We are down to the top ten on So You Think You Can Dance and I am glad to say that both of my Utah girls, Witney and Lindsey made it. This week was Mia Michaels week. It was fun to be reminded of all the cool dances Mia has choreographed but I am not sure I like remakes. Napoleon and Tabitha had a baby boy since the last session. They named him London. I wonder if that was because he was born during the London Olympics.
Instead of listening to music during my walk this morning I decided to listen to General Conference talks. I feel like I am multitasking and enjoyed the spiritual upliftment.
I started using the shakes I got from Drea Monday night. I have one in the morning, and one at night in place of breakfast and dinner. So far I have lost 3 lbs. My goal is 30 lbs. by Thanksgiving.
We had to make another trip to town today. This time we deposited some money from our National Bank account into the Lambson Construction account. While I was picking up some things at Walmart I got a call from our Young Women's President. We were scheduled to have a presidency meeting at 3pm but she cancelled. She said she had a tooth pulled on Monday and it was still bothering her. She also said she would be gone on Sunday and asked if I would give the lesson. I was actually excited because the lesson is on scripture study, one of my favorite topics.
So far I have had the orange julius shake and the snickerdoodle. They are both very tasty. I watched Project Runway while James did something in the bedroom. Raoul went home again. I am so glad. He cannot sew or design and he looks like Eddie Munster.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
I am trying to get back in to my routine of early morning gospel study and then a walk. This week my walk's are about 45 minutes long. The weather is so nice in the mornings and I get to watch the sun come up.
We have a bit of a doctor dilemma. The pain management specialist has James's MRI and referral but when I went to schedule an appointment the first question was if he was on blood thinners. James has been on blood thinners since his stint was put in. We have to get permission from Dr. Memon for him to be off the blood thinners for at least 10 days. The problem is that Dr. Memon is very difficult to get a hold of. Finally Pam his assistant told me he would be in the office next Tuesday and would give us an answer then. Vickie thinks he should go to a chiropractor and I agree, but James refuses. Denise says they may not let him go off the blood thinners until it has been at least six months since his stint was put in. In the meantime he is almost out of pain killers. The waiting is so difficult when he is in so much pain.
Today we went in to town. We had lunch at El Rancho. It was packed and I wondered why in the middle of the week, and then I saw the sign for 99cent tacos on Wednesday's. We were probably the only ones in the restaurant who didn't order 99cent tacos. We also went to Walmart, Walgreen's to pick up 3 of my prescriptions, Splash & Dash to wash my car, Chase, and the post office in Vernon. These trips to town usually wear James out and he comes home and takes a nap.
Tonite was a combined activity for Mutual with the Young Men in charge. We are going target practicing with guns. We all met at the church at 6pm. Again, I was the only Young Women's leader in attendance. We had 8 girls who came: Jordyn, Shelly, Kilee, Leann, McKenzie, Trenda, Mary, and our visitor from Georgia, Journey. There were 9 boys and 5 adults to round out the group. I tried to take some pictures but of course I was behind the kids when they were shooting.
We have a bit of a doctor dilemma. The pain management specialist has James's MRI and referral but when I went to schedule an appointment the first question was if he was on blood thinners. James has been on blood thinners since his stint was put in. We have to get permission from Dr. Memon for him to be off the blood thinners for at least 10 days. The problem is that Dr. Memon is very difficult to get a hold of. Finally Pam his assistant told me he would be in the office next Tuesday and would give us an answer then. Vickie thinks he should go to a chiropractor and I agree, but James refuses. Denise says they may not let him go off the blood thinners until it has been at least six months since his stint was put in. In the meantime he is almost out of pain killers. The waiting is so difficult when he is in so much pain.
Today we went in to town. We had lunch at El Rancho. It was packed and I wondered why in the middle of the week, and then I saw the sign for 99cent tacos on Wednesday's. We were probably the only ones in the restaurant who didn't order 99cent tacos. We also went to Walmart, Walgreen's to pick up 3 of my prescriptions, Splash & Dash to wash my car, Chase, and the post office in Vernon. These trips to town usually wear James out and he comes home and takes a nap.
How's that for a rain storm!
Tonite was a combined activity for Mutual with the Young Men in charge. We are going target practicing with guns. We all met at the church at 6pm. Again, I was the only Young Women's leader in attendance. We had 8 girls who came: Jordyn, Shelly, Kilee, Leann, McKenzie, Trenda, Mary, and our visitor from Georgia, Journey. There were 9 boys and 5 adults to round out the group. I tried to take some pictures but of course I was behind the kids when they were shooting.
That's Kilee with the gun. She's one of my Beehives who spent the night at my house. She likes my car and our house, and loves to do hair and nails. She and her cousins, Leann and McKenzie help their dads pour cand finish concrete. I hope that guns not loaded or she shouldn't be off the firing line.
Brother Applegate and his daughter Jordyn on by the back of the truck. Jordyn just turned 16 and became a Laurel. She is quiet and sweet and loves to draw. She wants to work in an animation studio. Glenso Swift is the boy shooting in the blue shirt and that's Kilee's father, Sean Hunsaker in the blue hat.
The young man in the white shirt is Daniel. I have never seen him before. That's Trey Campagna in the blue. He's nice looking but the Hunsaker girls don't like him very well.. Shelly Applegate is shooting her BB gun. Shelly is full of life. She was the only one of the girls who accepted my 5 day service challenge so I am very proud of her. She is also gung ho about Personal Progress. I tease her because she didn't know who Mitt Romney was.
McKenzie Hunsaker is the girl shooting her Dad's 45 pistol. It was loud. She is such a cute girl and wants to be a firefighter. That's her boyfriend in the camo sleeveless shirt, Cory McNeil, who is just recently reactivated. He comes to McKenzie's on Sundays and she reads to him from the Ensign. We have such awesome young women in this ward!
I think the other boy in the stripped shirt is Aaron Windsor.
I will name the people in this picture that I know: Brother Steve Allen, the young men's president is holding the gun on the left. He let me shoot his shotgun 3x and swears that I hit the first clay pigeon he threw. I think Trey, who was shooting the same time I was actually hit it. Trenda Wilhelm is the girl in the white shirt with the ponytail. Trenda is a beautiful girl with lots of spirituality but is also very fun loving. She is an all around great person. She wants to marry the country singer Hunter Hayes. I can see why. He is so cute and he can sing. The girl in the orange with the flower on her hat is my cute Leann Hunsaker. She is the Beehive class president. Leann is artistic and such a sweetie. I think she would be a nice match for Ben.
That's Mary Swift sitting on the truck. She is native American and the only girl who wouldn't shoot a gun. Mary is our Laurel class president and a senior at Show Low high school. She loves to play basketball! Mary has the greatest laugh!
Brother Wes Smith is on; the left loading Brother Allen's gun for Journey who is waiting there beside him.
Journey has never shot a gun before but she loved Brother Allen's shotgun. It's the same gun I shot.
Journey loves animals and was excited that she got to help the Miller's brand cattle while she was here. She has the cutest southern accent and the girls loved getting to know her.
There is Trenda shooting Brother Allen's gun. She said she once shot an elk at 450 yards.
This girl can do anything but she is not conceited. She is a sweetheart.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Today is Joshua's 6th Birthday. I went down this morning before he went to school and got this pictures of him on his new Spiderman bike. He's also eating a banana and as an added bonus Holly is in the picture.
These pictures were taken at Joshua's party which was actually held on Friday, August 17th. I wasn't there but Sheri took some great pictures for me!
Our last stop was Costa Vida's for lunch. I love there sweet pork salad. I brought James back two chicken tacos and some beans. Sheri texted me from work and said that Dr. Carpenter wanted to give her a raise. Good for you Sheri!
James drove from Payson on. It was nice to be home and feel that cool air. Before going to bed we watched the season finale of Rizzoli and Isles.
I couldn't resist this one of Kimmy and Joshy Bo.
James left for Scottsdale around 5am. I got up and made him a chocolate Visalua shake before he left. Later he told me it may have saved his life. Well at least it got him through the morning. Lado(Christopher) showed up to help him and then he got 3 guys who work at the golf course to help. Things went well and I am so proud of my hubby who does what needs to be done even when he is in such pain. Thanks honey for all you hard work. It was 115 today and he didn't get home until around 4pm.
These are some of the things Sheri and I did today before she had to go to work. Went to Circle K for a drink, shopped at Super Target (man I love that store), went to Trina's and took Ruby and Addy and Rowan some Powerade. Addy and Ruby have both been sick with sore throats. While there I played a game of Headbanz with Ruby and Addy.
I drove to Payson pulling James's extra long work trailer. On the way we saw a fire and it also rained.
Monday, August 13, 2012
I went on a 40 minute walk this morning. I love walking in the early morning just before the sun comes up. The air is crisp and cool. Came home and read from the Book of Mormon and our Marie Antionette book with James. I spent the rest of the morning getting ready for our trip to the valley.
We left around noon. It was cool and cloudy and starting to rain.
It was hard to leave knowing that we were going to the valley where the temperatures have been around 115. We stopped at the Circle K in Show Low for James's favorite tuna sandwiches and two diet Dr. Peppers. You get a drink for 25 cents when you buy a sandwich. We bought 3 sandwiches and got 2 drinks for 25 cents.
I am driving so James can sleep off his meds. I went the Salt River way because I know James likes it better. He also thinks it's shorter but I am not so sure. I hate the Salt River way. The road is like a snake even before you get to Salt River. I will only come this way again if it's the only choice or if I am really hungry for a green chile burro from Burger House!
We picked up the trailer and some equipment from Bill Valentic's storage yard in Chandler. Bill has been kind enough to let James store his equipment there. Thanks so much Bill.
We drove out to Troon North which is beyond Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale so James could leave the equipment and trailer. He will be out in the morning at 6am. The ever famously undependable Lazoya brothers failed to do the forming they promised to do today. James will have to do it in the morning. Hopefully he will have someone to help him.
I did I mention that the Lazoya's never answered one of James's many phone calls.
We are staying at Sheri and Ian's house. Alex gave up his nice cool downstairs bedroom and bath for us.
I left James sitting on Sheri's couch while Sheri and I went to Drea's to pick up some Visalus shake powder. Drea made us each an orange julius shake and she even made one for us to take back to James. They were delicious! I bought enough for me to have two shakes a day for a month. I am taking the 90 day weight loss challenge with Drea. I am very anxious to get started but not before I have a Jersey Mike's sub which was our next stop. James loved the shake and his philly cheesesteak sub from JM.
We left around noon. It was cool and cloudy and starting to rain.
I am driving so James can sleep off his meds. I went the Salt River way because I know James likes it better. He also thinks it's shorter but I am not so sure. I hate the Salt River way. The road is like a snake even before you get to Salt River. I will only come this way again if it's the only choice or if I am really hungry for a green chile burro from Burger House!
We picked up the trailer and some equipment from Bill Valentic's storage yard in Chandler. Bill has been kind enough to let James store his equipment there. Thanks so much Bill.
I did I mention that the Lazoya's never answered one of James's many phone calls.
We are staying at Sheri and Ian's house. Alex gave up his nice cool downstairs bedroom and bath for us.
I left James sitting on Sheri's couch while Sheri and I went to Drea's to pick up some Visalus shake powder. Drea made us each an orange julius shake and she even made one for us to take back to James. They were delicious! I bought enough for me to have two shakes a day for a month. I am taking the 90 day weight loss challenge with Drea. I am very anxious to get started but not before I have a Jersey Mike's sub which was our next stop. James loved the shake and his philly cheesesteak sub from JM.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Again, James made it to sacrament meeting and then had me take him home because it is difficult for him to sit for three hours. Donnie Borrego was the youth speaker in sacrament meeting. He spoke on the fourth article of faith. His Dad, James was also a speaker. Brother James Borrego is the fire chief here in Vernon. He talked about serving his mission in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I wonder if Carmen met him.
Charity Pope, Clint Pope's wife was the other speaker. She spoke on missionary work and temple work. She talked about her Temple Journal where she records her feelings after going to the temple. I love that idea!
In Sunday School Brother Wilhelm gave a lesson from Alma 40-42 entitled "The Great Plan of Happiness." Alma's discourse to his erring son Corianton is a powerful message about justice and mercy. Brother Wilhelm said that justice is masculine and mercy is feminine. I missed where he got this information but I would agree for the most part. Here is a quote from the lesson manual: "We are in a fallen state. We are mortal, subject to death and imperfect. In this fallen state we cannot dwell in the presence of God. The Atonement of Jesus Christ appeased the demands of justice.
I gave the lesson in young women's on "The Purpose and Value of Education." I loved the story at the beginning of the lesson about Jeffrey R. Holland and his Dad. Here is a quote from the lesson: " "Education is a vital part of our growth on earth. As we gain knowledge, we will learn to appreciate all the the Lord has provided for us. Increased knowledge and educational training will help us in every aspect of our lives and make us better able to build the kingdom of God."
We had a visitor in Young Women's today. Her name was Journey and she had the cutest southern accent. She is from Georgia and comes with a bit of southern charm. She walked right up to me and shook my hand and introduced herself. Journey joined in our discussion and was a delight to have in class. She loves large animals and is here visiting Ann and Wes Miller helping them with their cattle. She can hardly wait for branding day. Journey is not a member of the Church but I would love to have her as part of our Young Women's group. The girls all seemed to enjoy her as much as I did.
After church I went home and had a green chile burro for lunch. James was sleeping. When he got up he grilled us steaks and fixed a salad. What a guy!!
Charity Pope, Clint Pope's wife was the other speaker. She spoke on missionary work and temple work. She talked about her Temple Journal where she records her feelings after going to the temple. I love that idea!
In Sunday School Brother Wilhelm gave a lesson from Alma 40-42 entitled "The Great Plan of Happiness." Alma's discourse to his erring son Corianton is a powerful message about justice and mercy. Brother Wilhelm said that justice is masculine and mercy is feminine. I missed where he got this information but I would agree for the most part. Here is a quote from the lesson manual: "We are in a fallen state. We are mortal, subject to death and imperfect. In this fallen state we cannot dwell in the presence of God. The Atonement of Jesus Christ appeased the demands of justice.
I gave the lesson in young women's on "The Purpose and Value of Education." I loved the story at the beginning of the lesson about Jeffrey R. Holland and his Dad. Here is a quote from the lesson: " "Education is a vital part of our growth on earth. As we gain knowledge, we will learn to appreciate all the the Lord has provided for us. Increased knowledge and educational training will help us in every aspect of our lives and make us better able to build the kingdom of God."
We had a visitor in Young Women's today. Her name was Journey and she had the cutest southern accent. She is from Georgia and comes with a bit of southern charm. She walked right up to me and shook my hand and introduced herself. Journey joined in our discussion and was a delight to have in class. She loves large animals and is here visiting Ann and Wes Miller helping them with their cattle. She can hardly wait for branding day. Journey is not a member of the Church but I would love to have her as part of our Young Women's group. The girls all seemed to enjoy her as much as I did.
After church I went home and had a green chile burro for lunch. James was sleeping. When he got up he grilled us steaks and fixed a salad. What a guy!!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
I went for a walk this morning and when I returned James said he wanted me to go with him to the Mangum Reunion in Nutrioso where he is meeting his Dad. I hadn't planned on going but I could tell James really wanted me to and if he's on his medication he really shouldn't be driving. I hurried and took a shower and got ready to go.
When we arrived in Nutrioso we looked for a parking lot full of cars but did not see any. We drove the 8 miles to Alpine and James finally contacted his Dad on the phone. The reunion is in Luna, New Mexico. We new we had found the place when we saw Oran and Alicia standing outside. There were actually only 7 cars, 8 including ours, in the parking lot. There were quite a few Lambson's in attendance.
A picture of Oran with his sister Luella who is 96 years old. The woman standing is Luella's granddaughter.
Alicia, Uncle Delbert, and James. James is telling uncle Delbert how much he enjoyed the two poems he had written and recited. One of them was about a Christmas quilt his mother, Annie Laura Mangum Lambson had made him(Uncle Delbert).
James reminiscing with his cousin Albert Lee (we call him Lee), about old times. I had a nice visit with Lee's wife Polie too but the picture I took of her didn't turn out. Lee and Polie lived in Chandler for awhile and I remember the delicious candied yams Polie would bring to our Thanksgiving celebrations. I still have the receipe and I make them for Thanksgiving every year.
I don't know who the people seated are but the man standing with the trademark red suspenders is Oran's youngest brother, Uncle Kay. Kay lived by us in Chandler for awhile. He told an interesting Mangum story about one of the Mangum brother's getting into a fight with someone who had rustled one of his cows and was butchering it. This Kay Mangum beat the cattle rustler up and shoved him inside the gutted cow and covered him over with the cow hide. Both sides lived to tell the story.
I guess I enjoy these Mangum reunions because my great grandmother, Lydia Ellen Mangum and James's grandmother Annie Laura Mangum were sisters. I feel a kinship with these people. It is interesting to hear the stories of the simple lives they led. Most of them lived in small communities on ranches and had very little in the way of worldly goods. They knew the things that were important, their families, and the gospel.
We had a nice potluck lunch and headed back to Vernon. We read our scriptures and from our Victoria Holt book about Marie Antionette, and then James took a long nap. I worked on my young women's lesson on the importance of education.
When we arrived in Nutrioso we looked for a parking lot full of cars but did not see any. We drove the 8 miles to Alpine and James finally contacted his Dad on the phone. The reunion is in Luna, New Mexico. We new we had found the place when we saw Oran and Alicia standing outside. There were actually only 7 cars, 8 including ours, in the parking lot. There were quite a few Lambson's in attendance.
I guess I enjoy these Mangum reunions because my great grandmother, Lydia Ellen Mangum and James's grandmother Annie Laura Mangum were sisters. I feel a kinship with these people. It is interesting to hear the stories of the simple lives they led. Most of them lived in small communities on ranches and had very little in the way of worldly goods. They knew the things that were important, their families, and the gospel.
We had a nice potluck lunch and headed back to Vernon. We read our scriptures and from our Victoria Holt book about Marie Antionette, and then James took a long nap. I worked on my young women's lesson on the importance of education.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Happy 6th Birthday to this handsome boy!
Rowan requested donuts for breakfast so before going to work his Dad went out and bought enough for him and the girls. This afternoon he had a birthday party with his friends. His Mom bought snakes at the Dollar Store and his Dad got swords and the kids fought the snakes with their swords just like real Ninjas! I love you very much Rowan and hope you had a wonderful day! His mom made him a Lego cake so it's donuts for breakfast and cake and ice cream for dinner.
I drove James to Orange Tree Golf Course in Phoenix this morning so he could bid a job for them. I don't like him driving right after he's taken his drugs because they make him so tired.
I had lunch with one of my dearest friends, Karen Schneider. She took me to our favorite restaurant, Firebirds, where we each had their sour dough bread, coconut shrimp, and a hot fudge sundae. It was scrumptious! Thanks Karen for lunch and the books: "The Beginning of Better Days, Divine Instruction to Women from the Prophet Joseph Smith", and "Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch." I really do miss you!!
After lunch James and I started for home. We placed at order for green chili burros at Burger House but I couldn't eat mine until this evening after we got home. We had a nice surprise when we got home...elk grazing in our back yard!
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