Walked to Walmart, worked in the yard, and began packing up the hall closet.
James had a meeting with the homeowner's association at Dobson Ranch today. He is getting ready to do some work there on April 23rd after all of the snowbirds go back to Canada. Thank goodness we have some work on the horizon.
I ate lots of cookies today and I am ashamed of myself. Sheri made oatmeal scotchies and I have a weakness for them. I ate many. Stacy made sugar cookies and I had one. It was a big one. I think I need to go off sugar. I am so proud of Joe for going off sugar and losing 25 lbs.
For dinner James and I went to Chili's because I had a gift card with a $10 balance on it. I made a good choice for dinner. I had the carribean salad with grilled shrimp. It was very tasty. James raved about the ribs and the broccoli he had.
James and I started a new Victoria Holt book this evening. This one is called Judas's Kiss. James says Victoria paints pictures with her words. I think we have somewhat replaced TV watching with reading.
Evan is so excited about our Easter egg hunt on Saturday. He can hardly wait and everyday he tells me how many more days until the Easter egg hunt.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
When Jared's family was getting ready to leave for Texas James Hayden told me that they were moving to tornado alley. Jared said, "Oh there hasn't been one touch down since 1981." I guess they were overdue. Today in Dallas county 15 tornadoes touched down wrecking havoc and destruction in the area and throwing trucks into the air. In Frisco the siren went off. Tricia was very nervous so she went to the school to pick up her kids. The school was on lock down and the kids were in "duck and cover" which means they were all in the bathrooms hunkered down. Tricia thought Anna would be scared and upset but she was actually very calm. When she went to get Emmy, Emmy burst in to tears. She wasn't upset about the tornado warning she was upset because she knew this would mean that her first softball game would be cancelled! I was glad when Tricia called to report that everyone was okay! We never get weather like that here in Chandler. Some times we get windstorms in the summer but nothing like 15 tornadoes.
I walked to Walmart again this morning and then worked in the yard. We got another check fro the US treasury today. This one was for 1626.00. Thank goodness James initiated this. It couldn't have come at a better time!
Watched Castle this evening with James. I am annoyed by the whole Castle and Beckett cat and mouse game.
I walked to Walmart again this morning and then worked in the yard. We got another check fro the US treasury today. This one was for 1626.00. Thank goodness James initiated this. It couldn't have come at a better time!
Watched Castle this evening with James. I am annoyed by the whole Castle and Beckett cat and mouse game.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
The excitement at family search is the 1940 census is available online today to be digitized.
I walked to Walmart this morning. I wasn't going to wear a jacket but as soon as I went outside I could see that I needed one. It was windy! The high today was suppose to be in the 80's but it never got passed 75.
After my walk I loaded up most of the leftovers from our garage sale, at least everything that would fit in my car and dumped it at Goodwill. James will have to take the big stuff that was left in his truck.
James and I are in another money crunch and I wasn't sure how we were going to make our biggest credit card payment which is due tomorrow. I went online to check my account and there was a $1793.00 deposit from the U.S. Treasury. James applied for his social security and this is my share for February and March. I conside it an answer to prayer and am so grateful for tender mercies.
This evening James and I had dinner at one of our favorite places, Elmer's Tacos. We each had two machaca tacos and they were delicious. Later Alex brought me down some homemade mac and cheese that Sheri had made. It was delicious!! No wonder I'm finding it so difficult to lose weight. I just love food too much.
I walked to Walmart this morning. I wasn't going to wear a jacket but as soon as I went outside I could see that I needed one. It was windy! The high today was suppose to be in the 80's but it never got passed 75.
After my walk I loaded up most of the leftovers from our garage sale, at least everything that would fit in my car and dumped it at Goodwill. James will have to take the big stuff that was left in his truck.
James and I are in another money crunch and I wasn't sure how we were going to make our biggest credit card payment which is due tomorrow. I went online to check my account and there was a $1793.00 deposit from the U.S. Treasury. James applied for his social security and this is my share for February and March. I conside it an answer to prayer and am so grateful for tender mercies.
This evening James and I had dinner at one of our favorite places, Elmer's Tacos. We each had two machaca tacos and they were delicious. Later Alex brought me down some homemade mac and cheese that Sheri had made. It was delicious!! No wonder I'm finding it so difficult to lose weight. I just love food too much.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
It was nice to spend a leisurely morning at home studying and baking cinnamon rolls for breakfast. We watched conference at 9 am and again at 1pm. It was so good. Here are a few of my favorite quotes:
"Family time is sacred and should be respected." - Pres. Boyd K. Packer
"Our faith in Jesus Christ keeps us from crumbling under our trials and adversities." - Pres. Henry B. Eyring
"In the kingdom of God there are no second class citizens." - Elder David S. Baxter
"Praying with our children may be more important than any other thing." - Elder Quentin L. Cook
"Following the Savior is the defining test of mortality." - Elder Quentin L. Cook
"Contention, resentment, and revenge are undesirable in followers of Christ." - Pres. Uchtdorf
"The creation did not come about by a big bang. Could an explosion in a printing press produce a dictionary?" - Elder Russell M. Nelson
"Our doctrine is clear. We teach the doctrine of Christ. We invite all to receive it." - D. Todd Christofferson
"The Book of Mormon is filled with stories of deliverance. 1 Nephi 1:20: "The tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." - Elder L. Tom Perry
"The Church is the scaffolding to build eternal families." - Elder M. Russell Ballard
"What does Christ think of me?" - Elder Neil L. Andersen
"Let there be no disputations among you. I invoke a blessing upon all of you." - Pres. Thomas S. Monson.
I love General Conference!!
"Family time is sacred and should be respected." - Pres. Boyd K. Packer
"Our faith in Jesus Christ keeps us from crumbling under our trials and adversities." - Pres. Henry B. Eyring
"In the kingdom of God there are no second class citizens." - Elder David S. Baxter
"Praying with our children may be more important than any other thing." - Elder Quentin L. Cook
"Following the Savior is the defining test of mortality." - Elder Quentin L. Cook
"Contention, resentment, and revenge are undesirable in followers of Christ." - Pres. Uchtdorf
"The creation did not come about by a big bang. Could an explosion in a printing press produce a dictionary?" - Elder Russell M. Nelson
"Our doctrine is clear. We teach the doctrine of Christ. We invite all to receive it." - D. Todd Christofferson
"The Book of Mormon is filled with stories of deliverance. 1 Nephi 1:20: "The tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." - Elder L. Tom Perry
"The Church is the scaffolding to build eternal families." - Elder M. Russell Ballard
"What does Christ think of me?" - Elder Neil L. Andersen
"Let there be no disputations among you. I invoke a blessing upon all of you." - Pres. Thomas S. Monson.
I love General Conference!!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wow I can't believe it's the last day of March. It was 13 years ago today that my Mom died. I will always have such fond memories of her and look forward to seeing her again. I am still wondering if I should have her sealed to my Dad. I must ask Karen Schneider's advice on this issue.
Tiffany and Lisa and Lisa's sister were here this morning at 6:30 to take my victorian furniture. Sheri told her about it yesterday. I sold them the couch, loveseat, two chairs and the entryway table for $150.00. I through in a picture that Lisa liked for free. What a steal for them!
Things were slow for the first hour or so. I decided to go to Walmart and get stuff to make a neon sign. I put the sign on top of a bush across from our subdivision entry and it seemed to do the trick. We were busy for the rest of the morning. We sold all of the big stuff and took in $330.00. I felt bad for Sheri as she didn't sell anything. I was too tired to take the leftovers to Goodwill. That will have to be on Monday's list.
Our leather sectional couch from downstairs went for $30. Wow I am glad this day is over. Now on to the next project, cleaning the yard for the Easter Egg hunt next week.
James sat by Darrel, Ian and his boys at the priesthood session of General Conference this evening. Afterwards James, Ian, Alex and Ben went to Jersey Mike's. James brought me back a sub. I love Jersey Mike's.
Tiffany and Lisa and Lisa's sister were here this morning at 6:30 to take my victorian furniture. Sheri told her about it yesterday. I sold them the couch, loveseat, two chairs and the entryway table for $150.00. I through in a picture that Lisa liked for free. What a steal for them!
Things were slow for the first hour or so. I decided to go to Walmart and get stuff to make a neon sign. I put the sign on top of a bush across from our subdivision entry and it seemed to do the trick. We were busy for the rest of the morning. We sold all of the big stuff and took in $330.00. I felt bad for Sheri as she didn't sell anything. I was too tired to take the leftovers to Goodwill. That will have to be on Monday's list.
Our leather sectional couch from downstairs went for $30. Wow I am glad this day is over. Now on to the next project, cleaning the yard for the Easter Egg hunt next week.
James sat by Darrel, Ian and his boys at the priesthood session of General Conference this evening. Afterwards James, Ian, Alex and Ben went to Jersey Mike's. James brought me back a sub. I love Jersey Mike's.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Instead of going for a walk this morning and went back to bed for about 30 minutes. I did work in the yard. I spent most of the rest of the day getting ready for our "Moving" sale which we are having tomorrow.
I moved all the furniture out of the living room except the piano and everything out of the entry way. Joe and Alex came over and said how it was really sad how I was taking away all of their memories. Sorry guys, it's just furniture and we can make new memories.
Sheri came over and helped. She went through all my CD's while I cleaned out the game closet and we started setting things out in the garage. James and I put up signs but when Stacy and Paul got home they said they couldn't even see the signs. I may have to put up some more tomorrow. Darrel and Trina and their kids came over this evening. Darrel helped James move the sectional out of the basement. Ruby and I sat on it in the carport and looked at the stars. I was exhausted by the time I got in bed. I hope we are ready for our first garage (Moving) sale.
I moved all the furniture out of the living room except the piano and everything out of the entry way. Joe and Alex came over and said how it was really sad how I was taking away all of their memories. Sorry guys, it's just furniture and we can make new memories.
Sheri came over and helped. She went through all my CD's while I cleaned out the game closet and we started setting things out in the garage. James and I put up signs but when Stacy and Paul got home they said they couldn't even see the signs. I may have to put up some more tomorrow. Darrel and Trina and their kids came over this evening. Darrel helped James move the sectional out of the basement. Ruby and I sat on it in the carport and looked at the stars. I was exhausted by the time I got in bed. I hope we are ready for our first garage (Moving) sale.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
"Miracles are wrought and hearts softened by the power of love and righteousness."
Walk to Walmart. Work in the yard.
This afternoon I had an appointment at Dr. Hillary Douglas's office to get my crown put in. For those of you who are dental savy, the crown is on tooth number 14. This appointment was not nearly as grueling as the last one when they did all the prep work and took out the old crown. I told Dr. Douglas this appointment wasn't nearly as much fun as the last one. She just laughed. She is from Jamaica and is very layed back and has a great sense of humor. She brings her little boy to work and has since he was a baby. He is now 5 years old and his name is Evan.
After my appointment I was going to go see Lynn Ritz but when I called her she said she was at the hospital emergency room with severe stomach cramps. They finally saw her and gave her some morphine and sent her home. Lynn has so many health issues my heart really goes out to her.
James went home teaching this evening. He visited Beverly Mendoza and Edonna and Sarah Wells. Edonna's granddaughter Megan who is 8 went back to live with her Mom. Her Mom is in and out of the hospital and Megan is running wild and ditching school. I wouldn't be surprised if she was taken by CPS and put in a foster home. She was better off when she was living with Edonna and Sarah.
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