Monday, May 8th, 2017

Melbourne, Australia

90th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 June 2000 by

Gordon B. Hinckley

Mosiah 25:14-26:14

*The organization of the Church ensures that all members can receive the truth.

*Why is it important to continually teach repentance and faith in God?

*As we take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ and live righteously, the Lord will pour out His Spirit upon us.

*What did the rising generation refuse to do because of their unbelief?

*To develop and maintain a testimony, we need to feast on the word of God, pray in faith, and obey the Lord's commandments.

*When Alma felt troubled about his duty to judge the transgressors, what did he do?

James: "Alma set the example for all of us.  When we don't have answers regarding our personal lives and or our stewardships, we need to do what the Lord admonishes us often to do in the scriptures;'ask and ye shall receive.' The asking must be in faith, expecting to receive.  Sometimes we don't receive a direct answer, but a feeling of peace and comfort with knowledge that the Lord loves us and that everything will work out for our good if we are patient."

Sheri: "I listened to a conference talk this morning where the speaker talked about praying for a year and not receiving anything.  Finally he went to the temple for the sole purpose of asking if Heavenly Father loved him.  While in the temple the temple president  (whom he knew) got up to greet everyone and looked him straight in the eye and greeted him.  He said at that moment he felt Heavenly Father's overwhelming love for him.  He said his answer to his prayer came later because answers come in Heavenly Father's time, not ours.  It was a powerful reminder to me that even if I don't get immediate answers to not give up and to continue keeping the faith and praying, even for a year, or more.

4 Nephi

The Nephites and the Lamanites are all converted unto the Lord; They have all things in common, work miracles, and prosper in the land; After two centuries, divisions, evils, false churches, and persecutions arise; After three hundred years, both the Nephites and the Lamanites are wicked; Ammaron hides up the sacred records. About A.D. 35-321.

DC 69:1-8

John Whitmer is to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri; He is also to preach and to collect, record, and write historical data.

What benefit are church records to future generations?

*They give knowledge that can strengthen testimonies, detailing doctrine, and bearing record of miracles.  They testify of prophets and apostles.  They can teach about how to overcome adversity just to name a few.

General Conference

Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day

Elder Mark A. Bragg

"Supported by a wealth of studies, Professor Kim Cameron focused on three critical components of a successful workplace culture: compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude.  It makes perfect sense that as people turn towards the positive (light), the attributes perfectly exemplified by the Light of the World, Jesus Christ, are present!"

Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives

President Russell M. Nelson

"I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.  And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross." -3 Nephi 27:13-14

I was so tired today because again I woke up at 2:30 and couldn't go back to sleep until 4:30 and then got up at 5:30.  I took little breaks and naps throughout the day.  

I called Dr. Moffat and got an appointment for James for 3:30 this afternoon.  I had planned on going into town with James when he went but when it came time, I was too tired.  I stayed home and worked on my blog. As I was about halfway through posting for last Wednesday everything disappeared and I had to start over.  By the time I got through Wednesday, I was too tired to do anymore.  

Wildflowers and San Francisco Peaks

near Flagstaff

When James returned from town he had two prescriptions, one for an antibiotic and one for prednisone.  I was surprised he didn't have any Symbicort.  He said he forgot to ask about it.  That seems to be his answer a lot lately.  Should I be worried?

James also brought me some dinner from Panda, orange chicken with half fried rice and half noodles.  After dinner we had F.H.E.  

We listened to President Nelson's conference address: "Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives."  As I heard it President Nelson made two requests of us in this talk.  1.) Study everything Jesus said and did as recorded in the standard works.  Let the scriptural citations about Jesus Christ in the Topical Guide become our personal core curriculum.  2.) Study The Living Christ, which I am already doing.  

James said the only request he heard was to study The Living Christ. Technically he is right.  The first request was something he challenged the young adults to do in a speech to them.  Because he mentioned it and because he did it himself and said he was a changed man, and because of the title of his talk, I felt that it was something he wanted us to do to and I have accepted the challenge.  I am already keeping a notebook of all the scriptures having to do with the Atonement so this will just add to it.  I want to get a set of scriptures just for this assignment.

We watched the latest episode of "The Good Witch" before going to bed.  We were a little disappointed with the story line.  

Photos:

This reminds me of someone.

There are days I wish I could do this.

2012 Brotherly Love

Sunday, May 7th, 2017

Medford, Oregon

79th operating temple

Dedicated: 16 April 2000 by

James E. Faust

Mosiah 25:1-13

Those gathered in Zarahemla unite and become known as Nephites.

*How does it help you to hear examples of God's goodness and power in the lives of others?

*To what sources, other than the scriptures, can we turn to learn of others' experiences with the goodness of God? (Don't forget family stories and histories!).

3 Nephi 29-30

29:1-12 The coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a sign that the latter-day gathering has begun.

30:1-2 Latter-day Gentiles commanded to come unto Christ.

DC 68:25-35

Parents are commanded to teach the gospel to their children; The Saints are to observe the Sabbath, labor diligently, and pray.

General Conference

Confide in God Unwaveringly

Elder Ulisses Soares

"Therefore, lift up you heads, and rejoice, and put your trust in God..." If ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart,...and serve Him will all diligence of mind,...He will , according to His own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage. Mosiah 7:19,33.

The faith of king Limhi's people was so profoundly affected by the words of Ammon that they made a covenant with God to serve Him and to keep His commandments, regardless of their difficult circumstances.  Because of their faith, they were able to devise a plan to escape from the hands of the Lamanites.

I had planned on getting up at 4:30 this morning to finish preparing my Primary lesson, but it was actually 5:30.  I got a call earlier in the week from the other teacher who teaches the same lessons as I do.  Her brother is very sick in the hospital in Flagstaff and she is going to see him and could I teach her class on Sunday.  I said I would be glad to.  I took down her brother's name and put it on the temple prayer roll.  

My lesson today is on the Saints Gather to Kirtland, Ohio.    There were two great stories in this lesson.  One was about Joseph Smith walking in to the Whitney store in Kirtland and saying to Newell K. Whitney: "Newell K. Whitney, thou art the man.  You prayed me here, now what do you want?"  Joseph had seen Brother Whitney in a vision praying for the opportunity to meet the prophet.  

The other was the story of Lucy Mack Smith leading a group of saints to Ohio and praying for the ice to break so they could cross Lake Erie.  What an amazing story!  These are the children who attended my class: Curtis, Colter, Jace and Lianna from my class.  Curtis brought enough money for us to buy a set of scriptures to give to one of our inactive members.  Since he donated all the money I told Curtis he could choose who we should give it to.  He chose his friend Braxton.  We will have a pizza party and during the party will deliver cookies and the scriptures to Braxton.  From the other class: Norma, Curtis's and Zemira's cousin who is visiting, Talena, Kacey, and Zemira.  Ashten wasn't here.  Her sister got married last night and maybe she stayed up too late celebrating.

James did not come to church today.  When I sat down in the chapel before Fast and Testimony meeting Judy told me she got a call last night a 8 o'clock asking her if she would teach gospel doctrine.  I guess Ed didn't make it back from the valley because of a track meet.  Everyone who bore their testimony today mentioned the Book of Mormon.  Our ward is scheduled to finish it by the end of May.  I was not planning on bearing my testimony but the Spirit told me otherwise.  I was the last adult to go up.

In singing time today we practiced three mother's day songs.  The Primary will be singing next week to the mothers.  It felt like Lianna, and Curtis and I were the only ones singing.  I was so grateful that in spite of his attitude, Curtis did sing!

Brother Wilhelm and Sister Skousen did a sharing time on repentance.  Curtis brought more money today to buy a set of scriptures for someone in our class who is not currently attending.  He wants the first set of scriptures to go to his friend Braxton.  Since he paid for them I said he could choose. 
Lianna, the only girl in my class who attends is my friend and helper.  She asked me today if Brother Lambson does anything for me for mother's day.  I said oh, yes, he always makes me a steak dinner.  Does he serve you breakfast in bed?  I said yes, he does.  She is so thoughtful and sweet!

I saw the Curtis's son who has cancer at sacrament meeting today.  My heart went out to him.  He is in his early thirties and is skin and bones.  I felt like crying.  I have never seen him at church before.

My friend Christy posted these tulips on the

Logan temple grounds.

James was feeling better when I got home from church.  Since it still was not time to break out fast we watched part of the first new episode of The Good Witch.  While we were watching the doorbell rang.  It was the missionaries and they wanted me to go with them to their next appointment to talk to the children about Primary.  I said I would be glad to go and I would meet them there.  I went in and got dressed again in my Sunday clothes and drove to #91 on the Crossroads.  The elders were already there.  This sister takes in foster chiildren every other weekend.  The children present were Isabell who is nine, Dominic who is 5, and Malia who is probably two.  I told them a little bit about Primary and told Isabell she would be in my class.  The elders showed a video featuring a Primary song and then went in to their message.  I did not say anything more.  Dominic came over and sat next to me in my chair. The elders spoke about Heavenly Father's plan but never issued a challenge.  I recognized this sister's name from a list of investigators the elders gave us back in 2014.  She has been on my prayer list for that long.  I will continue to pray for her and the children.  Two of her friends showed up during the lesson, Twila and her daughter Kelly.  

James had some chili on the stove when I got home so I broke my fast.  We finished watching The Good Witch.  I sent out my family scripture text and did the rest of my gospel study.  Michael sent a wonderful text to James today thanking him for being a great example of what a father should be.  I guess his lesson in elder's quorum today was about fathers and it reminded him of his grandpa.  I think it made James's day.  James texted back to him that he was grateful for the example that Michael was to his brothers.

 Photos:

Chris

Chloe

Elder Hunsaker from our ward is serving

in West Virginia.

A giraffe and his tongue.

James de-miceing the wall.

Thank goodness for my sniffer.

Alex and his cadillac.

Rowan relaxing in the hammock his dad

brought back from Honduras.

Hang on Ruby!

Today's sunset.

Saturday, May 6th, 2017

Manti, Utah

3rd operating temple

Private Dedication: 17 May 1888

Wilford Woodruff

Dedication: 21-23 May 1888

Lorenzo Snow

Rededication: 14-16 June 1985

James E. Faust

Mosiah 23:30-24:25

*What did the people of Alma do to receive help with their burdens?

*How can prayer help us when we have difficult burdens?

*What did the Lord promise to do for the people of Alma? How did this promise relate to the covenant they made at baptism? (Mosiah 18:8-10).

*What can we learn from the way Alma and his people responded to their trials?

*When we submit patiently to the will of the Lord, He will strengthen us and deliver us from our trials in His time.

3 Nephi 28

Nine of the twelve disciples desire and are promised an inheritance in Christ's kingdom when they die; The Three Nephites desire and are given power over death so as to remain on the earth until Jesus comes again; They are translated and see things not lawful to utter, and they are now ministering among men. About A.D. 34-35.

DC 68:13-24

The firstborn among the sons of Aaron may serve as the Presiding Bishop (that is, hold the keys of presidency as a bishop) under the direction of the First Presidency.

How has the Priesthood blessed me in my life and callings?

General Conference

Our Good Shepherd

Elder Dale G. Renlund

"We get a glimpse into our Heavenly Father's character as we recognize the immense compassion He has for sinners and appreciate the distinction He makes between sin and those who sin.  this glimpse helps us have a more 'correct understanding of His character, perfections, and attributes' and is foundational to exercising faith in Him and in His Son, Jesus Christ.

The Savior's compassion in the face of our imperfections draws us toward Him and motivates us in our repeated struggles to repent and emulate Him.  As we become more like Him, we learn to treat others as He does, regardless of any outward characteristic or behavior."

I was awake from 2:30-4:30 this morning and finally got up around 5:30.  I said a prayer with James before he left for work.  I was going to go to the temple this morning but I was just too tired.  James said he would take me next week.  I got up and washed the sheets on our bed while I did my gospel study.

For breakfast I had James's leftover cranberry celebration, a strawberry Slimfast shake, and a muffin.  The pounding on the roof didn't begin until after 6:30 this morning.

This was taken a few years ago.  Notice

President Uchtdorf's hair.

James came with Kim, Sheri and I for my mother's day lunch at Cheesecake Factory.  He paid for himself.  Kim and Sheri paid for me.  I had crabcake bites, a greek salad and a piece of key lime cheesecake.  Everything was delicious!  I hate the fact that I forgot to take a picture.  Darn!  Sheri and Kim both gave me cards.  Kim also gave me a $50 giftcard to Olive Garden.  Sheri says the next time I come down we are going to get pedicures.  I really do appreciate them.

I went back to Cathi and Terry's for a short nap and then I was homeward bound. Cathi helped me load up my car.  James had carried my heavy "book bag" to the car earlier. 

 James went to check on his job in Mesa and we ended up leaving town at the same time. We met up in Globe to get gas and have some lunch.  I wanted some french fries and so we went to McDonald's even though James doesn't like it very well.  I really do think the Globe way is faster and shorter and Salt River Canyon doesn't bother me anymore.  Also, there seems to be less traffic.

 I love Arizona!

We started our fast this evening.  We are fasting for better health so we will be more prepared to do the Lord's work.

Unpacking and putting things away takes about an hour when we get home.  I need to relax, so we watch the last Good Witch, "The Good Witch's Wonder."  Now we can start watching the new season.  

James slept in the recliner tonight because he can't breath well.  We went to bed around 9:30.  Brother Miller has agreed to be prepared to teach for James tomorrow.  I wonder if he will be out of town and Sister Hunter will have to teach again. 

Fun Photos

My mom bought her gas at Blakely's.

In the 50's and 60's $10 worth of gas got you a

piece of decorative glassware.  Today those old juice glasses are

considered treasures at antique shops, thrift stores,

and garage sales.  I remember those glasses, my mom

had an entire set!

 Happy Mother's Day!

I love Joe's smile!

Jasmine and Addy

Trina and her nurse friend are

starting a business selling these

first aid kits.  

Friday, May 5th, 2017

Manila, Philippines

29th operating temple

Dedicated: 25-27 September 1984 by

Gordon B. Hinckley

Mosiah 23:21-29

An army of Lamanites and the wicked priests of Noah bring Alma and his people into bondage.

* "Testing...is needed even when you are living a worthy, righteous life and are obedient to God's commandments.  Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously" (Richard G. Scott, "Trust in the Lord," Ensign, Nov. 1995, 16).

* The Lord will try our patience and faith to help us increase our trust in Him.

* What trials are you currently experiencing?

* How can you exercise faith and trust in God during your times of trial?

* How can praying and following the counsel of a prophet help us during a trial?

3 Nephi 26-27

26:1-13 Christ continues to teach and minister to the multitude.

14-16 Mouths of Nephite children are open as they testify of marvelous things.

17-21 The Twelve Nephite Apostles minister to the Church.

27:1-12 Jesus instructs the Nephite Twelve.

13-22 Jesus teaches of His mission and Atonement and explains His gospel.

23-33 Out of the books shall men be judged.

One of my favorite scriptures is 3 Nephi 27:14-15.

DC 68:1-12

The words of the elders when moved upon by the Holy Ghost are scripture; Elders are to preach and baptize, and signs will follow true believers;

Why do the Lord and His prophets continually tell us to "be of good cheer?"

* Because the gospel of Jesus Christ is "good news."  We need to trust in the Lord and keep the companionship of the Spirit.  The Lord stands by His faithful servants who testify of Him in good cheer.

When the Lord's servants are moved upon by the Holy Ghost, their words will lead people to salvation.

General Conference

Our Father's Glorious Plan

Weatherford T. Clayton

"Before we were born, we lived with God, the Father

of our spirits.  All of us on earth are literally brothers and sisters in His family, and each of us is precious to Him.

We lived with Him for eons of time before our mortal birth - learning, choosing, and preparing."

In my study of the Doctrine and Covenants I learned that Orson Hyde and Samuel H. Smith in 1832 as missionaries for the Church in New England, traveled 2,000 miles on foot.  I wonder what would happen today if we expected our missionaries to do this.  After Elder Hyde was ordained an apostle he served a mission to England and then one to Jerusalem where he dedicated, on top of the Mount of Olives, Palestine for the gathering of the Jews.

I also studied this week's Gospel Doctrine lesson on tithing and fasting.  Some of the purposes of fasting are: To draw nearer to the Lord, receive guidance, increase our spiritual strength, humble ourselves, subject our bodily appetites to our spirits, overcome temptation or weakness, strengthen our testimonies, and to ask the Lord to bless others.

I left Cathi's a little after ten for my infusion and doctor's appointment in Mesa.  One the way over I called Dennis to wish him a happy birthday.  Just as I was arriving at my appointment on Dobson and Southern he was arriving at Mesa Community College across the street for the State Track Meet.  He came down with Monte and Harold.  Denise stayed at home.  

Dennis and Denise with Rachel at her wedding

in Dennis's backyard.

Madison is Monte's daughter.

This was her high school graduation last year.

I was supposed to see Dr. Caldron today but he never made it.  He sent his assistant instead and she was an hour late.  I guess he is just too busy to see someone who isn't really sick. I am thinking about asking for a new doctor.  It wasn't a total loss.  I did get my infusion and I also downloaded a Scrabble app on my phone and played to pass the time.

My son-in-law Brian sent me these flowers

for Mother's Day a couple of years ago.

On the way back to Chandler I stopped at Costco and picked up a gift card for Lois for mother's day.  I will have to send her card that Anna made next week.  I went from Costco to Firebird's so have lunch with my friend Karen S.  She was late so I ordered for both of us.  She had a salad and I had the coconut shrimp appetizer with mango habanero coleslaw.  When Karen arrived we had a nice visit.  She has cancer treatments twice a month.  She looks pretty good and thankfully has lost none of her hair.  She will not eat any sugar so while I ate my ice cream with chocolate sauce she had some berries.  I told our waiter that he reminded me of Maks from "Dancing with the Stars" and I think it made his day.

This is our "Max" a couple of years ago playing

the trombone in his band concert.

James and I dropped his truck off at Discount Tire and drove over to his mom's in Lexy.  Cathi and Terry were there with Colin.  They are having Dawn evaluate him.  His kindergarten teacher wants to keep him back a year and Terry really doesn't like the idea.  The evaluation went well and Dawn thinks Colin is totally ready for first grade.  I do think the teacher's concern was his social development and interacting with other children.

This is a picture of James making a sling

for my Primary class.  The lesson was on Ammon

protecting the King's flock. 

This picture was taken last year.

After giving Lois her gift card James and I left and headed for Darrel and Trina's.  Ruby and Rowan both have games tomorrow, Ruby plays baseball and Rowan plays basketball, but they are both scheduled for around 11 when I am supposed to go to lunch with Kim and Sheri for mother's day.  I wanted to at least see the kids and spend a little time with them.  

Sorry I didn't get pictures of Ruby or Addy.  They all did tricks on the trampoline for us.  Also Lola is being potty trained and she had to show us her Minnie Mouse panties.  Addy was concerned because she had left her backpack at Amazing Jake's.  Her mom called and they found it and will save it for her.  Ruby told me her favorite thing to do at school is to play with her friends.  Rowan is a very lovable boy.  On our way out he ran up behind me and gave me a big hug.  James was in a hurry to leave to pick up his truck before they closed.  Lola grabbed my hand and pulled me along saying: "Hurry gamma, gampa is gonna leave you." So fun.

I am exhausted when we get home.  I read to James most of the way home from "To Kill a Mockingbird."  When we get home all I want to do us put on my pj's and relax.  James wants some dinner so he goes to Fry's and gets some fried chicken and cranberry celebration.

Thursday, May 4th, 2017

Manhattan, New York

119th operating temple

Dedicated: 13 June 2004 by

President Gordon B. Hinckley

Mosiah 23:1-20

The Lord helps Alma and his people escape from the armies of King Noah and establish a righteous city.

* What do the phrases "caught in a snare" and "bound with the bands of iniquity" teach about the effects of sin?

* Why is it helpful for us to recognize the influences that have led us to sin in the past?

Gospel Principle:

When we repent and choose to live righteously, the Lord will bless us and free us from the bonds of sin.

3 Nephi 23-25

23:1-3 Great are the words of Isaiah - Isaiah is our checklist for the Second Coming of Christ.

4-13 Jesus commands the Nephites to add missing parts to their scripture records.  (Many Saints arose and ministered unto them, and the words of Samuel the Lamanite.)

24:1-18 Jesus quotes the Father's word to Malachi regarding tithing.

25:1-6 The coming of Elijah the Prophet.  The messenger is the gospel through Joseph Smith.  The wicked will burn as stubble.  Our hearts should be turned to our ancestors and our progenitors.

DC 67:1-14

The Lord hears the prayers of and watches over His elders; He challenges the wisest person to duplicate the least of His revelations; Faithful elders will be quickened by the Spirit and see the face of God.

Why is it important to teach by the Spirit?

*Because the Spirit testifies of truth.  Without the Spirit you preach and teach the philosophies of men.  The Spirit brings the message into the hearts of the people we teach.

General Conference

His Daily Guiding Hand

M. Joseph Brough

"Tolerating improper behavior without loving correction is false compassion and reinforces the common notion that wickedness might in fact be happiness."

I gave James some advice this morning when he was complaining about his laryngitis.  I told him to remember President Kimball after he had his throat surgery.  His raspy voice did not stop him from preaching the gospel.  

The banging on Cathi and Terry's roof started at 5:30 this morning instead of the scheduled 6:30.  It was fine for James and I because we were up early.  We had prayer before James left for work around 5:30.  I felt sorry for Cathi and Terry though.  They usually don't get up until 6:30 on days the go to the R.O.C.

I had a funny experience this morning.  We gave Cathi and Terry a gift card to Outback or Carrabbas for their anniversary.  We also had some giftcards I got as a result of the rewards program on my credit card.  We wanted to go to dinner together tonight.  Cathi told me that the Outback on Chandler Blvd.  had closed.  I knew there was one on Market St. in Gilbert.  When I looked on Map Quest it said to the side of all of the Outbacks and Carrabbas, Now closed in bright red letters.  I was beginning to get worried.  I tried Olive Garden and Cheesecake Factory and got the same message.  I began to panic and think there must be some kind of an epidemic going on.  Finally I realized when it said: "Closed now."  It meant closed at 7:30 in the morning!  We will be going to either the Outback or Carrabbas in Gilbert on Market St.

I had lunch today with my friend Jean from Vernon.  We always go to Fresh Start.  She loves the french toast with fresh fruit and I got a grilled ham and cheese sandwich which was very tasty.  Jean is an amazing woman.  She has had a lot of sad things happen to her in her life yet she remains faithful.  Right now her grandson, who she raised as her son, is in jail.  Her family is the family that started a business with their horses, taking people on trail rides.  I asked her if we could arrange a trail ride in July for some of my grandchildren and she said she was sure they could.  They have horses of all sizes, some mini's even for the little ones.

After lunch I was supposed to pick up my friend Charlotte and take her to the Apple Store to receive some lessons on how to use her Ipad.  When I called she said she was too tired.  She said what she really wants to do is read the scriptures with her daughter using the BofM365 program.  I went home and typed her a schedule to use through May and part of June.  When I dropped it off she seemed very grateful.

I don't want to be cremated, but I 

couldn't resist posting this.

I went home and had a nap and then Sheri picked me up around 4:45 to go with her to Max's track meet at Payne Jr. High out near the Santan Mountains.  Max was supposed to run the 400 and he told Sheri if she was there by 5:30 she would be in plenty of time for his race.  We got there at 5:15 and Max had already ran.  He decided to run the mile instead.  We told him next time to let his mom know ahead of time if he changes his plans.  He had his backpack with him that looked awfully heavy.  He said it weighs about 30 lbs.  They no longer have lockers at Bogle Jr. High so he has to carry around all of his books all day long.

This evening, James, Cathi, Terry and I decided to have dinner at Carrabbas because Cathi and Terry had never been there.  James told them that one of the best steaks he ever had was at Carrabbas.  Carrabbas is right next door to Outback.  The first people we saw inside the restaurant were the Ray's.  Their daughter Heather is married to Patrick.  We had a quick visit and then they left.  It looked like they had been to the temple.

Terry, Cathi, and I all ordered the same thing, medium fillets with asparagus.  James got the chicken Marsala.  He said he liked Olive Garden's a little better.  We got the Caprese for an appetizer.  Cathi and I loved it, small tomatoes with olive oil and herbs with soft mozarella cheese.  I could have made that my dinner with their warm bread.  We had enough gift cards to pay for our meal.  It is always fun to visit with Cathi and Terry.  

This evening I read to James from "To Kill a Mockingbird" before going to bed.

Fun Photos:

 My appreciation for cowboys has grown 

since moving to Vernon.

Evan got some new shoes.  He broke them in

running around the movie theater before the

show started.

I am always amazed at the variety of the

creations of Heavenly Father.

Meet Vader, Stacy and Paul's new puppy.

Stacy is not too happy about having

to be the one to potty train him.

Paul bought him without first consulting her.

Aunt Gene with some of her family when 

she was in the hospital last year.

Baby Lola

Joshua, Stacy, Paul out to dinner at

Xavier's Casa Reynoso in Mesa.

One of my most favorite views.