang, Marie is so pretty!!'
ReplyDeleteI just got your comment from my blog (through Lisa) and I really wanted to briefly respond and say thanks for reaching out. The more I've put myself out there, the more I've found that there are TONS of us who find a lot of peace with different political leanings. Anyway, I just peaked at your blog and you have a gorgeous family and they are blessed to have such a thoughtful (and busy!) mom. Keep up the great work and good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteThis is probably one of the cutest "About Me" pages I have read. You also make 38 look very young!
ReplyDeleteI love that last picture! How cute!!
ReplyDeleteHi Marie! I tried to comment on your post but there was no comment spot. I'm so excited for the whole family in all of your plans. I'm very happy for you that you will be finishing your degree. I am quite certain you will handle it All with your usual skill. Glad you won't be stopping the blog. I would miss you!!
ReplyDeleteMarie, what's your name on Instagram so I can follow you.
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