Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Happy St. Patrick's Day

There are two things wrong with this shirt I bought for myself for

St. Patrick's day.  #1.  I bought the wrong size and it was way too small.

#2.  There are snakes on the shirt!! How did I not see that?  I hate snakes!!

Does anyone want a black shamrock shirt that says Ireland and has snakes on it?  Oh yes, it's a medium, hahahaha!

 

Because of the mishap with my "St. Patrick's Day" shirt, I had to dig my only other green shirt out of the dirty clothes.  It's a good thing I wasn't planning on going anywhere today.  I actually spent a pretty relaxing day at home catching up on some of my gospel studies. 

 

James, Alex, and Seth left for the cabin this morning around 6am.  They are going fishing and to do a little work around the cabin.  I hope they don't get too wet.  It's supposed to rain.

 

I was Sheri's taxi today.  I took her to work this morning, picked her up this afternoon, and took her to Erik's this evening to pick up her van. 

 

Evan came down this afternoon with his journal because I said I wanted him to share some things from it with me.  It was a good time to spend some time with him because Joshua was gone to the zoo and out to lunch with his other grandma and his cousins, Cannon, Zane, Brig, and Nixie.  

 Having lunch at Casa Reynoso in Tempe

after going to the zoo.

Evan got his journal for his baptism in November from Nancy Van Vleet.  I expected he would have a few entries, but it is almost entirely filled.  This kid loves to write and not only does he have a good memory but he has a good imagination. He read the entire journal to me.  I especially enjoyed his entry about our trip to Disneyland a year ago in November.  He wrote that we stayed at the "Mbc Sweets" and he had the best breakfast of his life.  We did stay at the Embassy Suites.  I love this kid!  He is a good writer and he reads with such feeling!

Evan and his journal.  Did I mention he has artwork throughout the journal.  Not only is he a good writer, but he is a good artist too!

I suppose he inherited his ability to write from his mother and his artistic ability from his father.

Evan reading to me from his journal.  I wonder if Nancy knew

what a great gift she was giving to him.

 

The Trezise boys swam again today.  I am glad someone is getting some use out of our pool.

 

Since it is Taco Tuesday, I had to have Mexican food for dinner.  I chose Someburros.  I got a pollo fundido and a shredded beef taco.  I did not like the chicken filling in the fundido.  The taco was good but a little plain.

 



 

 

  

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

I guess the big one got away.

My fish is bigger than your fish!

Fishing on upper Silver Creek before it closes on April 1st. 

 

"And it came to pass that when he had thus spoken, all the multitude, with one accord, did go forth with their sick and their afflicted, and their lame, and with their blind, and with their dumb, and with all them that were afflicted in any manner; and he did heal the every one as they were brought forth unto him. 

And they did all, both they who had been healed and they who were whole, bow down at his feet, and did worship him; and as many as could come for the multitude did kiss his feet, insomuch that they did bathe his feet with their tears."

3 Nephi 17:9

 

 

This was part of my scripture study this morning.  All of the prophets in the Book of Mormon looked forward to the time when Christ would come.  It is the culminating event in the book.  37 pages are written about that one year, 34 A.D.  It gives us a glimpse into what it will be like at His Second Coming.

 

I went to Circle K to get gas because Sam's Club gas station was closed down.  I got a Polar Pop and I hope it is my last one for awhile.  I went next door to the Neat Freak carwash to get my car washed at Michael's suggestion.  It cost me three dollar which included a vacuum and a cloth to clean my dashboard.  I loved!  I probably will never go back to Sam's carwash again.  I pay $6 there and they don't have a vacuum.  When I got home Stacy asked me why I washed my car when it's supposed to rain.  I got it washed because it was driving me crazy, especially the windshield and the dirty carpets. 

I made it to the MVD to get a duplicate driver's license around 11:30. I tried to get on online but you have to fill out the form exactly as on your original and I couldn't remember how I put my middle name: I tried Karen Lambson, Karen L. Lambson, and Karen Lee Lambson and struck out.  Three strikes and you are out and have to go in to the MVD.  I put our Vernon address on the new license and the clerk told me they would send it to Vernon and that it couldn't be forwarded.  I called James and asked him if he would talk to someone at the post office in Vernon and ask them to please call us when it arrives.  He said he would.

 

I stopped at Costco on the way home to get fudgsicles, Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches, and dark chocolate covered frozen banana slices.  I had a $15 coupon so I came out only spending around $7.

 

I came home and put my "treasures" in the freezer and then headed to Winco.  The sky is dark and it looks like rain. 

There is one thing Winco has more of than Walmart; Little Debbie Cakes!  I never knew there were so many varities!  I was tempted to try the cream cheese cakes but I abstained. 

 

After a short nap when I got home I began cleaning the window sill and blinds in our bedroom.  I also vacuumed and dusted around the edges of the walls and even moved James's desk and the furniture in the little alcove.  I love a clean room!

 

I went to take some things out to the recycle and it was raining.  Stacy was right.  Oh well, it only cost me $3 to wash my car, and it looks so much better when it's vacuumed.

 

Joshua's friend Bryce came over to play today, along with Evan.  The three of them played nicely together all afternoon.

 

Tonight Joshua and Evan went to Scouts.  Stacy took them and I picked them up for Sheri.  She was stuck at Max's football practice which she thought would be cancelled because of the rain.

The boys were excited because they got to learn how

to write with invisible ink.

 

When I picked up Josh and Evan at the church I dropped off Ben for Mutual.  Tonight is their combined activity and they are all playing indoor soccer.  Later I asked Michael how it was.  He said it was great and that Alexis came.  He said there were four teams and his team won the championship.  Ben was on Michael's team.



 

 

 

 





Monday, March 16, 2015

These boys are enjoying the 91 degree weather.

 As far as I am concerned 91 degrees is too hot for March.

 

James, Alex, and Seth are going to the cabin to work and go fishing at Silver Creek before it closes on April 1st.  They are leaving tomorrow morning.  James took me out to lunch at Cheesecake Factory and then we went to see Cinderella afterwards.  He liked it, as I knew he would.  I wouldn't recommend it for every guy, but James is a romantic.

One of the best parts of the movie.

 

This afternoon James prepares for the Jared Bowen job he is going to do. 

 

Stacy and Paul went to Justin Johnson's reception this evening at the Elegant Barn in Gilbert.  I guess Joshua stole the show with his dancing.  I am sorry I wasn't there to take pictures.



It's Chanelle and Justin.

Justin's mission president was at the wedding and he said that Justin was a very obedient missionary and he knew he would be very successful in life.  Chanelle is a return missionary too.  When she left on her mission her family stopped going to church so she had no family members at her temple wedding.  It reminded me of when James and I got married.

 

I picked up Sheri, Alex, Max and Evan at Erik Lambson's tonight.  Sheri dropped off her car for him to work on.  





Sunday, March 15, 2015



Jared and his family are leaving today after they take the sacrament.  I am so grateful they came!  We had so much fun and accomplished good things!  They will be missed until they come again, which we hope will be soon.  Maybe around Emmy's birthday so I can take her to get a pedicure.

 

April St. Onge was the youth speaker in sacrament meeting.  She told us that the Atonement is central to Heavenly Father's plan of salvation. 

Mauri Waller also spoke on the Atonement using Elder Klebingat's conference address: "Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence."1.) Take responsibility for your own spiritual well-being. 2.) Take responsibility for you own physical well-being. 3.) Embrace voluntary whole-hearted obedience as part of your life. 4.) Become good at repenting thoroughly and quickly. 5.) Become good at forgiving 6.) Accept trials, setbacks, and surprises as part of your mortal experience.

Darrell Waller used President Packer's talk entitled: "The Reason for Our Hope" to base his talk on the Atonement.  President Packer gave a leather bound copy of the scriptures to an officiant at Oxford University.  He showed him the name of Jesus Christ in the topical guide and all the information in our scriptures about the Savior, thus establishing common ground.  ( John 14:16, 2 Nephi 25:26, Ether 3:14, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Alma 34:9-10, Romans 3:23-24).  Mercy is the mighty healer, even to the wounded innocent.  The Atonement purifies and brings peace.

 

We only had seven kids in our class today.  Some people are gone for spring break I suppose since Chandler has two weeks off.  Taylor's dad, Brennan Ray had surgery a couple of days ago.  Taylor was here today to tell us about it.

 

Ivy had a birthday this week and her mother got engaged.  She wasn't here to tell us about it but we saw it on Facebook and You Tube.

Ivy's mom Tasha is a dancer for the Phoenix Suns and her fiancé Trevor surprised her by proposing after a dance at halftime on Friday night.  Ivy and her mom live in the apartments on Willis Rd.

 

I forgot cookies today but I remembered the Playdough.  Sheri helped us for awhile but then she left.  The lesson was on baptism.

 

I ordered a chess set for James on Thursday or Friday and it arrived today.  I used my Amazon points and there was no shipping charges so it didn't cost me anything.  James played a game with Michael and then a couple of games with Alex.





The old guy still has it.  He beat both Michael and Alex once, and then Alex beat him the last game.

A thinking man's game.

 

Alex finished the Book of Mormon and came down tonight to share one of his favorite scriptures with me.  He shared Mosiah 4:16-23 and then we discussed it.  I asked him if he learned anything and he said he did.  I enjoyed spending this time with him. 

 

Adam texted me and said he finished through Alma 57 so I sent him $20 via Chase.

 

I was an enjoyable Sabbath day.  Jared made it home by 7:30 Texas time.

 

 









Saturday, March 14, 2015

Today was the last game for the Red Flames.

I am going to miss their games!

 

James had to go help clean the church this morning so he didn't get to go to the game.  I took Joshua because Stacy and Paul went to Justin Johnson's wedding at the Mesa temple. 

 

I saw Collin and Wendy DeWitt at the soccer fields before the game and had a nice visit with them.  They were telling me all the things they had to do to get ready for their mission, which included an F.B.I. background check.  It was so fun to see them! I introduced them to Addy because she came up to help me carry my chair.

 

 

Darrel, Trina, Addy, Rowan, Ruby, Lola, Suzy, Jared, Emmy, Molly, Sheri, Ian, Ben, Evan, Kim, Joshua and I were all at the game.  Each of the kids got a trophy and a cupcake after the game.  It was a good way to end the season. 

I hurried to get Joshua home because Dallin and Michael were waiting at home for him.  They are all going to the temple for pictures. 

 

I made a "brunch" this morning which included: bacon, eggs, cheese, potatoes and tortillas so people could make breakfast burritos.  I made them for Jared's family and for James and I.

 

After brunch Jared, James Hayden, Anna, James, Sheri, Alex, Ben and I all met at the Gilbert temple at 1pm to do baptisms for the dead.  Jared has 76 names for us to do.  We were able to do 54.  Sheri did baptisms too so Anna wouldn't be the only girl.  One of the officiators, Brother Seymore, is from Snowflake and now lives in Queen Creek.  He is also Roy Seymore's dad.  Roy is in our ward here in Chandler.  We had a nice visit with him. 

Helping our eternal family grow James, Anna, Sheri, Ben, and Alex all did baptisms and confirmations for 54 deceased family members.  The boys did an additional 22 names for the temple too.

We all went to Frost afterwards to celebrate.

 

Back home again where we grab a bite to eat, at least I did, and then Sheri, Anna and I were off to get pedicures. 

Can you tell which foot belongs to which person?

 

Tonight we had our combined FHE with Jared telling experiences he had on his mission to: Ecuador, Chandler, Globe, and California.  It was awesome!  I really felt the Spirit.  He told some amazing conversion stories and how the Book of Mormon changes lives and gives people hope.  

The evening started out with Stacy singing "Joseph Smith's First Prayer" to the tune of "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing."  It was beautiful!

  Those who attended: Stacy, Adam, Michael, Joshua, Kim, Brian and Joseph.  Brian was pretty sick so James and Jared gave him a blessing.  Sheri, Ian, Alex, Ben, Max, and Evan, Jared, James Hayden, Anna, Emmy, and Molly.  Darrel took his kids camping this evening and Trina stayed home with Lola. 

 

The only pictures I took.  Sometimes I am so forgetful.

 

It was a great evening, but we did miss Darrel's family.

 









Friday, March 13, 2015

Anna's Artwork

What animal do you see?

 

Emmy and Molly spent the night at Trina's and James spent the night at Sheri's.  I guess James and Alex are having a little chess tournament.  It was just Jared and Anna here.  Anna "slept in" until almost 10 and then an hour or so to get ready to go to lunch with Jared and James Hayden.  They went to Red Brick Pizza for lunch, just for old times sake.  Anna says they used to go there when they lived here. 

While they were gone I went to get candy at Walmart for the movie.  I also got another bathroom rug, cinnamon rolls and ranch dressing. 

At 1pm Kim came over and she, Anna and I drove to the Harkins at Santan Village mall.  I bought tickets for everyone, including Molly, Ruby, Addy, and Emmy.  (Trina later insisted on paying for her girls). Trina dropped the four girls off and then Rowan decided he wanted to come too. This is the movie we saw:

Cinderella was played by Lily James from Downton Abbey.  In Downton she plays Lady Rose.

Helen Bonham Carter was hilarious as the Fairy Godmother and I loved Richard Madden as Prince Charming.  Kate Blanchett did a good job as the evil stepmother and Anastasia and Drisella were ridiculous.  Sophie McShera who plays Daisy on Downton Abbey was Drisella. 

We loved it!

Rowan did not want to be in the picture.

James and I watched Emmy and Molly this evening while Jared, James, and Anna went to The Box Escape with these crazy people:



Jared said it was a lot of fun and he would do it again!

 

After Peter Piper Pizza Emmy, Molly, and I came home and watched Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb.  Molly fell asleep so James put her to bed. 

It was after 10pm when Stacy, Paul, and Joshua got home from Michael's track meet.  Stacy insisted that Emmy go to bed.  I went to bed too.  Jared got home around 11pm.  They went to Oregano's after The Box Escape.

 

It was a fun, but long day.







Thursday, March 12, 2015

I got some one on one time with Emmy this morning while I was doing my gospel study.  She got up a little earlier than usual and we had a nice visit. 

 

Jared and his kids left around 10am to go visit the Wallen's and their Barney cousins. 

James and I had lunch at Elmer's and then he took Alex, Michael, and Alexis to Bass Pro Shop.  Joe, Amanda and Connor just happen to be there too. 

 

I went to the Walmart on Market St. in Gilbert and did lots of shopping, including buying a new air mattress for Anna because the one she is sleeping on went flat.  I also bought five new towels for Jared's family to use while they are here. 

 

I came home to fix dinner for everyone.  Stacy is upset because I missed going to "Feed My Starving Children".  I told the Relief Society president on Sunday that I wouldn't be there.  I decided to stay home and feed my son and grandchildren instead.  Emmy and Anna had asked for white spaghetti which turned out to be macaroni with alfredo sauce.  We also had garlic knots and a salad.  After dinner Joshua, Jared and his kids all went to Darrel and Trina's for a game night

Sheri and her boys were there too!

 

Today was the grand opening for the new Winco store across the street.  Michael and Paul went this evening and they loved it.  Michael was excited because he said they had four aisles of candy.

The only drawbacks are: you have to bag your own groceries, and you have to use cash or debit cards, as credit cards aren't accepted.