Manaus, Brazil
138th operating temple
Dedicated: 10 June 2012
By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Jesus Christ, Light of the World
DC 6:21
Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the same that came unto mine own, and mine own received me not. I am the light which shineth in darkness,and the darkness comprehendeth it not.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
Alma 59-61
April General Conference
"Hosanna and Halleluhah - The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter"
On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1836, in the early days of the Restoration, the living Jesus Christ appeared after the Kirtland Temple was dedicated. Those who saw Him there testified of Him in complementary contrasts of fire and water: "His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah."
I made breakfast for James, Rowan, Ruby, and Lola. I made pancakes while Ruby cut up strawberries. I also made sausage links to go with the pancakes.
As I was listening to one of the Elder Holland talks Jared asked us to read this week, I chuckled at this statement: "The banner over hell says, 'Welcome to the Ethics of Ease.'"
I am not sure if I can figure out how to post a video on here but I am going to try. Recently we have let Luna wander out of her corral during the day. She came over to the front porch this morning where Ruby, Lola and I were hanging out. The girls pet her, and sang to her, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", and "You Are My Sunshine." We got to doing something else and Luna trotted off. A while later Lola wanted her to come back and started calling for her. I couldn't find the video of Lola calling Luna but Trina posted in on Instagram.
Here are some photos:
James saddled Luna this evening and the kids rode her, along with Darrel. When I say kids I mean Rowan, Ruby, and Lola. Addy thinks Luna doesn't like her and she doesn't even want to try to ride. It made me a little sad. Ruby is a little afraid because last time Luna took her under a tree and she got her face scratched, but she is determined she is going to ride and overcome her fear.
Addy had school today so she spent most of the morning upstairs on her phone. She missed the Razr ride Darrel took the other kids on. She and Trina also ran today.
When Addy was finished with school Darrel and Trina and all of their kids went to town. They did the hike at the Show Low Bluffs and then went to Walmart. Lola didn't want to go and was crying. I told her the hike was really easy and there would be horses there. She stopped crying and decided she would go. Trina also reminded her that she needed to get refreshments for her tea party.
I rested and walked and worked on my blog while they were gone. James was working outside and so I had the house to myself for awhile.
Trina came home from town and made a chicken salad with grapes and chopped celery. She also got the ingredients for pumpkin bread which she wants to make tomorrow. I think she and Darrel are starting a diet on Monday and they are going to enjoy food this weekend. Darrel is making tri-tip and got all of the ingredient to marinate the meat.
This evening most of us enjoyed being outside watching the kids and Darrel ride Luna. James was the grand finale and had to show some of his riding skills. Addy doesn't trust Luna and is afraid to ride her. James tried to talk her in to it, but she refused.
Rowan and Darrel shot Rowan's crossbow we gave him for his birthday and lost two of the arrows and then Rowan broke the last one. Darrel ordered some more arrows online for Rowan.
This evening we all gathered around the table for Lola's tea party. We used styrofoam cups and paper towels and had mini cupcakes and Lucky Charm marshmallows and pineapple flavored water for refreshments. We all had received an invitation from Lola and we all had place cards, mini postits, taped to our cups. It was quite the affair of the day.
Darrel and Trina played Scattergories with their kids tonight. It looked like fun.
Happy 14th Birthday Joshua
really a great young man!
Paul's relatives. He was the sweetest little boy!
Shayna's 22nd birthday
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