We went here this morning with Jared, Kacey, Brian and Darrel.
Jared and Kacey
A couple of old people who
are very happy together.
3 Nephi 15:1-24
Why is it so important to keep the commandments? How does keeping the commandments allow us to be a light to others?
*Keeping the commandments can help us avoid a lot of sadness, misery and really hard things. "If ye love me keep my commandments." (John 14:15). Every commandment has a promised blessing. Obedience brings growth, protection, spiritual and temporal blessings, and ultimately Eternal life. The most important reason is we show our loves, gratitude and devotion when we keep His commandments.
GC:"Lest Thou Forget"
Elder Ronald A. Rasband
'I encourage you to recall, especially in times of crises, when you felt the Spirit and your testimony was strong; remember the spiritual foundations you have built.'
After our temple trip Brian suggested we go to the Hen House for breakfast. It is a small place on the corner of Pecos and Lindsey.
I liked the slogan in the front window: "The rooster may do the crowing, but the hen delivers." Kacey and I both had chicken and waffles. The chicken was delicious. The waffles were average.
When we got back to Cathi's it was time to get ready for Jared's party and our pumpkin carving at Sheri's. I made 12 pumpkin buckets for the kids with candy and prizes. I had three or so left after the day was over.
Halloween buckets
We sang Happy Birthday to Jared:
Jared looks a little contemplative about turning 40.
That is alot of smoke!
It was a fun afternoon and we appreciate Sheri and Ian
allowing us to use their home.
Outside pumpkin carving.
According to Addy she carved her pumpkin on three sides
and didn't like how any of them turned out.
Kim helped Evan with his pumpkin.
Joshua and Rowan carved our pumpkin
I like the eyes, but what about the mouth boys?
Addy is still working.
Lola liked the balloons
Lola and Evan playing with a balloon.
Some people preferred to stay inside.
Michael, Alexis, Shana, Joe, and Alex.
Joe and Shana looking on as Alex does the carving.
Alexis has a nice smile.
Darrel when he sees I am taking a picture.
Watching the ASU game.
Later in the evening Trina and Darrel's ward had their Trunk or Treat.
Addy as Athena.
Ruby the Egyptian princess.
Group picture.
Back at home in Vernon my little Zemira won his first wrestling
tournament:
Very proud of #1
James and I went by the new Chik-fil-a in south Chandler for some dinner. I went home and washed my hair while James went to Fry''s to buy some food for tomorrow.
Jared took Kacey to Cafe Rio and Jester's. Two places they don't have in Texas.
