Tuesday, December 27, 2016

I love snow!

Moroni 7:35-48

GC: Serve by Elder Carl B. Cook

"Even if we think that our Church calling was simply our 

priesthood leaders idea or that it came to us because no one else

would accept it, we will be blessed as we serve.  But when

we recognize God's hand in our calling and serve with all

our hearts, additional power comes into our service,

and we become true servants of Jesus Christ."

James used some of one of the roasts I bought to make steak and gravy for Stacy and Paul's family.  He really is pretty amazing!

After breakfast, Stacy, Paul, and Joshua got on the Razr and followed James and I to the Vernon pit, not to be confused with the Swing pit.  There was more snow in that direction.  Although we never actually found the pit, Joshua had a great time!

Being pulled behind the Razr.

Great smile Joshua.

Paul has the right idea.

Paul's two sisters, Trisha and Dorina came for a visit with four kids. 

James and I were in the bedroom just getting up from a nap.  James walked in to the kitchen and Dorina was making lunch for everyone, using our food.  It was fine but I am wondering why no one asked.

They stayed for awhile and played games and then everyone left, including Stacy and Paul's family.

The Group.

In other news today:

Summer and Tanner got their blankets.

Carrie Fisher passed away.

Darrel is trying out a new look.

I love this chart sent out by Ancestry. 

Monday, December 26, 2016

Moroni 7:35-48

What does it mean to you to have Jesus Christ as your advocate?

GC: "The Doctrine of Christ" by Brian K. Ashton

The prophets have taught that faith begins by hearing the word

of Christ.  The words of Christ testify of His atoning

sacrifice and tell us how we may obtain forgiveness, blessings

and exaltation.

Our friends, the Lamb family.

We had the battle of the pancakes this morning.  James made potato pancakes and I made Bisquick pancakes.  I had strawberries and whipped cream with mine.  Kacey did the dishes while James and I cooked and Jared packed the car and cleaned the ice and snow off the windshield and the top.  

James pulled Emmy and Joshua behind the Razr on a sled.  Joshua came in while Anna and I were working on a puzzle and said: "That was the worst experience of my life.  I hit a tree and hurt my favorite leg, my right one."  It didn't seem like he was really hurt and it was all Anna and I could do to not laugh out loud.

A relaxing time around the table.

Stacy and Michael "horsing" around.

It was actually pretty funny,

especially looking at Michael's face.

Jared and his family left for El Paso around noon.  Anna wants to

get their in time to see some of her friends, especially Joe.

Tomorrow at 6 a.m. they will all leave for San Antonio.

Looks like alot of tired people with their eyes closed.

We will miss this family!

Michael went on a run and Paul rode the Razr beside him and ran out of gas.  James had to go to the rescue.  When Paul got back, Dallin and Sarah took the Razr for a ride.  

We babysat Shipley this afternoon while Stacy and Paul's family went to town to meet his sisters, Trisha and Dorina at Pizza Factory.  Shipley likes us.

This evening James and I watched "The Rooftop Christmas Tree."

It was good and we cried at the end.  We also read from our book "Babylon."

A picture of an elk taken by a

friend in our ward.