I packed five or six boxes this morning and then got dressed to do some errands. The weather was gorgeous, in the 50's with lots of sunshine. I mentioned that we have alot of birthdays in February. Included in those birthdays is one of my dearest friends, Karen Schneider. We have a standing lunch date at Firebird Grill to celebrate our birthdays. We both get the coconut shrimp with mango coleslaw. It's on the appetizer menu but that's ok. We love their sourdough bread and we share a small loaf. For dessert we get a hot fudge sundae. Today was our day to celebrate Karen's birthday. I hope this tradition continues forever!!
This afternoon I got to spend some time with Stacy. I bought her a puzzle yesterday at Hobby Lobby as a late birthday gift but it's one she already has. We went back today and got her a new one. It was her first visit to one of my new favorite stores. That place is so fun for window shopping! Afterwards we went to Sonic and got diet sprites with regular cherry flavoring.
After taking Stacy home I made a trip to Mesa to the distribution center to get some temple pictures for New Beginnings. Afterwards I came home and did some work in the yard. I only made a dent but I figure if I do a little each week and Stacy does some watering, things will start to look better.
This evening James and I went to Jersey Mike's for dinner and then came home and watched Veronica Mars. It was the only show on the DVR that we were interested in watching.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The news for the week is that Patrick and Heather Lambson are moving back to Arizona. Patrick got layed off in Utah but was hired by a construction company in Tempe called Trusdale Construction. Dave and Laura are pretty happy, and so are we!
How is this for a sunrise. I captured in when I went outside to winterize the cabin before leaving for the valley.
I went the Globe way today because James was afraid there might be too much snow on the rim. I had to stop and take a picture of the snow on Superstition Mountain.
Don't ask me why I didn't get a picture of Sheri. Sometimes I am very forgetful.
I also went to Sam's Club and went through the carwash. Now my car doesn't ride rough over 60 like it does when the undercarriage is covered with mud.
Some other places I went today: Michael's, which can't hold a candle to Hobby Lobby which was my next stop, Target, Taco Bell, and to Lois's to return Dawn's scale that I used in my lesson on Sunday.
It always amazes me how happy James is to have me here. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I guess maybe our brief separations are good for our marriage.
How is this for a sunrise. I captured in when I went outside to winterize the cabin before leaving for the valley.
I love this picture!
The first place I went when I got to Chandler was to Mimi's cafe to have lunch with Sheri. We are celebrating her birthday. I always enjoy having lunch with one of my favorite people.
I also went shopping at one of my favorite stores which happens to be very close to Mimi's.
I also went to Sam's Club and went through the carwash. Now my car doesn't ride rough over 60 like it does when the undercarriage is covered with mud.
Some other places I went today: Michael's, which can't hold a candle to Hobby Lobby which was my next stop, Target, Taco Bell, and to Lois's to return Dawn's scale that I used in my lesson on Sunday.
It always amazes me how happy James is to have me here. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I guess maybe our brief separations are good for our marriage.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
We have lots of family birthdays in February. Today is Sheri's 38th birthday. I can't believe it's been that many years since she went down to the chicken coop and grabbed the rooster by the tail and said: "Look Daddy I got him."
We had snow today but the big news is that there was snow in Scottsdale and Phoenix and quite a bit of it. James took me a picture.
The young women won thanks to Brothers Hunsaker, Allen, and Wilhelm.
We had snow today but the big news is that there was snow in Scottsdale and Phoenix and quite a bit of it. James took me a picture.
Scottsdale, Az.
Vernon, Az.
Darrel's backyard
Mesa, Az.
We also had a beautiful sunrise in Vernon:
Coming home from Mutual.
This evening we had a combined activity with the young men, volleyball.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The sunrises here are gorgeous:
I post some of them on Facebook. One of my friends thinks I should do a calender for family and friends.
Now I need to get some pictures of some sunsets. I also saw a bunny close to the house and a coyote a little further out who was just passing by. I'm glad he didn't see the bunny.
It was a good morning. I read President Monson's conference address "Consider the Blessings" and exercised to my favorite Christina Perri song, "Arms."
I went in to Show Low to get gas and wash my car. I am still battling the mud. I do love the snow but when it melts that mud is murder. It really didn't do any good for me to wash my car.
I did some cleaning, moved boxes downstairs, worked on New Beginnings, and watched a Hallmark movie.
Monday, February 18, 2013
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.
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.
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.
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