Showing posts with label stockings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stockings. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Monday, December 17th, 2018

Manila, Philippines
29th operating temple
Dedicated: 25-27 Sept 1984
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Death of
2 Nephi 9:5
Yea, I know that ye know that in the body he shall show himself unto those at Jerusalem, from whence we came; for it is expedient that it should be among them; for it behooveth the great Creator that he suffereth himself to become subject unto man in the flesh, and die for all men, that all men might become subject unto him.
Book of Mormon #1
Ether 12:1-21
Book of Mormon #2
3 Nephi 26-28
General Conference
Parents and Children
President Dallin H. Oaks
"Now I address the younger group of this audience. My dear young sisters, because of your knowledge of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, you are unique. Your knowledge will enable you to endure and overcome the difficulties of growing up. From a young age, you have participated in projects and programs that have developed your talents, such as writing, speaking, and planning. You have learned responsible behavior and how to resist temptations to lie, cheat, steal, or use alcohol or drugs."



We left the house at 6:50 this morning. We went by the Show Low post office and mailed Michael's birthday card before going to Discount Tire to get our tires balanced and rotated. While we were waiting we walked down to McDonald's.

James's phone has not been ringing so he went down to Verizon to have them look at it while I went to Jiffy Lube to get the oil changed in the car I met him at McDonald's again. He said the reason his phone didn't work was because he had the ringer off. Duh! He felt pretty foolish!

While we were in McDonald's the senior patrol came in. I thought they were regular police officers. They were enjoying coffee and goodies and one of them said, "When and where are we going to lunch"? Some guy who was talking to them asked what they did and they said in unison, "nothing."

I was hoping they weren't the official police here in Show Low. If they were, the city would be in trouble.

After our oil change we went to Walmart and did some shopping and then got some lunch at Taco Bell. 

I took lots of notes today from the talks that I listened to on Christlike attributes. Here are some of them: "10 virtues by James E. Faust - 1. Faith - The foundation of all righteousness 2. Honesty - You cannot be honest with others unless you are honest with yourself. 3. Chastity - Always remember that you can go much further on respect than on popularity 4. Humility - Learn to say, I don't know. If used when appropriate, it will be often. 5. Self-Discipline - Character formed from self-discipline will rise with you in the resurrection. 6. Fairness - If you will be fair to other people, they will most likely be fair to you. We are here to help others. 7. Moderation - Safety comes from staying close to the center. 8. Cleanliness - Be clean in appearance and environment. Cleanliness is next to godliness. 9. Courage - Courage to stand up to peer pressure, resist temptation, withstand ridicule, and stand for the truth. 10. Grow in grace. Charm is attractiveness which comes from a feeling of personal dignity, an inner beauty that comes from a feeling of self-worth. Your expression is the most important thing you can wear. 
"It may be that your most significant, everlasting achievements will be your righteous influence on others."

I watched movies this afternoon, blogged, brought in wood and wrapped presents. 

James says he felt better today than he has felt since his surgery. I hope he didn't overdue it.

Cathryn and Andyn, the bishops daughters brought us by a treat this evening. Peppermint Oreos. I ate all four.


Ruby's bake sale and sign.



Scarlett trying to get to Charlie



This smile brightens my day!

As I wrap the presents I'm putting them
under our tree.










Sunday, January 18, 2015

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Christmas morning lineup
 Everyone checking out their stockings, except for James who is checking out his rifle.
Jared and Molly are over in the corner where Jared is trying to explain why Santa brought her a bicycle instead of a blue dress and blue shoes.
 I got ahead of myself here a little.  The first thing we did before lining up or looking at stockings was read Luke 2 together and have family prayer.  Because Grampa James has laringitis, Jared read Luke 2. 

Molly checking out her stocking.
 
Addy & Rowan loved their Hogwarts Lego set.
 
Trina and Addy putting Hogwarts together.
 Christmas chaos
 Rowan using his new whiteboard
Darrel with one of his new toys.  
Addy is getting ready to try and make a basket.
Molly and Ruby both love to write.
 Molly and Ruby both got Playmobile
ferris wheels.  Trina put Ruby's together
and Jared put Molly's together.
Ferris Wheel fun.
I am not sure what Lola is looking at but it is certainly
holding her interest.  That's Ruby's blanket she is laying on.
 We actually got some snow.  Jared and I called it a Christmas miracle.
 More fun.
I guess the reason I don't have any pictures of Anna or James is because they were off somewhere using their new ipad minis.
Also, Addy got a new iphone 6 and so did Sheri and Trina.
Trina's is an iphone plus.
 Still looking for presents
Emmy kickboxing
 This baby makes everyone happy!
 Molly in her new blue nightgown with a Nerf 
gun in her hand.  The kids had more Nerf gun 
wars today.
 Anna and James 
 The packages are taking over the room.
 
For dinner we had ham, rolls, cranberry celebration, green beans, yams, scalloped potatoes, stuffing and chocolate cake.

Jared got a blu-ray movie, "Guardians of the Galaxy" and since we don't have a blu-ray player he and Darrel decided to drive into Walmart and get one.  I told them I didn't think it was open but Jared said he checked online and it was.  They drove all the way into Show Low and Walmart was closed.  They did a little shopping at CVS but no blu-ray player.  

It was a very nice Christmas day but by the end of it I was feeling pretty miserable.  Not only is my arthritis bothering me, but I think I am getting bronchitis.