This morning I was a bit anxious for Conference to start. This is our first time to not have cable, and I've heard horror stories of the internet crashing. I knew we'd at least be able to HEAR it, but I wanted the children (and I) to SEE it. Heavenly Father answered my prayers. Conference was a tad delayed, compared to the radio broadcast (probably by 2 minutes), but it came through on www.byu.tv. It's so wonderful to be a part of and witness a Solemn Assembly. I know the children thought I was a wreck, but tears flowed freely as time after time, group after group, each person raised their hand to sustain our Prophet Thomas S. Monson. It must have been wonderful for the Prophet, his counselors and the 12 Apostles see the support of the members of the church. I hope their tasks don't seem so heavy now. I love the Church, the Gospel...I know it's true!!!! I wish everyone could know of it's truth...would allow the seed of truth to be planted in their hearts and feel it grow!!!!
After the sustaining part of Conference I felt a sweet sadness in my heart for the people I know and care for, who totally missed out on the Gordon B. Hinckley era of the Church. He was truly a Prophet. I know that Thomas S. Monson is the Prophet now. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is true. It IS Christ's Church...it's patterned after the Church Christ established when He lived on earth.
If you would like to watch Conference go to www.byu.tv and go to 5 April, 2008 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. and you can watch it. It'll be on tomorrow at those times, too. Jeff & Dibs are at the Priesthood Session now. In October Peterman will go too. It's so wonderful !!! Oh, I love Conference!!!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Happy St. Patty's Day
Hello & Good Morning
Yesterday at Church someone joked with me about my lack of writing on the blog, so I guess it'd be a good goal to write at least once a week. I really didn't know anyone noticed that I haven't written regularly.
Last night, my nephew Jeff, and my nieces Meredith, Shellie, and Amelia came over. It was so fun. I love to hear their stories. They kept us all laughing.
Today I am walking to school with the children. I'd better get away from this computer so they're not late.
We're having corned beef brisket & cabbage for dinner. Remember to wear green!!
Yesterday at Church someone joked with me about my lack of writing on the blog, so I guess it'd be a good goal to write at least once a week. I really didn't know anyone noticed that I haven't written regularly.
Last night, my nephew Jeff, and my nieces Meredith, Shellie, and Amelia came over. It was so fun. I love to hear their stories. They kept us all laughing.
Today I am walking to school with the children. I'd better get away from this computer so they're not late.
We're having corned beef brisket & cabbage for dinner. Remember to wear green!!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
a little bit of this a little bit of that..ok, A LOT
So much has happened since the last time i wrote i am just going to kinda list things. It's easier?!
-C had her birthday party at Aunt Kristen and Uncle Carlos' --they're so good to us. We love them lots!
-girl scout cookie madness--we took orders, they came, we're TRYING to get them delivered.
-library books due....so glad the library is emailing reminders, instead of emailing to collect on overdue books
-Lila had spring break
- Wackey and Peterman had a district choir concert...kodaly music education is the best
-Dib had a wind ensemble concert. Their band needs HELP!
-Dib has a concert at BYU today that no one knew about until thursday (we love his teacher)
-C registered for high school
-dentist apointments...we are doing our best to fund his trips to Disney :)
-Dib went to disneyland with the PHS Band
-Dib washed his ipod--ok correction...Mom washed Dib's jeans without checking his pockets...$200 mistake!!!!
-We had enrichment night it was a birthday party. Ann brought a "to die for" chocolate flourless cake...it was seriously good
-PTA meetings...can we say hooray because there are only 2 more mtgs i'll have to conduct...I love our school, but I know someone else will do a better job as the PTA pres!!!!!
-Lila sang with the orem institute at the tabernacle in salt lake
-Primary meetings. We're trying to meet all of the Primary Presidencies. It's so enjoyable to meet these great ladies! They are so interested in helping the children succeed and feel Heavenly Father's & Jesus' love for them
-linger longer--Italian style @ Bonneville 3rd Ward..we are thoroughly enjoying the "break-the-fast" dinners that we're having this year. We are the last unit to meet on Sundays, so our ward is enjoying the freedom it gives us to have these dinners every "fast" Sunday. YUMM!!! We had Italian foods this month...Mama mia!
-a cousins baptism..it's hard to believe that Lili is 8 already....it was so windy in Nephi that day, it reminded me of the wind in Punta Arenas, Chile. If the wind ever stopped blowing we'd fall over. good memories.
-"August Rush" is out on dvd. If you haven't seen it----you should!!!!
-Goo and Lila went on date to the movies and saw "Enchanted". They rode the bus home. They were disturbed by a fellow passenger who had on bright purple, 2 inch fingernails, glossy/shiney lipstick, diamond stud earrings & small hoop earrings, and said passenger crossed their legs in a feminine way...doesn't sound like too bad a thing, but the person was a MALE person. It kinda scared Goo. We live in a sheltered area, and we are glad about that.
-Jeff lost his favorite flashlight. He is sad about that..ok, he knows where it is--in the innards of a PHS wall. We were conversing when it slipped out of his hand...better the flashlight than the cell phone?
-friends just gave birth to babies...3 in the last 8 days...a girl, a boy, a girl...babies are so wonderful.
That was choppy, and long ... maybe next time I won't wait so long to blog?!!
-C had her birthday party at Aunt Kristen and Uncle Carlos' --they're so good to us. We love them lots!
-girl scout cookie madness--we took orders, they came, we're TRYING to get them delivered.
-library books due....so glad the library is emailing reminders, instead of emailing to collect on overdue books
-Lila had spring break
- Wackey and Peterman had a district choir concert...kodaly music education is the best
-Dib had a wind ensemble concert. Their band needs HELP!
-Dib has a concert at BYU today that no one knew about until thursday (we love his teacher)
-C registered for high school
-dentist apointments...we are doing our best to fund his trips to Disney :)
-Dib went to disneyland with the PHS Band
-Dib washed his ipod--ok correction...Mom washed Dib's jeans without checking his pockets...$200 mistake!!!!
-We had enrichment night it was a birthday party. Ann brought a "to die for" chocolate flourless cake...it was seriously good
-PTA meetings...can we say hooray because there are only 2 more mtgs i'll have to conduct...I love our school, but I know someone else will do a better job as the PTA pres!!!!!
-Lila sang with the orem institute at the tabernacle in salt lake
-Primary meetings. We're trying to meet all of the Primary Presidencies. It's so enjoyable to meet these great ladies! They are so interested in helping the children succeed and feel Heavenly Father's & Jesus' love for them
-linger longer--Italian style @ Bonneville 3rd Ward..we are thoroughly enjoying the "break-the-fast" dinners that we're having this year. We are the last unit to meet on Sundays, so our ward is enjoying the freedom it gives us to have these dinners every "fast" Sunday. YUMM!!! We had Italian foods this month...Mama mia!
-a cousins baptism..it's hard to believe that Lili is 8 already....it was so windy in Nephi that day, it reminded me of the wind in Punta Arenas, Chile. If the wind ever stopped blowing we'd fall over. good memories.
-"August Rush" is out on dvd. If you haven't seen it----you should!!!!
-Goo and Lila went on date to the movies and saw "Enchanted". They rode the bus home. They were disturbed by a fellow passenger who had on bright purple, 2 inch fingernails, glossy/shiney lipstick, diamond stud earrings & small hoop earrings, and said passenger crossed their legs in a feminine way...doesn't sound like too bad a thing, but the person was a MALE person. It kinda scared Goo. We live in a sheltered area, and we are glad about that.
-Jeff lost his favorite flashlight. He is sad about that..ok, he knows where it is--in the innards of a PHS wall. We were conversing when it slipped out of his hand...better the flashlight than the cell phone?
-friends just gave birth to babies...3 in the last 8 days...a girl, a boy, a girl...babies are so wonderful.
That was choppy, and long ... maybe next time I won't wait so long to blog?!!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day...Band Trip
Happy Valentine's Day!
This morning Jeff was so happy when we woke because it's snowing. He LOVES to use the snowblower. It's fun for him to clear the walks of the neighborhood. Dibs is off on a tour to Disneyland & a band clinic @ CalState. He'll be back late Sunday/early Monday. I hope he has fun! I remember the HS band trips I went on. My Sophomore Year we (from Kansas City MO, Winnetonka HS "PRIDE" band ) went to Washington DC to participate in & WIN the National Cherry Blossom Festival--spring 1979. My Senior Year, the day after Christmas, we went to Florida to march in the Orange Bowl Parade. Good times. I hope that Disneyland will be warmer for Dibs than Disneyworld was for me. We will celebrate Valentine's Day as a family on Monday when Dibs is back.
This morning Jeff was so happy when we woke because it's snowing. He LOVES to use the snowblower. It's fun for him to clear the walks of the neighborhood. Dibs is off on a tour to Disneyland & a band clinic @ CalState. He'll be back late Sunday/early Monday. I hope he has fun! I remember the HS band trips I went on. My Sophomore Year we (from Kansas City MO, Winnetonka HS "PRIDE" band ) went to Washington DC to participate in & WIN the National Cherry Blossom Festival--spring 1979. My Senior Year, the day after Christmas, we went to Florida to march in the Orange Bowl Parade. Good times. I hope that Disneyland will be warmer for Dibs than Disneyworld was for me. We will celebrate Valentine's Day as a family on Monday when Dibs is back.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
lots of love for locks of love
On Wednesday the 6th of February, our good friend Rachel's sister cut the girls' hair. Jeff said they could get their hair cut IF it would be donated to "Locks of Love". C. gave 10 inches of medium brown hair. Wacky gave 12 inches of reddish brown hair. They look so cute! Some people are going to really love it! Thanks Becky!!!!
C getting the chop
Wacky doing the same
C getting the chop
Wacky doing the same
dressed to kilt
On the 23 and 24 of January. Jeff went to the Outdoor Retailer Market in Salt Lake City. He actually worked at the "Utilikilt" booth, and for working there he got a free kilt.
This picture was published the next day in the Outdoor Retailer Markets magazine. It looks like he had a lot of fun.
This picture was published the next day in the Outdoor Retailer Markets magazine. It looks like he had a lot of fun.
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