Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Cedar City, Utah

159th operating temple

Dedicated: 10 Dec 2017

By: Henry B. Eyring

Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd

 Psalms 23:1

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Book of Mormon

Helaman 16:19-25

New Testament: Ephesians:"For the Perfecting of the Saints

Review

General Conference

Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ

Dale G. Renlund

"God invites us to cast our old ways completely out of reach and begin a new life in Christ."

Sunday Morning Session of the 189th SemiAnnual General Conference

22. "Covenant Belonging" Gerrit W. Gong

23. "Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel" Cristina B. Franco

24. "Your Great Adventure" Dieter F. Uchtdorf

25. "The Savior's Touch" Walter F. Gonzalez

26. "Deceive Me Not" Gary E. Stevenson

27. "The Second Great Commandment" Russell M. Nelson

Sunday Afternoon Session

28. "Holiness and The Plan of Happiness" Henry B. Eyring

29. "Knowing, Loving, and Growing" Hans T. Boom

30. "Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies"M. Russell Ballard

31. "Power to Overcome the Adversary" Peter M. Johnson

32. "Take Up Our Cross" Ulisses Soares

33. "Fruit" Neil L. Andersen

34. "Closing Remarks" Russell M. Nelson

Sheri made a nice breakfast. I had some of the turkey bacon. The boys watched the first session of conference this morning. During the last session they went in my bedroom and watched the Cardinals football game. 

For lunch Sheri made her delicious homemade macaroni and cheese. Even James liked it. I put some rolls out to rise and for dinner we had rolls, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and peas. Thanks for feeding us so well, Sheri.

For most of the afternoon Max and Ian watched football in the family room. Ian was very annoyed with the refs during the Cowboys game. 

Sheri and I went in the bedroom and watched "Matchmaker Mystery" on the Hallmark movies and mysteries channel. I would not normally watch this on Sunday. I guess I don't get to see Sheri very often and I used that as the reason. One of the new questions on the temple recommend interview is about keeping the Sabbath day holy. I must do better.

Happy Birthday Vickie

 Harold and Vickie just celebrated their

50th wedding anniversary

 Vickie and her granddaughter Maddie a 

few years ago.

Happy Birthday!

Happy 2nd Birthday Scarlett!

Such a beautiful girl!

 Looking at the card we sent

 Charlie and Scarlett

Autumn made the shirts

Not sure what they are doing but it looks like fun!

 Adopted grandkids, Emsley and Liana

 President Ballard with his wife Barbara, who

passed away last October. In his talk he told us

to never take for granted those you love.

My friend Trudy Lamb posted this. I

though it was so sweet!

 I was Hailey's visiting teacher until she moved to Deming.

One of these pictures is not like the others,...

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Happy 37th Birthday Darrel!

I couldn't resist posting this one!

Darrel didn't get a fancy cake like Aaron, but Trina made him two of his favorites; white cake with white frosting, and yellow cake with chocolate frosting.  

I made french toast for Addy and Ruby this morning and scrambled eggs for Rowan.  After breakfast they went on a Razr ride with grandpa to get his wildlife cameras.  While they are gone we get a text from Addy asking us to please have hot chocolate ready when she gets back.  Trina went right into action.  One more text before they get back..Please!

 A beautiful day for a ride.

 I love these three cuties!

Jared went into town around noon to meet his friend Camie Burgi at Safeway.  He was a little nervous.  Here is a picture of Camie with her children.  She has been a widow for 8 1/2 years.

While Jared was gone I made some chicken tacos for James for lunch.  Instead of using canned green chilies, I used green enchilada sauce.  They weren't nearly as good.  Sorry honey.

I gave Jared some money to get a dozen tamales but he said they were all gone.  Wow!  What a business.  

Camie brought oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, and a table runner.  We liked her instantly.  She was so friendly and easy to get to know.  She was amazing while she was here.  She played with the kids, help cook, clean and wash dishes.  She listened to James's stories with rapt attention and was genuinely fun to have around.  We are so glad she came.

 Camie and Ruby coloring

Camie even sat down and watched the ASU game with Jared.  They ended up getting beat by Texas A&M.  Their uniforms were hideous.  All white with bright shiny metallic gold lettering and numbers.  No wonder they lost.

For dinner Darrel and Trina brought burgers for everyone.  I think Jared ended up grilling them because it was Darrel's birthday.  I made homemade mac and cheese using the recipe I got from Trina's sister-in-law Lexy.  Addy told me how good it was and she was right.  We also had Busch baked beans, and of course cake and ice cream.

Darrel & Ro playing chess with Addy giving some advice.

I know this is blurry but I couldn't pass up posting

Jared's smile.

 Waiting for cake and ice cream

I hope their pictures were better than mine.

 I love this post Addy put on Instagram

I think Darrel had a fun day.  He took Trina on a Razr ride, shot his pistol, watched football, ate good food and to top it off we ended the day with a fireworks show.  Thanks Jared for bringing such awesome fireworks!  Ruby and Rowan joined in the fun by holding Roman candles but Addy doesn't like the noise so she declined.

Back home in Chandler Joshua helped rake up leaves.

Good job Joshua!

 Paul said he was excited to help. 

Also in the valley, Michael had his first track meet

 Go Michael!

You're ahead Michael but somebody's hot on your trail.

Monday, November 25, 2013

'Small and Simple Things'

-Elder Arnulfo Valenquela

"As members of the Church, we are able, through our own small and simple things, to convince many of the error of their ways and help bring them to the knowledge of their God unto the salvation of their souls." 

(see Alma 37:8)

'Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?'

- Elder Timothy J. Dyches

"As we repent and become converted to the Lord, we become whole, and our guilt is swept away."

I got a funny text from my friend in Chandler, Karen Schneider, this morning.  It went like this: 

"I had a dream about us.  We stole 2 paintings from an old farmer's truck and were on our way in your car to Las Vegas to try to sell them.  I had a giant chocolate bar but only shared a little.  Interpretation?  I am a crook and stingy?  You are just a crook. :) "

Here was my response: "Partners in crime.  I want more of that chocolate bar so I am covetous too.  I love your dreams!"

Karen S.: "Maybe a positive spin is we are partners in creative endeavors and you go forward and I have more to give!!"

James gets back from working on the Horne Auto job around 11 and he helps me load my car for my trip to the valley.  I am taking half the kitchen, plus a turkey to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.  We wanted to watch The Mentalist, this is the one where Red John is revealed, but there just wasn't time.  I have to make it to Chandler in time to go to the So You Think You Can Dance live concert with Brian and Kim and they are leaving a little after six this evening.  I left for the valley right at 1 pm.  I arrived in Chandler at 5 pm.  James went back in to the job in Show Low.  He is coming down to Chandler later tonight.  After I unload the car and go get ready for the concert.  Chelsea Elmer Pace is my date.  We ride together in the back seat of Brian and Kim's car.  Sheri and Ian are coming in their car.

We had a blast at the concert.  We were right down in front.  We saw Addy, Trina, Trina's Mom, Lexy, Kilee, and Kayla.  Here is a picture I took when we went to visit them during intermission.

Kilee, Addy, Kayla

Addy and Trina at SYTYCD concert

Got this picture off Facebook.  It was taken

at Sheri's wards Trunk or Treat.  The businessman

and the angel look like the bride and groom.

Sad football news in the state's high school semi-finals.  Hamilton beats Chandler 21-17 and Blue Ridge beat Show Low 14-7.