Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

Snowflake, Arizona

108th operating temple

Dedicated: 3 Mar 2002 by

Gordon B. Hinckley

Alma 27:16-28:8

What helps you to keep your covenants?

*Partaking of the sacrament.

DC 98:1-10

1-3, The afflictions of the Saints will be for their good; 4-8, The Saints are to befriend the constitutional law of the land; 9-10, Honest, wise, and good men should be supported for secular government;

General Conference

Gathering the Family of God

President Henry B. Eyring

" I bear testimony that Elijah did come. The hearts of the children-you and me-have turned to our fathers, our ancestors. The affection you feel for your ancestors is part of the fulfillment of that prophecy. It is deeply seated in your sense of who you are."

Brian and Kim left for home this morning. We were sad to see them go.

We love you B and K!

Around 8:30 Trina, Anna, Summer and I left for Walmart. Trina and I both need to buy something for Lola's birthday and I needed to buy chicken for tomorrow night's dinner. I think Summer and Anna came for makeup. They finished way before we did and waited in the car.  I think I bought all the chicken thighs that Walmart had. I also bought Lola a Baby Alive with ponytails and blonde hair just like hers. A pink piggy stuffed animal. a purse and some jewelry and sunglasses. She loves jewelry.

I also bought a card and got some cash for Summer's birthday which is the 23rd. 

When we returned home Jared was a little stressed about Anna and Summer getting back so late because he wanted to go to Sunrise. It was awhile before we actually left.

Grandpa James said he was too busy to go so I took Joshua, Rowan, and Evan. Max and Ben and James and Adam did not want to go. I think James and Ben stayed home and worked for grandpa. 

Evan got car sick on the way so we stopped at Sonic in Springerville and got some lunch. He felt much better and was happy the rest of the way.  He, Joshua, and Rowan had a blast with all the activities at Sunrise. There was the lift ride to the top which they loved the most, the air bag jump, the rock wall, the tubing slide, and bungie jump.  It was a gorgeous day and we all enjoyed being together. Everyone was here except for grandpa and the boys who stayed home.  I wish I had taken more pictures.

This year it cost an extra $8 to jump off the top

so no one did.

Ruby looks annoyed.

Joshua on the rock wall.

Evan and Rowan.

Tanner riding the lift to the top

of the tube slide.

Darrel took Lola on the slide.

He guess he was just resting his eyes

in this picture.

Rowan on the bungie jump.

Joshua

Evan had a blast!

Love this family!

I love this family too!

Jared loves Kacey

Enjoying the Indian fry bread.

Such a beautiful day to be outside.

On the way home Evan fell asleep and Joshua and Rowan sang my favorite Primary songs to me: "Nephi's Courage", and "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus."

I took a nap when I got home. I was exhausted.  Darrel and Trina fixed white chili for dinner. It was delicious!  After dinner we celebrated Lola's birthday. Trina made a chocolate cake and we had several flavors of ice cream.

Gathering for the party

I love the look on Lola's face.

Molly is so attentive

Razr goggles.

We had family scriptures and the kids went out to play Gray Wolf. It looks like Tanner is going to play tonight.

Good news for Kyra's kids. Their Grandpa Curtis and his fiance Joie have custody of them for now along with four other kids.

This sign was outside of the court house in St. Johns.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy 2nd Birthday to Lola!

Perseverance leads to success.  The Lord said to the sons of Mosiah in Alma 17:11 - "I will make an instrument of thee in my hands unto the salvation of many souls."  With this promise they "took courage to go forth unto the Lamanites to declare unto them the word of God." Alma 17:12.

Alma 27:1-15.

1 - Lamanites return to the land of Nephi.

2 - Amalekites stir up the Lamanites to anger and they begin again to destroy the Anti-Nephi-Lehies.  

3 - The Anti-Nephi-Lehies suffer themselves again to be slain.

4 - Ammon and his brethren are moved with compassion.

5 - They suggest to the king that they take the people to Zarahemla.

6 - The king was afraid the Nephites would destroy them.

7 - Ammon says he will inquire of the Lord.

8 - The king says if the Lord says they should go, they will go and be the Nephites slaves.

9 - Ammon says it is illegal to have slaves and they will rely upon the mercies of their brethren.

11 - Ammon inquires of the Lord and the Lord sas unto him:

12 - Get this people out of this land.

13 - Ammon tells the king.

14 - The Anti-Nephi-Lehies departed out of the land.

15 - Ammon goes to Zarahemla to tell his brethren of the situation.

GC: "Trust in that Spirit Which Leadeth To Do Good" by President Henry B. Eyring.

Around 10 o'clock this morning Cathi, Sheri and I went shopping.  First we went to Deseret Book where I got a new temple dress and slip, a new sash, and some more garments.  I didn't take long because Sheri was waiting.  

Next stop, the Chandler mall.  First we went to the Oil and Vinegar store where Cathi bought some strawberry rhubarb vinegar and some lime oil.  I bought some more bottles.  Sheri went to Ann Taylor and Banana Republic while Sheri and I went to See's Candy.  I got a dozen butterscotch brown sugar candies to give to Nancy for fixing my glasses.  Sheri said she would see her on Wednesday.  

On the way home we stopped at Circle K for drinks.  Thanks Cathi for buying mine.  I should be buying yours.  Back at home I call James and get him to stop at Fry's and then I go to Walmart to get us some food for tonight.  James was at Lindsay Smith's and has to go back.  We take a short nap and then he goes back to Lindsay's.  

After he gets home we pack the car, stop at Charlotte's to look at her toilet and go on to Lola's party.  James will come back tomorrow to fix the toilet.

We picked up Adam on our way out to Darrel and Trina's.  Jared and Sheri were already there.  We were a little late.  Sheri took the cutest video of Lola on Snapchat when we sang to her.  She was so excited!

Mesmerized by the candle

So excited!

Getting ready to blow!

Opening her gifts from us:

Curious George books and stuffed animal,

ferris wheel, and clothes, including a 

Curious George shirt.

Paper!

An outfit from the Gap and

a pink tutu to go with her 

"monkey" shirt.

Grandpa helping out

George takes it all in.

I made pesto flatbread and a salad for our dinner.  I also brought some corn on the cob to cook in the microwave.  James and I didn't have any but Adam did.  

Jared posted this on Facebook

After dinner and the "party" some of us headed out to look for the fireworks.  Adam, James, Rowan, Max, Addy, and Evan stayed at the house.  I guess they were having too much fun to watch fireworks.  Lola, Ruby, and Molly started out in our car but Lola eventually ended up in Trina, Darrel, and Jared's car.  Sheri went home.  She's a party pooper.

The fireworks were great!