Friday, February 10, 2017

Redlands, California temple

2 Nephi 4:1-27

Lehi counsels and blesses his family.  If you had to say your final goodbyes to your family which things would be the most important to mention to your loved ones?

Mosiah 7:17-8

Abinadi prophesies of the coming of Christ.  Salvation liberates us.

DC 20:49-65

Why is it important that we sustain our leaders?

Talk: "Sustaining the Prophets

By:  Russell M. Nelson

October 2014

GC:  'Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus' by Elder Quentin L. Cook

"Elder Neal A. Maxwell said in 1982:

'Much sifting will occur because of lapses in righteous behavior which go unrepented of.  A few will give up instead of holding out to the end.  A few will be deceived by defectors.  Likewise, others will be offended, for sufficient unto each dispensation are the stumbling blocks thereof!'"

Two Neal A. Maxwell quotes in a row!

This first thing James does in the morning when he gets up is to make his morning drink: warm lemon water.  I am usually up at least an hour or two before he is.  By the time he gets up I am ready for my morning beverage: a Dr. Pepper 10 with ice.  

While James was sitting at the table this morning with the blinds open he spotted an elk.

There were actually 3, two small bulls and a cow.

I had four big strawberries with my chocolate this morning.  I don't feel so guilty when I have a little fiber with my chocolate.

This morning I studied the Gospel Doctrine Sunday School lesson entitled: "The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel."

I love depositing checks by phone.  One of the things I love most about the Chase Bank app.  

James and I went to town today.  We had lunch at Darbi's.  I was hungry for bbq so I had the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries.  James had a tuna salad sandwich with potato salad for his side.  

Snow on the Superstition

James went to Home Depot and got my wood floor polish.  He then came into Walmart and got my prescriptions while I was shopping. I got some more Valentine stuff, and a new hot glue gun.  Between the two of us we spent over $200.  We did self-checkout and when James scanned the rubber cement the machine ask for his age I.D. card.  

We finished "The Boys in the Boat."  We loved it!  Thanks Jared.  

I came home and made valentines to send to James, Anna, Emmy, Molly, Summer, and Tanner.  

We had BLT's for dinner.  James has a bad sinus infection.  We did not watch any TV this evening but we did enjoy looking at the full moon.

Fun Photos

Stacy and Joshua made this candy flag for a school project.

Joshua got to see the Lego Batman movie tonight.

He held Robin and Batman up so they could watch it with him.

Our friend Judy from Vernon got to meet Sister

Linda Reeves, a counselor in the RS General Presidency, 

at the Roots Tech conference. 

State Champions!

Two coaches from Vernon and two boys on the team

from Vernon.

Two years ago at the Phoenix temple open house.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Superstition Mountain,
another reason to visit Arizona.

Alma 48:19-49:8

19 - Helaman and his brethren did baptize unto repentance all men whosoever would hearken unto their words.

20 - The people humbled themselves because of their words.  For four years there were no war nor contentions.

21 - They were compelled reluctantly to contend with their brethren, the Lamanites.

25 - They could not bear that their brethren should rejoice over the blood of the Nephites, sl long as there were any who should keep the commandments of God, for the promise of the Lord was, if they should keep His commandments they should prosper in the land.

Alma 49

1 - In the 11th month, of the 19th year, on the 10th day of the month, the Lamanites were seen approaching towards the land of Ammonihah.

2 - The city had been rebuilt and Moroni stationed an army by the borders.

3 - The Lamanites thought it would be an easy target.

4 - The Nephites dug up a ridge of earth round about the city which was so high the Lamanites could not cast their stones and arrows that they might take effect, . . .

6 - The Lamanites had prepared themselves with shields and breastplates and thick garments of skin.

8 - But behold the Nephites were prepared for them in a manner which never had been known among the children of Lehi.

GC: "Standing with the Leaders of the Church" by Elder Ronald A. Rasband.

There was rain this morning for about an hour, and a beautiful rainbow.  It was a great way to start the day!

Made by Harold and Vickie

This handsome boy got braces today.

James and I made a trip to town around lunch time.  Whenever it's his turn to chose where we have lunch he chooses Darby's in Pinetop.  He had something off the lunch menu and I had lemon ricotta crepes off the breakfast menu.  They were delicious.

We also made a stop at Walmart/Home Depot and then a quick stop at Harbor Freight to look at log splitters.  We also went to Dennis's for more lawn blankets.  I visited with Harold and Vickie while James got the blankets.  They sold all of the items at The Hub last weekend and they were working on a table and benches.  

On the way back home I read to James from our new book:

I succumbed to my desire for a diet drink today.  I drove to Stanifird to get it and also bought a 12 pack of Dr. Pepper 10's.  I am so weak.

Tricia posted this picture of Emmy at their new house in San Antonio.  I guess the house has several big trees.

I hope she doesn't fall.

And now, the final part of my post:

Throwback Thursday:

I like the purple tie!

It looks so different!

Two years ago.

Two years ago.

Two years ago.

Ruthie Wilhelm

Two years ago

Andy Wilhelm

Zemira Wilhelm

This was two years ago when James was their home teacher.

We were doing birthday catch up.

Two years ago.

Richie's first time at the temple to do baptisms

after his own baptism.

Two years ago at the Snowflake temple.

I am going to close with this thought:

Monday, May 9, 2016

I took this picture on the way home Saturday from inside the truck

I think it turned out pretty good.

Mosiah 26:14-39 - Who are the Lord's sheep?  Those that hear His voice. (vs. 21)

30 - Yea, and as often as my people repent will I forgive them their trespasses against me.

39 - . . . pray without ceasing and give thanks in all things.

It took me awhile this morning but I was finally able to reset James's Apple password so he could download the Google app.

Yeah, you guessed it, I'm the techie of the family.

James and I met Dennis and Denise and Harold at Licano's today to celebrate Dennis's birthday.  Vickie was supposed to come but she had a headache.  Probably a "hangover" from the state track meet.

Dennis and Denise told of their treacherous hike below the Tonto National Bridge that they went on for Dennis's birthday.  Denise said she almost didn't make it and would never go again.  I guess it was stressful at the time but it gave them a good story to tell.

I should have had Harold scoot in as he is barely in the picture.  

After lunch and saying our goodbye's James and I headed for Walmart and Home Depot.  

On the way home we finished "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."  We stopped at the post office and Jared had sent me a book for mother's day.  

I love Elder and Sister Holland

This afternoon while James was working outside I paid bills and worked on my blog.  

For FHE James and I listened to Elder Rasband's conference talk, "Standing with the Leaders of the Church."  Here is a quote:

"Are you standing with the leaders of the Church in a darkening world so that you might spread the Light of Christ?"

We also watched this week's episode of "The Good Witch."  

I watched a few dances on DWTS.  I actually really liked Jodi and Keo's jive.  The ended up going home after getting a perfect score.

Here is a picture someone took of a storm cloud in Oklahoma:

Trina found this critter waiting for her in the garage when she came home from work tonight.

James says it's a vinegeron.  Some other people called it a sun spider, camel spider, and scorpion spider just to name a few.

What ever it is, it's disgusting!