Ruby and Addy rode with us to church this morning. Since this is a holiday weekend, the Vernon ward was packed. We finally found seats in the first overflow with Jared and Camie. Darrel, Trina, Rowan and Lola come late and sit in front of us. When Trina had to take Lola out, James went out and took over for Trina so she could back in to fast and testimony meeting.
We saw our friends Dave & Tammy Montgomery. Tammy is Florence Cluff's daughter and Dave worked for James years ago.
We also spoke with the Skinner's a couple from Tempe who have been attending the Vernon ward this summer. They know the Montgomery's and serve with them in the Gilbert temple. The Skinner's are building a home in Gilbert.
Today in Primary I taught a lesson on The Mission of Jesus Christ. Addy and Rowan attended my class as did Ashten, Carson - a visitor, Talena, Zemira and Joelee. I love my class!
During sharing time Addy and I saw two dogs outside. At first Addy thought one of them was a little bear because he was so shaggy.
When we get home everyone is eating so we break our fast a little early. Fasting is one of the hardest commandments for me to live and I really must do better. I had some macaroni and cheese as did the kids. It really was quite delicious. Jared has ribs in the oven and we will be eating dinner in a few hours before Darrel and Trina's family leaves.
The ribs were delicious. Thank you Jared!
Ruby and grandpa have a moment together. That is Darrel's
Heman laying on the table.
These two really love each other.
Some of the things we did before Darrel & Trina left: Addy, Jared, and Trina played the Train game that Jared brought. Addy won.
Jared and Grandpa played Rowan in chess. Rowan lost both games but I told him that the way to get better is to play someone who is better than you are so you can learn from them.
Ruby beat Camie in the Match game. Ruby is an expert at the Match game.
Darrel took Lola for a ride in the car and put her to sleep.
Darrel's family left for home.
Jared and Camie went outside and built a fire. They read from the Book of Mormon and roasted marshmallows.
Back at home Ben had a spiritual experience when he got a patriarchal blessing from Patriarch D. Lynn Jones.
Seth called James and said he is coming back to Chandler and was wondering if he could borrow some equipment to do some work for Spencer Wilson to help pay for his wisdom teeth which Dr. Wilson extracted.
It was a great Sabbath day!
