Fri, Apr 15th, 2022: Albuquerque New Mexico Temple,

Albuquerque, New Mexico

73rd operating temple

Dedicated: 5 Mar 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

Mosiah 3:17

And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 8:1-21

Easter

Thomas - Believe - John 20:25-29 - Lilies

Thomas reminds us

that clinging to our belief in the Lord

will sustain us in moments of doubt

and bring peace in a world of uncertainty.

AprGenCon

"Do What Mattereth Most"

 Rebecca L. Craven

Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency

As we center our lives on Jesus Christ, we will be blessed with spiritual strength, contentment, and joy.

Liahona

"Rebel Not, Neither Fear"

Elder Kevin R. Duncan

Up at 4:30. I got 3,000 steps before we left for the valley. We stop at Cat in Show Low so James could order something for the Cat. I walked outside while he was inside. We stopped at Burger King for a burger and then we of course went the Globe way because we are stopping in Globe at the Peeler's to take some measurements.

We got gas before going to the Peeler's which is on a hill and there are lots of steps going up to the house. I'm not sure how Donna is going to handle this. Maybe Owen will have to carry her. He is big and she is small and I'm sure she doesn't weigh much.

While James measured for new kitchen cabinets I did a lot of walking. 

When we got to the valley we drove directly to the Chandler Hospital. Dawn called us when we were on the freeway wondering if we were coming. She said, "Mom is waiting for you." I told her we were almost there. She gave me details on how to find mom's room. The entrance is the same entrance for the maternity ward where several of our grandchildren were born. Mom's room number is 313 which was clear down at the end of the hall, the tiniest hospital room I have ever seen. Laura, who was there with her, said she thought they had converted a supply room into a patient room because there was a shortage of rooms. Mom was in a good mood and was very talkative. James talked with Laura and I talked with mom. Lois/Mom told me about a terrible noise that occurred last night while she was trying to sleep. She said it sounded like you were standing underneath a jet plane. It lasted for about 20 minutes or so before they figured out what it was and got it under control. Some other things we talked about: how horrible hospital food is, how uncomfortable the bed was the first couple of nights until they figured out it needed to be inflated. She is not to get out of bed unless someone is helping her. She showed me pictures of her rose garden and the roses are beautiful this time of year. She is worried about Dawn shouldering so much of the responsibility for her. Of course she asked how everyone in our family was doing. We had a very nice visit and then her lunch came and we decided it was time for us to go. Gail is in town and will come and see her this afternoon. It did my heart good to see her in such a happy state, especially after what she said to James on the phone the other day.

 As we were walking out of the hospital we saw Diana Dowdle, a friend we've known for several years in Chandler, sitting in the waiting area outside of the maternity ward. Her only daughter, she has four sons, is in the hospital ready to deliver a baby any time. 

We talked for a few minutes and then we were on our way. Here is Diana's daughter Deliah and her husband with their little baby girl:

We were hungry so we drove to Olive Garden for lunch. We had a $25 gift card. I ordered zuppa toscana soup with salad and breadsticks and James ordered chicken marsala. The last time he got chicken marsala at this Olive Garden it was so tough he couldn't eat it and that's when we were given this $25 gift card. The same thing happened this time and the waiter took the price for the chicken off of our bill. It is strange that this would happen two times in a row. I'm not sure he will order chicken marsala at this Olive Garden again. 

I needed to get a birthday gift for Lanel Wilhelm who is turning 4 so James dropped me off at Target while he went to Home Depot to pick up some items he needs for the stall he is building for Luna. Sandra, Lanel's mom, told me she loves pink, purple, and gold. She also loves unicorns and mermaids. I found her a mermaid costume and a card with a unicorn on it. I finished shopping and went outside to see if James was waiting for me. He wasn't so I called him. He asked me if I could walk over to Costco and we could meet up there, so this is what I did. We always spend more money at Costco than we intend to. We bought pistachio's, walnuts, pomegranate juice, James bought some supplements and I bought a box of protein bars. I also got a case of toilet paper, avocados, and toothbrushes. Adam asked me to buy him a toothbrush and I forgot to get it at Target so I bought a package here at Costco with several brushes which cost $15.

We left Chandler and headed for Bass Pro Shop in north Mesa. Armando is waiting in the parking lot for James who has a check for him for the work he is doing in Scottsdale. It's not James's contract but the owner sent James Armando's money for reasons that are too convoluted to mention here. This guy buys houses fixes them up and sells them for a profit. James says he wants to do this. I've been trying to get him to do this for years!

James had some gift cards for Bass Pro so he went in to shop. I went in also, but just to walk, not shop. I sat by the fireplace for awhile but spent most of my time walking around this big store. I even saw the Easter Bunny!

The opening on this fireplace is at

least six foot tall.

James bought a $100 pair of shoes. He goes through so many shoes, he is always in need of a new pair.

We went through Payson on the way home and listened to our book most of the way. We got home around 8 p.m. Adam had already fed Luna. Thanks Adam. 

I started listening to "Amazed by Grace," a book by Sheri Dew. Here are just a few notes I took.

Grace is the power that flows from the Atonement. It is a divine, enabling power. Faith unlocks the power of grace. Tender mercies are always evident when grace is present.

Finished walking and went to bed.

Not bad for being in a car

half the day.

Congratulations!

Sheri and Kim colored eggs today.

Sheri sent me this picture.

 

 

 

Thur, Apr 14th, 2022: Hermosillo Sonora Mexico temple, Easter baskets to MacArthur's and Grapp's, Kaitlin's casserole, Adam's hug, James loves to index

 

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

72nd operating temple

Dedicated: 27 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

2 Nephi 25:20

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 7:18-33

Easter

Three Women at the Cross, John 19:25-27; John 20:11-18, Bear Witness 

Mary Magdalene, Mary the Mother of Jesus,

and Mary the Wife of Clopas

remind us that our personal experiences with the Lord

will create testimonies that are unique, fragile,

and worth sharing with those we love.

AprGenCon

Introductory Message

President Dallin H. Oaks

First Counselor in the First Presidency

We honor the daughters of God in this special session by concentrating on their concerns and those of their organizations.

Lessons at the Well

Susan H. Porter

First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency

We can turn to the Savior for the strength and healing that will enable us to do all that we were sent here to do.

Inklings

Live

 James spoke with his mom today on the phone. She seemed very discouraged. She said she is going downhill fast. She can't get in and out of bed without help or even turn over without help. She said they may put her in a rehab center when they release her from the hospital. At one point she said, "Oh well, this too shall pass away."

Adam knocked on my door this morning to say hi and I gave him a hug. Everyone else is still upstairs, probably asleep. When he and his friends are here they like to sleep, eat, and play games and sometimes ride the Razr. Adam asked where grandpa was and I told him he had gone to town with a couple who are doing some remodeling. They are going to Home Depot to look at cabinets, counter tops and appliances. The couple is the Peeler's. They stopped at LaCasita and had lunch. James brought me home an enchilada and some refried beans. Owen paid for the lunch.

I made Rice Krispy treats and wrapped them in purple cellophane and tied them with a bow and put them in Easter baskets. They looked so pretty and I didn't even take a picture. I made up the baskets for the MacArthur girls, Scotlyn and Peyton. I got a large egg for each of the Grapp kids and put candy in them and off I went. 

I went to the Grapp's first. Emsley and Liana opened the gate for me but as usual, Benson escorted me in. He really is the friendliest. I gave each one of the kids their eggs and then set the basket with the Rice Krispy treats on the table and said they were for later, after dinner. From something Benson said and the quietness of Cammy I assume she had a hard day with the kids during home school. Benson said they were driving her crazy and Liana said, "You don't need to brag about it." I felt like I was intruding so I didn't stay long. 

Things were different at the MacArthur's. Peyton was home from school and Chelsea was there with all three kids. I gave them their Easter baskets with the wind up chickens and the eggs with candy in them and they seemed happy. I gave Chelsea the basket with the Rice Krispy treats. We had a nice visit and she said they would be leaving on May 4th to go up to Alaska and spend two months with Jared. I gave each of the girls a package of purple Peep bunnies and they seemed happy. I really do love this family just as much as I love the Grapp's. 

I spoke with Kaitlin when I got home. She was making her famous tater tot casserole for dinner. She said her sister Kilee had just had her fourth baby and that he mom moved to Lavine to be closer to them. They live in Peoria. Kaitlin said we were welcome to eat with them so I had a sample of the casserole. James was too busy indexing to even hear her.

Our ward was assigned to clean the temple tonight but Brother Miller said we did not need to come because they had enough people.

Chelsea's Easter Basket advertising her

beef business. She will put it in

her mom's store.

Such a cute picture!

Wed, Apr 13th, 2022: Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico, a Christ-Centered Easter, Alex's card, Dollar General, EQ/RS mtg, Charlie,

Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

71st operating temple

Dedicated: 26-27 Feb 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

Acts 4:12

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 7:8-17

Easter

Joseph & Nicodemus; Mark 14:1-9 & John 19:38-41; Give Up

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

remind us that devotion, dedication, and sacrifice 

will sometimes require giving up

in an effort to offer heavenward.

AprGenCon

"Conversion to the Will of God"

Elder Quentin L. Cook 

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Our personal conversion includes the responsibility to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world.

Liahona

"Standing as Witnesses of His Deliverance"

Up at 4:15. Am I willing to give up my life for Jesus as He gave up His life for me? Could my heart become more devoted? Could my life become more dedicated? In Emily's book "Celebrating a Christ-Centered Easter," she tells about a time when she was in Young Women's as a leader and she and the girls hung plastic eggs with scriptures in them in a tree in a friends yard. The sister was discouraged and Emily brainstormed with the girls as to what they could do to help her feel more happy. This is what the girls came up with. Emily called it a Testimony Tree. 

We mailed Alex's birthday card and journal today. His birthday is on Saturday. I also went to Dollar General to get some Easter supplies for my ministering. I bought some candy, eggs, and a couple of buckets to use for baskets for the MacArthur girls. I also bought a loaf of bread. 

I fixed two meals today and walked 20,000 steps. This evening James and I attended a combined Elder's Quorum, Relief Society meeting to discuss the lesson schedule for the upcoming six months. After we finished the schedule I realized that all of the talks I had written down were chosen. After the men left Tamara, Kerri, Maxine and I discussed what skit we would be doing at the ward party on the 23rd. Luckily Kerri brought a book with girls camp skits and we picked one out quickly. We have two sick people in our ward that we are aware of, Joann Patrick and Chris Skousen. 

James helped me clean upstairs in preparation for Adam and his friends who are coming tonight. While James was vacuuming I began to small rubber and told him to turn the vacuum off. The belt had broke. Luckily most of the vacuuming was done when it happened. We started a new book this evening, "Where Her Heart Lies." Adam and his friends arrived after midnight.

Florence Hatch and Annette Auxier

planting flowers at the 

Gilbert temple

I love this little girl!

 

Tue, Apr 12th, 2022: Kona Hawaii Temple, Dr. Moffat for blood pressure, LaCasita, Walmart, HD, Jackson Allen, Michael, Joe, Swig Bars, Gunther's

Kona, Hawaii

70th operating temple

Dedicated: 23-24 Jan 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

Acts 2:21

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 6:1-7:7

Easter

Simon, Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26, Bear Up

Simon exemplifies what it is to bear another's burden so that it might be light. He reminds us that although we can't take away what lies ahead, we can help shoulder the burden for a while along the way.

AprGenCon

"Is The Plan Working"

Elder Adrian Ochoa

Of the Seventy

I testify that the plan of happiness works. It was created by your Heavenly Father, who loves you.

"Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong"

Elder Kevin S. Hamilton

Of the Seventy

As we humble ourselves and exercise faith in Jesus Christ, the grace of Christ and His infinite atoning sacrifice make it possible to change.

Inklings

Moses 1

"Preaching the Gospel of Peace"

"The Power of Spiritual Momentum"

"Now Is The Time"

by Russell M. Nelson

Today was a very windy day. I met with Dr. Moffat about my blood pressure. When I told him about what happened yesterday with my blood pressure he said I should not be concerned. Today the nurse took my blood pressure and it was 138/75. When Dr. Moffat took it, it was 121/73. He said I should take my blood pressure each day this week. He ordered some blood tests for my blood sugar that I am to take to the AARA with me on the 25th. 

James had gone to the hospital to see Chris Skousen but he has gone home. He was walking outside when I finished at Dr. Moffat's. We decided we were hungry and I told James he could choose where we went. He chose LaCasita.

I ordered an enchilada with red sauce and a taco. Their tacos are meh but of course the enchilada was delicious. 

When we were finished with lunch James dropped me off at Walmart while he went to Home Depot. He looking for cabinet ideas for the Peeler's. He also went to Nature's Realm and bought some supplements. He was back in time to pick up my tramadol at the pharmacy in Walmart and to help me check out, which I really appreciate. I bought a couple of snacks for the ride home, cashews and dark chocolate covered almonds. I was tempted to buy a diet Coke but I gave diet sodas and most other sodas up a few weeks ago and I don't want to backslide.

I bought all that we would need for our Easter dinner on Sunday although we will probably be eating it alone. Here are the things I will be fixing: Ham, scalloped potatoes asparagus, croissants, and for dessert I got lemons and limes to make pies but then decided to leave them for the next week when we have "Come Follow Me" at our house. Since we have several apples in our refrigerator I asked James if he would make some baked apples for our dessert on Sunday. He said he would be glad to. I am making Rice Krispy treats for the MacArthur's and the Grapp's. I wanted to make them stripped pink, yellow and purple but the only Peep's I could find were purple bunnies. 

When we got home James brought the groceries in and I put them away. We both took naps afterwards.  I finished watching this week's episode of "When Calls the Heart." Elizabeth says she wants to take books to the people who live up in the mountains. I wonder if this was a program in Canada like it was in the United States.

This afternoon I blogged, cleaned the wood floor and walked. I listened to all of the conference talks I chose for Relief Society lessons and I am happy with them. I also wrote down topics for all of them. 

I had a bag of frozen stew that had been in the freezer for awhile so I decided to fix it for dinner...I burned it. James was so nice about saying that he is usually the one who burns food. It would have been so good if it had not been burned. 

While walking this evening James and I finished our book, "The Girl at the Gate." We both really liked it. There was quite a surprise right near the end.

The Gunther's

When we left Chandler they had no

children. We are so happy for them.

Joe and Michael and Ziggie

I didn't know Swig had bars,

I thought they only made

cookies. I got this recipe.

 

Mon, Apr 11th, 2022: St. Paul Minnesota Temple, Blood Pressure, Lois, Conference talks runoff, FT-J, K, Ch, CFM@ Peeler, High wind advisory

 

St. Paul, Minnesota

69th operating temple

Dedicated: 9 Jan 2000

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

John 4:42

And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 5:1-15

"Come Follow Me"

Easter "He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory" Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11

AprGenCon

"We Each Have a Story"

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Please come find your family, all your generations, and bring them home.

I am still struggling emotionally and physically. James helped me talk through things this morning and I felt better, until James took my blood pressure. It was 144/76. The same after I took my blood pressure meds. 114/67 after taking James's meds nifedipin. 

I made an appointment with Dr. Moffat for tomorrow.

James called his mom today. She sounded really discouraged. She says she can't turn over in bed without help and she can't get out of bed without help. She said she is going downhill fast. She made the comment, "this too shall pass away." 

I ran off all of the conference talks today and put them in order. I need to pick at least 12 for the upcoming six months for our Relief Society lessons. I spoke with Rosie about our new format, asking questions and being a discussion facilitator instead of a teacher. Tamara is going to lead a council at the beginning of Rosie's next lesson about gifts of those in our ward.

We got to Facetime with Jared, Kacey and Charlie this afternoon before going to "Come Follow Me" at the Peeler's. We always look forward to this FaceTime session and this was an especially good one. Charlie communicated with us and talked about her Easter baskets. We talked about the fact that they need to buy a new car and wanted either a Toyota or a Honda. We talked about Adam, as he is coming for a visit this week and how he has friend gatherings at the Gonzo house and tells Stacy she needs to stay upstairs. Kacey shared that Tanner thinks he is the boss of their house. We talked a few minutes about Molly wanting to go to the Whitehouse ward girls camp. She loved the experience last year of staying in a beautiful cabin that even had a spa. Jared said he heard from the Whitehouse ward but he had to tell them that Molly would not be able to come because she would be with her mother that week. We talked about how James lives in New York now and Anna went to visit him. Jared had recently spoke with Anna and told her he wanted to be a part of her life. She told him that he would not approve of her lifestyle, that she was a bartender and an apprentice tatoo artist. He told her that he loved her and that they could have a relationship based on that love.

Emmy will talk to him, about soccer. He said he has not heard from James and has no way of contacting him. He said he did see a picture of him on Facebook that Jeanne Wallen had posted. I looked up those pictures.

"Come Follow Me" at the Peeler's was wonderful. On the way over James commented, "Well I guess Owen Peeler will be happy." When I asked why he said because of the wind today, he loves wind. I had just received a high wind advisory notice on my phone.

Everyone in our group was here, the Peeler's, Us, Barbara Bartels, Chuck and Kathy Crane, and Pierce Goodman. The highlight of the evening for me was when Owen asked us to sing, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives". We have some good singers in our little group, Donna, Kathy, and Pierce especially. It was beautiful. We sang all of the verses and I felt the Spirit. We went through the Easter lesson in the Sunday School manual and read all of the scriptures. It was long, but good. Afterwards Donna served some of her delicious cheesecake with cherry "cupcakes." I call them cupcakes because she serves them individually in cupcake papers.

Barbara Bartels and Donna

I finished listening to Emily's book, "Grace to Become" and started one by Brad Wilcox, "Because of the Christ on Calvary." James continues to index.

Today's lunch was simple, 

but nutritious.

Our Easter Tradition is to read one episode/tradition from this book

everyday the week before Easter. Instead of events, we focus on people. Today it is Lazarus. 

The Tradition

Recognize Unexpected Hope

Read John 11:1-46

The Moment of Celebration

In representation of the hope that springs forth out of dark places, spend an evening planting wheat baskets. 

Lazarus reminds us of

the unexpected hope that will spring forth

from the darkest moments of our lives.

   

 

 

Sun, Apr 10th, 2022: Raleigh North Carolina Temple, Church, RS, Mtg w/SRP, lemon squares, sawdust everywhere, Grombach's, missed Jared's fam, Charlie, Scarlett

 

Raleigh, North Carolina

68th operating temple

Dedicated: 18 Dec 1999

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Savior

John 3:17

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Book of Mormon

Mosiah 4:16-30

"Come Follow Me"

Review Exodus 14-17

AprGenCon

"We Each Have a Story"

Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Please come find your family, all your generations, and bring them home.

Inklings

"Preaching the Gospel of Peace"

"The Power of Spiritual Momentum"

"Now is the Time" - Russell M. Nelson

Moses 1

I spent from 5-8 this morning working on the Relief Society lesson I am giving today. At 8 o'clock I began getting ready. We left the house around 8:40 and picked up Kathy down by her gate. Chuck is at ward council and Kathy's car is in the shop. 

Pierce conducted sacrament meeting. There was no one to play the organ. Sister Rosen who is new in the ward and is only here every other weekend walked up and played. You can tell she is really good. She lives in Gilbert on Willis Rd. and they are moving up here when their place is ready. 

Willie Grombach blessed the sacrament for the first time today. He did a great job. Brother Tesarek blessed the water and Andy Wilhelm was at the table. Andy also gave a talk and did an awesome job. It was short and sweet but it was from the heart, well at least I think it was. I have been worried about him. His talk was on avoiding the tactics of Satan, the enemy of all righteousness. He bore his testimony about how living the gospel brings happiness.

Sister Ann Margaret Johnson was confirmed by the bishop during the meeting. It is wonderful to have her as a member of our ward.

Stefani Hunsaker was the next speaker. She talked about the temple. She grew up in Blanding, Utah and they had to travel to the South Jordan temple to do baptisms for the dead. Going to the temple is part of being on the Covenant Path. The power of the temple. Eternal life is the greatest gift of God. "Hold tight to you children's hands."

2014 San Juan fire was 1.5 miles from the Hunsaker home. They found comfort in fulfilling the assignment to clean the temple. Camrie's husband, who was inactive, said to her when she was a little stressed, "Camrie, do you need to go to the temple.?" Walk back to the presence of the Father.

Stefani's husband, Sean was the last speaker. Sean is a people person and he spoke about people he met on his mission and baptized. The son of a sister he had baptized served a mission in this area. He saw him one day in the Basha parking lot in Taylor. Here are some notes I took: The Covenant Path. A covenant is a two-way promise. How am I doing? Covenants and Commandments require us to do something. If we ever veer off we can come back. Sean talked about our dear friend Tom Howard who was a convert. Tom was one that was "all in."

As soon as sacrament meeting was over I headed for the Relief Society room. I stopped to speak with Aubrey Harris to ask her how she was doing and to ask where her children were. She said they were visiting their "other" grandparents in Nevada but would be home today and she couldn't wait. Aubrey is Pierce Goodman's daughter.

The stake Relief Society Presidency visited our Relief Society today, on the day I am teaching. Wendy Dewitt's daughter, Janelle Douglas was also visiting. We have a new sister in the ward, Lindsay Shaw, and I introduced myself to her. 

I felt like my lesson, which was on the love of God, went well. I had several women come up afterwards to tell me they enjoyed the lesson. Little did I know I was about to have an awakening.

James forgot I had a meeting after the block so he ended up waiting because he missed getting a ride home from the Crane's.

We set 8 chairs in somewhat of a circle in the front of the Relief Society room. Tamara opened the meeting with prayer.  Sister Wilcock, the stake Relief Society president, conducted the meeting. We discussed ministering interviews. Tamara said she liked my idea of one sister a week during the quarter and said it was my idea. She said she offers a prayer before she decides who she will interview. I like that. I'm going to start doing that. 

We talked about missionary work and then family history. I learned that Collin is meeting with the consultants but he is not including us. We also need to get a girl from the oldest class and a priest to attend our family history meetings. They do not have to be consultants. We got some new computers and will be opening up the family history room soon.

Although all of the stake presidency said I did a good job teaching, we discussed the fact that the teacher is more of a discussion facilitator that a teacher. We aren't supposed to "stand and deliver." We are supposed to ask thought provoking questions to get the sisters involved. I did ask questions but not to the extent they wanted me to. Sister Wilcock kept saying we aren't to regurgitate the conference talks because the sisters can read them. I responded that they don't. She didn't say anything. We also discussed turning the chairs around to face the side wall in two semi-circles. Relief Society was out at 11 and this meeting lasted until 12:40. Catherine was waiting for Kerri, Gary for Maxine, and James was walking home. I was a little stressed and so was he. We had lunch and then we both rested. We changed our temple prep meeting with the Grombach's from 4 o'clock to 6 o'clock. 

I got up and made some lemon squares. Afterwards I began cleaning the floor in the family-living room. What a disaster. There was dust everywhere from James's log project. The maroon couch closest to the entry table was covered with sawdust. I tried using a lent roller but James had more success using the small vacuum I got for the car. James kept saying we shouldn't be cleaning on Sunday. He's right, this should have been cleaned the other day when he was finished. 

Our lesson was long because we all like to talk. After the meeting was over we ate lemon squares. Jana said lemon was her favorite flavor. The Grombach's are going on an Alaskan cruise in May. They have been before and began telling us about their experiences and then they shared some pictures and so James had to share pictures of his caribou. Oh yes, Willie was born in Zion, Illinois and he had to show James some of the billboards that were up. One said, "If you don't believe as we do, you are not welcome here." Interesting.

By the time we were finished it was almost 8:30. We were supposed to Facetime with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie at 7:30. Jared said they forgot that they are now two hours ahead of us and that Kacey and Charlie were gone to bed. This has not been my best Sunday ever. We will try again tomorrow. 

Not feeling well but she still 

wanted to put her dress on.

Sometime in the 80's

Scarlett looks so grown up!