Oaxaca, Mexico
74th operating temple
Dedicated: 11 Mar 2000
By: James E. Faust
Book of Mormon
Easter - Alma 24:7-19
Come Follow Me
"The Grave Has No Victory" by Sister Reyna I. Aburto
October General Conference
"Think Celestial" by President Russell M. Nelson
Book
"The Easter Connection" by Kerry Muhlstein
It was a struggle for me to get ready to go to the valley this morning. I was moving painfully slow. James wanted to leave at 8:30 but I wasn't ready until 9:30. He was very patient with me.
When we got to Show Low we drove to our favorite carwash at the Circle K across from Walmart. We also got gas using my Circle K debit car which gives us a ten cents a gallon discount.
James must not have been in too big of a hurry because he said we could go the Payson way. When we got to the valley we went straight to the Fry's on Signal Butte near Darrel and Trina's. We bought cranberry celebration, a head of leafy lettuce and some matchstick carrots. We also bought some chicken wings to snack on, but they were not good. They were either too hot or too dried out from sitting under a heat lamp too long. The wings at Walmart are much better.
Just as we drove up to Darrel & Trina's we saw Rowan leaving for work. He won't be back until after 6.
The first thing James brought in was the crockpot full of the beans that I had made. Trina plugged them in on the kitchen counter. I put the salad I had brought from home into my wooden bowl and added the green leafy lettuce and carrots. This really freshened up the salad. It looks more appetizing now. Oh yes, I also bought a bottle of Olive Garden salad dressing to put on the salad. As I finished with the salad Lola asked me if I wanted to play a game or do a puzzle. I said I would love to do a puzzle with her. She got out the cupcake puzzles I bought for them awhile ago. There is one large cupcake puzzle and several smaller ones in the box. We organized the pieces to each puzzle and put them in baggies. The puzzles were color-coded on the back. Ruby joined in the fun and James was hovering but didn't participate. Ruby had been out running when we first arrived.
Darrel made brisket outside in his smoker. It was delicious. He also tried making burnt ends for the first time. He says his friend makes them and they are delicious. He then added, but I didn't use his recipe. Something went wrong. They did not taste good and Darrel was a little frustrated knowing he would be throwing away most of these burnt ends.
We were scheduled to start at 4:30. Stacy and Paul were a little late. James sent them a text jokingly saying we should have assigned them desert. They brought a big pot of mashed potatoes, one of Pauls' specialties.
Trina made deviled eggs. I told her James asked me to make some, but I told him I didn't even like them and suggested he make them, but I knew he wouldn't. Trina said she liked them and would look up a recipe on the internet and make them. I thanked her.
Stacy, Paul, Adam, Michael and Joshua represented the Gonzales', Kim and Brian the Horaks', Sheri, Ian, and Evan the Trezises' and Darrel, Trina, Ruby and Lola, James and I, the Lambsons'. Rowan and Addy were both at work.
Kim brought a beautiful carrot cake, Cadbury mini egg brownies, and fruit with dip. Sheri brought rolls and James and I brought cranberry celebration, salad, and baked beans. It was a delicious meal and a beautiful day to enjoy each others company. Brian gave a beautiful prayer and blessed the food.
I visited with Stacy, Joshua, and Michael during dinner . Joshua got his hair cut and had on a beanie to hide it. Stacy says he wants to go to prom with Alana but she's worried about the cost. Michael sat on the other side of Joshua. He started a discussion about autism which seems appropriate since he works at a center for helping children with autism. He asked me which of my grandchildren most exhibited autistic characteristics. I asked him if he could give me a definition of what autism was and we got into a discussion. I never did answer his question because I really didn't know the answer.
I loved Kim's carrot cake. I should love it because it is my recipe. Brownies are not normally my favorite dessert but her brownies were so moist and gooey and tasty I had to get the recipe. She told me to go to the store on Monday and get the Cadbury mini eggs when they will be half price.
Darrel bought chocolate chip and chocolate with caramel cookies at Safeway. I didn't have any but Stacy said they were delicious.
I didn't get a chance to talk to Sheri. She spent most of her time talking with Trina. Ian and Evan went outside and when I spoke to Ian he looked a little irritated. He didn't speak to me, but just gave me a nod.
Addy returned after everyone except Kim and Brian left. I got a picture of her. Rumor has it that Crockett, one of the boys who came to the cabin, is her boyfriend. Crockett is his last name but I am not sure what his first name is. He is leaving on his mission in a couple of weeks. He is going to Panama.
James and I had planned on spending the night at Darrel & Trina's but I was so miserable I asked him if we could go home tonight. He was more than happy to accommodate me. Darrel said the last three times we have changed our minds and not stayed. It's nothing personal Darrel. We appreciate how you always open your home to us.
We went the Globe way and we were home by 9:30. My left knee, both arms and hands hurt. I was miserable and immediately went to the family room recliner. James got me some Tramadol and some Tylenol.
James listened to "A Stroke of Good Fortune" while he walked.
We never saw Tom tonight. I guess he's going to be sleeping outside. We were so anxious to get home to see him and he doesn't answer when we call.
The dessert is beautiful this time of year, green grass and wildflowers.
Family Potluck dinner @ Darrel & Trina'sIs Paul questions Michael's knowledge of autism.That's Adam behind the flowers. Sorry I didn't get his face.
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