Tuesday, October 15, 2013

We made a trip to town and the post office but were disappointed when we did not receive any checks.  We stopped at the Wizard Stove store in Show Low and spoke with Jennifer.  James got a call from the buyer of our house.  He is doing an inspection today.  Good!  Back to the stoves, they are nice, but so expensive!

I dropped James off at physical therapy with Dr. Wiltbank.  I went to get gas and some steaks at Safeway and I price out some Boston cream cakes for dessert at our YW dinner on Nov. 13th. 

When James comes out of therapy he is using his cane and doing so well!  Our next stop was Horne Auto Center to visit with Andrew Horne about some remodel work.  Finally we make it to LaCasita where I get my chicken enchilada with green sauce and some refried beans.  We even order two green chili burros to take home. 

At Walmart Mary Swift checks me out and saves me from the long lines. 

Back at home I watched the Disney Villian Cakes Challenge.  There was a Captain Hook, Crocodile cake which was the winnder, along with 101 Dalmatians, Ursula, Scar and Jafar.  Stacy watched too. 

Some pictures I took today of some trees,

Monday, October 14, 2013

Happy 24th Anniversary

Dave & Laura Lambson

I am stressed about many things right now and to add to that stress the buyer for our house wants another 10 days to inspect claiming they haven't been able to contact Stacy & Paul to make an appointment for an inspection.  We agree they should have more time, but why do they need ten days?

The only place we went today was to the dump and the post office.  There is still no check from Rico.  He is almost a month late now.  I paid Lambson Construction bills and James paid sales taxes.  He thought we were going to owe over $4,000 until he realized that Desert Highlands was a subcontract.  We only ended up owing a little over a $1,000.

I watched Dancing with the Stars this evening.  Mark Ballas and his partner got the first ten of the season adn then at the end of the show they were eliminated.  Shocker!  

For FHE we read President Monson's welcome address for conference.  The Church's membership has now reached the 15 million mark and the missionaries number over 80,000. Wow!!

I got a text from Shelly Applegate.  She finished reading the Book of Mormon for the very first time in her life and she is so excited! So am I!

Paul posted this picture of Joshua and Michael on Facebook.  I love it.

Brotherly love!

Sunday, October 13, 2013

I got up at 6:30 to read from the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants. 
James and I started the 40 day conference challenge today.  Everyday we will read a General Conference address or an address from the General Women's meeting. 
We took the truck because of a gas issue and left for stake conference before 9 am.  Before conference started James and Sean Hunsaker gave Lorraine Vaught a priesthood blessing.  She has a detached retina and some heart problems. 

We missed getting in the padded seats.  We sat by Rick and Rosie Lauritzen, Brother and Sister Jerry Scott, and April Allen.  Walter Denham, someone we knew in high school came up and spoke with James before conference started.  Gladys, one of my friends is his sister. 

My notes on conference are in my stake conference journal.  Pres. Williams talked about the Book of Mormon challenge and shared this promise given by Pres. Marion G. Romney in the April 1960 General Conference:

"I counsel you, my beloved brothers and sisters and friends everywhere, to make reading in the Book of Mormon a few minutes each day a lifelong practice...I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein.  The spirit of contention will depart.  Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom.  Children will be more responsive and submissive to that counsel.  Righteousness will increase.  Faith, hope, and charity - the pure love of Christ - will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy and happiness."

When we returned home Kim and Brian had lunch prepared for us.  We had nachos and then I made some corn dogs for whoever wanted one.  I visit with Kim, Brian, and the boys until it's time for them to leave.  After saying our goodbyes James and I go in to take a nap.  

This evening we had stake auxiliary training.  James is over the Sunday School.  He rode to the meeting with Owen Peeler from our ward who is also the stake Sunday School president.  I drove my car and picked up Analee Hunsaker, Kaeli Nicoll, and Diana Curtis, our young women's presidency.  

After the meeting Analee told me some sad news about Sherry Swansey.  After going through the temple two times she decided it wasn't right and that we were all being duped.  She wrote a letter to Pres. Williams, Bishop Hall, and Sean Hunsaker that she wanted no more to do with the Church.  This is some of the saddest news I have heard in a long time.  I just don't understand.

James and I watched an episode of The Walton's before going to bed.

Today was Kevin Lambson's 42nd birthday.  Happy birthday Kevin.

 

Saturday, October 12, 2013

This morning I made the Archer Farms cinnamon pecan pancakes.  They were a hit.

After breakfast the boys went on a Razr ride.  When they returned we all took a drive up to see the trees on the mountain.  James and the boys went on the Razr and Kim, Brian and I went in the car.

All bundled up.

The drive was beautiful.  James took the boys on top of Green's Peak and they had a wild ride down over the bumps.  Kim, Brian, and I drove out to highway 260.  All of us took pictures.  Kim had her camera and so we made a few stops.

Yes, that is snow on the ground.

For lunch we had leftover roast which was actually more like a stew.  Afterwards James got ready for his stake priesthood leadership meeting which starts at 4.  Chuck Crane picked him up a little after 3.

The boys played a game on the floor.

Later Kim and I played Five Crowns with Ben and Max.  Brian went to Midway Station and brought us back some candy bars and drinks.  I took a nap and then went out and washed my car.  Afterwards I went in to get ready for the adult session of stake conference. Kathy Crane rode with me.  James and Chuck saved us seats.  For notes on this session of stake conference see my stake conference journal.

I spoke with Denice Hall this evening.  She said Kendall was having a difficult time getting his passport to Argentina because of the government shut down.  Consequently he may have to serve part of his mission in the states.

Pictures on Facebook

 Rowan and Ruby at the park.

Evan and Josh at Evan's lemonade stand.

Friday, October 11, 2013

James and I fixed steak, gravy, and biscuits for breakfast for everyone.  Sheri went out for a run and said she didn't want any but when she got back she couldn't resist. 

Chef James at work.

Sheri, Alex, Michael, Joe and I got to Midway Station to get candy and ice cream for our ice cream pie.  The boys wanted chocolate ice cream with KitKats and peanut butter cups.  Sheri somehow spent #30 and I spent $17.  It was probably the most business this store had all day.

 The boys taking a walk.

Our pie turned out to be quite delicious.  These are the things I've seen Michael eat since he got here: candy, orange juice, and chocolate milk made with Hershey's syrup.

Max, Kim, Sheri, and I played Five Crowns.  Afterwards Sheri did the happy dance.

More fun and games:

When Joe is here there is always some guitar music.

A game of Jenga.

For dinner we had roast, potatoes, and carrots.  The perfect dinner on a cold evening.  After eating, Sheri, Alex, Michael, and Evan left for home.  Ben and Max stay here to keep Joe company.

Kim and I watch the movie "First Daughter" starring Katie Holme.  It was funny because her body guard and the guy she turns out liking was named James Lambson.!  Now that's never happened before in a movie!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

There was rain, lightening, and thunder today.  It was also cold and windy with the high around 48.
I made buttermilk pancakes for breakfast.  They were so yummy!

 Enjoying their pancakes.

  After breakfast Sheri, Ben, Evan and I went to Walmart.  I bought some chicken to make for dinner.  I came home and marinated it so it would be nice and juicy when it was time to cook dinner. 

Ben looked for a new Minecraft game but they didn't have one.  Sheri said she would order it for him on Amazon.  We stopped at Circle K for drinks on the way home. 

 View of Green's Peak on the way home.

Back at home Sheri and Max and I played a game of Five Crowns.  James took Ben on a Razr ride.  No one else wanted to go because it was so cold.  James said he had the need for speed and Ben said he doesn't get cold.  When he got back he was freezing.  I guess grandpa went too fast.

Evan has quite a personality.  He has an imaginary friend whose name is Jimmy Flipkins.  Isn't that a cool name!!  I bought a Jenga game at Walmart and he played with the blocks.  He made a robot then he came up with the idea that he was going to open a store and sell lemonade when he gets home.  The name of his store will be "Robo."

The boys played Zombies, Jenga, ping pong, and went on short Razr rides.

We watched The Pioneer Woman.  She made homemade pizza and ice cream pie.  Michael and Alex decided we should make an ice cream pie.  Maybe tomorrow.

Tonight for dinner we had honey lime chicken, broccoli and roasted potatoes.  Everything was delicious. 
The boys did the dishes.

Kim, Brian and Joe got here around 11 pm.  Yeah!  Now the party really begins.

I finished the Book of Mormon for the sixth time this year.

I got these pictures off Facebook:

Tricia found a stack of her favorite treat at Costco.

It's James's favorite treat too.

Trina and her friend on the soccer field.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

I woke up to see James's sleeping face in Addy's bed.  He looked so peaceful.  I have to tell you a story about Addy and her sweetness.  She and her cousin Kayla sold lemonade to raise money for one of their friends who has cancer.  They raised $14.00.  I love that girl, and her cousin Kayla too.

We said goodbye to Addy this morning who was the only one up when we left.  We are headed back to Chandler to load up the truck before returning to Vernon.

Since the kids are out of school for fall break they help us load up the truck.  Our helpers were: Alex, Ben, Max, and Michael.  I think Joe came over for awhile too.  Max is by far the best helper.

I loaded up alot of my Halloween stuff to take to the cabin.  Joshua asked if he could have a skeleton so I left one for him.

Relaxing

Oh, did I mention that Sheri came down to help too.  She and Max loaded up most of my books on the fireplace shelves.  

 Michael makes himself a costume

James tries to fix the sprinklers but can't.  He is going to call Brent and ask for his help.

We leave for Vernon around noon, behind Sheri, her boys, and Michael.  I told Max he could choose where we stop for lunch in Payson.  He chose Pizza Hut.  We had the buffet.  It was quite expensive so Sheri helped pay for it.  

Our next stop was Safeway in Show Low.  As I am coming out of the store with my groceries Michael comes up beside me and scares me.  He looked like this.

I guess he went around the store looking at people and trying to pick things up with his short arms.

Evan put this headstone outside.

 

When we get home everyone helps unload the truck and then James and Alex cook dinner.  They made pork chops and rice pilaf.  I don't have time to eat before I go to Mutual but I tell them to save me something.

I had to be at Mutual at 6 for presidency meeting.  The only problem was that no girls showed up.  Jordyn came late.  Kaeli was there with Natalie Jo.  She is so darn cute!!  Our mutual activity tonight was making flower arrangements and posters for Young Women in Excellence.

Natalie Jo Nicoll

It was cold today in Vernon.  I took this picture of the sky.