James left around six this morning for the valley. Carmen, Dawn and I left after nine. It took me longer to winterize than I thought it would and then we stopped in Show Low for gas and to wash my car. I am going to be too late to have lunch with Sheri. Also I forgot the Valentine treats I had for the grandkids.
We stopped in Payson and had lunch at Arby's. Carmen is pretty amazing. She told about how her 35 year old washer broke down. The repairman wouldn't touch it so she and her husband Steve fixed it. Is there anything this woman can't do?
When we arrived in Chandler I said goodbye to Dawn and Carmen until to morrow evening when all the brothers and sisters in the area are invited to Lois's for an enchilada dinner.
I did some shopping at Sam's Club this afternoon. I bought some moving boxes, and for Valentines day I bought new sheets for James and I. I also got some strawberries and some dipping chocolate for later on this evening.
When James got off work we took our vehicles to Sears to be lubed and then walked over to the mall for dinner. I wanted to go to Kona Grill but it was too crowded so we went to BJ's instead. I had the BBQ chicken salad. It was delicious!
Came home and ate several chocolate covered strawberries that James made for me. Also, our new sheets are gloriously soft and silky. Christy is the brand name. It was a great way to end a good day!
In world news, a meteor fell from the sky and landed in a remote village in Russia doing lots of damage and injuring lots of people. Something like this doesn't happen very often.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday, February 2013
I got up early this morning and made a breakfast casserole and biscuits for our visitors. The casserole is the one I made at Christmas with potatoes, butter, cheese, ham, and eggs. It is quite tasty. I got the recipe from Marci Coomb's blog.
James and I left for Ramah around 9:15. We stopped for gas in St. Johns. I gave James my credit card to use then I went inside to use the restroom. When I got back in the car I noticed my American Express card, my debit card, drivers license, and Walmart credit card were all missing. I went back in the little convenience store and found them all lying on the ground. Thank goodness there were no other customers.
When we arrived at the church in Ramah the first people we saw were Connie and her family. This is the first time I have seen Connie's husband Cal in almost 25 years. I had to take a picture. Also, it was wonderful to see Carmen. We haven't seen her since we went back to visit about 15 years ago.
Laura and Cathi had a nice picture board of George's life set up in the cultural hall. Terry had a beautiful program listing all of George's posterity on the back. Terry also did a power point presentation with music and pictures which was set up during the luncheon.
We all drove out to the Ramah cemetery where the grandsons carried the coffin to the grave site and James dedicated the grave. I am glad I brought my snow boots because there was snow on the ground. I am also grateful that Jared was here with us.
Here is a list of some of those attending: Alisha and Cindy, Dave, Laura, Jon, and Pat. Cat hi and Terry. Gail, Erik, and Aaron. James and I and Jared. Rebecca, Brent, Jason, Marin, and baby Ethan, Christina and Scott. Carmen and Dawn. Connie, Cal, Katy, Tim and Tim's baby Grace. All of George's eight children, ten of his thirty five grand children, and two of his fifty six great grand children were there.
Aunt Flora, uncle Gene's widow, Lee and Polie, Sherril, Monte from uncle Marion's family. Jeanie and Nelda from Uncle Leon's family, Dane and Mark from uncle Alden's family, Dianne Richins and her husband, Vivian Nicoll and her son Eli from uncle Almie's family. Eli transported the coffin from Demming to Ramah. Uncle Delbert and his son Neal. There were lots more people there that I didn't know.
It was like a family reunion. Delbert and Gail spoke at the funeral and James shared some memories at the open mike during the luncheon. I am grateful to be a part of this wonderful family!
Dawn and Carmen rode back with us and spent the night at the cabin. We made chili and cornbread for dinner and then played Five Crowns.
James and I left for Ramah around 9:15. We stopped for gas in St. Johns. I gave James my credit card to use then I went inside to use the restroom. When I got back in the car I noticed my American Express card, my debit card, drivers license, and Walmart credit card were all missing. I went back in the little convenience store and found them all lying on the ground. Thank goodness there were no other customers.
When we arrived at the church in Ramah the first people we saw were Connie and her family. This is the first time I have seen Connie's husband Cal in almost 25 years. I had to take a picture. Also, it was wonderful to see Carmen. We haven't seen her since we went back to visit about 15 years ago.
Katy, Connie, and baby Grace.
James, Connie, Cal, Tim, and Katy
George made his own coffin.
The eight natural children:
Dawn, Connie, Terry, David, James, Gail, Carmen, and Rebecca.
Nine children:
Dawn, Connie, Terry, Dave, Cindy, Gail, James, Carmen, and Rebecca.
Children, spouses, and grandchildren.
Other family members I saw: his three surviving siblings, Delbert, Kay, and Luella.Aunt Flora, uncle Gene's widow, Lee and Polie, Sherril, Monte from uncle Marion's family. Jeanie and Nelda from Uncle Leon's family, Dane and Mark from uncle Alden's family, Dianne Richins and her husband, Vivian Nicoll and her son Eli from uncle Almie's family. Eli transported the coffin from Demming to Ramah. Uncle Delbert and his son Neal. There were lots more people there that I didn't know.
It was like a family reunion. Delbert and Gail spoke at the funeral and James shared some memories at the open mike during the luncheon. I am grateful to be a part of this wonderful family!
Dawn and Carmen rode back with us and spent the night at the cabin. We made chili and cornbread for dinner and then played Five Crowns.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
There is so much snow outside I was wondering if I could get out to go to the store. I made it with no problem. Really, snow is not the problem usually, it is the mud after the snow melts. I had to go into town to get the stuff to make sugar cookies for tomorrow nights Young Women's activity. The ride in to town was beautiful. The trees were all frosted with snow.
I made my trip into Walmart with no problems. I came home and mixed up the sugar cookie dough and put it in the frig to chill. While the dough was chilling I worked on my Valentine treat bags for the young women. I also ran off New Beginnings invitations and got addresses to give to Shelly so she could get the invitations out this week.
James got home around five. Tomorrow is his dad's services in Ramah so that's why he came home. Of course he brought me a green chili burro from Burger House. He really does know the way to my heart.
After baking the cookies and making frosting I went down to the church and left everything in the kitchen with Natalie who was there for the Relief Society activity. There was the box of invitations for Shelly, cookies, frosting, decorations and bags to put the cookies in, and my valentines for the girls, Natalie, and Kaeli. The girls are suppose to deliver valentines and cookies to the inactive girls.
I went home and got ready for company. James was a big help. He set up air mattresses downstairs, moved a bed into my office for Aunt Flora, and helped me put clean sheets on all the beds. Brent, Rebecca, Jason, Mari , Ethan, Christina, Scott, and Aunt Flora didn't arrive until after midnight. James waited up for them and even had a fire going in the fireplace. I was exhausted and already in bed.
I made my trip into Walmart with no problems. I came home and mixed up the sugar cookie dough and put it in the frig to chill. While the dough was chilling I worked on my Valentine treat bags for the young women. I also ran off New Beginnings invitations and got addresses to give to Shelly so she could get the invitations out this week.
James got home around five. Tomorrow is his dad's services in Ramah so that's why he came home. Of course he brought me a green chili burro from Burger House. He really does know the way to my heart.
After baking the cookies and making frosting I went down to the church and left everything in the kitchen with Natalie who was there for the Relief Society activity. There was the box of invitations for Shelly, cookies, frosting, decorations and bags to put the cookies in, and my valentines for the girls, Natalie, and Kaeli. The girls are suppose to deliver valentines and cookies to the inactive girls.
I went home and got ready for company. James was a big help. He set up air mattresses downstairs, moved a bed into my office for Aunt Flora, and helped me put clean sheets on all the beds. Brent, Rebecca, Jason, Mari , Ethan, Christina, Scott, and Aunt Flora didn't arrive until after midnight. James waited up for them and even had a fire going in the fireplace. I was exhausted and already in bed.
Monday, February 11, 2013
James said it snowed on him all the way to Sunflower this morning as he traveled to the valley. It started up here early afternoon and we got about eight inches. I love watching it snow!
The Heyman's returned to their mission in Argentina. They have been in Chandler since November because of Dianne's health but were able to return. I have seen pictures of Dianne on their blog and she looks great.
Dallin had a school choir concert this evening. Since I wasn't able to be there it was nice that both Paul and Michael posted videos on Facebook. He had some solos and also sang I. A quartet. He is very talented!
Something happened in the catholic church that hasn't happened in 600 years. Pope Benedict resigned for health reasons. Interesting.
The sun is trying to shine.
My favorite tree frosted with snow.
Dallin had a school choir concert this evening. Since I wasn't able to be there it was nice that both Paul and Michael posted videos on Facebook. He had some solos and also sang I. A quartet. He is very talented!
Something happened in the catholic church that hasn't happened in 600 years. Pope Benedict resigned for health reasons. Interesting.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Did my early morning study and then found some New Beginning ideas for Shelly Apple gate who is doing New Beginnings for a value project.
Pam Wood and Jim Diewald were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. They spoke on the plan of salvation. In Sunday School we learned about how to receive personal revelation. Kaeli Nicoll taught the lesson in Young Women's. The title of the lesson was Why should I treat my body as a temple?
After my nap I began preparing for our dinner guests. I put the chicken in to marinate. I put a tablecloth on the table and set it with my china. I made brownies, rice, corn, and a salad.
Dinner was suppose to be at five but no one arrived until after five thirty. Dennis and Denise got here first and then Harold and Vickie. Harold had fifteen jobs to do today. He installs satellites for Dishnetwork.
James grilled the chicken and everyone thought it was delicious. We also had rice pilaf, corn, salad and rolls. For dessert we had brownies and ice cream with hot fudge sauce. It was fun to visit with my brothers and their wives. Denise and I did the dishes while everyone else discussed a couple of pieces of property of dad's that we still have and what we should do with it. The consensus was to sell it.
After everyone had gone home I typed James's talk and watched Downtown Abbey.
Pam Wood and Jim Diewald were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. They spoke on the plan of salvation. In Sunday School we learned about how to receive personal revelation. Kaeli Nicoll taught the lesson in Young Women's. The title of the lesson was Why should I treat my body as a temple?
After my nap I began preparing for our dinner guests. I put the chicken in to marinate. I put a tablecloth on the table and set it with my china. I made brownies, rice, corn, and a salad.
Dinner was suppose to be at five but no one arrived until after five thirty. Dennis and Denise got here first and then Harold and Vickie. Harold had fifteen jobs to do today. He installs satellites for Dishnetwork.
James grilled the chicken and everyone thought it was delicious. We also had rice pilaf, corn, salad and rolls. For dessert we had brownies and ice cream with hot fudge sauce. It was fun to visit with my brothers and their wives. Denise and I did the dishes while everyone else discussed a couple of pieces of property of dad's that we still have and what we should do with it. The consensus was to sell it.
After everyone had gone home I typed James's talk and watched Downtown Abbey.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
We woke up this morning to a snow storm which was quire a surprise. It didn't stop the youth from going to the temple. I parked my car at the church and rode with Natalie Soderquist. LeeAnn and Mary rode in the backseat. There was no snow in Snowflake but it was very cold. We had six girls: LeeAnn and Kilee Hunsaker, Jordyn and Shelly Applegate, Trenda Wilhelm, and Mary Swift who all did baptisms and confirmations. There were also six boys: Jace Applegate, Talon Wilhelm, Kendall and Westin Hall, Tyler Hunsaker, and Cy Westbrook. Bishop Hall baptized the girls and Sean Hunsaker the boys. We had plenty of adult leaders with us: Bishop Hall, Brother Applegate, Brother Smith, Brothers Hunsaker, Diewald, Curtis, and Lauritzen and Sister Applegate along with Natalie Soderquist and myself.
As we were leaving the temple I saw Rita and Bill Solomon going in. They are temple workers.
After the temple we all went to El Cupidos for lunch. Their burros are delicious. I had the Big Jake.
Members of our ward enjoying lunch at El Cupidos.
I came home to find James working on the talk he is giving in church next week. I put boxes away downstairs, made two recipes of hot fudge sauce, made chicken quesadillas for dinner, listened to my scriptures and some music on my phone and went to bed. James was still working on his talk when I went to bed.
As we were leaving the temple I saw Rita and Bill Solomon going in. They are temple workers.
After the temple we all went to El Cupidos for lunch. Their burros are delicious. I had the Big Jake.
Members of our ward enjoying lunch at El Cupidos.
Trenda, Mary, Kilee, and LeeAnn.
That's Brother Smith on the left in his cowboy hat and beard enjoying his burro.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Happy 41st Birthday Stacy! I still remember the day you were born and how happy I was to finally be a mother. When we brought you home from the hospital Willis Rd. was a bumpy dirt road. I have never seen Dad drive so slow. It was a memorable moment.
Stacy got the royal treatment today. Michael brought her breakfast in bed. Paul made her a cake and then fixed steak, crab legs, and cornish game hens for dinner.
James and I actually got to have scriptures and prayers together this morning. Usually we listen to our scriptures on our phones, but we each read the same chapters so we are together.
I began packing things from the china cabinet today. I filled up ten boxes. It didn't take me nearly as long as I thought it would. Max and Evan had an early release day and so Sheri brought them over around noon. They had already had lunch. James was home early from work. While he took a shower I went to El Sol to pick up some lunch for us. I got him a carne asada burro and me a bean and cheese with a side of guacamole. I also got a green chili burro for us to share. I had forgotten how delicious their food is. I will definitely go back!
At 2:30 I picked up Alex from Chandler Eyecare and took him home, then I began packing my car for home. Adrienne Ellsworth came by to bring Stacy a treat for her birthday and I visited with her for at least 30 minutes. After my car was loaded I met James at Darrel & Trina's to take her birthday present. James picked her up a plant at Safeway. James left before I did and he went the Globe way. I went through Payson and stopped at the Safeway in Show Low for groceries and gas.
When I got home I unloaded everything while James put away the groceries. We watched "Person of Interest." I am afraid I fell asleep. We came home today because I am scheduled to go to the youth to the Snowflake temple in the morning.
Stacy got the royal treatment today. Michael brought her breakfast in bed. Paul made her a cake and then fixed steak, crab legs, and cornish game hens for dinner.
James and I actually got to have scriptures and prayers together this morning. Usually we listen to our scriptures on our phones, but we each read the same chapters so we are together.
I began packing things from the china cabinet today. I filled up ten boxes. It didn't take me nearly as long as I thought it would. Max and Evan had an early release day and so Sheri brought them over around noon. They had already had lunch. James was home early from work. While he took a shower I went to El Sol to pick up some lunch for us. I got him a carne asada burro and me a bean and cheese with a side of guacamole. I also got a green chili burro for us to share. I had forgotten how delicious their food is. I will definitely go back!
At 2:30 I picked up Alex from Chandler Eyecare and took him home, then I began packing my car for home. Adrienne Ellsworth came by to bring Stacy a treat for her birthday and I visited with her for at least 30 minutes. After my car was loaded I met James at Darrel & Trina's to take her birthday present. James picked her up a plant at Safeway. James left before I did and he went the Globe way. I went through Payson and stopped at the Safeway in Show Low for groceries and gas.
When I got home I unloaded everything while James put away the groceries. We watched "Person of Interest." I am afraid I fell asleep. We came home today because I am scheduled to go to the youth to the Snowflake temple in the morning.
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