Friday, September 7th, 2018

Fukuoka, Japan

11 June 2000

88th operating temple

Dedicated: 11 June 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

Matthew 27:35

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Book of Mormon

Alma 62:34-52

*Just like the Nephites we are continually marching to battle. How do you remain humble and refrain from pride?

- By remembering all the Lord has done for me and how much I need Him. By repenting and striving to do His will, and putting Him first in my life.

Old Testament

Proverbs 15-17

General Conference

One More Day

Elder Taylor G. Godoy

"It is my prayer that we follow Him, that we believe Him, that we love Him, and that we feel the love demonstrated by His sacrifice every time we have the opportunity to live one more day."

What a day! As James and I were leaving Darrel and Trina's we did something to trigger the alarm and it started blaring both outside and inside. Everyone else was already gone. I called Trina to ask her what the code was but she didn't know. She had to call her cousin the landlord. She left the gym early to come home. Her cousin had already turned it off and gave her the code in case it happens again. I'm glad she ran six miles this morning because she didn't get to workout at the gym. 

James and I just left the alarm blaring because we were running a little late for grandparents day at Joshua's school. We made it just in time.

Joshua is in the sixth grad and I wasn't sure he would

want his grandparents to come, but he was

happy to see us!

Joshua and some of his friends asked us questions. I am glad we went. It was fun. Joshua went home and told his mom that my nickname was the blonde bomber and that grandpa talked about Pete the crow.

James took me to Hobby Lobby again and then drove me to the AARA infusion center before he headed to Ruby's school for grandparents day.

James went to lunch with Ruby although he didn't eat,

and played tetherball with her on the playground.

They went to the book fair and James bought her

a Lemony Snickets book and a squishy unicorn.

I finished my infusion and appointment with Dr. Caldron before James returned so I walked across the street to Freddie's. I got a chocolate/vanilla custard cone and a drink. I loved the custard!

After James picked me up we went to Red Lobster to use our gift card. We had a nice lunch and then left for home. 

It always takes time to unpack and put things away. We went to bed fairly early because we have to leave for the temple by 5:45 a.m.

Charlie Mae is out and about

Ty A. participated in a Crossfit competition.

Here he is pulling 90 lbs.

Raised in Chandler

Old Photos:

Chandler Hospital where Jared had his

appendix out.

Rocket slide at Arrowhead Park.

The old Valley National Bank where we used 

to bank.

The Bayless store at Ray and Arizona

Avenue in North Park Plaza.

Those were the days!

Thursday, March 1st, 2018

Bogota, Colombia

57th operating temple

Dedicated: 24-26 April 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

Hebrews 7:24

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 23:1-22

*While we might be living in "Zion," do you still stream content from "Babylon," shop from their clothing line, or weave their teachings into "Zions'" gospel?

*How else might we have a foot in Babylon?

Old Testament

Numbers 6

The law of the Nazarite is explained, whereby the children of Israel may consecrate themselves to the Lord by a vow - They drink no wine nor strong drink and if defiled must shave their heads - The Lord reveals the blessing to be used by Aaron and his sons in blessing Israel.

General Conference

Turn On Your Light

Sister Sharon Eubanks

" The prophets are calling on us my sisters. Will you be righteous? Will you articulate your faith? Can you bear being distinct and different? Will your happiness in spite of your trials draw others who are good and noble and who need your friendship? Will you turn on your light? I testify the Lord Jesus Christ will go before us and be in our midst."

Happy Birthday Trenda. I know I posted her picture yesterday but today is her birthday and tomorrow is her mother's. I sure do love both of these lovely ladies.

James had an early appointment at Legacy Golf Course and then an appointment to discuss the results of his endoscopy proceedures. The doctor says his colon looks really good. But on the down side he said his throat was pre-cancerous. I am not sure how dangerous that is so I texted my experts, Darrel and Trina. Hopefully I will hear from them soon. Trina just got back from me she said it depends on the context and that we are all pre-cancerous. The doctor did give him more antacid pills to take. He was back by 10:30, he's a little early. I asked him to be back by 10:45 because I have to go to Deseret Book before my lunch date with Karen S. 

Trina was working on her baby rattles and he was helping her when I came downstairs. 

I got Karen two books, "The Infinite Atonement," by Tad R. Callister and a new one by John Bytheway, "Moroni's Answers to Life's Questions." I wanted to get "Life Everlasting" but it is out of print. I could probably get it on Amazon but I ran out of time.

Karen and I met at the Olive Garden on Gilbert Rd. instead of Firebirds which is our regular place for lunch because she didn't want to leave he new puppy at home alone too long. We had a nice visit. I ordered one of the lunch specials, rigatoni with pesto sauce and shrimp. Karen had gluten free pasta with pesto and shrimp.

She said she has stayed home most of the winter because she does not want to get sick. She still have a cancerous liver but the chemo was ruining her ammune system so they now have her on immune boosting drugs. 

On my way home I called Charlotte. I also stopped at McDonald's for an ice cream cone since I didn't get any dessert at Olive Garden.

James, Trina, Rowan, Lola and I walked to Trina and Darrel's dream house. We left Ruby and Darrel at home getting ready for their dinner and daddy daughter date at the school. 

It looks pretty ordinary on the outside, but

it is amazing!

I caught Lola in a private moment.

This house has it all, inside and outside, 

including a pool. I think Lola is picking her

nose in this picture.

Trina gives it one last look. The thing I loved

the most about this house was the pantry. 

It's almost like a second kitchen.

Darrel and his date, Ruby

Lola went to school this morning but she was home this afternoon when I got home. She wanted to fix my hair, which she did. And then I fixed hers.

I used all the accessories that she gave me.

We wanted to take Addy out to eat while we were here but she just wasn't feeling up to it so we took Rowan. We had $100 worth of gift cards at Red Lobster and Rowan said he had never had crab legs but he would like to try them, so off we went. 

Love that smile!

Of course g-pa had to help in the man vs 

crab battle.

I think maybe thought they were more work

than they were worth although he did eat

most of them himself.

James and I took a walk when we returned from 

Red Lobster. It was a beautiful night for a walk, 

with the full moon.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

California Adventure

 The clouds drifted away and we had sunshine and a bigger

crowd today.

The first thing we did when we went inside was go straight to Carsland.   We passed a very long line for Carsland fast passes.  We had  to wait a few minutes for the opening of Carsland but we weren't in line more than 15 minutes before we were in our car, and it was purple.  It was a great ride!  Also, we won our race.

 Addy and Max went on the swinging ferris wheel, Mickey's Fun Wheel while James and I waited.  Also, Max went on California Screaming by himself.  One advantage was that he got to go in a quicker line because he was by himself.  It turned out to be his favorite ride although we all agreed that we liked Disneyland better than California Adventure.  

Addy had a hotdog for lunch, I had a lousy burrito, and James and Max had corndogs again.  While everyone else went on Grizzly Rapids I sat and visited with a little Filipino lady who now lives in Stockton.

The longest line we had to wait in is my favorite ride in this park, Soaring over California.  After the ride James and Max were going to go on Tower of Terror and Addy and I went to Clarabelle's Ice Cream Parlor.  Max and James were back in about ten minutes.  They decided not to go on Tower of Terror because the ticket was too long.  

Max and Addy went on the Fun Wheel and swings again and then we did a little shopping before going home.  Max found a Star Wars action figure set for his souvenir but when he opened them up he was disappointed they weren't bendable.  

We went to Red Lobster for dinner and after dinner when we got back to the hotel Max and Addy went swimming.

My feet hurt so bad tonight I went directly to bed.

 I am not sure what's going on here.

Boy I look old!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Happy Birthday Alex!

Sweet 16!

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is darkness, light.

And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;

to be understood, as to understand;

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

I was up at 3:30 so I got an early start on my gospel study time.  

I downloaded four new songs I am phone.  They are: "Happy", "Some Nights", "Let It Go", and "Let Her Go." 

I swept outside today and cleaned off the deck.  The weather was so nice.  I listened to a session of General Conference while cleaning in the kitchen and kitchen-dining room floor.  I do love a clean house.  I also worked at the computer and made a Book of Mormon chart for the Young Women's room. 

Just before leaving for Mutual I noticed six deer outside my dining room window.  I tried to get a picture.  I should have used James's camera.  

Find Waldo, the deer.

I noticed on my way to Mutual that my car was driving funny so I stopped and got out to check the tires.  Sure enough the driver's front tire was flat.  Grrr.  I turned around and went back home, probably ruining the tire.  Luckily James is coming home sometime tomorrow.  I called and told Diana.  Since it was a combined activity with the boys in charge I wasn't missed too much.  

I watched American Idol.  James sent me these pictures he took at Red Lobster with Alex and Michael for Alex's birthday dinner.

 

Sheri posted this Earth Day poem that Evan wrote:

 I love this boy!

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

James typed and sent in his bid.  I wonder how long it will take for him to know if he got the job.  I went to the bank and Walmart and mailed our bond renewal for the state of Arizona.

Sheri stopped on the way to school this morning to let me take a picture of the Egyptian pyramid.

 This picture doesn't do it justice.  It's made out

of brown sugar and looks very authentic.

James went to see Rick at Chandler Auto Body about doing a job for him.  One the way home he picked up some machaca burros from Elmer's.  I wasn't going to eat before my dentist appointment but that's just too much temptation. 

My appointment with Dr. Douglas was at 1pm.  She is preparing me for a crown.  She did so much grinding and drilling I thought for such there could be nothing left to grind or drill.  Today they just put on the temporary crown.  It was a two hour appointment and boy was I glad when it was over.  I went to CVS to get a drink and saw a former member of our ward in Chandler, Janet Fezzey. 

James and I went to dinner at Red Lobster with the gift card we got from Dawn for Christmas.  I had Walt's shrimp and garlic shrimp scampi.  James had the crab stuffed flounder with scallops. 

We got to see Adam just for a minute today.  Just enough time for me to give him a hug and for him to confirm that he could come to the cabin the end of February with a few friends.

I helpoed James with touchup painting in the living room this evening.  I also made a trip to Walmart for lightbulbs only to discover there was an entire bag full on the living room floor.

Two of my dearest friends had pictures on Facebook today:

 Ralph and Jean Lamoreaux

Jean was my counselor when I was the stake

Relief Society President.

Karen and Lance Schneider in Paris.

Karen is my very dear friend from Chandler.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

James's Dad passed away this morning.   He had been in the hospital for a few days but everyone thought he was doing well.  James spoke to his Uncle Delbert who said: "Don't come because you think your Dad isn't going to be around.  He will be here at least another year."  I guess everything happens for a reason and I think George was ready to go.  He had health problems that were plaguing him and  he was tired of dealing with them. Now he is at peace.

I picked up Kalynn and Kheli at the Hunsaker's and we headed for the valley.  We stopped in Globe at Taco Bell for lunch.  I took Kalynn to her home.  She lives off Chandler Heights and Ellsworth so we turned at the Florence Junction turnoff.  We went past Johnson Ranch where we had two houses before arriving at our destination.  Kheli slept most of the way but was excited to get out of the car at her home.  She is a cutie.
This is a picture of Kalynn and her siblings when she went through the temple to be sealed to her husband and Kheli.

 

I made it to Chandler in time to go to the meeting at Dave & Laura's about George's arrangements.  Others attending: Dawn, Rebecca, Cathi and Terry.  Laura had taken Lois to the doctor and they waited in the living room together. Here are some of the things decided:   Terrazas Mortuary in Demming will freeze the body and store it until next week.  A friend, Eli Nicoll, will transport the body to Ramah for burial.  Lee Lambson in Ramah will arrange for the grave to be dug.  The burial will be next Wednesday in Ramah at 1pm.  James will dedicate the grave.  After the burial we will go to the church for a memorial service which Dave will conduct.  Afterwards there will be a meal prepared by the Relief Society.  George did not want anything but a graveside service but I am sure that where he is now his perspective has changed.  Gail will be coming from Oregon to go to the service.  Cathi gave Carmen an airline voucher and she is flying out from Pennsylvania.  Connie will be coming from Texas.  It will be nice to see everyone but wish it were under more favorable circumstances.  Does someone have to die for this family to get together?

Sheri gave James a gift card to Red Lobster for his birthday.  That's where we went for dinner.

James spent several hours typing an invoice to Troy Andersen and then sending it to him via email so he can get paid tomorrow.