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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017

Edmonton, Alberta
67th operating temple
Dedicated 11 Dec. 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Antemortal, Appearances
John 12:41
These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
Helaman 14:1-19
*How can we always be preparing for the Second Coming of Christ?
-Repentance is of the utmost importance in preparing to meet the Savior. After we recognize our sins we must feel sorrow for them and abandon them. We need to confess our sins to the Lord, and also in some cases, to the proper Priesthood authority. We need to ask forgiveness if we have offended someone and to the best of our ability make restitution for the sin. we need to strive daily to keep the commandments and recognize our need for a Savior. We need to know the signs of His coming so that we are prepared both temporally and spiritually. We need to do all we can on a daily basis to strengthen our testimonies of Him and serve others in an effort to become more like Him.
DC Scripture Mastery
DC 10:5
Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.
General Conference
Value Beyond Measure
Sister Joy D. Jones
A sister from India said: 
"Before I had the gospel in my life I was always trying to prove to others that I was someone special But when I learned that truth, that I am a daughter of God, I didn't have to prove anything to anyone. I knew that I was special ... Don't ever think that you are nothing."  President Monson said it perfectly when he quoted these words: "The worth of a soul is it's capacity to become as God."


James went out looking for elk this morning. He said he saw four cows and a bull.  The bull was actually by himself. While he was gone I made some lasagna soup with Italian sausage. I turned out delicious. This recipe is definitely a keeper. 

I washed the outside of some of the windows today. I have been going to do this for a long time, but just hadn't gotten around to it. 

I went to town today by myself so James could stay home and work on the patio. I bought the rest of the stuff I needed for Alice's candy bouquet. Today is her 16th birthday. 

The finished product.
Her mom told me that she liked Reese's and Almond Joys.
Later Alice told me she is allergic to coconut so she gave the Almond Joy's to her mom. Maybe that we Sandra's plan all along.

Happy Sweet Sixteen Alice!
(Alice is on the left)

We called to see if anyone was going to be home. Sandra said she was there but when we went to deliver no one answered the door so we left it in the car.

Today was my first day of doing the 10,000 steps program with my app, Pacer. I did really well with no pains in my knees.


Tonight was Guilty Pleasures night on "DWTS." Lindsey Stirling said her guilty pleasure, is she had one, would be staying in her pajamas all day.
Their dance was the best!!

We also watched an episode of Heartland, "True Enough."

Other Random Photos:


Our friends Dianne and C.T. took this picture as they are
visiting San Antonio where C.T. used to live.

This baby red fox reminds me of the Trezise's new dog
Oliver.

lambsondallen posted this on Instagram

I am doing this challenge, one scripture reference
at a time so it will take awhile to complete.

Spider Rock at Canyon de Chelly

October 3, 2016

Addy's Fall Concert

Squirrel's at play in our grass.

Hailey and Huntleigh

Elk in our yard.
We haven't seen any since James put our fence up this year.

October 3, 2015

A game of chess

James getting ready to watch conference.

Soccer buddies.

Stroller buddies.

October 3, 2014

Fishing for the big ones

Nice one Grandpa!


Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

I love the colors in fall.

They are back!  I wasn't sure we would see anymore elk in our yard because of the drought, but here they are: A bull, 7 cows and 5 calves.  (James does the counting).

I know this is blurry but I was trying to get a close
up of the bull.

Some of his harem.

Helaman 14:1-19
How can we always be preparing for the Second Coming of Christ?
Repent and be perfected in Christ.  After we recognize our sin we need to: 1) Feel sorrow, 2) Abandon the sin, 3) Confess, 4) and make restitution.  We also need to be obedient to all of the commandments and recognize the Savior and what He has done for us.  We can prepare temporally by storing food, and water, and other necessary commodities.
Samuel's teachings to the Nephites: a) Know the judgments of God, b) Know the conditions of repentance, c) Know of the coming of Jesus Christ, d) Know of the signs of His coming.

GC: 'Rise Up in Strength, Sisters in Zion' Bonnie L. Oscarson
"To be converted covenant keepers, we need to study the essential doctrines of the gospel and have an unshakable testimony of their truthfulness."
GC: 'Fourth Floor, Last Door' President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"God" rewards those who earnestly seek Him, "so we need to keep knocking.  Sisters, don't give up.  Seek God with all your heart."


We had squirrels trying to eat our grass.  I am surprised that James allowed them to stay long enough to take these pictures.

I am trying to figure out what that black thing is by the
squirrel's head. (James says it's another squirrel.  He says there are three babies and a mom). The second one is saying:
"Do I jump or not"?

He's still sitting on the ledge.

It looks like he found something to eat.
That one in the grass is huge!


I love this idea and I am going to try it.

This is a picture of my friend Hailey and her little girl Huntleigh.  They are at a birthday party for Hailey's mom and her twin sister in Hailey's hometown of Van Horn, Texas.  I am Hailey's visiting teacher.

Hailey and Huntleigh

James made this comment this morning regarding our upcoming trip to the valley on Wednesday: "I can't believe you are making me leave Paradise."


Does this look like Paradise to you?

Actually it was pretty windy in Paradise today.  I made James a pot of beans in my Power Cooker to warm him up.  
For FHE we listened to President Uchtdorf's conference talk in the Saturday morning session, "O How Great the Plan of Our God."
' Do I take all I have for granted?  I am a child of God.
The Savior suffered that I might be clean again.  
I am in awe of the sublime gifts He has given us.  The purpse of the gospel is to cleanse us of our sins so we can receive the Savior's mercy at the judgment seat. Let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds.  What shall we give for receiving so much?'

Addy had a choir concert this evening that I would have loved to go to.
She looks so grown up!