Monday, May 6th, 2019

Cardston, Alberta

6th operating temple

Dedicated: 26-29 Aug 1923

By: Heber J. Grant

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Ephesians 4:13

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 24:1-15

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Luke 12

General Conference

A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells

Henry B. Eyring

"My purpose today is to teach what I know of how we can qualify for that feeling more often and invite it to last longer in our families. As you know from experience, that is not easy to do. Contention, pride, and sin have to be kept at bay. The pure love of Christ must come into the hearts of those in our family."

Today I made chalupa, a loaf of Rhodes bread, and cookies with milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, oatmeal and pecans. James said he loves cookies with oatmeal. I guess I should make them more often and next time, although I prefer them, I won't use milk chocolate chips. 

It seems like everyday James has some kind of an issue with his computer. Today he could not get on AOL to check his emails. I couldn't get on his account on my phone like I normally do. He had to make a new password and they sent a code to my email in order for him to do. After over an hour we resolved the problem.

The Peeler's were supposed to come over this evening and we were going to discuss this weeks "Come Follow Me" lesson together. About an hour or so before they came Owen called and cancelled. I suppose Donna was tired or just wasn't feeling up to coming. 

We watched the new episode of "When Calls the Heart" together this evening. It was good but I do miss Abigail and Cody. Abigail is supposed to be off in the east somewhere caring for her ailing mother and of course Cody went with her.

There was a threat of rain today as James worked outside on the log railing. 

Fixing the log railing

Charlie is still sick with an ear infection, according to the doctor.

She is such a doll.

So sad.

 I remember him as a kid.

He's the same age as Stacy.

Sheriff Lamb of Pinal county.

Sheri's letter to Ben and then his answer.

  

Sunday, May 5th, 2019

Laie, Hawaii

5th operating temple

Dedicated: 27-30 Nov 1919

By: Heber J. Grant

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Galatians 4:4

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 26:16-39

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

Review John 7-10

General Conference

Just As He Did

W. Christopher Waddell
"Just one year ago, a call was extended by President Russell M. Nelson for each of us to care for our brothers and sisters in a 'higher, holier way.' Speaking of the Savior, President Nelson taught that 'because it is His Church, we as His servants will minister to the one, just as He did. We will minister in His name, with His power and authority, and with His loving-kindness"

Elder Uchtdorf says that "Obedience is the lifeblood of faith." Benjamin mentions the importance of obedience in several of his missionary letters. It really is the number one law of heaven and key to all of our blessings.

I read the preface of my new book by Sheri Dew this morning. She is such a good writer and I am so excited to start the book about President Nelson's life.

When we arrived at church today I went directly to the chapel and James went to his Primary room to set up for his class. The chapel was so much more quiet than it was last week. I guess Elder Holland's talk given in Relief Society and Elder's Quorum last week really helped. 

James and I totally forgot that today was fast Sunday. It is humbling to let the Lord down and we were truly sorry. I have to admit that fasting is not my favorite thing to do but I know that it is very important.

There were only two brothers who bore their testimony, Bishop Miller and Brother Applegate. The rest were sisters. President Miles and Brother Wright visited our ward today.

I enjoyed Sister Woods' "Come Follow Me" lesson today about the Savior  being "The Good Shepherd."  She has a way of getting people involved.

James visited Sister Wood and her husband this afternoon. I was going to go with him but his ministering companion Brother Westbrook went so I didn't need to go. On the way home James stopped at the Wilhelm's to deliver baby Lanell's birthday present. Everyone was outside looking at the new baby calf that was born.

George and the calf

 I stayed home and Face Timed with Charlie. She had just got up from her nap and I must say she was not very happy to see me. I was so happy to see her! She is not feeling well and did not make it to her church meetings today.

After being off the air for two months "When Calls the Heart" returned this evening and James and I watched it. There is another episode on again tomorrow night. It is such a good family show. It reminds me of when we had shows like "Little House on the Prairie" to watch.

It was a good Sabbath day. I am so grateful for the blessing of the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life.

Happy Birthday Dennis!

Last years birthday at the state track meet.

 Our friends Linda and John are serving another mission.

She got ready to go to church

This is where she ended up.

Little Miss Scarlett is ready for church.

Elder Rosenbaum

He came to Arizona this past week and visited 

lots of his Vernon friends.

Even though this picture shows Lori Loughlin

she is no longer on the show.

Saturday, May 4th, 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah

4th operating temple

Dedicated: 6-24 April 1893

By: Wilford Woodruff

Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship

Romans 15:6

That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 22:10-23:15

New Testament "Come Follow Me"

John 10:22-42

General Conference

Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart 

"During this past year, I have had the exciting opportunity to be deeply involved with the worldwide missionary activities of the Church. I have often pondered and prayed about the Savior's great commission to His disciples - us, His children - to "go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." I invite you to ponder that same question in your heart and mind."

There was a piece of cinnamon pizza for everyone for breakfast this morning. 

After breakfast James got the girls involved and they cleaned the large window in the family room.

There were fingerprints all over the window,

most of them probably Lola's. She kept tellling

everyone to be careful and not get the window 

dirty because we just cleaned it. 

Thank goodness for Addy. She did Lola's hair and got her ready to go to the birthday party. We dropped Lola off at the party and then came back and got Rowan and took him to someone's house for an Eagle project. After we dropped Rowan off Ruby, James and I headed for Tempe to see James's mom. We forgot that the 202 was closed and got in the biggest traffic jam. We went south instead of north and it took us about 30 minutes longer than it should have to get there. 

We had a nice visit with Lois who sat in her chair with her left foot resting on the ottoman at the end of her chair. James offered to plant the miniature purple petunia plant we got her but she said no, she would have Dawn do it later. 

I think grandpa is fixing Ruby's braid.

We couldn't stay too long because we had to get back to pick up Lola from her party and Rowan from his activity. Lola's party was a superhero party. The name of the girl who had the party, Scarlett Child. She is the second Scarlett Child we know. Her dad introduced himself to me and said that he went to high school with Brian Horak. It's a small world. I guess he had talked to Darrel and knew Kim was married to Brian.

This is Scarlett. She loves Wonder Woman.

This is Supergirl Lola!

She loved her pink cape!

When we picked up Rowan he told us about the Eagle project that he helped with. They were working on the computer to map out areas in a third world country of places for people to go to in order to get out of a flood plain.

We all had leftover pizza for lunch and relaxed for a couple of hours this afternoon until Rowan's friend called and asked if he could come over and go swimming. This friends house was directly across the street from where he went to help with the Eagle project.

James left to go to Kim's to finish up in the laundry room. It was just me and the girls at home. We decided to go to Cane's to get some chicken and lemonade. Lola said she was just going to eat fries and drink lemonade and that's exactly what she did. She likes Chikfila because they have smaller pieces of chicken and they have ice cream. We ordered some chicken to take home for James and Rowan.

I texted Trina and told her to tell me when they left L.A. She texted back and said they were less than four hours from home and we could go home if we wanted. I went and got Rowan because Addy left to go babysit and I didn't want to leave Ruby and Lola alone. 

James and I ended up leaving at 6 pm and we got home before 9.

Darrel and Trina got home around the same time. Everyone is where they are supposed to be once again.

After we finished unloading the car and putting everything away we watched part of the new Hallmark movie, "Paris, Wine, and Romance." We did not finish the movie and went to bed around 11.

I walked 10,154 steps today.

Oh dear. She looks so guilty.

Somebody loves pickles!

 James says all tartar shell cats are females

 Addy and her Oreo cheesecake

she made this a couple of weeks ago