Friday, September 23, 2016

It was a very windy day.

Our temple is closing for two weeks so we went today to do

all of our family sealings.  We sealed 5 couples, 5 daughters to parents, and 9 sons to parents.  Included in these sealings were Vickie's parents and her brother William to his parents.

We still have Donnie to be sealed to his parents.  Jeffrey needs to finish his ordinance work first.  Each person should have six ordinances done in their behalf.  The brethren are ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood during the washing and anointings of the initiatory ordinance.  An exciting day for us!

 On our way to Snowflake.  We thought for sure we would see some rain.

Oh my, dark clouds over the temple.

Back to Show Low, but still no rain.

After our temple experience we stopped at El Cupido's for lunch.  I had a beef tamale with red sauce.  It was delicious.  James had a chicken quesadilla and a fish taco.  I also ordered a chicken taco but I saved it for later and then ended up giving it to James.  We also stopped at the Dollar Store in Taylor.  I found three glass plates at the Dollar Store in Show Low but I wanted at least one more to make a set of four.  They didn't have any.

I love that these are only a dollar!

On to the Show Low Walmart for me and Home Depot for James.  He is having paint mixed for his doors on the pump house.  He was so patient and kind to let me stop at the Dollar Store in Show Low to see if they got another shipment of paints.  Instead I got mini flashlights for my Primary class and chocolate covered cherries for a snack on the way home.

These little boxes are so cute.  They have three cherries in each one.  Two would have been enough but the third is the cherry on top!

We read from Millennial Glory on the way home.  On the way to the temple we listened to Elder Gerrit W. Gong's conference address, "Always Remember Him" and our scriptures, Helaman 8:11-28.  Here is the question today for:

Why is it so imperative to have a contrite spirit when we look unto the Savior?  My answer which I sent to my scripture buddies, Alex, Adam, Michael, and Seth.  So that we might live, even unto that life which is eternal.  When my spirit is contrite I am teachable.  I am able to change and grow.  I am filled with gratitude as I realize all the Savior has done for me and how dependent I am upon Him.  I am sad when I add to His suffering.  He is my Rock and my Redeemer.  Nephi's use of the story of the Brazen Serpent from the Old Testament emphasizes that we "should look upon the Son of God with faith and live."  Through the atoning sacrifice of Christ, the poisonous venom of Satan was overcome for all who would repent.  

GC: "Always Remember Him" Elder Gong

" We can always remember Him on the Sabbath through the Sacrament.

Our Savior invites us to always remember Him as He always remembers us."

I love this quote!

We came home and took a nap and then James went outside to work.  He tried out our new edger before painting his doors on the pump house.

I am so excited to use this edger myself!

Other family news:  James got braces today, two fillings in his teeth and his driver's permit.

Cute with or without braces.

Max has is write in a brace for a month.  He either has a hairline fracture or a cyst.  He is struggling to write and he says it hurts.  I wish I was there to help.

Tonight was our weekly movie night.  We watched the first episode of the Hallmark Sunday night special, "Chesapeake Bay."  I like Jesse Metcalf, especially when he plays the guitar and sings.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Does a place like this really exist?

If it does, I want to go there!

It did not rain today like they said it would.  In fact, it turned out to be a most beautiful day to be outside so James worked on the storage shed most of the day.  I worked inside, cleaning and doing laundry.  It just feels good to be home and to know that I am going to be here for awhile.  I don't go down to the valley again until the first week in May.  

For lunch we finished off the tacos I made last week.  Dinner was a bit of an experiment but we both really liked it.  I cooked cabbage, broccoli and ham in a pot with the steamer tray in the bottom.  Just before it was finished I added butter and salt and pepper.  Very tasty, and healthy too!  James is a big advocate of us eating more veggies.

This evening was Disney night on DWTS.  My favorites were Val and Ginger who played Gaston and Belle.  Second was Lindsey and Wanya who did a song from Lion King, and third was Witney and Von who were Cinderella and Prince Charming.  Witney made a beautiful Cinderella.  Zendaya was a guest judge.  She was a contestant a couple of seasons back and was Val's partner.  Oh yes, Nyle and Peta were amazing too.  They were Tarzan and Jane. 

Ginger Zee as Belle

Witney's skirt had lights!

 It was a fun night, my favorite of the season.

Marla and Tony went home.  I wanted Doug Flutie to go.  I like Marla.

Little Mermaid and Eric

 After DWTS James and I tried to watch Castle but it was just too bloody for me.  I can't watch those kinds of shows anymore.  So instead of Castle we went back to the Hallmark channel to watch a movie.  Here it is, "Hearts of Spring."

Lisa Whelchel, Blair from

"The Facts of Life."

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

"The Savior makes all things right.  No injustice in mortality is permanent, even death, for He restores life again.  No injury, disability, betrayal, or abuse goes uncompensated in the end because of His ultimate justice and mercy."

-Elder D. Todd Christofferson

 Salt Lake temple

I waited for the rain all day today but it was a no show.  James called and asked me if I was sure I wanted to come down there this weekend because it was 5:30 and 112 degrees.  I am not looking forward to the weather but I am looking forward to the baby blessing and going to the temple on Saturday morning with Kim and Sheri.

At 5:30 this afternoon we had our Young Women's presidency meeting.  Actually it should be called the older women's presidency meeting.  Analee is in her 70's, Ruth is 68, I am 65 and Diana is 60.  For Young Women's this evening we had opening exercises without the young men because they are working at the park helping to clean up for Vernon Days this Saturday.  This was the first time for our new Laurel president Trenda to conduct as she has been gone most of the summer.  After opening exercises we divided into classes and worked on Personal Progress.  I had LeeAnn, Kilee, and Hope.  I was excited that Hope had done several value projects on her own and LeeAnn is on fire and will be completely finished before too long.  She is motivated by the fact that her parents told her she needed to get her medallion before she turns 16 and gets her driver's license.

Around 7:50 we were going over to the park to take the young men some ice cream treats, but as we looked across to the park we noticed it was dark and no one was there.  Brother DeWitt was in the church so we asked him where everyone was.  He said they quit early.  We enjoyed the ice cream with the young women out on the lawn of the church.

James took Ruby to Golden Corral for her date this evening.  They had a wonderful time and I am afraid this little girl has her grandpa wrapped around her little finger.  

Pizza and mac&cheese

 Chocolate dipped strawberries

Ice cream to go with the strawberries

 This girl loves chocolate!

I loved this week's episode of So You Think You Can Dance.  

My favorite dances were: Casey & Jessica's contemporary, Ricky & Valerie's Hiphop, and Rudy & Tanisha's contemporary.  Mandy Moore and Travis Wall are the best choreographers!

 Top Ten with Allstars next week.  I can hardly wait!

 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

No sun on my walk this morning.  Lots of clouds but no rain.  I paid bills this morning and then this afternoon James and I went in to town.  Our first stop was at LaCasita.  We almost couldn't find a place to park but luckily some guy left and we took his spot.  I had my green chili burro fix and then we were on our way.  James dropped me off at Walmart while he did some shopping at Home Depot.  It's so convenient that they built these two stores next to each other. On the way home we made a deposit into our account at National Bank and stopped for gas.  I slept part of the way home and part of the way I read from our new Victoria Holt book "The Captive."  We finished Marie Antionette.  It was so sad!  We all know that it ended badly for dear Marie.  I do have a new appreciation for her and her husband Louis XVI of France.
My car needed washing but James said we weren't stopping at the carwash that he would wash it when we got home, which he did.  Thanks Honey.

 I am going to end this post with a picture that Kim sent me.