Thursday, January 14, 2016

Friends from Chandler who moved to Utah
 Recently we go to see them at Marisa Ellsworth's wedding.

For gospel study James and I read 1 Nephi 11:31-12:10.  I read an article in the January Ensign entitled: "By Small and Simple Blogs" about sharing our testimonies on social media.  I also read general conference articles by Elder Andersen and Elder Holland.  

I finished sweeping, cleaning, and polishing the wood floors today, except for the ones upstairs.  We are expecting Kim and Brian and Carmen, Dawn, and Rebecca this weekend.  I also changed sheets on all the upstairs beds

The chicken marsala recipe I made for dinner was kind of gross.  Next time I am going to try Olive Garden's recipe.  

Sheri, Ian, Alex, and Ben plan to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon this summer and camp at the bottom.  Sheri wants us to come and watch Evan.  Max will be at scout camp in San Diego.

Watched the movie "Love Is Complicated."

Joe performed at Sozo tonight as Super Motel.  Thanks Kim for the picture.

Sorry I couldn't be there.

Love this picture that someone posted on Facebook.

 

Monday, December 15, 2014

"Christmas is also a time to ponder the gifts given to us by our Heavenly Family.  Heavenly Father gave us the gift of life the gift of the Creation, and then the gift that made it possible for us to become like Him and return to Him: His Son, Jesus Christ."

-Merrilee Boyack

It was 21 degrees this morning, but it is sunny, so the snow is melting.  I went visiting teaching to Julie Wilhelm this morning.  My partner Randa couldn't make it but Julie and I had a nice visit.  I shared the message that the Savior is the Prince of Peace, and she told me about her trip to Vegas to see Gary Allen, a country singer, and Dave Ramsey who is a money and sound advice guru.  

Afterwards I did errands.  I stopped at the post office and picked up Hogwarts Legos and the Christmas game, then on to the carwash, Sonice, the Book Barn, and Walmart.  On the way home I dropped off a Christmas gift to Diana Curtis.  

This afternoon I worked on my blog and paid bills while watching some Christmas movies.  

Darrel stayed here tonight.  I made some Kempton goulash for dinner because I know how much he loves it.

Jared Ammon graduated from ASU today.  We are all very proud of him.  His degree is in sports exercise and he is planning on getting his Masters.

He always was a studious guy!

 Jared and Blade

Jared Ammon and Sheri

 

James is in the valley.  He went to Joe's Christmas concert at Chandler High with Kim, Brian, Michael, Alex, and Brian's parents.  I was sorry to miss it but I have to be here for Mutual this week.

 I told Joe he can't grow any taller.

 

 

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Christlike attribute:

"Knowledge"

I feel confident in my understanding

of the gospel doctrines and principles.

Ether 3:19-20

I study the scriptures daily

John 5:39

I made pumpkin bread this morning.  A loaf for Mary Swift whom I am visiting today and one for me to try just to make sure it is okay.  It is okay, in fact, it's delicious!!

My visit with Mary was short but sweet.  I had Mary in Young Women's so we already have a good relationship.  She works at Walmart and I haven't seen her at church lately.  She is a sweet girl, but I do worry about her testimony and desire to keep the commandments.  She seemed excited about the pumpkin bread.

 The weather here has been gorgeous!  I was going to say this picture was taken at Buckelew Springs but that wouldn't be true.  I don't know where it was taken but I like it because of the fall colors.

I made a trip into town after my visit with Mary.  I washed my car which was looking pretty dirty.  I went to Walmart and then to Licano's to get carne asada burros, one for me and one for Darrel.  They were yummy!

I chased cows this morning and then again this afternoon.  They just don't get it.

I talked on the phone to Sheri for about an hour today.  She calls every week or so just to check on me and have a nice chat.  I look forward to those calls.

I watched "The Voice" and "Chopped Ultimate Champion".  Because I don't live in the valley I missed Joe's Choir performance tonight.  It's one of the things I miss about living in Chandler.

I heard it was great.

Joe and Brian

Another beautiful sunset.

I got this one while out chasing the cows away.