SNAP

Today Carla made my family dinner since she was already making it for another family.  She is so sweet.  I helped her out by taking a bunch of her stuff to the DI on my way to SNAP.  I think we both made each others day a little better. (Carla always makes my day better...what a blessing she has become to me)

At SNAP a ward came and helped our girls decorate cupcakes.  The girls enjoyed it.  Heck, I think our girls enjoy just about everything.  They always seem so happy and appreciative.   Well...most of them.  Kay was kind of grumpy and wasn't very nice to a few people.  I heard her cuss a few times.  I tried complimenting her and cheering her up but she was just on one.  Nikki, the gal I drive home every week told me that Kay scares her.  I know why and advised Nikki to just stay away from Kay so she wouldn't be hurt or offended.  Oh the Joy of Differences!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday! 

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A little feast without the calories!!

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Food 4 Thought Friday ~ This week's questions: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 
   
Breakfast ~ If you could travel back in time, what year would you go to and why? hmmmm....I'm not sure of the year but probably back to when I started doubting myself and not feeling "good enough".  I struggled with my self esteem most of my life and if I knew when that started I would go back and work through it so I wouldn't have carried it with me so long.

Lunch ~ If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be? I would love to wake up and be able to sing!  Oh how I wish I could sing!

Dinner ~ If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about the future or anything else, what would you want to know?  If everything I believe and teach to others is true.  I would love to see how my kids and grands and even myself turn out.  Just typing this makes me realize that i don't need a crystal ball  because deep in my heart I already know the answer. ☺
Midnight Snack ~ What is something you know you need to begin but keep making excuses for? getting rid of "stuff".  I start to throw away or clean out and then I become overwhelmed and put it off some more.  We have a lot of stuff we don't need but seem to love having around and hanging on to.
 
Recipe of the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)  Be Kind Always!  It's funny how kindness is contagious!  This week I had a friend make me dinner because she was making dinner for someone else and just thought she might as well include my family too while she was at it.  By that kindness I started thinking of what kindness I could do for someone else.  And then the thought even crossed my mind that perhaps my kindness had influenced my friend.  I believe kindness is like a circle ...it just keeps going around once you are caught up in it! Kindness Does Matter!

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Kathy's Birthday Lunch

While I was in Hawaii my cute friend Kathy turned "55"....YIKES!  I'm right behind her and I am remembering when that seemed old.  Kathy is such a beautiful person...inside and out.  I look at her and marvel at her beauty and youth.  She is aging really well!  Speaking of aging really well....today at bowling my cute friend Mary had a birthday. Mary turned 91 and is still bowling and looking very classy.  I think the secret to staying healthy is getting up and getting ready for the day and staying active.

While Mallory and Kathy and I were at lunch they both received calls.  I laughed and had to take a picture.  No wonder our lunches last for hours. Sometimes being available 24-7 is annoying.  Later I had to make a call though and Kathy was quick to capture me with her camera. ☺I love these two!

Because I take pictures which help me remember our lunches it also makes me remember what we wear. I remember that quite often Mallory and Kathy show up in the same colors...like today and there I am in something very different.  It happens a lot but isn't that bad because I get to sit in the middle to off set the colors.  I tease them about coordinating with each other and forgetting to tell me.

It's so much fun having lunch with these two.  It's so fun celebrating our lives with each other.  I am so very blessed!

Bye Bye Sister Wright

Cute Sister Wright finally received her Visa so she is able to go to the Mission she was called to. (Brazil...not sure the exact mission)  She has served in Hooper for a few months while waiting for her visa and has been such a "light".  The gal is always smiling and is so positive.  She is such a beauty and wonderful example.  She is truly a disciple of Christ and radiates His Light!  It's been a pleasure knowing her.

Larry and I took the Sisters to lunch....our last supper with them.  It's fun having sister missionaries and being involved with them.  The sisters stopped by after lunch for a few minutes and I was able to express to them the things I have observed.  These two sisters are always smiling.  I can feel their goodness.  They are most certainly instruments of our Lord and Savior.

Larry is really into missionary work right now and helping others come back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I wish he would have talked to the people in this truck before they pulled out of the parking lot.  I would have liked to have heard their story.

Count Your Blessings

There is so much in our life to be thankful for~yet, so often our focus is on our hardship and trials.  By taking time each week to focus on our blessings I know we will notice a positive change in our lives.  Even in our trials there are blessing....we need to look for them.

 One blessing I am grateful for today. I am grateful for the Birth Days of each member of my family.  I love their "days" and love reminiscing about their life.
An experience I have had that was a blessing to me. When Trichelle came and told us she was expecting her second child.  My heart opened up more and it's as if the love I had for her grew bigger.  I think I understand "unconditional" love a bit better.  I also got a glimpse of the love our Heavenly Father has for each of us.
One Gospel Principle that is a blessing to me. Prayer!  I pray often throughout every day.  I love knowing that I am heard by my Heavenly Father.
Something I have done to bless another. Each day on social media I post a positive quote or thought.  I have had quite a few people tell me what a blessing that is to them and how it really does make a difference.
Who was a blessing to me this week? My visiting teachers were.  I love the love they have for me and that they aren't afraid to express it.

Celebrating Kimleighel

  

What a fun day it was celebrating Kimleighel's birth with her.  All Kimi wanted this year for her birthday was to spend the day with me.  She had it planned for probably a year.  She knew exactly what she wanted and I was more than happy to oblige.  We did our traditional singing early in the morning with the family and Kimleighel did get a gift.  Then while the boys went to work and school Kimi and I got ready for our day.  Kimi was so excited and I was too!

We decided to go to lunch first but needed to waste a little time first since Kimleighel did not want to be the first people in the restaurant.  We ended up at JoAnn's for awhile and then went to Chili's where Kimi had chosen to eat.  She ordered a steak.  The girl can put the food away but you would never know it by looking at her.  Kimi also wanted us each to order our own Lava Cake and I did tell our waitress that but she only brought out one.  I was so glad that's all she brought out because I knew I could never eat a whole one and really just wanted to share.  Kimi ended up being fine with that too since she was pretty full from her lunch. It was so fun being with Kimi....she was so happy and excited to be 19.  She kept laughing all day about being that old.  She talked about the next stage of her life that is quickly approaching with excitement.  She is excited to get married and start a family.  She is not excited about having to pay the bills but is very aware of all the responsibilities she will have.  It was so fun listening to her.

After lunch we headed for the Junction to watch a movie.  On our way I started laughing and said: "Hey there's Santa".  A bearded guy with red shorts and a red ball cap was walking across the street.  We laughed and Kimi tried getting her phone out to get his picture but  wasn't able to.  It was funny and I think it brightened Kimi's day even more.  Right after that though I about got us killed.  I looked at my light and moved into the intersection.  I was surprised when a truck came barreling through going the other way.  I looked up and it was me that was in the wrong.  My light was red.  It made me sick to my stomach as I backed up to where I should have been.  (our neighbor was just in a serious accident about 3 weeks ago doing the same sort of thing)  It wasn't a close call but it was scary especially since I had looked at my light and still went.  I was nervous the rest of the day and didn't trust myself but did just fine. (the thought sped through my mind of Kimleighel's birth date and death date being the same date.....not a happy thought at all)  We watched the movie, McFarland USA.  It was really good and now I want Larry and Jared to also see it.

After the movie we went to the Mall and Kimi knew just what she wanted.  She wanted some boots and jeans but ended up only getting the boots.  I got her a shirt to wear for her Senior Pictures which we are taking next week.  We looked around a few stores and then went up to my mom's to give her some candy bars that she had bought from Jared.  We had a nice little visit.

We got home the same time Larry and Jared did and only had to wait for a few minutes while Larry showered before going to dinner.  Kimleighel chose Iggy's for dinner and ordered a pizza.  Larry thought that was funny but I told him she had ate her big meal for lunch.  (we all brought left overs home)  Kimi was even okay with them singing to her.  She had told me all day not to say anything to anyone and I didn't.  However when the Hostess was seating us and asked what brought us out, I was caught off guard and so I told her I couldn't tell.  That's when Kimi said it was alright to tell. ☺ She didn't mind the attention and said that it was actually good.

Super Fun Day with this 19 year old Daughter of mine!  My how fast the time has gone!

Kimleighel is 19

Woo Hoo Kimleighel is a year older.  Her last year of being a teenager!  Those years seem to have gone fast now that we are where we are.  It's been an adventure with this girl as it has with every child.  Kimleighel is fun and talented and feisty and enjoyable and so loving.  This year all she wanted for her birthday was to spend time with me.  I'm not gonna lie...that totally made my day.  She has had it all planned for months, maybe even a year.  We are going to go to lunch and shopping and a movie and then to dinner with Larry.  I reminded her that there is a limit on what I spend and she said she'd pay for the extra's.  What a kid!  I'm looking forward to our day together.  I hope it's everything that Kimleighel has dreamed of.  I am so thankful for this daughter of mine that love's her momma.