Saturday, May 7, 2016

James, Kim, and I went to the Gilbert temple

to do initiatories this morning.

James and I have been to the temple five weeks in a row now.  We are serious about  temple work and family history.

After dropping Kim off at home James and I went to CVS to get some doggie treats to take to Holly. I also got some boxes of candy for the boys and Stacy.  I ask Joshua what kind of candy his dad likes and he said Whoppers. Next time.  I wanted to wish Michael good luck on his race but he wasn't there.

When we got back to Cathi's James went to Erik's to pick up his truck and to drop off my car.  We are leaving it here because it heated up the first two days we were here.  Now that the weather cooled down, it hasn't heated up again.

I was going to get pack and get ready to go home but Kim came by to bring me cards and mother's day gifts.  Brian got me a card just from him, which I thought was very sweet.  I got a $50 gift card to Olive Garden, some Lindor caramels, a purple journal and some pens.  

 I got myself the same purple journal that Kim got me.

She knows me so well!

When James got back he helped me pack.  We said our goodbyes and headed for Rowan's and Evan's soccer game.  We got there the same time as Trina and so she took us right to the field.  Sheri is so sweet, she let me sit in her chair.  We visited with Sheri, Trina, Suzy, and Bob, and of course Lola.  They boys lost but they look so handsome in their purple jersey's, and I didn't even get a picture!

On the way home we stopped at Burger House and then at Safeway where I bought some fillet's for tomorrow.  I forgot to mention that yesterday at Walmart James bought me an azalea tree.

We aren't sure yet if we should keep it inside

or if it's okay to put it outside.  We need to do

a little research.

We unpacked the truck and spent the rest of the evening working on our lessons.  Although we love seeing family in the valley, it is always good to be home.
James took the time to make a slingshot for my lesson tomorrow on Ammon.  Here he is working on it.

What a sweetie!

Here is the finished product:

The boys in my class are going to love this!

Lots of excitement at the state track meet tonight.  Desert Vista was ahead of the Chandler boys by one point with one event left, the 4x400 relay.  We had to win this race, or lose and then Michael would not get a ring.  Our guy started out in first and then another guy passed him, and then our guy was in first again and won the race.  Paul posted everything on Facebook so we actually got to watch the race.  It was so exciting when we won.  Both Chandler boys and girls took first!  Michael was one happy guy!

 Woohoo!

Congratulations! 

 One more picture.  This is Addy and Kayla at their dance recital.

 Addy is a little sad because she won't be performing

with this group anymore.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

I just finished reading 2 Kings in the

Old Testament.  My favorite chapter

was chapter 19.  Here is the heading:

"Hezekiah seeks counsel from Isaiah to save Jerusalem-- Isaiah prophesies defeat of Assyrians and death of Sennacherib--Hezekiah prays for deliverance--Sennacherib sends a blasphemous letter--Isiah prophesies destruction of Assyrians, and that a remnant of Judah will flourish--An angel slays 185,000 Assyrians--Sennacherib slain by his sons."

James and I left with James Hayden a little after 7 to take him to Silver City where his dad his picking him up to take him home.  Before we left James unloaded the Razr for Michael.  He has been dying to take his friends on a ride.  

James Hayden sleeps most of the way to Silver City.  He is still exhausted.  I guess they did alot of hiking yesterday.  James is pretty miserable and keeps complaining about his arm hurting.  We met Jared and the girls at the Taco Bell in Silver City.  Why didn't I take some pictures?

On the way home James and I stopped at the Basha's in Eagar to get steaks and some other things for dinner.  Their steaks were buy one and get one free so I bought one for Alex and Michael too.  They were very tasty and we decided that's where we should always buy our steaks.  The Nicoll's cooked chicken and corn so we had a nice dinner.

Here are some things going on in the valley today:

Kayla and Addy had their dance recital.

Darrel said he was very proud of Addy and what a great job she did.

Adam got to meet his favorite actor Nathan Fillian,

at Comicon.

Joshua, Evan, Max, and Ian also went to Comicon.

Darth Mall and Max.

The boys had a blast!

Up close and personal with R2D2.

Thanks to Adam and Ian for taking the boys because they had a great time.

 

Monday, Janary 20, 2014

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  When Sheri asked Evan what he learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. he said: "That he had a dream."

We got up early so we could leave for the valley before 8am.  We left at 7:50.  On the other side of Show Low Dennis said they were just leaving so we are ahead of them.  We made good time and when we got to Gilbert James and I visited the new Deseret Bookstore to get some garments.  Afterwards we met Dennis and Denise at Red Robin for lunch.  They actually bought our lunch which was entirely unexpected.  After lunch we headed for the Gilbert temple. 

We started out by going in to the adjacent stake center and watching a short video about temples.  After the video we walked over to the temple in a line.  Stacy, Paul, Jared Ammon, Michael, and Joshua were in the group behind us.  We were at the very end of our group and we had a nice visit with our guide, Glenna Green from the Chandler East stake.  Denise works with a niece and nephew of hers at the Show Low hospital.  The temple was gorgeous.  Dense and I looked for all the agave designs.  Someone asked: "Do Mormon's worship the agave plant?"  Sister Green and Dennis and Denise were amazed at all the people we knew who were acting as usher's or performing another service during this tour.  Here is our list:
Al Pace, Laurel Chipman, Robin Finlinson, Willard Barney, Brother & Sister Randall, Megan Wanlass, Dahlia Dowdle, Colee Geiger, Christy and Eric Wanlass, Jeff Chubbs, Michael and Adrienne Ellsworth, Bunny Miner, Hilary Jiminez, Jared Dowdle, Daryl & Laurie Duke, Gary and Annette Auxier, President Lynn and Kathy Jones, Tyler Elmer and Bishop Elmer, Brother Michael Lynn, Justice Gunther, Brother Partridge, and Vonnie Yeaman.  It felt like coming home.

Dennis & Denise

James and I

We said goodbye to Dennis and Denise who were making a stop at Sam's Club and then heading home.  We headed for Chandler to take a nap.  

After his nap James finished up the bid he's been working on all week.  I made a trip to Walmart and then we had dinner at Jersey Mike's.  

I failed to tell Darrel and Trina that we were in town and as a result I missed Addy's dance concert tonight.  I felt so sad.  I did get some pictures off of Facebook.

Addy and Kayla