Tuesday, November 17, 2015

I love President Monson

I woke up to this text on my phone from James: "I hope my favorite person is having a great day.  Good morning sweetheart!"  

After the good morning text he asks me where we are suppose to read today in the scriptures.  My answer: Hebrews 12 and Alma 27-29.  I love that he loves me and that he loves the scriptures!

I think we all need to be reminded of this from time to time.

 Christina and Jon Hoose with their children

Eden and Ander.

I think that these two have established a happy home.  Christina is the daughter of James's sister Rebecca Tibbetts and her husband Brent.  

It's sunny today and all of the snow is melting.  Sad there wasn't anyone here to play in it with me.  

I had to cancel our Visa credit card that James uses today. We had a security breach.  Someone tried to use it to buy a pair of running shoes.   Chase will send us a new one and it will arrive at Cathi's tomorrow which I thought was where James would be.  When I called to tell him he said he was coming home today.  Oh well, I guess he will have to wait until we go down next week to get his new card.  He brought burros from Burger House so I couldn't be too upset with him.

While James was in the valley he accomplished alot.  He worked at his remodel job, unclogged Sheri's sewer line from the sump pump to the main line.  Sheri was so grateful!  He also picked up the materials and started doing the remodel in his mom's new storage room.

I watched three Christmas movies today.  "One Starry Christmas", "Let It Snow", and "Christmas Incorporated."  James watched the last one with me.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

I have a handicapped boy in my Primary class

and he struggles to fit in with the other kids.

It was raining this morning when we went out to go to church.  

We were excited to go because Kendall Hall is reporting on his mission to Argentina.  

He gave a great report and part of it included the tender mercy of being able to see his brother Westin at the airport in Buenos Aires

as he was coming to Argentina to serve his mission.  

Bishop Hall, Kendall's father, was the high councilman speaker today.  He mentioned how there have been three Hall's serve in Argentina and the only one left is Lane who is no 13.  He will be number four.

Bishop Miller gave the closing remarks.  I always enjoy hearing the bishop speak.

Our lesson in Primary today: "James Teaches Us to Control Our Tongues." Sometimes it is hard to relate the lessons to the children.  Each week I go home more determined to do better the next week.

Braylin was not here today because he broke his arm.  Braylin is already handicapped and this just adds to his struggles.

James and I fasted today for the poor in Show Low.  We broke our fast with a delicious steak dinner.  James grilled the steaks perfectly.

I use ketchup on all my steaks.

James actually worked on his journal today, something he hasn't done for a long time.  He also began studying for next week's Sunday School lesson.  He made all of his home teaching appointments for next week.  He is a good example to me.

I actually watched three Christmas movies today:

"I'm Not Ready for Christmas"

"A Cookie Cutter Christmas"

"Christmas for a Dollar"

The last one was the best!

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Food for Thought

A sunny day, but it's cold outside!  That's okay because we stay cozy and warm inside all day.

We had the stuffing from Costco for lunch.  It was quite tasty but we still prefer Stovetop.

James worked on his Sunday School lesson and then 2012 income tax.  I did chores around the house and worked on my Primary lesson.  When we are here in Vernon I am usually content to stay at home.  When I'm in Chandler I am always on the go and wondering where my next meal is coming from.  We are so grateful to Cathi and Terry!

James grilled us some amazing steaks this evening.  Ignore the ketchup in this picture as I always use ketchup when I eat beef.

 So tender and delicious!

After dinner we watched some Christmas movies: Christmas at Cartwright's and Charming Christmas.  Earlier this afternoon I watched Naughty or Nice.  I need to limit myself to two movies a day. 
Trina and Sheri ran in a race today.

Rachel is Sheri's friend from work.

 

Trina and her crew.