Thursday, December 5, 2013

My morning gospel study

Today I read an article from the December Ensign entitled: "Helping Children Recognize the Holy Ghost."

It was awesome!  I hope my children will read it and it will help them teach their children about recognizing the Spirit in their lives.  I hope they are creating spiritual experiences in their homes for their children.

I also am studying from this year's Relief Society course of study about the teachings of Lorenzo Snow.  Today I read the lesson on tithing and I love this quote:

"The Lord will bless us temporally and spiritually as we obey the law of tithing.  I believe truly if the Latter-day Saints will conform with this law we can claim deliverance from every evil that may come upon us.  Mothers, teach your children to pay tithing."

Today would have been my Nannie's 112th birthday.  She shares her birthday with Walt Disney who was born the same year and in the same state that she was. Two of my favorite people.

It never got above 40 degrees today.  James worked out in it so I could stay home and be comfortable.  I am so grateful to him.

I am still moving boxes out of the basement to make room for years supply.  I stacked cans on the huge tool box James built in the garage and now he says he needs tools that are in it.  

I indexed 60 names today.  It's cold in our bedroom, except for our space heater.  When it's this cold I just enjoy staying at home.

James and I did go on a date, of sorts, this evening.  We left around 5:15 for town to deposit the check we got from Horne Auto.  While we were in town we went through the drive thru of Panda Express to get dinner.  We ech got a teriaki rice bowl with fried rice.  I read to James in the car from Mistress of Mellyn.  He loves it when I do that.  Back at home we watched "On Strike for Christmas", and "Hitched for the Holidarys, starring Joey Lawrence.   I started watching the stage production of The Sound of Music starring Carrie Underwood but will have to finish tomorrow.

Monday, November 18, 2013

This morning I read from Alma and 3rd Nephi.  I also read Pres. Monson's conference address "True Shepherds" and Pres Eyring's "To My Grandchildren."

I am grateful for James.  He goes off to work and to face the world while I stay at home and study the gospel.  I know he will be blessed for this sacrifice he is making.

I studied about three hours and then I watched "Once Upon a Time."  Peter Pan is Rumplestiltskins dad, which means he's Neil's grandpa and Henry's great grandpa.  This story gets crazier by the episode.  It really is a fractured fairy tale.

James came home for lunch and we watched The Mentalist.  I don't think Bertram is Red John.  I am ready for a surprise ending next week.

I worked on my blog while watching "The Christmas Card", one of my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies. 

Stacy and Paul bought the paint to paint the living room and have agreed that they will do the painting.  James is very stressed about the Horne job.  He can't decide when he should schedule the concrete pour because of the weather.  I am constantly praying for him.

We had yummy pork chops and asparagus for dinner.  Castle was freaky.  Leah and Ton went home on Dancing with the Stars.

Friday, June 7, 2013

James left early for work after we had family prayer together.  I got up and did some blog catchup.  It seems like I'm always about a week behind.  I went to Burger King and got a bacon and egg croissant for breakfast.  I also went to Walmart to buy some snacks for our trip and to get some things for girls camp pedicures.  When I returned home James was there eating his lunch.  I got a text from Trina.  She won't be ready to go until afternoon.  I told her that was fine.  We aren't in a hurry.

Trina got here a little after one.  We left around 1:30 for El Paso, Texas where we are going to attend Emmy's baptism.  Addy starts out riding with us.  The first thing I do is ask her what her favorite Taylor Swift song is.  She said "Safe and Sound" from the Hunger Games.  I've never heard it, but I download it and play it.  I like it.  Addy isn't that interested in listening to music because she has a book.  It's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid #6".  She is heavily engrossed. 

We stopped for a potty break at a Circle K in Marana.  It's 109 degrees outside.  After our break Rowan joins us in our car.  Ruby is very upset because she wants to come with us too.  The conversation in our car went something like this:  "Are we in New Mexico yet?"  Addy and Rowan have both only been in California and Arizona so they are anxious to add two more states to their list.  Rowan: "Are we in New Mexico yet?" 
We can see dust devils, blowing dust and ominous looking clouds ahead.  Because the kids have heard all about the tornadoes in Oklahoma recently they say a prayer that we will make it through this blowing dust.  At one point a huge gust blows across and our visibility is 0.  Finally we are in New Mexico.  The excitement is short lived.  Soon Rowan is asking: "Is this still New Mexico?"  We stop in Demming for gas and trade Addy for Ruby.  Ruby and Rowan are a little more interactive than Rowan and Addy. 

Since we are getting close to our destination I download the songs El Paso and El Paso City by Marty Robbins.  I also try to download some kids songs and end up with 50 songs.  Yikes!  Kid song overload.!
I try to increase my storage space and purchase 25GB on icloud.  I have no idea what I am doing.

"Are we in Texas yet?"  Yes Rowan, we are in Texas.  We just missed a huge rainstorm and the weather is cool and the air is fresh and clean as we reach Jared and Tricia's.  My camera was too full to get a picture of the gorgeous sunset but I think James got one on his camera.

We are greeted by Lambson's, Wallen's, and Barney's.  We all go inside and gather in the living room so Emmy can open her gifts.  Again, I got no pictures, but I am sure James did. 

James and I cut our visit a little short and head for our hotel room, LaQuinta on Mesa Rd. and Bartlett right next to Chili's and Krispy Kreme.  There are already 10 kids and 7 adults at Jared and Tricia's.  That's why we opted for a hotel room.  James is exhausted from his long days all week and needs a good night's rest.
Before going to bed we find our favorite Texas restaurant, Whataburger, for some dinner. 

James has gotten several texts from Zaki's phone which are rather scathing.  When he asked if they were Zaki the person answered yes but he is pretty sure they aren't because Zaki would never be this rude.  It's probably his wife Ariann.