Wednesday, February 25, 2015

 

These two boys get to play together almost everyday.  They love Legos and they love creating things with the blocks.  Here is one of their latest creations.  The only thing that would make it better is if Rowan lived a little closer and could play with them.

 

 

James and I picked up our check from the sale of the land at Title 365 this morning.  We immediately took it to the bank and deposited it.  Afterwards we went to Sonic and used our two for one cheeseburger coupon. 

 

James worked on Joshua's bed today. 

Hmmm, I wonder if that tool is at the cabin.

Almost finished!

 

After the bed project it was time to relax a little and enjoy one of his favorite treats:

A Healthy Choice fudgsicle

Today I paid bills, painted, worked on my blog, took a nap, and dropped some items off at Goodwill and then went shopping at Walmart. 

 

Stacy, Paul, and Joshua went to the Blue & Gold Banquet this evenng.  Here is the invitation Joshua made:

A three-eyed minion

 

Evan didn't go to the banquet because Sheri had to take Max to football practice and he didn't want to go without her. 

Hanging out at football practice

 

James and I had roasted chicken and broccoli for dinner.  I buy a roasted chicken and a bag of broccoli on the day I go grocery shopping and it makes for a quick and easy meal.  When Joshua returned from the Blue & Gold Banquet he asked for some broccoli.  The kid loves broccoli. 

 

Michael took my car to Mutual tonight and gave Alex and Ben a ride. 

 

The basement floor got wet today when Alex hosed down the carport.  James had to pull up the carpet and put fans on it. 

 

Here is a picture of Joshua in his new bed. 

 

He loves it!





 









Friday, March 14, 2014

Conference Goals

President Eyring: "Bind Up Their Wounds"

1.  Act upon those compassionate feelings I have.  Ask the Lord for compassion if needfull.

2.  Be willing to sacrifice to serve others and the Lord.

3.  Pray to know who to ask to serve others.

4.  Rescue those with spiritual wounds.  Invite them to feel the warmth of the gospel.

5  Treasure up continually the words of life . . .

6.  I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God because I have treasured it.

7.  Develop greater charity.

President Monson: "True Shepherds"

1.  Visit each sister I am assigned and pray with her.

2.  Prepare a handout.

3.  Bear testimony and teach and inspire.

4.  Bring the Spirit.

5.  Understand sisters' challenges.

6.  Become friends with sisters I visit.

7.  Be a good listener.

8.  Be persistent and dedicated.

9. Remember Christ's example. 

I wanted to share a little something I read in Numbers 35 today: Murderers were to be slain by the Revenger of Blood.  Cities of refuge were established for those who committed manslaughter.  Revenger of Blood was the nearest relative of the person who was murdered.  

It snowed for a few minutes today but of course nothing stuck.  We did get some rain and some ominous clouds all around us.  I love looking at the wide open skies and mountains around us. 

For lunch we ate enchiladas, James loves them, and watched Elementary.  Afterwards we argued who was going to use the computer.  I can't remember who won.  Probably James.

I made a trip to town to deposit a check.  James put air in my tire before I left.  I checked it in town before going home and it only had 10 lbs. of air.  I put air in and left for home on a wing and a prayer.  It was cool and overcast and the mountains around Vernon had snow on them.   

When I get home I sit down in my designated chair at the dining room table and land on the floor when the leg breaks off under me.  James glued the leg and let it sit.  He will put it back on tomorrow.  

While I typed James's talk for Sunday, he made kale and butternut squash stirfry for dinner. It's a recipe I got from watching The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond.  His talk is entitled: "Priesthood Ordinances & Covenants."  While I am typing I watched two episodes of The Walton's.  

We went to bed a little after 8.

Facebook finds:

 Sheri and Evan are feeling a little under the weather.

 Puffer makes a good catch.

 Aint' it the truth.

 Water Tower Plaza, Chicago.

 The Seattle Temple.