Thur, July 1st, 2021: Sacramento Temple: Max's 18th bday, Early Walmart run, house and food rdy for Grapp Tea Party @ 3; Kids play together, Lola's clpbrd, dinner & movies

 

Sacramento, California

123rd operating temple

Dedicated: 3 Sept 2006

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Hosea 11:1

When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

Book of Mormon

Alma 25:1-17 Fulfillment of Abinadi's prophecy.

D&C 74

"Come Follow Me"

Section 73 I can seek opportunities to share the gospel.

AprGenCon

"Welcome Message"

President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

I understand better now what He meant when He said, "Behold, I will hasten my work in its time." Over and over again I have rejoiced as He has directed and executed the hastening of His work - even during a global pandemic.

"God Among Us"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

When we feel insignificant, cast off, and forgotten, we learn that we may be assured that God has not forgotten us - in fact, that He offers to all His children something unimaginable: to become "heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ." What does this mean?

That we will live forever, receive a fulness of joy, and have the potential to "inherit thrones, kingdoms, principalities, and powers."

It is so humbling to know that this magnificent and supernal future is possible - not because of who we are but because of who God is.

Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered? How could we ever keep our eyes on the ground when the King of kings invites us to take flight into an unimaginable future of divine happiness?

10 Virtues

#7

Thrift and Industry

I commend to all the virtues of industry and thrift, which I believe go hand in hand. The labor and thrift of the people make a nation, a community, or a family strong. Work and thrift make the family independent.

Inklings

God Among Us

There are going to be wanderer's and that's why there are gatherer's.

I left this morning before 8 a.m. for Walmart. I wanted to do my shopping early. I got home before 10:30 and put all of the groceries away. Lola and Ruby were so happy that I got apples and carrots for Luna. They went out to feed her right away. 

I began to clean to get ready for our Tea Party with the Grapp's at 3 p.m. Ruby and Lola helped. Ruby made teapot name placecards for everyone. 

 

Best helper ever!

Lola was a good helper too. She asked me if I had a clipboard and a piece of paper for her to write on. She wrote down everyone's name so Ruby wouldn't forget anyone. Why didn't I take a picture? I guess I was too busy cleaning. 

When we were finished cleaning Ruby and Lola helped me bake some strawberry "baby cakes." (mini-cupcakes). They also put up the signs they made. Ruby frosts the baby cakes and then she cuts up strawberries. The entire Grapp family arrive at 3p.m as scheduled. We forgot to make a placecard for Brother Grapp so Ruby hurries and makes one. 

I had everyone sit down and introduce themselves and tell one thing that they like. I tell them why a tea party is called a tea party, because of the English. Liana says a blessing on the food. Everyone gets up and goes through the tea party buffet line. I noticed that Benson waited until everyone else went through the line before he got a plate and his food. I was impressed. He has been taught well. 

Here is a list of the foods we served: Sausage links cut in bite-sized pieces, black olives, cheese, crackers, carrots, pink baby cakes, pink donuts, powdered donuts, mini-muffins, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, peanut and plain M&M's, peanut butter and honey sandwiches, cheese sandwiches all cut in fourths, and two drinks.

Malea loved the plain M&M's. 

Emsley was so happy to get to know Lola. She really doesn't have a lot of friends. I heard her telling Lola about her "filly". I told her that Lola probably didn't know what a filly was. Emsley told her it was a baby girl horse. The kids played upstairs and had a contest to see who could catch the most bouncy balls. They finally went outside to see Luna and to play hide and seek. They found a dead coyote and heard some coyotes on the hill. The Grapp's were here for about two hours and when they got ready to leave I noticed that Benson's hair was still in place and looked exactly the same as when he came. I asked him about it. He said it's because he uses Gorilla Snot. Cammy said it's the best product. I guess I'm going to have to get some for James.

James helped the kids ride Luna while I fixed dinner. We had spaghetti and green beans for dinner. All of the kids like spaghetti. 

James got ready to go to the valley tomorrow. He hooked up the trailer to his truck. He's going down to pick up his Cat. 

After we had family prayer the girls and I watched the last part of Boss Baby and part of Despicable Me 3 before going to bed. We will have to finish the movie tomorrow.

Happy 18th Birthday Max!

Yosemite

Anna and her boyfriend

 

  

Wed, June 30th, 2012: Newport Beach Temple: Happy Anniversary S&P, Puzzle & Plan of Salvation w/ Ruby & Lola,

Newport Beach, California

122nd operating temple

Dedicated: 28 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Daniel 9:26

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Book of Mormon

Alma 24:19-30 What happens to those who turn away from a great knowledge of things pertaining to righteousness? *When your heart becomes hardened to the truth, everything about you changes. Your countenance, attitude and even your personality. We can be found responsible for driving others from the truth. Little by little they become instruments of the devil. . . . 

D&C

73

"Come Follow Me"

DC 72 Bishops are stewards over the spiritual and temporal affairs of the Lord's kingdom.

AprGenCon

"The Principles of My Gospel" 

Elder David A. Bednar

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Learning, understanding, and living gospel principles strengthen our faith in the Savior, deepen our devotion to Him, and invite a multitude of blessings and spiritual gifts into our lives. Principles of righteousness also help us to look beyond our personal preferences and self-centered desires by providing the precious perspective of eternal truth as we navigate the different circumstances, challenges, decisions, and experiences of mortality.

"Covid-19 And Temples"

President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

You may be wondering when you will be able to return to the temple. Answer: Your temple will be open when local government regulations allow it. When the incidence of Covid-19 in your area is within safe limits, your temple will be reopened. Do all you can to bring Covid numbers down in your area so that your temple opportunities can icnrease.

Ten Virtues

#6

Forgiveness and Mercy

The willingness to forgive is a sign of spiritual and emotional maturity. Imagine a world filled with individuals willing both to apologize and to accept an apology. Is there any problem that could not be solved among people who possessed the humility and largeness of spirit and soul to do either - or both - when needed?

Inklings

John 6

Jesus feeds the five thousand - He walks on the sea - He is the living manna sent from God - Salvation is gained by eating living bread - Jesus explains how men eat His flesh and drink His blood - Peter testifies that Jesus is the Messiah.

Happy Anniversary to Stacy & Paul

32 years and 5 boys

The girls and I worked on puzzles this morning and while we were working I explained the Plan of Salvation to them. I told them about Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden and how Satan tempted them to partake of the forbidden fruit. When they partook they were cast out of the Garden of Eve and could no longer be in the presence of God. They had fig leaves for clothes and then skins of animals when they were cast out. I told them that because they had fallen from the presence of God they could not return to be in His presence without a Savior. Heavenly Father sent Jesus to be our Savior. If we repent and if we are baptized and receive the Holy Ghost we can get on the Covenant Path and follow Jesus. Later I asked Lola when we got together to have family prayer what she remembered about the story of Adam and Eve. She said Satan talked to them and they ate the bad fruit so they go kicked out of the garden. Love this girl!

Ruby, Lola, Rowan and I drove over to the Halcomb's this morning to pick up the sisters birthday cards for July. Rowan drove on the way back. This was his first time driving the Razr. 

We had macaroni and cheese for lunch. Rowan also made a ham and cheese sandwich. He and Ruby went for a walk after lunch down to the tree where Ian built the bench. I told them about Aaron's kids climbing that tree. I told Ruby to be careful and watch where she walks because of snakes. That's actually when Rowan decides to go. He turns over an old board and finds a small rattle snake. He took a video of himself playing with the snake and sent it to Trina. She said she almost had a heart attack. He killed the snake afterwards and then felt bad that he did it.

The girls and I watch the movie "Away and Back", one of my favorites about migrating trumpeter swans in Washington state. Now Ruby and Lola love it too. After the movie we went to Dollar General. We decided we are going to have a tea party tomorrow for the Grapp's. We invited them and they are excited to come. Rowan went with us and picked out his favorite cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch. It was a fun trip and Lola got some costume jewelry for her birthday. I gave Ruby and Lola each a set of Doodle Dazzle markers. They write glittery silver and are outlined in another color. The girls made signs for the tea party. We are having it tomorrow at 3 p.m. 

For dinner I made biscuits and bacon, and Kodiak waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. The kids loved it. After dinner we turned on the Suns game for Rowan and I to watch. While watching I played Clue with Lola, Ruby, and James. I thought I had won and went to the center of the board to make an accusation but I was wrong because the knife card was missing and so was the rope and a room card. We found all of the missing cards except the knife so I made a knife card. We had no winner. On the other hand we did have a winner of the Suns-Clippers game. The Suns won 133-103 and are the Western Conference Champs. Chris Paul had 41 points. He got shoved by Patrick Beverly and Beverly was ejected from the game. 

Chris Paul and Devin Booker

They each made 41 points in

separate games.

I finished my indexing goal of 6,000 names. I actually did 6,010 names. 

 

 

 

Tue, June 29th, 2021: Aba Nigeria Temple: Valley, Infusion, James's truck, OG w/ Sheri, D&T's, James's mtg, Taco Bell, Ro, Ruby, Lola go home with us

 

Aba, Nigeria

121st operating temple

Dedicated: 7 Aug 2005

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Prophecies about

Daniel 9:24

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

Book of Mormon

Alma 24:7-18 What am I willing to bury? I will bury my pride. I will bury my desire for impulsive eating and spending. I will ask for and recognize the hand of the Lord in every detail of my life. I will become a more disciplined disciple.

D&C

72 

"Come Follow Me"

DC 71 The Lord will confound critics of His work in His own time.

AprGenCon

"The Gospel Light of Truth and Love"

Alan R. Walker

Of the Seventy

As I've reflected upon these very sacred moments of my life, I have been overwhelmed with profound, enduring joy. I have felt and continue to feel the love of a compassionate Father in Heaven, who knows our individual needs and our heartfelt desires. 

Ten Virtues

#5

Learning

No matter how old we become, we can acquire knowledge and use it. We can gather wisdom and profit from it. We can grow and progress and improve, and, in the process, strengthen the lives of those within our circle of influence.

Inklings

"We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. No mortal being advances from crawling to walking to running without frequent stumbles, bumps, and bruises. That is how we learn."

We left at 6:45 this morning for the valley. We had our scriptures and "Come Follow Me" in the car. We listened to "Talking Scripture" and then I read to James from our book, "Love on Pointe." 

James dropped me off for my infusion at 10:00. James left the AARA and went straight down to Chandler Auto Body to pick up his truck. Afterwards he went over to Lake Park Village. He came back and picked me up around 11:30. We drove to Chandler Eyecare to see Sheri. She is taking us to lunch. We finally decided on Olive Garden, a place we all like and continue to come back to. Sheri and I had soup, salad and breadsticks and James had chicken marsala. 

James drove me out to Darrel's. Darrel said his kids are ready to go and are pretty excited. I waited with the kids for James while he went out to a meeting about doing a patio cover for someone in Sun Lakes West. 

I show Ruby and Lola videos of Tin Barn Farm where the Wilhelm boys are working with horses. Ruby tells me she wishes she could live in Vernon. We finally watch a movie on TV, "Yours, Mine, and Ours" starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo. It was a bit overboard but the kids liked it. 

James didn't get back until 6 p.m. The first thing we did after saying goodbye to Darrel and leaving the house, is drive to Taco Bell for dinner. That was the kids' choice. We have Rowan, Ruby, and Lola. Addy is staying at home because of her job. We got home to Vernon around 9:30. It was so nice and cool and smelled like rain. Ruby and I both loved it. Rowan forgot his contacts, solution, toothbrush and toothpaste. We found some solution and I found some small containers to put his contacts in. I also gave him a new toothbrush and toothpaste. We have family prayer and go to bed because it is late.

Picnic in Italy among the lilacs

Arizona

Addy made Ruby's birthday cake

Taco Bell dinner

Sami's Vernon vacation