Sunday, April 12, 2015

"A disciple of Jesus Christ is one who has gained a witness

through the Spirit of the divinity and mission of the Savior,

studies His gospel, incorporates His teachings into daily life by

relying on His enabling power, and spreads the news of His

gospel to others.  Disciples of Christ are not without weaknesses

or sin, but their shortcomings neither paralyze them nor prevent

them from selfless service and daily repentance.  The goal of a

disciple is not to be different from everyone else but to be more

like the Master"

-Camille Fronk Olson

 

Today was our fast and testimony meeting.  James bore his testimony and so did Hunter Jensen who is leaving on his mission for Australia on April 22nd.  Hunter's mom, Laurie was one of the last people to bear her testimony and she had me in tears.  She says she remembers seeing her husband Kurt off for his mission to Australia years ago before she was a member and she knew then she wanted her sons to serve missions.  She joined the Church while Kurt was on his mission.  She said when people ask her or her family why they live like they live and why they go on missions and serve and believe, she says: "Because of Him, meaning because of the Savior.  I looked over and Sheri was crying too.  It was a great way to end the meeting.

Clint Allen who just turned 12 and passed the sacrament for the first time bore his testimony also.  He said: "I have been waiting for this moment all of my life."  What a sweet thing to say.

 

During Primary sharing time today Paula Casto showed the movie "The First Vision."  All of the kids were so good, especially Isaiah, who was not so good during singing time.  During singing time Sister McAfee had the kids put on spring "hats" and Sister Coffey went outside to take their pictures for mother's day.  We had butterflies, ladybugs, frogs, bees, and bunnies.  They were so cute!

 

Our lesson today was on the baptismal covenant.  I actually got through the lesson and then we had activity time where the kids colored, played with Playdough and we read a story from the Friend.  The kids were good today.  We only had seven: Taylor, Brooklyn, Callie, Malachi, Isaiah, Ryder, and Liam.

 

When we got home from church we broke our fast and I made pesto flatbread for lunch.  Whole wheat flatbread, pesto sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese and a slice of tomato all go under the broiler for a few minutes and it comes out delicious!

 

We had a nice nap and then we went to Tempe to visit with Lois and Dawn.  We had a nice visit but I came home feeling a little down.  Maybe because I wanted to talk to Dawn about reading the Book of Mormon but just didn't have the courage to do so.  I am just so afraid she is going to say no.

 

Evan wrote in his journal today.

 

 



Rowan played chess with his dad.





 



Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Happy St. Patrick's Day

There are two things wrong with this shirt I bought for myself for

St. Patrick's day.  #1.  I bought the wrong size and it was way too small.

#2.  There are snakes on the shirt!! How did I not see that?  I hate snakes!!

Does anyone want a black shamrock shirt that says Ireland and has snakes on it?  Oh yes, it's a medium, hahahaha!

 

Because of the mishap with my "St. Patrick's Day" shirt, I had to dig my only other green shirt out of the dirty clothes.  It's a good thing I wasn't planning on going anywhere today.  I actually spent a pretty relaxing day at home catching up on some of my gospel studies. 

 

James, Alex, and Seth left for the cabin this morning around 6am.  They are going fishing and to do a little work around the cabin.  I hope they don't get too wet.  It's supposed to rain.

 

I was Sheri's taxi today.  I took her to work this morning, picked her up this afternoon, and took her to Erik's this evening to pick up her van. 

 

Evan came down this afternoon with his journal because I said I wanted him to share some things from it with me.  It was a good time to spend some time with him because Joshua was gone to the zoo and out to lunch with his other grandma and his cousins, Cannon, Zane, Brig, and Nixie.  

 Having lunch at Casa Reynoso in Tempe

after going to the zoo.

Evan got his journal for his baptism in November from Nancy Van Vleet.  I expected he would have a few entries, but it is almost entirely filled.  This kid loves to write and not only does he have a good memory but he has a good imagination. He read the entire journal to me.  I especially enjoyed his entry about our trip to Disneyland a year ago in November.  He wrote that we stayed at the "Mbc Sweets" and he had the best breakfast of his life.  We did stay at the Embassy Suites.  I love this kid!  He is a good writer and he reads with such feeling!

Evan and his journal.  Did I mention he has artwork throughout the journal.  Not only is he a good writer, but he is a good artist too!

I suppose he inherited his ability to write from his mother and his artistic ability from his father.

Evan reading to me from his journal.  I wonder if Nancy knew

what a great gift she was giving to him.

 

The Trezise boys swam again today.  I am glad someone is getting some use out of our pool.

 

Since it is Taco Tuesday, I had to have Mexican food for dinner.  I chose Someburros.  I got a pollo fundido and a shredded beef taco.  I did not like the chicken filling in the fundido.  The taco was good but a little plain.