On Facebook today:"If you love someone let them go. If they come back, no one else wanted them." This made me laugh!
James left this morning with the computer and with our new sheets that we got for Valentine's day. I made a tube of cinnamon rolls for Dallin and Cody. Not homemade, but still good. They left for home before noon and both of them gave me a hug. I actually really enjoyed having them here.
So I'm home alone again. What do I do when I'm home alone? Turn on the Hallmark movies and Chopped Champions. My guy won!
I rolled socks for our sock cupcakes we are giving the girls at New Beginnings. I sent an email to Stacy and Paul reminding them about moving furniture out on the 1st and 2nd of March. I did some laundry and a little cleaning.
I never went outside today. The high was in the 50's. I enjoy my days alone especially when I know I will be in the valley before the end of the week with James.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
I was up early to finish preparing for my lesson on the plan of salvation. I had quite a load to take to church. The scale I borrowed from Dawn, my large cobalt blue vase with the silk flowers, one for each young woman, and a bag of cookies for each young woman.
James went to the singles branch and gave his talk based on Elder Christofferson's April 2009 address on covenants. Jarom Tenney, Randy's son, was his companion.
Dallin and Cody sat by me during sacrament meeting but left right after. Shelly gave a talk, and so did Brother and Sister Peeler. The lesson in Sunday School was on the Holy Ghost and personal revelation. Brother Virgil Cooper told an interesting story about driving an RV down the San Diego freeway and receiving a prompting to stop. He pulled over and found that the door had opened and the baby had fallen out on to the freeway. It seemed a little strange to me that the baby would be in the back of an RV but I guess the story had a happy ending.
My lesson went quite well. We had two visitors in our class today, Cody Ianoli who's mom, Sandra Kuper lives in our ward, and a friend of Kilee's, Payton who is a nonmember. I wonder what Payton thought about our discussion on the plan of salvation.
I went to BYC because Natalie wasn't here today. Afterwards I drove home and got stuck in the mud on the road going up to the cabin. Luckily James looked out the window and came to my rescue. I was pretty upset and said I couldn't live here if we didn't do something about the mud.
Cody and Dallin took pictures on their way in to Show Low to visit friends who are up here to ski.
James went to the singles branch and gave his talk based on Elder Christofferson's April 2009 address on covenants. Jarom Tenney, Randy's son, was his companion.
Dallin and Cody sat by me during sacrament meeting but left right after. Shelly gave a talk, and so did Brother and Sister Peeler. The lesson in Sunday School was on the Holy Ghost and personal revelation. Brother Virgil Cooper told an interesting story about driving an RV down the San Diego freeway and receiving a prompting to stop. He pulled over and found that the door had opened and the baby had fallen out on to the freeway. It seemed a little strange to me that the baby would be in the back of an RV but I guess the story had a happy ending.
My lesson went quite well. We had two visitors in our class today, Cody Ianoli who's mom, Sandra Kuper lives in our ward, and a friend of Kilee's, Payton who is a nonmember. I wonder what Payton thought about our discussion on the plan of salvation.
I went to BYC because Natalie wasn't here today. Afterwards I drove home and got stuck in the mud on the road going up to the cabin. Luckily James looked out the window and came to my rescue. I was pretty upset and said I couldn't live here if we didn't do something about the mud.
Cody and Dallin took pictures on their way in to Show Low to visit friends who are up here to ski.
After lunch and a nap James, Dallin, Cody and I played a game of Five Crowns. Dallin won, I lost.
James had a stake priesthood meeting this evening where he had to give a talk. He rode with Church.
While he was gone I watched the finale of Downton Abbey. It was so sad. My favorite character, Matthew dies in a car accident after his wife Mary has a baby boy.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
This morning I worked on my lesson and then did some yardwork. I missed Max's football game.
I packed, took some naprosyn, stopped for a drink and was on my way home. I went the Payson way, James went through Globe. Does that surprise you?
I stopped in Payson at Taco Bell for lunch and had a Cantina steak burrito which was quite good. James got me a burro at Burger House which I saved for Sunday breakfast.
Unloading my car was a major project!
We had company this afternoon. Dallin and Cody drove up for the 3-day weekend. They stopped at Safeway and got their own food. I can't get use to the fact that these two are growing up.
James and I watched Person of Interest and Elementary. I fell asleep during Elementary.
I packed, took some naprosyn, stopped for a drink and was on my way home. I went the Payson way, James went through Globe. Does that surprise you?
I stopped in Payson at Taco Bell for lunch and had a Cantina steak burrito which was quite good. James got me a burro at Burger House which I saved for Sunday breakfast.
Unloading my car was a major project!
We had company this afternoon. Dallin and Cody drove up for the 3-day weekend. They stopped at Safeway and got their own food. I can't get use to the fact that these two are growing up.
James and I watched Person of Interest and Elementary. I fell asleep during Elementary.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Joshua stayed home from school today. He has been sick all week and still has a bit of a fever. Stacy and Paul were still in bed when he got up so I went to Burger King and got him a kids meal. It took them three tries to get it right. He wanted a hamburger, ketchup only. The first try was a cheeseburger. I tried scraping all the cheese off but he still wouldn't eat it. I went back the second time and the guy put in the order as everything but ketchup. Finally the third time they got it right.
While Joshua was eating and watching TV I went downstairs and loaded up ten boxes of books, etc. from my office. I needed to go to Sam's Club to get more boxes. Joshua wanted to go with me and get some pizza. Not only did we get pizza but he talked me in to getting Mr. Clean magic cleaning sponges. He says they work really well.
Back at home I went downstairs and loaded 10 more boxes. My office is finished and now I am working on the bookshelves in the big room downstairs.
Paul ordered Stacy some strawberries from Shari's and they came today. They were covered with chocolate and some had nuts on them. They were very delicious.
This evening James and I babysat for Darrel & Trina so they could go out. Addy told me she was so excited that she told all of her friends that she got to see her grandma tonight. That made me feel good.
We were also invited to Lois's for enchiladas tonight so we loaded the kids in the car and headed for great grandma's. The kids spent most of the evening in Dawn's school room. They were entertained for at least two hours.
While Joshua was eating and watching TV I went downstairs and loaded up ten boxes of books, etc. from my office. I needed to go to Sam's Club to get more boxes. Joshua wanted to go with me and get some pizza. Not only did we get pizza but he talked me in to getting Mr. Clean magic cleaning sponges. He says they work really well.
Back at home I went downstairs and loaded 10 more boxes. My office is finished and now I am working on the bookshelves in the big room downstairs.
Paul ordered Stacy some strawberries from Shari's and they came today. They were covered with chocolate and some had nuts on them. They were very delicious.
This evening James and I babysat for Darrel & Trina so they could go out. Addy told me she was so excited that she told all of her friends that she got to see her grandma tonight. That made me feel good.
I think we were invited over for dinner along with James's other siblings and their spouses who live in the area, to celebrate the fact that Carmen is here. Most of us haven't seen her for well over 12 years and we were so excited to have her here!!
We went back to Darrel and Trina's a little after nine. They were already home. We watched The Wizard of Oz, the Veggie Tales version before going home.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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.
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 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.
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