Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Lola and her cousin Ivy

 

I am miserable as I have been the last two Tuesdays and spent the day in bed.  I think it's because I take my 8 Methotrexate on Monday.  It feels like a string is running through me and someone is pulling it so tight that I can't move. 

 

Alex left on our wards high adventure today for the Priests and Teachers.  I am not sure why Ben didn't go.  They are headed for the Blue wilderness area in New Mexico.  As I predicted, Seth didn't show up for work. 

 

The new counters are corian, not granite, but I really like them because they are a light color.  Now we have to pick the pattern for the backsplash.  Michael helped us pick between the two that James brought home.  Michael also helped James put in the backsplash.

Somebody has to get back in that corner.



 

We had a flood in the laundry room today.  Someone pulled the hose out of the back of the washing machine while they were working and forgot to put it back in.  Stacy did a load of wash and didn't notice the hose was pulled out so the water went all over the floor.  Thankfully Paul caught it before it was too bad.

 

James brought me a meat toastado from Senor Tacos for lunch.  It was quite yummy. 

 

Amanda, Joe, and Michael had a jam session today as they did yesterday too.  Joe and Michael have written two new songs.  They harmonize very well together.

Amanda records them on her computer.  Alexus was here too.  She was studying for the SAT in the other room. 

 

All I accomplished today was doing a couple of loads of laundry.  I felt too miserable to do anything else.





Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Lilies symbolize belief.

These flowers were the ones I got for my mother's grave.

 

Jesus is the Balm of Gilead.  His is the soothing ointment that heals the wounds of the brokenhearted.

"He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. (Isaiah 53:4)

 

" Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

(Psalm 41:9)

 

James, Terry, and Dave left at 5 this morning to go fishing at Saguaro Lake.  They took the boat that Yoshi gave to Dave.

The lake is so beautiful, especially early in

the morning.

The scenery was nice.  James got several

pictures of this bald eagle.  Terry was the only one

who caught a fish though.

James texted me on his way home so I was ready when he got here for our Taco Tuesday date.  This is where we went:

A very good choice!  The food was delicious!

James actually had three different kinds of tacos:

fish, shredded beef, and carnitas.  They were all great.

He said he didn't think he could find any tacos better than Elmer's,

but these were just as good.

 

Last week when I was looking for some decorative items for the house Trina told me to try Home Goods and she told me there was one by Sprouts, so I went there today.  I found a centerpiece  for the dining room table and one for the coffee table in the living room.

The great thing is they only cost $25 each so I was able to stay within my budget of $50!

 

Did my weekly shopping at Walmart and as is my custom on shopping day I bought a roasted chicken for dinner.  This time I made the mistake of getting a garlic roasted one and it was so strong it's the first thing you notice when you come in.  Next time, no garlic!

 

There was a "gathering" here this afternoon: Michael, Joe, Amanda, and Dallin.  The boys were practicing for an upcoming performance at Sozo.  It was quite noisy.  Amanda sat on the couch and watched cartoons and played with Holly.

 

This evening James and I went to Darrel & Trina's for a FHE.  I prepared a little something from the Friend about the last week of Jesus's life.  The three oldest kids all participated.  James made friends with Lola and I talked to Addy about finishing the Book of Mormon.  She said her favorite scripture is Mosiah 2:17.  I gave all three kids their own Book of Mormon's and both Addy and Rowan are committed to read.  It was a relaxing and enjoyable evening.  Too bad I didn't take more pictures.

 When he first came in Lola didn't want anything to do with James.  By the time we left she was begging to go to him.

 

We finished two books today, "A Lady's Honor", and The Book of Mormon.  Tomorrow we will start reading the Book of Mormon again.