Tuesday, October 13, 2015

I love this picture of the prophets of this

dispensation.

 

Sheri's quote:

Richard G. Scott's talk in the April 2013 conference

is the bomb  He says:

"When we obey the commandments of the Lord and serve His children unselfishly, the natural consequence is power from God - power to do more than we can do by ourselves.  Our insights, our talents, our abilities are expanded because we receive strength

and power from the Lord  His power is a fundamental component to establishing a home filled with peace."

I want that power!

 

This morning I read from "Jesus the Christ", the New Testament Student Manual, all of the October church magazines, a Sunday School lesson, the Book of Mormon and the New Testament and a conference talk.  I am ready to face the day!

 

James worked on taxes and his Sunday School lesson today.  He is so nervous about this new calling.  He says he's never taught adults before.  

I unloaded two boxes today that were full of my books I had taken to Chandler.  I found the Book of Mormon I had written my testimony in for Dawn.  I would like to give it to her while I am down in the valley this week.

 

We went out to go to the post office this afternoon only to see that my car had a flat tire.  James puts air in it but it definitely has a leak so he put in a plug.  Hopefully this will work!

 

Kilee Hunsaker was supposed to call today about washing windows.  She called around 3pm and by then I wasn't feeling like doing windows so I postponed until November 7th.  She wants to raise money to pay her phone bill and to buy a car.

 

I made chicken tacos for dinner.  They were very good, one of our favorite meals, except the cheese was a little old. 

 

We read from our new book, "A Heart's Rebellion."  We love being together in our beautiful mountain home!

Facebook finds:

I want these!

 

Monday, October 12, 2015

Food for Thought

James and I left for Silver City, New Mexico this morning at 6am for a 9am meeting.  James forgot about the hour time difference so the people he was meeting had waited an hour for him.  The Taco Bell where we met didn't even open until 10 am.

Papers were signed, a deed was delivered, and we went home with a pocket full of cash.  We celebrated by eating at one of the finer restaurants in Silver City, Taco Bell!

James and I read our scriptures and then I read to him from our new book, "A Hearts Rebellion."

 Why do so many women choose the wrong man?

We made several stops on the way home.  This one was the first:

I didn't realize I was taking a selfie.

We stopped here to use the restrooms and then felt like we should buy something.  We settled on the Plain Jane fudge instead of the Lavender fudge and two chocolate truffles, one with raspberry and the other with chili.  I thought the fudge was the best that I've ever had.  I don't normally like fudge.  

We also took a little side trip which was about 15 miles out of the way.  It's one of those little places with just a main drag and not much else.  I got a kick out of "Wild Bill's Bar."  There use to be a Bill's Bar in Show Low but it wasn't "Wild Bill's."

When we got to Springerville I mentioned that sometime I would like to go into the Western Drugstore and look around.  To my surprise James stopped.  It was your typical small town store with some unique features, like a place in the back where you can by woodworking products.  They also really cater to hunter's and outdoorsman.  I also found a very interesting assortment of cookie cutters.  

When we returned home to Vernon we took a nap.  For some reason I was feeling a little sad and depressed.  I spent the afternoon and evening watching three Hallmark movies.  "Before You Say I Do", "Growing the Big One" (pumpkins that is), and "Bridal Fever."  I also watched most of "Dancing with the Stars."

It was not a day of great accomplishment for me.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

On top of Green's Peak

James and I attended stake conference in Show Low this morning.  We invited Kim and Brian to come with us but they declined.

Wendell Allen, a friend of ours from high school was the translator for Elder Pino.  He did an outstanding job.  Elder Pino is the first general authority from Venezuela.  He is a member of the first quorum of the Seventy.  He spoke about relationships and traditions and how our traditions, such as temple attendance, scripture study, and prayer can protect us and our families.  It was a good meeting.

Before Kim and Brian left for home I played a game of Five Crowns with them.  James was taking a nap.  I talked Kim into leaving a couple of her gluten free chocolate chip pumpkin muffins.  They are very tasty.  

Two of my very favorite people in the world!

Brian really wants to build a home on part of our property and he and James talked about putting in water lines and electrical lines.  Now that they are "empty nesters" they are planning their future.

Our Hallmark movie this evening: "Your Love Never Fails."

 

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Last years fall colors, aren't quite to this point this year.

Sheri's quote:

"We need not worry if we can't simultaneously do all of the things

that the Lord has counseled us to do.  He has spoken of a time and a

season for all things.  In response to our sincere prayers for guidance, He will direct us in what should be emphasized at each phase of our life.  We can learn, grow, and become like Him one

consistent step at a time."

-Elder Richard G. Scott

The one thing I miss about being here in Vernon is the soccer games.

Kruby is the nickname for these two.

Soccer buddies forever!

Kruby's cheerleaders!

Ivy and Lola.

 So proud of you Addy!

Love this girl!

 Miss Molly, the soccer star!

I love this story Jared posted and couldn't help sharing it!

The pictures to go with the story.

We had to go into town today to get a new printer because the one we have here bit the dust and James needs to scan and send some tax papers to our accountant.  On the way home we stopped to talk to Kathy and Chuck Crane who were out walking their dog.  Chuck had a broken arm.  Something about pushing an ATV too hard.  They won't be going to stake conference because he can't get his shirts on over his cast.

We missed the evening session of stake conference for the first time since I can remember.  We wanted to spend the time with Kim and Brian.  Kim and I watched "A Country Wedding" starring Autumn Reeser and Jesse Metcalf.  The four us watched "Harvest Moon."  James loved it!

Friday, October 9, 2015

Sheri's quote:

 "He will not always take your afflictions from you,

but He will comfort and lead you with love

through whatever storm you face."

-Pres. Thomas S. Monson

I am excited that Kim and Brian are coming to visit today.  Now that they are empty nesters, it's just the two of them.  I went downstairs to check and make sure their room was okay when I discovered that there was a water leak, this time in their room.

The leak was coming from the planter outside.  James turned the water off just as I was leaving for town.  I had to go to the bank and Walmart.  

Kim and Brian arrive while the water is off and Kim is very concerned.  She says she drinks lots of water and consequently uses the bathroom alot.  I assure her that dad will get it fixed, which he does.  He is our hero!

This guy is not afraid of a little mud.

He had to dig a four feet deep hole.

Kim was talking about going home tomorrow but now she can stay until Sunday as they had planned.

Kim and Brian go one a Razr ride and see three deer, one buck and two doe's, and five cow elk.  Wow!  

We spent a quiet evening at home with Kim and Brian.  Kim goes to bed at 10 and gets up at 6.  She says that President Hinckley promised that if we keep those hours, everything will work out for us.

James and I watched a Hallmark movie in our bedroom, but we were in bed by ten.

 I love these two!

From the smiles, it looks like they

had a good time!

Nothing like Sleeping Beauty's 

castle for a backdrop.

 

 

 

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Seth and his Northern Pike

 

Sheri's quote:

"Great courage will be required as we remain 

FAITHFUL and TRUE

amid the ever-increasing pressures

and insidious influences."

-Pres. Thomas S. Monson

 

I was up quite early.  I couldn't sleep.  I was worried about selling the house and not seeing Joshua again.  James, on the other hand, had good dreams about me. He very seldom remembers his dreams.

 

James and I left the house around 8:30 to go to the Social Security office in Mesa. I had to get my 1099's for 2012, 2013, and 2014.  It only took us a few minutes and we were finished.  Last week when James got his it took him over an hour!

 

I got a call from Dennis inviting me to Vickie's birthday lunch today.  Of course I had to tell him I couldn't make it.  Maybe I can take her and Vickie out next week or the week after.

James helped me load up my car with boxes I had stored in Central self storage.  

 

Kim, James and I had lunch at the new Kneader's in Chandler on Queen Creek and Alma School.  It's the new one where Dallin works but we didn't see him. I invited Stacy to come too but she declined.   James and I both had Reuben sandwiches and I had the cheddar poblano soup.  It was delicious.  Kim ate healthy and had a salad.

 Kim told us all about her "Wanda the Witch" activities.  It sounds like lots of fun but also alot of work!

 

After lunch I tried to take a nap and then go pick up my Metoprolol prescription at Walmart.  The pharmacy was closed for lunch so I called James and asked him to pick it up later so I could head for home.  I stopped at Deseret Book and got us two new books to read.  This is the one we are reading first:

 New author so I don't know how good it's going to be.

I only had to stop 2x by the side of the road to take a short nap.  When I got home I unloaded my car and sat down to watch some TV.  I watched "Keeping up with the Randall's" by myself and when James got home around 9:30 we watched "Last Chance Harvey" starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson.

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Sheri's quote:

"As we make Christ the center of our lives, our fears will be 

replaced by the courage of our convictions."

-Pres. Thomas S. Monson

 Provo Tabernacle Temple

James and I were up and ready to leave for the valley by 6am.  It was rainy and foggy and I hated to leave.  We listen to our scriptures, the Book of Mormon, and the New Testament, as we go in to Show Low.  We finished "Sophia" yesterday so we don''t have a book to read.  I try to sleep through Salt River Canyon, but for some reason I can't.  

We stopped at Burger House in Miami for two Tony's breakfast specials, a green mixed burro for James and a red mixed burro for me for later on in the day.  We see a red pickup that has rolled over on the side of the road.  I hope no one was hurt.  It's raining and the highway is wet.  We think he may have hydro-planed coming down the hill.

When we get to the house, Paul, Michael and Joshua are all in the family room.  I go in and get ready to go to AARC (Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Center) in Mesa for my infusion appointment at 11.  I also see Dr. Caldron and his new assistant Rhona while I am there.  Tiffany is out on maternity leave.  She adopted a little boy.  

After my appointment I met my friend Karen Schneider at Firebirds for lunch.  It was my birthday lunch on her.  Thanks Karen!

Lance and Karen Schneider

Sheri, Ian and the boys went to Lois's today and helped her with yardwork.  

Grandma Lois and the Gang

The rest of the family is so appreciative of the Trezise's!

 

This evening James and I went to see the movie "The Intern" starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway.  It was really good and very clean.  We saw Nancy Van Vleet and Raesh Fish from Sheri's work.  They liked the movie as well.  Afterwards James and I were hungry so we went to Firehouse Subs right across Germann from the theater.

James enjoying his hook and ladder sub.