March 28, 2021

Scripture of the day, John 16:33 - In me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Talk of the day - Hosanna and Hallelujah by Elder Gong. GC April 2020. “ He lives—not only then, but now; not just for some, but for all. He came and comes to heal the brokenhearted, deliver the captives, recover sight to the blind, and set at liberty those who are bruised. That’s each of us. His redeeming promises apply, no matter our past, our present, or concerns for our future.”

President Nelson gave a great Palm Sunday invitation.

March 27, 2021

Darren and I had such a great 26 hour getaway. We left Friday early evening and went to Richfield. We grabbed some food at Sandi’s drive inn and then ate and chatted with my parents all evening. Then Saturday morning we went to Capitol Reef. I have been wanting to hike The Frying Pan trail for awhile now and we finally did. It was much harder than I anticipated but also had more amazing views than I had anticipated. We started from near the campground (where D spotted me a marmot) and went through Cohab canyon to hook up with the frying pan trail. I loved this trail despite the elevation gain. It felt like you were on top of Capitol Reef seeing lots of canyons and prominent features. We hiked 7 miles and had a fabulous picnic spot with a sandwich and pickle from Ideal Dairy. Nothing like a good pickle sitting on top of Capitol Reef. :) (Our only disappointment was no pie at the Gifford house but we solved that by grabbing some in Bicknell at the Sunglow Cafe.) On our drive home we took a slight detour through Ephraim. We met Mason and Rachael at Roy’s Pizza and had fun chatting with them and eating pizza. 

March 23, 2021

It’s been a year but I finally got back to the temple thanks to cute Cassidy King receiving her endowment in preparation for her Oklahoma City mission. I was a bit teary as we got to entered the temple. There were a few more teary moments.  There were about 16 of us. Such a good feeling tonight and I didn’t know how much a have missed it until I was there. Sigh. 

March 21, 2021

Virginia Pearce - “The uncertainties of earth life can help to remind each of us that we are dependent on our (Heavenly Father). But that reminder is not automatic. It involves our agency. We must take our fears to Him, choose to trust Him, and choose to allow Him to direct us. We must make these choices when what we feel most inclined to do is to rely more and more on our own frantic and often distorted thinking.”

March 20, 2021

Snow GNO at the cabin finally happened. It’s been quite the challenge to get to Tara’s cabin but we did it. And it was great. Always nice to relax, eat, watch movies, catch up with my friends, all while hanging out at the cabin. Patty, Tara, Mary Ellen and me. 

 

(Patty, me, Mary Ellen, Tara)

March 12, 2021

“Life is a chessboard, and if you’ve played it right, your best pieces will be standing in the right squares when you need them most.” The Downstairs Girl by Stacy Lee

Really liked this quote from one of the books I've read this winter.  Librarian has brought out the reader in me lately.

March 10, 2021

A quick afternoon Rock Band Jam Session with Mason was awesome!

Morning scripture was also awesome. Part of Mosiah 5:3 - have great views of that which is to come. 

March 7, 2021

It was a warm, go to church morning, sit outside after, delicious dinner of brown butter spaghetti (that Darren made), first croquet game of the season, evening games kind of Sunday. 

March 6, 2021

Happy Sadie's birthday! 14. For her birthday she wanted to do nothing. So that’s pretty much what we did. Yesterday I did take her and Jessie and Becca to breakfast as Sadie has been wanting crepes for a long time and so she got some. We also ended up at thanksgiving point and hit two museums. The three girls had fun. Today was presents and Zupas and Kenz took Sadie and girls to a chocolate making thing. Also a lot of nothing that she wanted. :). 

Likes:

Drawing, pizza, rain, plants, snakes, Avatar (the TV series), 

I would add - chick Fil A Mac and cheese, learning, sweatshirts, cake, Oreos

Dislikes:

Crabs, butterflies (we’ve discovered this thanks to thanksgiving point, and how is it she likes snakes and not butterflies?)

I would add - most dinners, chewing sounds

(Jessie, Sadie, Becca)

March 4, 2021

Tired legs that feel good. Yesterday was a 5 mile hike with lots of sledding and today was a 6.5 mile hike. Pine hollow and down the road then Tibble Fork to Silver Flat Reservoir. Pine hollow was pretty with blue sky and silver lake had some good views with clouds and then blue sky. 

March 1, 2021

My cute little 3 year old red head friend that comes into the library came and found me to say hi. Made my day.

Also - I often wake up with songs in my head. Yesterday was “Lady” and today was Cool Change. It’s a Little River Band playlist apparently.