Monday, August 11, 2014

While he was here James: changed the fluids in the Razr and got the tire fixed.  He finished fixing the toilet paper holder in the hall bathroom and did the touch-up painting.  He fixed the fender and undercarriage on my car.  Wherever he goes he makes things better.  I love him and this morning he had to leave.  His truck has a terrible knock and his brakes are going out.  We said a prayer before he left and started a new Sarah Eden book called "As You Are."  I love that he loves my books and Hallmark movies!  I made him some breakfast before he left:

The news for the day according to Facebook: Robin Williams committed suicide.  Very sad.  One of our young women, Hope Lootans says she's in a relationship.  Arizona, another of our young women whom we seldom see is practicing with her bow to go archery deer hunting.  Something else from Facebook:

 I made a trip to town today.  I stopped at the Vernon post office and saw another of my young women, Maddie Carroll.  She was supposed to have started school today but I guess she didn't.  I am afraid she won't be able to get in because she was home schooled last year and probably did not graduate from the 8th grade.  She is such a sweet girl and it will be so sad if she doesn't go to school.

I went to Chase Bank and then Walmart.  Walmart wasn't busy and I would say Monday morning might be a good time to shop but not only was the store bare of customers it's shelves were bare too.  The produce was pathetic.  

I spent a lazy day at home.  It's what I call a recovery day.  I was a little lonely so I watched quite a bit of TV.  I was also physically exhausted.  Here are some of the shows I watched: My new favorite, Sue Thomas F.B.Eye, The Next Foodnetwork Star finale.  The cowboy, Lenny McNabb was the big winner, Cedar Cove, and Master Chef where two people were sent home.  One of the contestants sent home was a gay woman named Victoria who has short hair and kind of dresses like a man.  The was Evan's remark: "Finally, the boy woman goes home."  

There were clouds here today but no rain.  A big monsoon storm did hit the valley. Here's what's going on in Colorado:

I went to bed early, around 9pm.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

"It is almost impossible to be lifted

up in pride when our hearts are filled with charity."

-President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

 Happy 10th Birthday to Rowan!

Rowan is a smart, loving, kind, and adventurous boy.

Right now he loves Harry Potter and Legos.

James left early for high council this morning.  I had to take a picture of him in his new suit.

 

He looks so handsome, and yes,

that is a purple tie!

Before church this morning I made french toast for breakfast and put five racks of ribs in the oven at a low heat.  They will be ready to eat when we get home from church.

Talon Wilhelm, Cambri Westbrook and Ed Miller were the speakers in sacrament meeting.  Jared and his kids and Richie all attended with us all three hours.  Alice took Anna to Sunday School and Young Women's.  Jared came with us to Sunday School where Bro. Wilhelm taught the lesson about Elijah.  The Primary sang Happy Birthday to Molly.  She said is was her third Happy Birthday party.  The first was at Ruby's church, the second on Friday, and when she gets home she gets another party.  Randa Covert gave the lesson in Young Women's about eternal marriage.  

When we got home the ribs were ready to eat.  I think they were a hit.

Of course the kids wanted to go on more Razr rides before they left to go home.  Jared took them to the pit.  It was Richie's first time.  I got to talk to him a little about his conversion.  He really is a nice guy.  

It really looked like it was going to rain this afternoon.  It was overcast but never did rain.  Finally it was time to say goodbye.

  I'm going to miss them.

 Emmy?

Here are some things I learned about these grandkids while they were here:

James - He loves to give hugs and is very sweet.  He loves to read about military missions and watch military documentaries.  He can play the piano and the guitar.  He says he wants to be a cage fighter.  I hope not.  

Anna - loves to read scriptures and then discuss with her dad what she has read.  She loves dogs and cop shows. She says her best friend is her dog Penny.

Emmy - Loves to be active.  She was either playing on the walker, using it a monkey bars or bouncing a ball most of the time she was here.  She is a tether ball champ.  She also loves to play math games on the computer.  One of her favorite sites is Sum Dog.  She also can do her own hair and does a fantastic job!

Molly - When you say something to her she says: "Seriously?"  Is a little cranky when she is tired. She loves to have her nails painted and wear lipstick.  Every time she went outside she brought me back flowers which melted my heart.  Here is my bouquet:

 This evening after our El Paso visitors left we had some other visitors.

 The herd.

James and I finished our book "A Glimmer of Hope."  We both really liked the story and will soon start another Sarah Eden book.

James heated up some enchiladas and we watched a Hallmark move, "For Better or for Worse."  I fell asleep but that's ok because I had already seen it.  It was a wonderful Sabbath day.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

"When we put God first, all

other things fall into their proper

place or drop out of our lives."

-President Ezra Taft Benson

Jared and his friend Richie got in very late last night.  Jared home teaches Richie who was just baptized in March.  He has been wanting to do baptisms for the dead but he can't go to the Juarez temple because he doesn't have a passport so Jared asked if they could come here and do baptisms.  It just so happens that our youth were scheduled to go today so Jared, James, Anna, Richie and I all left the house a little after 5am to meet our group at the church by 5:30. It was a neat experience for me to get to go to the temple with James, Anna, and Jared. Jared had several family names for Anna and James to do.  Richie was baptized for his great grandfather. Here are some pictures I took afterwards:

 Anna, James, and Richie

Richie is a very nice young man.  He is 22 and the only member of the church in his family.  I hope he decides that he wants to go on a mission.

Jordyn, Shelly and Trenda were the young women

who came from our ward.  Shelly disappeared so

Westin was happy to take her place

in this picture.

 Anna and Trenda had two things in common:

Their outfits and their love for Hunter Hayes.

 Vernon ward young men:

Ty Applegate, Lane Hall, Westin Hall,

Jackson Allen and Talon Wilhelm.

Jace Applegate was here too but he isn't in

this picture.

 James, Jared, and Anna

After the temple, as is our wards tradition, we went to El Cupido's for breakfast.  Jared, James and I had burros and Anna and Richie had burgers.  It was all good.

 This picture is a little blurry.

Molly didn't really lose a leg.  She and Emmy

stayed home with grandpa while we were at the temple.

I guess they had ice cream for breakfast.  Molly insists that

she had some cereal too.

Grandpa James was doing upkeep on the Razr when we got home.  James went out to help him. I told James I would take over so he could go on a family outing with his dad and sisters, and of course Richie. They went to Greer where James did a little fishing and the girls played in the water.

Anna looks like she might be cold.

Of course, no trip to Greer is complete without stopping for ice cream.

During the summer Sunrise ski run has all sorts of fun activities.   They all rode the tram and played on the slide.  It was fun but costly for dad.

 James and Emmy riding the tram.

 Anna and Emmy going down the slide.

 James on the slide.

 Molly's turn!

 Making faces.

 From the smiles on their faces I 

would say they had a good time.

Back at the cabin grandpa James and I read and relaxed.  When everyone arrived home they wanted to go on Razr rides.  James Hayden and I started cooking dinner.  James cooked chicken with lots of tasty seasonings while I made chicken, bacon, cheese and Ranch panini sandwiches.  They were quite good.  Some people preferred not to have the Ranch dressing but come up with their own sauces.  

This sunset was the perfecting ending to a great day.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Happy Birthday to Molly

who is 5 years old today!

We had a little celebration this morning for Molly.  She opened the rest of her gifts from us and we had donuts for breakfast.

 

Molly is finally up!

 It's a purse!

 Calico Critters!

 I told Molly that because it was her birthday she could decide who said all the prayers today.  She decided she wanted to say them all herself, so she did.  Emmy was extra nice to Molly today.  They watched part of Snow White and then played with Molly's Calico Critters.  They also played ball and after grandpa fixed the tire on the ranger Emmy and Grandpa took Molly for a ride.

While James was in town getting the tire fixed he stopped at the computer store and got me a new cord for my computer.  Thank goodness.  I was beginning to have withdrawals!

Anna asked James today if he would help her to learn to play the guitar.  I loved watching them.

Anna taking note at her guitar lesson.

Anna also finished the Princess puzzle today.

I forgot to mention that the other day when James was riding the Razr he said a bobcat ran in front of him and he saw a bunch of turkey's, about nine or ten.  James loves the out of doors almost as much as Alex and grandpa.

I made enchiladas for dinner and after dinner we had ice cream to continue Molly's birthday celebration!

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Molly got ready for our trip into town this morning by taking a bath.

 Molly and her "Barbies".  

She had to wash all of their hair too.

I found out that Molly likes apples.  She wanted some M&M's and I told her she needed to eat an apple first.  I sliced it in several wedges and she ate them all and wanted more.  

We had lunch at Pizza Hut.  We all ordered the buffet.  Afterwards we went to Walmart to get some things for Molly's birthday tomorrow.  We got donuts for breakfast, some princess balloons and an Olaf balloon.  The Olaf balloon made Molly happy.  She kept calling him her boyfriend.

Molly's boyfriend.

He makes her smile.

Since we couldn't ride the Razr today we had to find some other things to do.  

 We colored.

 Emmy gave Molly a piggyback ride.

Speaking of piggies:

  Molly and I took a nap.

I didn't take a picture so this one will have to do.

 The girls played with the Barbie's and the new Barbie clothes that grandmother Lambson made for them.

 Anna is the official Barbie hairdresser.

Grandpa James surprised us today by coming home from the valley.  We were all happy to see him.  I was sad that he forgot the cord to my computer because I haven't been able to use it since Monday.

 

I was excited to see that the official announcement for the open house of the Phoenix temple has been announced.

The open house will begin in October of this year.

 Tonight was Molly's dinner.  We had burgers, hot dogs, and at her request, macaroni and cheese.