Monday, June 2, 2014

"Be of good cheer,

for I will lead you along."

-D&C 78:18

Jared Ammon and Catherine went on a short run this morning.  They said it was difficult to run because of the high altitude and loose cinders.  Sheri had the same concerns when she was here.  

James and I made them a big breakfast.  We had hashbrowns, eggs with onions and green chilies, turkey bacon and french toast.  They seemed to be very appreciative.  Jared mentioned how good the french toast was.  After breakfast Jared, Catherine and James took off in the Razr for Green's Peak.  About an hour or so later I got a call from James asking me to come and rescue them.  Before I got there he had the Razr fixed.  James rode home with me and Catherine and Jared took the Razr with Catherine driving. 

Jared and Catherine went to town this afternoon to get some groceries.  Catherine is a nice girl.  She is from Tyler, Texas and came to ASU on a track scholarship.  That's how she and Jared met.  She is not a member of the Church.

While Jared and Catherine were gone I read to James from Edenbrooke and we took a nap.  I got up and fixed some taco soup from years supply items and I also paid some bills.   

We had the taco soup for dinner and everybody loved it.  The best thing about it is that everything in it can come from your years supply.  After dinner we taught Catherine and Jared how to play Five Crowns.  Catherine took the game very seriously and took a long time to make her move.  James said it was the longest game he had ever played, but it paid off for Catherine because she won!

Some other happenings today: I called James Mr. Fixit because he fixed the Razr, Darrel's shower and toilet, and got rid of the ants in Sheri's room.  It was 89 degrees today and it was smoky because of the Tank fire near the Black River. 

Sunday, June 1, 2014

" It is true of families as it is of nations that elimination of wickedness and selfishness will produce harmony and unity.

The spirit of contention is of the devil."

Happy 46th Wedding Anniversary!

 

I was up at 3:30 this morning to finish preparing my lesson and my lesson handouts. My lesson is on the blessings of the Priesthood.  The best part of the lesson was a short video by Elder Hale's from a conference talk he gave way back in 1995.  

I got to church a little early to set up but then I was late going into sacrament meeting.  Luckily James was there to save me a place.  

Bishop Hall was not here today.  I guess he has started a new job hauling oil out of North Dakota and will be gone for 30 days.  James thinks we will probably get a new bishop because Bishop Hall will be required to be gone too much for his new job.  

We had a good fast and testimony meeting.  My favorite testimonies were Carmen's, the German exchange student who has been living with the Sean Hunsaker family, Sean Hunsaker, and Aaron Windsor who just got his mission call to Reno, Nevada.  Carmen is going back to Germany this week but she says she will be back to be baptized by her American dad, Brother Hunsaker.  I went home during Sunday School and got the book on light by Sister Uchtdorf that we bought yesterday.  James and I put our testimonies in it and gave it to Carmen.  She seemed very appreciative.  

 I made it back in time in Sunday School to hear Brother Peeler tell everyone how I get up at 4am to study the Book of Mormon.  A little embarrassing.

My lesson went well.  I was a little sad because today was Trenda's last day for a couple of months.  She and her brother Talon will be working in Washington state most of the summer at their uncle's fruit farm.  They will both be missed.  Trenda loved her journal and said it was even her favorite color.  

James fixed lunch and did the dishes afterwards.  He gave me a sweet anniversary card.  I made him a peach cobbler.  We were just finishing our FHE from Preach My Gospel when Jared Ammon and his friend Catherine arrived.  They will be staying with us until Wednesday.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

"Living the gospel is like a muscle, you've got to exercise it if you want to keep its' strength.  We need to keep doing the little things, prayer, scripture study and church attendance or we run the risk of forgetting.  The gospel is all about repetition so that it will truly be engrained in our hearts and minds.  

Forgetfulness leads to wickedness.

James had to go to the airport and sawcut the concrete that was poured yesterday on the Hatch Hangers job.  As a result we missed Max's football games which were played in Phoenix.  I guess there were three 20 minute games and Max's team lost all three, so his season is over.

I went shopping at Target and bought Emmy what I thought was a skateboard but it was actually a long board for her birthday.  I also bought about 16 Reese's candy bars for my lesson tomorrow.  On the way home I got gas and ewashed my car.  

For our anniversary date James and I went to Deseret Book and then to Firebirds for lunch.  These are the things I got at Deseret Book: Books - one about light by Sister Uchtdorf, "Marriage Isn't For You", "The Lincoln Hypothesis" and journals - one for Trenda, and one for me to keep track of my temple attendance.  

Our lunch was delicious.  We had sourdough bread and then I had coconut shrimp with coleslaw and mango salsa and James had crab cakes with coleslaw and mango salsa. I had a chocolate sundae for dessert.  This is one of my favorite meals!  James loved his too.

We went home and took a nap before leaving for Vernon.  We said our fast prayer and then we left for our real home.  James went the Globe way and of course I took the other route through Payson.  

James cut and colored my hair.  I spent some time working on my lesson about the blessings of the priesthood before going to bed.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Oath of a Pharmacist

I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others

through the profession of pharmacy.  In fulfilling this vow:

I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief

of suffering my primary concerns.

I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to do the best

of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients.

I will respect and protect all personal and health information

entrusted to me.

I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional

knowledge and competence.

I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles

of our profession's moral, ethical, and legal conduct.

I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.

I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the 

next generation of pharmacists.

I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with 

which I am entrusted by the public.

Darrel took this oath at his graduation this morning.  James, Trina and I attended the graduation and we couldn't be prouder.  Darrel was in an accelerated four year program that finished in three years. 

Darrel getting his diploma.

 Through a team effort Darrel was able to accomplish this important goal.  Trina was his teammate.  She worked while Darrel went to school, worked and babysat.  We are so very proud of both of them.

After the graduation ceremony we took Darrel and Trina to Olive Garden for lunch.  

Back at home James works on a bid while I go grocery shopping with Stacy at Walmart.  When we got home Ben, Max, Evan and Joshua were swimming.  Joshua got in trouble for telling Ben he asked his mom when he really did not. 

I made calico beans for Darrel's party this evening. It was a family party with Trina's parents, Lexi and her kids and us and Sheri and her boys, Kim and Joseph, and Stacy, Paul, Michael and Joshua.  Joseph left early to see his girlfriend.  I barely got to see him.  The surprise of the party was Alex's shaved head.  I barely recognized him.  Hopefully his hair will grow back quickly.

Kim took a picture of Darrel with his cake. 

The second Dr. Lambson in our family.

Trina showed me some pictures of Ruby skateboarding which gave me an idea for Emmy's birthday present.  I texted Jared and Tricia and they both thought a skateboard was a great idea.

Back at home Dallin was playing his guitar.  James shared some Ventures guitar music with him.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

1 Kings 11

"We, as modern Israel, need to avoid the sins of pride, misuse of wealth, and esteem of the world - three sins which beset Solomon and caused his downfall.  Even if we make some good decisions, could we also make some foolish ones that might destroy us?"

I read Alma 8 and finished all of the General Conference talks for the second time and read about the sad end of Solomon's life in the Old Testament.  I also went for a walk.  It was nice and cloudy.

I got a text from James hoping I would be down there by noon.  I told him I wasn't leaving until this afternoon and he seemed a little sad.  I actually left the lodge at 2:30.  I stopped to get the mail, and then in Show Low went to the bank, McDonald's and to get gas.  

There is a paving project going on between Pinedale and Clay Springs which slowed me down a little.  I stopped in Overgaard at the Dollar Store to get a snack.  I chose Junior Mints.  They definitely rejuvenated me.  The rest of my trip was pretty uneventful.

When I got to Chandler Stacy was watering the plants in the front planter.  I noticed that their old furniture was still in the driveway.  Stacy explained that Goodwill refused to take it because they said they couldn't sell it.

James was in the house eating Taco Bell.  He bought a taco for me as per my request.  Sorry Holly, I don't have any treats for you.

Joshua was watching a show about sonoran owls in Arizona.  Nice that he is watching an educational show.

James and I went to bed early because he has a pour in the morning at 4:30 am.   

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Morning haze from the fires.

Alma 7:23-24

And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive.

And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works.

I took a 30 minute walk this morning and counted my steps with my Tractivity.  Counting today and yesterday, according to Tractivity, I walked 5 miles, 12,074 steps and burned 664 calories.  Woohoo! I'm on my way. Today I listened to an Elaine Dalton BYU Devotional.  She runs marathons and had this to say: "Daily choices do matter over time.  Sacrifice today to obtain the blessings of tomorrow.  A fit body is a worthy desire."

Tonight for Young Women's we did some outdoor cooking at the park in preparation for girl's camp.  Originally we were going to use dutch ovens and cook over coals but because of the fire restrictions we went to cook stoves and solar ovens.  Because there was no sun today we were down to just cook stoves.  Thank goodness for Analee and Kip Hunsaker and their hurricane stoves and Ruth Wilhelm and her nice big camp stove.  We had delicious stew and biscuits and my peach cobbler.  It was a tasty meal.  Here are some pictures:

Maddie lighting a stove with Sister Julie

Wilhelm and Shelly Applegate looking on, and 

Colter Hunsaker's head.

Trenda, Maddie and LeeAnn

Trenda, Maddie, LeeAnn, Colter,

Kelly, and Alice.

The three amigos, Jordyn, Kelly, and Alice.

Jordyn, Maddie, LeeAnn, Trenda,

Shelly, Kelly, Alice

Trenda is leaving for Washington on Sunday.

She's kissing LeeAnn goodbye.

I tried to get a picture of the sunset at the park.  This is the best I could do.

 

 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Alma 7:12

And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

There are two fires in Arizona right now.  The Skunk fire near San Carlos and the Slide Rock fire near Sedona.  

While working on my blog this morning I listened to a BYU Devotional entitled: "The Human Body, a Gift and a Responsibility."  In this talk Brother Larry Tucker says that smokers have a death rate 2x higher than non-smokers and that those who are not fit have a death rate 4x higher than those who are.  That statistic was enough to motivate me to get moving again and start walking.  Today with my Tractivity devise on I moved cans downstairs.  

UPS delivered my new glasses from Dr. Lambson right to my door today.  They definitely look different, but I love them!  I also love my new sunglasses.

My June schedule is filling up quickly.  Next week Jared Ammon and his friend Catherine want to come up Sunday evening until Wednesday.  Kim may come up Tuesday and Thursday - Monday Michael is bringing his cross country 8 team members up with 3 adults.  I am picking James up next Wednesday in Silver City so he can go fishing on the Black River with James and Alex.  The next week we will be at the timeshare and the following week is camp.  On the 24th I am scheduled to have surgery on my abscess tooth and the month closes out with the Lambson family reunion in Ramah.  

Ben got his cast off and his stitches out today.

Alex gave himself a haircut today.  While they were here James gave the other boys, including Michael a haircut but Alex refused.  Here are the results:

Not too bad.

Other news from Chandler; James fixed the outside faucet that wasn't working and installed a new faucet in the kitchen in Chandler.  I love having a guy who can fix things!  

I had french toast for dinner.  It was delicious!