Thursday, March 12, 2015

I got some one on one time with Emmy this morning while I was doing my gospel study.  She got up a little earlier than usual and we had a nice visit. 

 

Jared and his kids left around 10am to go visit the Wallen's and their Barney cousins. 

James and I had lunch at Elmer's and then he took Alex, Michael, and Alexis to Bass Pro Shop.  Joe, Amanda and Connor just happen to be there too. 

 

I went to the Walmart on Market St. in Gilbert and did lots of shopping, including buying a new air mattress for Anna because the one she is sleeping on went flat.  I also bought five new towels for Jared's family to use while they are here. 

 

I came home to fix dinner for everyone.  Stacy is upset because I missed going to "Feed My Starving Children".  I told the Relief Society president on Sunday that I wouldn't be there.  I decided to stay home and feed my son and grandchildren instead.  Emmy and Anna had asked for white spaghetti which turned out to be macaroni with alfredo sauce.  We also had garlic knots and a salad.  After dinner Joshua, Jared and his kids all went to Darrel and Trina's for a game night

Sheri and her boys were there too!

 

Today was the grand opening for the new Winco store across the street.  Michael and Paul went this evening and they loved it.  Michael was excited because he said they had four aisles of candy.

The only drawbacks are: you have to bag your own groceries, and you have to use cash or debit cards, as credit cards aren't accepted.





 



Monday, October 29, 2012

James left for the valley around 6:15 this morning.  He called me and told me to look out the front window.  This is what I saw: 

Full moon in the morning.

Since I am taking my car down for Sheri to drive while hers is being fixed I didn't have to hurry and get ready to leave by 6:15.  I left around 8:40.  I met Sheri at Chandler Auto Body at noon.  She dropped her car off  and then we drove to Elmer's for lunch.  James and I love their machaca tacos and machaca burros.  Thanks Sheri for lunch!

I spent the afternoon stripping wallpaper in the entry of our home in Chandler.  James worked at the home where Christina's reception is being held on Saturday getting ready for a concrete pour tomorrow.  

This evening we picked up a key at the Boles' so he could start work on their house tomorrow.  They have water damage from their dishwasher overflowing. We had dinner at Arby's and then went down to Sheri and Ian's to watch Castle.

Today Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast doing damage from Boston to North Carolina.  Some cities in New Jersey are totally covered in water.  Much of New York and other areas are without electricity.  They are calling this the worst disaster to ever hit the United States.  We are praying for the safety and well-being of those affected.

Whenever we come and stay with Stacy and Paul we take over Dallin's bedroom.  Thanks Dallin for making the sacrifice for your dear old grandma and grandpa.  We appreciate it.

 

 

Saturday, September 8, 2012

We headed to the valley this morning.  Addy's baptism is scheduled for 3:00.  Our first stop was at Elmer's Tacos in Chandler for lunch.  We were both excited to get machaca burros, our favorite!  James also got a machaca taco.  Yummy!
I dropped James off at the house so he could fix the leak in the pool pump while I went to do a little shopping.  I went to Deseret Book to get an Ardeth Kapp book to give Laura for her birthday then I went to Target to get Addy a Barbie suitcase and some chips for her party after the baptism.  Made it home just in time to get ready. 
One of the things that I love about the gospel is who it brings families together for special occasions like this.  Tricia was here from Texas with her four kids.  Jared had to stay home and work.  Also there from our family: Paul, Stacy, Adam, Dallin, Michael, Joshua, Kim and Joe.  Brian was in Denver this weekend.  Ian, Sheri, Alex, Ben, Max and Evan, Darrel's family, James and I, and Trina's family except for Westley. 
Darrel did a great job with the confirmation and special blessing and Addy was beautiful and glowing!

Before Baptism.

After Baptism.

She loved her scriptures.

Addy with her family.

After the baptism we all went back to Darrel & Trina's for fun and food.  We had BBQ with rolls, veggies, watermelon, chips, and yummy desserts.  The kids had a great time playing together.

Addy was so happy to see her cousins Anna and Emmy.

These two (Molly & Ruby) made friends with each other.

Love that Rowan smile.

It was a fun and special day.  Molly entertained us by doing some cheers.  She learned them from Anna and Emmy who are cheerleaders for James's football team.  She was hilarious and really quite good.  She knew the words and all the moves.  I am grateful for these family times together.

Ben and Max were so happy to see their cousin James.