Emmy's 7th birthday is on June 4th. On my last two trips to Walmart I have been gathering items to put in her birthday package. Here are some of the things I got that she said she wanted:
A Junie B. Jones book, puzzles, bouncy balls, swim goggles, a swim tube and some water toys, silly string (4 cans), and Jolly Ranchers. Here are some things I put in that she didn't ask for: a beach towel, a young girl mystery book, a whoopie cushion, a yo-yo, and a card game. We mailed it at the Show Low Post Office right at 5pm. James mailed it priority mail so it would get there on or before her birthday. I hope she likes the things I got her and that she has a wonderful birthday!
Since we were in Show Low we decided to have dinner at Licano's. James ordered the special of the day, 3 chicken tacos. He ordered them soft and I warned him that they would be on flour tortillas. He said if they were he was never coming there again. They were. I wonder if he won't. I had the green chili burro enchilada style. It was good but nothing compared to Burger House's. All in all we decided we like El Rancho's in Pinetop better.
We came home and watched the Sherlock Holmes DVD I got James for our anniversary. We watched two episodes and have one more to watch. My favorite was "The Hounds of Baskerville." Both Stacy and Jared love this show. James and I liked it but we like "Downton Abbey" better.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
I took Joshua, Evan and Max on one last Ranger ride to Chocolate Lake before they left for home. Joshua is going home with the Trezise's. Joshua was surprised to learn that it isn't really chocolate that is in Chocolate Lake. He was also sad to hear about the cow that got stuck in the mud.
It was so quiet here after everyone left for home. Here are some pictures to remind me of the fun we had and how much I enjoy these cabin visits by my children and grandchildren.
This is a picture of Max and Ian trying to teach Evan how to play Uno. It was quite entertaining!
Part of the fun of the cabin is enjoying good food together with good company.
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| Puzzle time and TV time are important too. |
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| Getting Josh to sit down and eat is always a challenge. |
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
I am proud to say that all who were at the cabin attended sacrament meeting today in the Vernon ward. I love my family! Because it is a holiday weekend the ward was filled to capacity. We were in the overflow area. The topic for the meeting was conversion and obedience. One of the speakers had just returned from serving in the army and his testimony of obedience was powerful. I am glad Joe, Alex, Ben and Max were there to here it. Evan and Josh were there too but I am not sure they heard or understood anything. After sacrament meeting there was a mad dash to the car by the rest of the family while James and I stayed for Sunday School, Relief Society and Priesthood. After Relief Society I went up and introduced myself to the Relief Society presidency and gave them my phone number. I am anxious to get involved in the ward. It is hard to go from a ward you have been in forever where you know everyone to a ward where you know so very few.
This evening we had a family home evening here at the cabin. First the kids roasted marshmallows and made smores. Next Joshua led us in singing his favorite Primary song, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam." I told the story from Sister Ardeth Kapp's book about the two neighbors Mr. Brown and Mr. Jones and we talked about doing kind things for others, especially those who might not be kind to us. Next James talked about conversion and personal revelation and shared some personal examples from his life. It was really good. During the lesson Alex mentioned the speaker today in sacrament meeting and what a good talk he gave. I love the gospel!
This evening we had a family home evening here at the cabin. First the kids roasted marshmallows and made smores. Next Joshua led us in singing his favorite Primary song, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam." I told the story from Sister Ardeth Kapp's book about the two neighbors Mr. Brown and Mr. Jones and we talked about doing kind things for others, especially those who might not be kind to us. Next James talked about conversion and personal revelation and shared some personal examples from his life. It was really good. During the lesson Alex mentioned the speaker today in sacrament meeting and what a good talk he gave. I love the gospel!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
We woke up this morning to the wind blowing about 50 mph. I feel sorry for all those people who are camping for the holiday weekend. For us in our nice warm cabin it is just a minor inconvenience.
Some of the things we did today: Went on Ranger rides, did some target practicing (mostly Alex and Ian), took rides to Chocolate Lake and a new discovery "The Village." Worked on jigsaw puzzles, (mostly Sheri and Kim), watched TV, played cards and other games, and went for walks. Sheri and I walked over 3 miles.
We also went into town and did some grocery shopping and stopped at Little Caesars to bring home some pizza for lunch.
Some of the things we did today: Went on Ranger rides, did some target practicing (mostly Alex and Ian), took rides to Chocolate Lake and a new discovery "The Village." Worked on jigsaw puzzles, (mostly Sheri and Kim), watched TV, played cards and other games, and went for walks. Sheri and I walked over 3 miles.
We also went into town and did some grocery shopping and stopped at Little Caesars to bring home some pizza for lunch.
Ben caught a caterpillar.
Joshua, Evan and Max loved going on Ranger rides.
For dinner I tried a new crockpot receipe I got from Marci Coombs's blog. It's called salsa chicken and it was quite delicious served over rice pilaf. All in all in was a good day in spite of the wind.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Joshua got up this morning and said: "Today is the big day!" When I asked him what he meant he said: "It's the day we go to the cabin." I guess it's settled then, Joshua is going to the cabin with us.
I spent the morning packing the car and truck and cleaning out the pantry and the refrigerator.
It was afternoon before we were ready to go. We were so loaded down we looked like the Beverly Hillybillies. James left room in his truck for Joshua, Max and Evan. Sheri, Ian, Alex and Ben came up later this evening and so did Kim, Brian and Joseph.
We had to stop in Fountain Hills for a drink because the boys were thirsty. For awhile between Payson and Fountain Hills it was bumper to bumper traffic. James kept calling me and telling me we should have gone the other way. There was a ton of traffic but another reason for the back up was there was a car that caught on fire. We stopped again in Payson to eat and then I stopped in Heber to get something to keep me awake as I was falling asleep. We did finally arrive at the cabin.
This was the last day of school for Ben and Max who go to Bright Beginnings. Earlier in the month Ben and his friends went to a science symposium in downtown Phoenix where they won first place for their studies on water. They have been doing experiments all year and when they did their presentation they got first place out of 29 teams from all over the state. We are very proud of Ben and his team!
I spent the morning packing the car and truck and cleaning out the pantry and the refrigerator.
It was afternoon before we were ready to go. We were so loaded down we looked like the Beverly Hillybillies. James left room in his truck for Joshua, Max and Evan. Sheri, Ian, Alex and Ben came up later this evening and so did Kim, Brian and Joseph.
We had to stop in Fountain Hills for a drink because the boys were thirsty. For awhile between Payson and Fountain Hills it was bumper to bumper traffic. James kept calling me and telling me we should have gone the other way. There was a ton of traffic but another reason for the back up was there was a car that caught on fire. We stopped again in Payson to eat and then I stopped in Heber to get something to keep me awake as I was falling asleep. We did finally arrive at the cabin.
This was the last day of school for Ben and Max who go to Bright Beginnings. Earlier in the month Ben and his friends went to a science symposium in downtown Phoenix where they won first place for their studies on water. They have been doing experiments all year and when they did their presentation they got first place out of 29 teams from all over the state. We are very proud of Ben and his team!
The symposium was sponsored by the U of A.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
I am grateful for a husband who can fix and do things around the house. Today James fixed the lawnmower and cleaned the pool, including the fins, in spite of his pain.
I actually finished cleaning out our bedroom and bathroom today. I am not sure James is going to finish his office but he's getting close. It seems funny to think tonight will be the last night we will spend in our bedroom in this house, or at least it could be. We have lived in this house since before Jared was born 36 years ago.
This afternoon James and I both had dentist appointments with Dr. Hillary Douglas. I got my teeth cleaned and Dr. Douglas told me my gums looked amazing. James's gums were red and swollen and they did not clean his teeth because of the condition of his gums. He has to come back in a month and get a deep cleaning. Physically James has not had a very good week.
I actually finished cleaning out our bedroom and bathroom today. I am not sure James is going to finish his office but he's getting close. It seems funny to think tonight will be the last night we will spend in our bedroom in this house, or at least it could be. We have lived in this house since before Jared was born 36 years ago.
This afternoon James and I both had dentist appointments with Dr. Hillary Douglas. I got my teeth cleaned and Dr. Douglas told me my gums looked amazing. James's gums were red and swollen and they did not clean his teeth because of the condition of his gums. He has to come back in a month and get a deep cleaning. Physically James has not had a very good week.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
No more Whataburgers for James, at least not on a regular basis. Maybe he could have one once a year on his birthday. He has to watch his cholesterol intake.
He visited Dr. Wellman today and got some pain meds for his shoulder.
I went to the doctor's today too. I had to get refills for my blood pressure medicine. Dr. Wilson is on a six week leave of absence. I saw Nicole, the physician's assistant. When I ask if Dr. Wilson was on vacation she said no he is out for medical reasons and has been since January. I wonder what's wrong.
My goals for this week, besides working in the yard, were to finish cleaning out our bedroom, clean the pantry and take down the metal shelves to take to the cabin, and clean out the frig. So far I've worked on the bedroom and bathroom. I scrubbed down the shower, cleaned the floor and toilet, counters and mirror.
This evening we watched the American Idol finale. Philip Philips, Stacy's favorite, won. I was hot and cold with him but loved the song "Home" he sang at the finale. Because of James's appointment with the cardiologist on Friday we won't be leaving for the cabin until Friday afternoon. Joshua insists he is going with us and now Evan and Max want to come too.
He visited Dr. Wellman today and got some pain meds for his shoulder.
I went to the doctor's today too. I had to get refills for my blood pressure medicine. Dr. Wilson is on a six week leave of absence. I saw Nicole, the physician's assistant. When I ask if Dr. Wilson was on vacation she said no he is out for medical reasons and has been since January. I wonder what's wrong.
My goals for this week, besides working in the yard, were to finish cleaning out our bedroom, clean the pantry and take down the metal shelves to take to the cabin, and clean out the frig. So far I've worked on the bedroom and bathroom. I scrubbed down the shower, cleaned the floor and toilet, counters and mirror.
This evening we watched the American Idol finale. Philip Philips, Stacy's favorite, won. I was hot and cold with him but loved the song "Home" he sang at the finale. Because of James's appointment with the cardiologist on Friday we won't be leaving for the cabin until Friday afternoon. Joshua insists he is going with us and now Evan and Max want to come too.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
James is still complaining about pain in his chest, arm, and jaw. This afternoon Darrel and Trina came over and Trina convinced him he needed to go to the hospital, something the rest of us couldn't do. We left this evening around 6:30 and we were at the hospital until 10:30. They did lots of tests: An EKG, an enzyme test, chest x-rays, a cat scan and an angiogram. He has a 40% blockage in one of his arteries. It's not bad enough to warrant a stint but the doctor on call wrote him a prescription for Zocor and told him he needed to see a cardiologist on Friday. I am relieved to finally find out what is going on and to get him some help.
While in the hospital we watched the finale for Dancing With The Stars. William Levy got 3rd, Katherine Jenkins 2nd, and Donald Driver won. We were disappointed because we wanted Katherine to win.
While we were at the hospital we missed Alex and Michael's graduation from 8th grade.
While in the hospital we watched the finale for Dancing With The Stars. William Levy got 3rd, Katherine Jenkins 2nd, and Donald Driver won. We were disappointed because we wanted Katherine to win.
While we were at the hospital we missed Alex and Michael's graduation from 8th grade.
The kid in the middle is their friend Dallas.
No, those balloons are not on Michael's head.
Monday, May 21, 2012
On the road again, this time heading back home to Arizona. We had a wonderful week with Jared and Tricia. They fed us well and kept us entertained. We are excited that the move to El Paso will bring them closer to home. On the way to Gordon to pick up David and Laura we saw a sign that said: "Texas is Whataburger Country." It really is and there is one on almost every corner, which made James happy.
Dave and Laura seemed to have a wonderful time at Laura's sister Elaine's house. As a surprise to Laura her other sister Marsha flew in from Missouri and they all had a nice reunion.
Because James took some medication Dave drove most of the way home.
Jared is on his way to El Paso today to start his new job. Tricia and the kids will be staying in Frisco until sometime in July.
We left Frisco at 5am their time and arrived at home in Chandler around 10pm Arizona time for a total of about 19 hours. We did make several stops including one at the Denny's in Lordsburg, New Mexico for dinner.
Because James took some medication Dave drove most of the way home.
Jared is on his way to El Paso today to start his new job. Tricia and the kids will be staying in Frisco until sometime in July.
We left Frisco at 5am their time and arrived at home in Chandler around 10pm Arizona time for a total of about 19 hours. We did make several stops including one at the Denny's in Lordsburg, New Mexico for dinner.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Here are some pictures of the kids all ready for church.
James likes to wear bow ties. Anna and Emmy are beautiful and Molly is a ham.
After church we ate some lunch and then some of us took naps. James has not felt well this entire trip. Last night he had a squeezing in his chest, and he left arm and jaw hurt. Jared gave him a blessing and he slept quite well last night. This afternoon I play 5 Crowns with Anna, Emmy, Jared, James and Tricia. Since Tricia and Jared have decided to move to El Paso and Jared is leaving on Monday to start work, they wanted to give everyone priesthood blessings this evening. Molly was first and then she wanted to help give everyone else their blessings. We had to explain that only Daddy and Grandpa could give the blessings. Jared blessed all the kids and Tricia and then James blessed Jared. Sunday, May 20, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
This morning Anna had a volleyball game the same time as Emmy's softball game. James, James Hayden, Molly, and Jared went to Emmy's game and Tricia and I went to Anna's volleyball games. Anna's games were in a place called The Fieldhouse which is a huge sports complex where people play basketball, soccer, football, volleyball and baseball, all indoors. I've never seen anything like it in Arizona. Jared said that in some sports magazine there was an article that said if you want to raise an athlete move to Frisco, Texas. I believe it.
Anna's team is called the Yellow Jackets. It's the first time in my life I have cheered for the Yellow Jackets. They played the Spiker Chicks. The Spiker Chicks won both games so we were eliminated. Anna broke someone's serve and then returned another volley from her knees. She also made an overhanded serve and earned a dollar from her Mom. Here is Anna and her team:
Anna's team is called the Yellow Jackets. It's the first time in my life I have cheered for the Yellow Jackets. They played the Spiker Chicks. The Spiker Chicks won both games so we were eliminated. Anna broke someone's serve and then returned another volley from her knees. She also made an overhanded serve and earned a dollar from her Mom. Here is Anna and her team:
I love their socks!
Emmy's team is the Sooner's and when I said aren't the Sooners in Oklahoma she said: "Oh it's okay because Texas and Oklahoma are mixed together.
We all went home and took naps and then tried twice to go to The Snow Cone Lady but never made it. The first time we went too early. She doesn't open until 3 on Saturday. The next time we went the line was way too long and we were late for James's baseball game. James plays for the Marlin's. They lost to the Blue Jays.
The park where James plays has a pond and he was going to go fishing after his game but we went to Firehouse Subs instead. I took a picture in the parking lot to show some of the beautiful oak trees that are everywhere here.
After the kids were in bed this evening James was having chest pains, and pain in his jaw and arm. Jared gave him a blessing and he immediately felt better. I am grateful for the priesthood and Jared's worthiness to give his Dad a blessing.
Friday, May 18, 2012
This morning I went to the McKinney Trade Show with Tricia. This trade show is held the Friday after the 3rd Monday of every month. It's like a flea market and Tricia's favorite place is the one that has vintage furniture and accessories. It was also my favorite. James and Jared and Molly made a trip to Costco.
This afternoon when the kids got home from school Jared and I took them to The Snow Cone Lady. Anna was in trouble so she didn't get to go. This is a very popular concession in Frisco.
I had the Tiger's Blood which is cherry flavoring with coconut. It was delicious!
This evening Jared and Tricia went to the ward temple night at the Dallas temple. They had 40 people from their ward attend. Our ward has never had that many at a ward temple night. They saw Kay and John McClellan who work at the temple on Friday's James and I stayed home and babysat.
This afternoon when the kids got home from school Jared and I took them to The Snow Cone Lady. Anna was in trouble so she didn't get to go. This is a very popular concession in Frisco.
This evening Jared and Tricia went to the ward temple night at the Dallas temple. They had 40 people from their ward attend. Our ward has never had that many at a ward temple night. They saw Kay and John McClellan who work at the temple on Friday's James and I stayed home and babysat.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
James and James, best buds.
The most fun part of the zoo was feeding the giraffe's, except for Molly who was afraid of them.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
We left this morning at 6am Texas time. James keeps reverting back to Arizona time and that's why I have to qualify. We stopped at McDonald's drive-thru for breakfast and then we were on our way down 1-20. We arrived in Gordon around 12:15. Laura's sister Elaine met us at the Bar-B Restaurant to pick up Laura and Dave. I guess her home is way out in the country and she didn't think we could find her. We said our goodbyes and were on our way to Frisco. I downloaded Map Quest as Jared suggested and we had no problem finding his house. I like this app because if you are driving alone "Tracy" will tell you what your next move should be. We arrived just as the kids were getting home from school so it was perfect timing. I love their house and the way Tricia has decorated. The thing that I noticed is there is no dirt here. There is either grass, concrete or red brick houses. I love it! For dinner Jared and Tricia took us to a place called "Babes". I ordered the chicken fried steak. There were only 5 choices. It was a fun place. This evening after the kids went to bed we watched "Dancing with the Stars." Derek and Maria went home. I was surprised.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
When the kids got home from school Emmy wanted to play WordQuest. We tried to play but it was hard with Molly.
This evening James and I had dinner at Kay and John McClellan's home in McKinney, about 6 miles from Jared and Tricia's. The homes in this area are more established with large trees and of course Kay's home is gorgeous. Kay was babysitting her little granddaughter Rose who is a year old. Our dinner was delicious and we had such a nice visit with Kay. We didn't stay long because they had just returned from Atlanta where John's daughter was married.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
James, Dave, Laura and I left at 5 am for Texas. We drove to Demming and had lunch at Denny's with James and Dave's Dad, George. I am sorry I didn't take a picture. We drove through El Paso and thought about Jared and Tricia living here. I told Jared they should live in Las Cruces, New Mexico because it was much prettier and only 40 miles away. Our next stop was in Van Horn, Texas where we spent the night at the Motel 6. All I can say is there was no wasted space in that room or the bathroom. James has felt miserable the entire trip. His shoulder is really bothering him. Laura and I went shopping at one of the only two stores in town, The Dollar Store. I got all of the things I needed including dark chocolate for James. We had dinner at the Subway, went back to the hotel and went to bed. This town has one main road and many of the businesses have closed down. It's a dying town.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Happy Mother's Day. Yesterday we visited James's Mom and took her Mother's Day gift to her. She said she had watched part of the series (Downton Abbey) and would look forward to watching the rest of it. We also got to visit with Dawn. Lois told us that Gail had been having trouble with Jasmine running away so he sent her to live with Heather and Drennan. They have both been counselor's for troubled teens so maybe they can help her.
This is where we went to church this morning. This is the Del Rio building in Chandler. Today will be our last Sunday going to this building for awhile.
Yes, that's James standing behind the bush. We have lots of wonderful memories in this building. Sheri was blessed here the first meeting held in the building in 1975.
Cathi Lambson and Bishop Wilson were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. Afterwards all the women got See's candy bars. Jeff Chubbs taught Sunday School and Karin Gonda taught Relief Society.
My friend Paula wasn't here today. I missed her.
After church James came home and fixed me lunch. We had tenderloin fillet steaks, grilled asparagus, salad, rolls, and cheesecake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It was delicious. Afterwards I had to take a nap.
Trina and Darrel came over this afternoon. They brought me scotch mellows from See's and two $25 gift cards to go out to eat. They know the way to my heart. Kim and Sheri both came by this afternoon and Jared called me. Sheri got me some beautiful purple flowers. All in all it was a good day. I do miss my Mom though.
Cathi Lambson and Bishop Wilson were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. Afterwards all the women got See's candy bars. Jeff Chubbs taught Sunday School and Karin Gonda taught Relief Society.
My friend Paula wasn't here today. I missed her.
After church James came home and fixed me lunch. We had tenderloin fillet steaks, grilled asparagus, salad, rolls, and cheesecake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It was delicious. Afterwards I had to take a nap.
Trina and Darrel came over this afternoon. They brought me scotch mellows from See's and two $25 gift cards to go out to eat. They know the way to my heart. Kim and Sheri both came by this afternoon and Jared called me. Sheri got me some beautiful purple flowers. All in all it was a good day. I do miss my Mom though.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Worked in the yard this morning. I mowed the front lawn and swept I trimmed the two honeysuckle bushes in the front yard. I swept the side and I swept the patio and put the new cushions on the patio chairs. They look nice.
At 11 Kim and Sheri took me to lunch at Cheesecake Factory for Mother's Day. I had the chinese chicken salad for lunch so I could have this for dessert.
Yum deli iscious!
Trina worked today and Darrel needed to study for finals so Sheri watched their kids this afternoon.
Addy, Max, Rowan and Evan waiting for Sheri to come down so they can go swimming.
Ruby decided she didn't really want to swim. She would rather hang out with Grandpa and eat M&M's.
This evening James and I finished the British TV series The North and the South. It was quite depressing throughout but it had a good ending.
At 11 Kim and Sheri took me to lunch at Cheesecake Factory for Mother's Day. I had the chinese chicken salad for lunch so I could have this for dessert.
Trina worked today and Darrel needed to study for finals so Sheri watched their kids this afternoon.
Addy, Max, Rowan and Evan waiting for Sheri to come down so they can go swimming.
This evening James and I finished the British TV series The North and the South. It was quite depressing throughout but it had a good ending.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Ran errands today and picked up Joshua and Evan at preschool. I went to three Barnes and Nobles and bought something at each one. I bought season one and two of Downton Abbey to give to Lois for Mother's Day and I bought the cupcake puzzle again for Stacy. Sheri spilled water on the last one.
James surprised me today and bought a new dishwasher. What was more surprising was when I came home this evening and he was putting it in.
James surprised me today and bought a new dishwasher. What was more surprising was when I came home this evening and he was putting it in.
This were going quite well until water started gushing out from under the sink. James went outside to turn off the main water valve and Stacy and I ran to get towels. James came back in with a frantic look on his face. The shut-off valve box was completely full of dirt from gophers. He finally got it dug out and the water turned off.
This is after the flood. Notice the towels on the floor. Alls well that ends well and this ended well. Our new dishwasher is installed and is working properly. It looks great!
Michael and Alex had their state track meet today. Here is Michael in his track uniform. I missed getting a picture of Alex. Michael got 2nd in the 800 and brought home a medal.
In Texas James and Jared had their fathers and sons outing. It rained. The rain brought out the frogs. When life gives you rain, catch a frog.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
I read this story this morning that made me cry. It was a good cry. It's called "Epiphany in The Elm Tree" and is taken from the book 'Walking on Water' by Michael Wilcox. The story is about him.
"The first real testimony I had of Jesus came when I was a little boy about seven years old. I was sitting in a sacrament meeting with my mother who had a beautiful singing voice. The sacrament hymn that day was 'More Holiness Give Me.' Normally I wasn't too interested in sacrament meeting. I was wanting to get back home, to The Wonderful World of Disney and the Ponderosa ranch on bonanza, so I fidgeted through sacrament meeting. But for some reason as I listened to my mother sing "More Holiness Give Me," the words of the hymn began to fill an empty place in my heart that was reserved only for sacred and special things Nothing had ever touched that spot in my heart before, but those words went in and touched that spot. When she came to the line, "more longing for home," I was filled with an intense homesickness for a place - but more for a Being, for two Beings. Then I heard the last line, "More, Savior like thee," and I knew somehow that the secret to my returning to that place and to those beings that I longed for was to be "More, Savior, like thee." In my little-boy heart, I wanted to be like him. I went home that afternoon to the elm tree that grew in our front yard. I climbed up into it and sat there in the leaves and I quietly sang that song over and over again to myself. I so dearly wanted to go home. I wanted to be like Jesus so that I could go home.
When I read this story I think of the innocence of little children and how they really are more like the Savior than any of us. This little boy had an opportunity to feel the Spirit because he was in the right place at the right time and it profoundly affected his life forever. It reminds me of the great responsibility we have to help our children feel of the Savior's love for them. I needed this story today because it was one of those trying days where minor irritations become major inconveniences. It started out with our printer. We spent $54 on ink yesterday and now the darn things won't print. I tried all my tricks and after about an hour I gave up.
We had taken our car to Erik's this morning because he was going to put on new back brakes. He couldn't find the wheel lock so James went to Discount Tire to see if they had it. No they didn't. I drove to Chandler Lexus and they a set of wheel locks but they didn't have the one for my car so I ended up driving to Scottsdale to pick one up. Another minor irritation, my CD player won't work. After making the trip to Scottsdale and picking up the wheel lock which we have to have before going to Texas in case we have a flat tire, my day got better.
James and I finished "The Hunter's Moon" today and I was right, Holly went home on American Idol.
"The first real testimony I had of Jesus came when I was a little boy about seven years old. I was sitting in a sacrament meeting with my mother who had a beautiful singing voice. The sacrament hymn that day was 'More Holiness Give Me.' Normally I wasn't too interested in sacrament meeting. I was wanting to get back home, to The Wonderful World of Disney and the Ponderosa ranch on bonanza, so I fidgeted through sacrament meeting. But for some reason as I listened to my mother sing "More Holiness Give Me," the words of the hymn began to fill an empty place in my heart that was reserved only for sacred and special things Nothing had ever touched that spot in my heart before, but those words went in and touched that spot. When she came to the line, "more longing for home," I was filled with an intense homesickness for a place - but more for a Being, for two Beings. Then I heard the last line, "More, Savior like thee," and I knew somehow that the secret to my returning to that place and to those beings that I longed for was to be "More, Savior, like thee." In my little-boy heart, I wanted to be like him. I went home that afternoon to the elm tree that grew in our front yard. I climbed up into it and sat there in the leaves and I quietly sang that song over and over again to myself. I so dearly wanted to go home. I wanted to be like Jesus so that I could go home.
When I read this story I think of the innocence of little children and how they really are more like the Savior than any of us. This little boy had an opportunity to feel the Spirit because he was in the right place at the right time and it profoundly affected his life forever. It reminds me of the great responsibility we have to help our children feel of the Savior's love for them. I needed this story today because it was one of those trying days where minor irritations become major inconveniences. It started out with our printer. We spent $54 on ink yesterday and now the darn things won't print. I tried all my tricks and after about an hour I gave up.
We had taken our car to Erik's this morning because he was going to put on new back brakes. He couldn't find the wheel lock so James went to Discount Tire to see if they had it. No they didn't. I drove to Chandler Lexus and they a set of wheel locks but they didn't have the one for my car so I ended up driving to Scottsdale to pick one up. Another minor irritation, my CD player won't work. After making the trip to Scottsdale and picking up the wheel lock which we have to have before going to Texas in case we have a flat tire, my day got better.
James and I finished "The Hunter's Moon" today and I was right, Holly went home on American Idol.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Taking a "Sponge Bob" break while playing light sabres.
This afternoon we had a rainstorm come up very quickly. The wind blew and the rain pounded. It was wonderful although I guess some places the electricity went out and trees fell over. The nice thing about rain is it cools the temperature down and give everything a good soak so I don't have to water! James and I got a hankering for chocolate and went out in the middle of it to make a trip to Fry's.
For lunch today we went early to Rudy's to finally use our $20 worth of Rudy bucks. I got the pulled pork. It was delicious. I also got peach cobbler for us to share. James didn't like it which meant I had to eat it all by myself.
Watched American Idol. I think Holly is going to go home tomorrow night.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
James and I had lunch at Applebee's today. I had their shrimp and spinach salad which is really very tasty. I wanted to get in my veggies for the week. Why do so many of my posts involve food? Because I love to eat so much!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Erik and Amelia Lambson are the proud parents of a baby boy born this morning at 12:38 am. His name is Oliver Wesley Lambson and he weighed 9 lbs. 4 oz. Here is a picture.
I had an appointment with my rheumatologist, Dr. Caldron today. It was a routine check up and an opportunity for them to take my blood. Afterwards I went to Costa Vida and picked up some dinner for James and I. I also got some sweet pork tacos for Stacy but I forgot that she only likes them with lettuce and they had tomatoes and onion so she wouldn't eat them even if I scraped the onions and tomatoes off.
James and I finished watching the 2nd season of Downton Abbey. Now we have to wait for January for the 3rd season.
I had an appointment with my rheumatologist, Dr. Caldron today. It was a routine check up and an opportunity for them to take my blood. Afterwards I went to Costa Vida and picked up some dinner for James and I. I also got some sweet pork tacos for Stacy but I forgot that she only likes them with lettuce and they had tomatoes and onion so she wouldn't eat them even if I scraped the onions and tomatoes off.
James and I finished watching the 2nd season of Downton Abbey. Now we have to wait for January for the 3rd season.
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