Author Archives: hillshum

    A few nights ago our Commonwealth School had our January Awards Night. This is where we honor the kids who did all of the scholar requirements in the scholar project classes. I taught the class about the War … Continue reading →

Stan Ellsworth is coming to the Utah Eagle Forum Conference this Saturday Jan. 18 in Salt Lake City. Go here to learn more and register! Here are the other people who will be there: Senator Mike Lee Joe Kerry, Glenn … Continue reading →

Have you heard about this movie? It’s a new one about missionaries involved in a comedic mix-up. I am watching it today. I’ll see what it’s like and report later. Stay tuned!

Lately I have been thinking more about having another baby. I know God is calling me to have another one, but I have had all these complicating factors that make me wonder how it will happen. Not the least of … Continue reading →

Did you know that aspartame, aka NutraSweet, is the substance with the most complaints registered with the FDA? Watch above to discover why it’s not so sweet. 

I have been teaching Primary for a year now. I love this calling! It is the best calling in the church! I love revealing knowledge that is new to these kids and asking them questions. I love learning the stories … Continue reading →

Today I went with two of my middle boys, ages 12 and 9, to a competition based on Lego robotics. This was our first year doing a Lego League, which culminates in the First Lego League Competition held at Weber … Continue reading →

My baby girl just finished her first week of college! We drove her to BYU-I a week ago today and got her settled in. Then we drove back. In a day. That is a story in itself. But before I … Continue reading →

I found this book on goodreads.com and got it at the library. We had it as a bedtime story for my littles tonight. I learned so many things about Noah Webster from reading it. Did you know that he went … Continue reading →

  Tomorrow is my first day of mentoring The Hero Project, a class on world wars for my homeschooling youth group. I get to share stories about heroes every week. So I get to share stories about Maria Von Trapp, … Continue reading →