Monday, August 24, 2015

First Day of School in El Paso, Texas

James

Anna

 Emmy

 Molly

A funny story about Molly.  She lost a tooth while eating lunch and swallowed it.  She had to write a note to the tooth fairy and explain.

I know this sounds crazy but I had enchiladas and apple pie for breakfast while listening to President Uchtdorf and President Eyring speak during the priesthood session of General Conference.

After scriptures and prayer James left on the Razr to pick up his wildlife cameras.  I guess he is helping his friends from Oregon, who are coming down in September to hunt, scout for elk.

When James returned from his ride we started reading "The Lady of Milkweed Manor."  I also worked on my blog, washed sheets, and began dusting furniture and cleaning the wood floor.  

 We also made a trip to Walmart and Home Depot.  There were lots of clouds in the sky, but no rain.  I love the cool temperatures though.

We had chicken tacos for dinner.  James had to let off another ant bomb upstairs to stop the invasion.  

In the way of world news, the stock market was lower than it's been in a long time today.  Glen Beck warns that we need to prepare.  He suggests having cash at home in case the banks close, even for a short time.

For FHE we listened to a conference talk about temples by President Monson.  Afterwards we watched a Hallmark movie where Jaclyn Smith played an evil mother-in-law to be.  

On another note, during nap time today I woke up and thought I saw an orange and black caterpillar crawling on James.  It wasn't real but it sure seemed real to me.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Tyler Tedder

Today it was announced in the Vernon ward sacrament meeting that a young man in our ward, 13 year old Tyler Tedder, had passed away.  No one knows what happened and an autopsy has been ordered.  He spent alot of time at the Wilhelm's and 12 year old Andy Wilhelm wrote this letter to put in Tyler's casket.

 I didn't know Tyler but I had met his grandmother, Patsy Tedder, whom he lived with.  We sat by each other in church and she told me she used to babysit for Rita and Gary, my cousins.  When I would come to Show Low in the summer time as a child Rita and I would play with Patsy's younger brother, Pete Whipple.  My heart goes out to the Tedder family.

Tyler with his grandma, Patsy.

I gave a lesson in Primary today on the resurrection.  It is knowledge of the resurrection and life after death that brings peace and comfort to those who have lost loved ones.

I taught two classes today as Denice Hall wasn't here to teach the 10 and 11 year olds.  My class: Braylin, Isabelle, Joelee, Talena, Zemira, and Karsyn.  Karsyn is a visitor. The 10 and 11 year old class: Macy, Andy, Holly, and Hailey. I gave Kitkats to those who looked up scriptures and answered questions, which included everyone. 

Kilee Hunsaker, Paula Johnson, and Virgil Cooper were the speakers in sacrament meeting today.

After lunch and a nap James went home teaching to the Wallace's with Rick Lauritzen.  I started fixing dinner since we are having the missionaries over around 5pm.  I made enchiladas, beans, corn, salad, and apple pie and ice cream for dessert.  

James made punch with grape juice and limeade, one of his favorites.  

It was nice to meet and visit with Elder's Carraway and White.  Elder Carraway is from Virginia and just has a few more weeks to finish his mission.  Elder White is brand new and is from Utah.  When I asked what they had been doing in the way of missionary work Elder Carraway said:  "We worked 25 hours last week building a horse arena for the Howard's.  They are going to use it to teach handicapped children how to ride horses.  He also said they were going to the Westbrook's ranch in New Mexico to brand cattle for the coming week.  I noticed they both had cowboy boots on.  

Elder Carraway is going back home to help his mother run the 74 Dominoes franchises they have.  The missionaries always bring a wonderful spirit with them.  

After we said our goodbyes James and I cleaned the kitchen together and then we watched a Hallmark movie starring Wes Brown, "Under the Stars."

  

 

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Garden post from Instagram

Today I listened to two General Conference addresses.  The first was Elder Quentin L. Cook's entitled "The Lord Is My Light", and the second was Elder Ballard's "The Greatest Generation of Young People."

I had a date with Kim and Sheri this morning to go to breakfast.  We started out at a new place in Gilbert called "Snooze" but it was so crowded and after waiting 45 minutes we decided to leave.  We went down the street to "Lolo's Chicken and Waffles."  I had a piece of chicken and a waffle.  It was quite tasty.  Most  of all I enjoyed being with two of my daughters!  I could kick myself for not taking any pictures.

We were going to go get pedicures but we had to reschedule because I had to get back to the house before our Open House to get my luggage so James and I could leave for the cabin.

Stacy said she was going to leave Holly on Dallin's bed because she can't get down.  I told her if she did that she needed to call Jen and tell her, which she did.  Jen is deathly afraid of dogs but once she met Holly she was okay with her staying.  She said afterwards that she was an angel.  

In three hours six couples looked at the house.  One lady was pretty excited because she said her husband was in a band and she could just send them downstairs, close the door, and let them practice.

Ready for the Open House:

 Family Room

Living Room

Dining Room

 Kitchen

 Basement

We went shopping at Walmart when we arrived in Show Low because we are feeding the missionaries tomorrow.  

When we arrived in Vernon we watched a Hallmark movie and read from "The Silent Governess."

 

Friday, August 21, 2015

I spent the morning getting ready for our realtors tour at 10:30.  Stacy left Holly and I took her with me to Darrel and Trina's.  Lola loves her but doesn't like it when she gets too close.

James and I had lunch at Jersey Mike's.  

This afternoon James had a doctor's appointment with Dr. Wilson. James has had bronchitis for awhile now.  He got a steroid shot, an antibiotic, and cough syrup with codeine.  I can use the cough syrup too.  My cough has come back.

After James's doctor appointment we went to see his mom, Lois, and his sister Dawn in Tempe.  I was showered with more gifts, including a $45 debit card.  They also fed us dinner.  We had such a nice visit and need to go more often.

 Facebook find

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Sweet baby George Wilhelm weighed

9 pounds 6 ounces and is 21 inches long

Congratulation to John and Sandra Wilhelm

and their other eight children.

Trenda, Talon, John, Sandra, Alice,

Andy, Zemira, Curtis, Ruth, and Johnny

We love this awesome family!

We got two new tires today.  

Adam worked for us and before taking him home we took him to lunch at Nello's.  I love their Margarita pizza with thin crust.  Thanks Dawn for telling me about it.  

This afternoon I took a nap and then swept the wood floors.  

James and I took Evan to Wetzel Pretzel.  We bought five pretzels because Max and Joshua wanted one and Trina and her kids were coming over.  The big news of the day is that Lola is walking!

Trina and her kids brought me pumpkin bread from Starbucks.  It was delicious!

 

Dallin and his band "Harrison Fjiord" performed at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix this evening.  We bought tickets but didn't end up going.  We wish Dallin all the best of luck.

 

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Happy Birthday to me!

I received flowers and a card from James, flowers from Sheri, a card and almond M&M's from the Gonzo's, a card and Olive Garden gift card from Kim and Brian and Cheesecake Factory cards from Jared and Darrel and Trina. 

Flowers from James,

candy from Gonzo's

 Flowers from Sheri

Flowers from Darrel & Trina

James took me to breakfast at Mimi's.  I had brioche french toast, scrambled eggs and bacon.

This picture doesn't do it justice,

it was delicious!

James had lemon poppyseed pancakes, fried eggs and ham.

Lemon poppyseed pancakes

Fried eggs and ham

After breakfast James took my car to Cobblestone and got it detailed.  It took a couple of hours but it looks brand new on the inside.  I love it!

We had lunch at Cheesecake Factory.  I had friend zucchini with heavenly dip, a French country salad, and lemon meringue cheesecake.

My favorite cheesecake and James loves it too!

He says it reminds him of Eagle Brand pie.

This afternoon we went to see the movie "Antman" starring Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly.  It was great!

I had over 50 birthday wishes on Facebook and wishes from all of my kids.  My husband was wonderful and spent the entire day with me doing what I wanted.  Who could ask for anything more.

Taylor Wanlass returned from his mission in Texas today.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Gilbert Temple

President Ezra Taft Benson taught that those who strive to become like Jesus Christ achieve true greatness:

"That man is greatest and most blessed and joyful whose life most closely approaches the pattern of the Christ.  This has nothing to do with earthly wealth, power, or prestige.  The only true test of greatness, blessedness, joyfulness, is how close a life can come to being like the Master, Jesus Christ.  He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life."

Thanks Sheri and your work friend Rachel!

I am obsessed with tiny houses

right now!

 

We left around 6am for Chandler this morning, reluctant to go.  We have no spare, only a prayer.

James stopped at McDonald's for me so I could get a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit so I could take my pain meds.  It was dried out and I didn't end up eating all of it.  James is my "cleanup" man.

Just before Hagan Hill there was a big rock in the road.  James stopped and moved it so no one would have the problem we had Saturday night.

My cold and cough are still with me and now James is getting sick too.  I warned him, but he didn't listen.  After stopping at Burger House for Tony's Special, I called Dr. Douglas and told Chris I had a cold.  We both thought it was a good idea for me to reschedule my appointment.  I rescheduled for 1pm on September 9th, the same day I have an infusion. 

According to Discount Tire we are lucky we made it here on our spare.  They said it's the original spare, which is now ten years old, and it's not even legal to drive on because of the chance of delamination.  Thank goodness we said a prayer!  Two new tires and a new wheel are going to cost us between $500 and $600!

We started my birthday celebration a little early. 

For dinner we went to Oreganos and then afterwards we went to see the new Meryl Streep movie, "Rikki and the Flash."  It isn't a movie I would recommend but it ended up having a pretty good message.

We read our scriptures and a chapter from "The Silent Governess" before going to bed.