Saturday, October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015
I kinda like Halloweens like today. Started off with a run, then Ry's soccer practice where I got to play with them. Then is was a baptism of one of my Activity Day girls. After then it was Sadie's last soccer game followed by Cam's last soccer game (with awesome games and awesome teammates). The it was baking sugar cookies thanks to Kacee bringing over pre-made dough for us. A little pizza and trick or treating (or friend hanging out) for the kids while it was warm enough for me to sit outside and hand out candy most of the night. Then it was some World Series to round out the night.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015
Said hi to the rock monster today. It's always a good hike when visiting him. Also not seeing any snakes or wild animals made it a good hike too. And it being the day after hiking with Kelly and Kacee made it the second hike in a row. Fun, I know.
Also two good quotes from a great talk - Ezra Taft Benson, April 1971 GC - Life is Eternal. "Our affections are often too highly placed upon the paltry perishable objects. Material treausre of earth are merely to provide us, as it were, room and board while we are here at school." "No other single influence has had so great an impact on this earth as the life of Jesus the Christ. We cannot conceive of our lives without his teachings. Without Him we would be lost in a mirage of beliefs and worships, born in fear and darkness where the sensual and materialistic hold sway. We are far short of the goal He set for us, but we must never lost sight of it; nor must we forget that our great climb toward the light, toward perfection, would not be possible except for His teachings, His life, His death, and His resurrection."
Also two good quotes from a great talk - Ezra Taft Benson, April 1971 GC - Life is Eternal. "Our affections are often too highly placed upon the paltry perishable objects. Material treausre of earth are merely to provide us, as it were, room and board while we are here at school." "No other single influence has had so great an impact on this earth as the life of Jesus the Christ. We cannot conceive of our lives without his teachings. Without Him we would be lost in a mirage of beliefs and worships, born in fear and darkness where the sensual and materialistic hold sway. We are far short of the goal He set for us, but we must never lost sight of it; nor must we forget that our great climb toward the light, toward perfection, would not be possible except for His teachings, His life, His death, and His resurrection."
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015
Us girls rocked the pumpkin carving last night. The kids found easy pumpkin stencils, we had chosen not huge pumpkins, and we carved and cleaned up in an hour. Fun, I know. And they may be our best pumpkins yet.
Monday, October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015
I keep thinking of the talk I listened to last week - BYU Speech by Elder Perkins, "Nevertheless I Went Forth". He said, "Perfection is not a prerequisite to personal revelation. The prerequisite is daily repentance." This morning I listened to a powerful testimony by Elder Oaks in October 1987 GC.
Also, in my Book of Mormon reading I'm in Mormon and this time through reading, I am so in awe of Mormon and the way he handled such destruction and wicked people all around him.
Also, in my Book of Mormon reading I'm in Mormon and this time through reading, I am so in awe of Mormon and the way he handled such destruction and wicked people all around him.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015
I love listening to rain. Also love Emperor's New Groove. I like seeing little things of beauty in nature on a run. Also like taking pictures.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
October 18, 2015
Happy Rylie's bday! Love that girl and would be lost without her. Sunday bdays are not the best but she made the best of it. A late night last night and then today included dinner of potato soup, a movie, a puzzle, eating some treats, and playing a game. (It was a great round of Apples to Apples Disney with Ry, me, Darren, Mason, Camrie, Sadie, Kenzie, Tanner, and Clayton and Sandee.)
Saturday, October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015
A hike with my favorite guy (D) and a softball game with my favorite coach (and good friend) Lynette makes for a pretty great day!
On the hike we saw a moose, yellow leaves, granite rocks, pine, and it was quite at the lake. What a great hike.
On the hike we saw a moose, yellow leaves, granite rocks, pine, and it was quite at the lake. What a great hike.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015
Went to Lagoon. Good day with way too many other people. My random thoughts from the day:
Air race was the start of a Lagoon headache. :)
Space scramblers may have a short line but it is a slow line.
Bat ride lasts 1 minute and 3 seconds.
Sadie might cry the first time you force her on Bombora but then she'll go again right after.
Dinosaur drop just doesn't get old. Even if you're 42.
Don't ride in seat 1 on Music Express of you can't open and close the bar and the guy has to come help.
If Sadie tells you she likes Lagoon, she really doesn't. However, she is awesome at hanging out and waiting, even if she doesn't like any of the rides.
Highlight was all of us (D, R, C, S, and me) riding the log ride.
Air race was the start of a Lagoon headache. :)
Space scramblers may have a short line but it is a slow line.
Bat ride lasts 1 minute and 3 seconds.
Sadie might cry the first time you force her on Bombora but then she'll go again right after.
Dinosaur drop just doesn't get old. Even if you're 42.
Don't ride in seat 1 on Music Express of you can't open and close the bar and the guy has to come help.
If Sadie tells you she likes Lagoon, she really doesn't. However, she is awesome at hanging out and waiting, even if she doesn't like any of the rides.
Highlight was all of us (D, R, C, S, and me) riding the log ride.
Friday, October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
The most fantastic day - the entire day! The temple was awesome and beautiful and the feeling in the sealing room was fantastic. The stained glass flowers and the flower pattern on the floor was so pretty. Hanging with Kenz while she gets ready and is just smiling. The look of Tanner and Kenz together was so happy.
The reception was so much fun! I did not want it to end. I could stayed another two hours. I got to see my aunt April! That was a tender mercy. I had hoped, really hoped she would come. At the end I got to hang out with T, Pats, Steph, and Jenn for a bit. I sure like those friends of mine.
Tami was amazing and the waffle bar food was fantastic. Like delicious fantastic. (And kind of famous now.) Kelly and Kacee were beyond wonderful. I didn't have to worry about a thing. My text to the three of them, "My dear, dear friends. I wish I could share the awesome feeling I had all day thanks to you guys. It was the most wonderful time because of you guys taking my stress and owrry. I am beyond blessed to have friends like you and hope to be able to somehow show you a portion of the kindness you have shown me through this adventure." They made it so I could just soak it all in and have such a fantastic day.
And the weather! Another fantastic part. Mid 70s and just wonderful. The Heaps' backyard was so great - the most wonderful place for a reception. It was beautiful and the mountains were so pretty in the background.
Also, don't forget the cute little temple lady that talked about the glow over Tanner and Kenzie and then told Kenzie how awesome and simple she is and how she wishes every bride that comes in could have the feeling she felt coming from Kenz. She also mentioned how confident in herself Kenz was and how she loved Kenzie's glow. Such a sweet lady.
The reception was so much fun! I did not want it to end. I could stayed another two hours. I got to see my aunt April! That was a tender mercy. I had hoped, really hoped she would come. At the end I got to hang out with T, Pats, Steph, and Jenn for a bit. I sure like those friends of mine.
Tami was amazing and the waffle bar food was fantastic. Like delicious fantastic. (And kind of famous now.) Kelly and Kacee were beyond wonderful. I didn't have to worry about a thing. My text to the three of them, "My dear, dear friends. I wish I could share the awesome feeling I had all day thanks to you guys. It was the most wonderful time because of you guys taking my stress and owrry. I am beyond blessed to have friends like you and hope to be able to somehow show you a portion of the kindness you have shown me through this adventure." They made it so I could just soak it all in and have such a fantastic day.
And the weather! Another fantastic part. Mid 70s and just wonderful. The Heaps' backyard was so great - the most wonderful place for a reception. It was beautiful and the mountains were so pretty in the background.
Also, don't forget the cute little temple lady that talked about the glow over Tanner and Kenzie and then told Kenzie how awesome and simple she is and how she wishes every bride that comes in could have the feeling she felt coming from Kenz. She also mentioned how confident in herself Kenz was and how she loved Kenzie's glow. Such a sweet lady.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
Today I have just tried to stay sane and not totally freak out about a wedding happening tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015
Camrie was the happiest birthday girl. She had smile on her face the entire day. Lucky me got to take her to lunch at her favorite spot - Spaghetti Factory. Then we came home to an empty house and watched Cinderella that she got for her birthday. It was an awesome time spent with an awesome girl. Last minute decision to take her and some friends to Uswirl was a fabulous decision. Her friends were able to hang out with her while I went to Mason's soccer game. (Cam didn't mind my leaving at all - allows her and her friends to have free reign. :)) He played some wing defense the second half (after playing his usual center defense the first half) and I had a great time watching him in that position. It's been awhile since he's played that and it was fun to watch. Too bad the kid won't talk about the game at all after it's over. Maybe it's my over analyzing. That happens.
Friday, October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
If the Logan temple walls could talk.
Fabulous evening in the temple for Kenzie's first time. I'm thankful for the nice temple workers and for an assistant to the Matron who gave great advice. I kept thinking about how many people have added drops to Kenzie's gospel bucket over the years to help point her to the temple. Kinda cool to think of the Primary leaders and YW leaders and Seminary teachers and friends and greinds' moms and coaches. If only they could know what part they have played.
Fabulous evening in the temple for Kenzie's first time. I'm thankful for the nice temple workers and for an assistant to the Matron who gave great advice. I kept thinking about how many people have added drops to Kenzie's gospel bucket over the years to help point her to the temple. Kinda cool to think of the Primary leaders and YW leaders and Seminary teachers and friends and greinds' moms and coaches. If only they could know what part they have played.
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