Songwriting is the act of baring one's soul to another in the form of words and music.
In honor of the Christmas lesson for Come Follow Me this year – I decided to record and post this original song “Remember Him”. I wrote it for a special Christmas Relief Society a year ago, but this time added two wonderful youth to sing harmony with me along with my husband, Brad, on the guitar.
This song came about because of an invitation to sing at my Relief Society Activity at Church. As I thought about what I could sing, I realized that maybe I could write a song that would be exactly about the topic of bringing Jesus into the Holidays. Through working and re-working it, the song eventually evolved to what it is and I am pleased with the result. Creating this song and music video has already affected my intention and feelings about this holiday and a few times, even my behavior. I hope it helps bring others closer to Christ.
Beautiful baby Lucas was a miracle baby. He was at a zero (apgar score), when he was born, but they were able to revive him. Four days later, after his cooling treatment, I was able to hold him for the first time. We have enjoyed every second we’ve been able to rock, hold and care for this little guy.
Lullaby Princess is a sweet little lullaby written for a baby girl, my baby girl. I made it up 13 years ago, shortly after bringing her home from the hospital. It’s a right of passage for every mother to sing
I tried something new in this video….talking. 🙂 I discuss some of the inspiration behind the song Home to Me and then 3 qualities of a good parent. What do you think? Do you agree with the qualities I chose?
This song is dedicated to the people, places and memories that make us feel at home.
This is a song that for me was more of an expression of a feeling than anything else. The feeling is more complex than just one emotion like joy, contentment, peace or love. Thus, the title “I Can’t Explain It”.
The founders of the Cure GM1 Foundation, Christine and Doug, have a beautiful daughter named Iris. A good friend of theirs, Jamie Bucchignano Angevine composed a song for her. Christine asked me if I would record the music and vocal for the song. I really enjoyed being a part of this project. Listen to it in the video above and/or download the mp3 recording below.
I wrote Set Sail for my husband Brad and performed it for him at our wedding reception back in 2004. A friend of mine, who was at the reception, recently asked about the song and suggested I record it. So
I have a new original song for you this month; it’s about my amazing daughter, Laya. It’s hard to put into words the emotions and story behind this song; the years of ups, downs, efforts, growth, set backs, challenges, struggles, determination and joy that have been piling up in the pocket sized moments of her 12 years of life. As her Mother, I haven’t quite blossomed to my full potential yet, but I feel this fire inside of me that gives me some inkling of what I am capable of. I have glimpsed, during sweet moments of inspiration, how precious she is; and they have been like rays of light continuing to lead me down the correct path. I have a lot of hopes for her and I believe in her. I know she is brilliant, unique and priceless. I just hope she can believe all of it for herself.