Want to Get Lunch

Kimleighel is only tending the kids a few days a week now because Trichelle is going to work from home the other days....or that is the plan for now.  Anyway she was bored and we decided that we would go get some lunch.

Earlier Kimleighel had messaged her friend Derek to see what his plans were for the day since he didn't have school.  She was even brave enough to put that she had the day off too. (she added "ha ha")  I was nervous for his response and I was really hoping he would respond.  I hadn't met Derek but hear a lot about him.  We knew he was planning on exercising and was really hoping that was why he hadn't responded to Kimi.  We decided to go to lunch anyway instead of waiting for his reply.  About the time we both felt full, Derek replied to Kimi...."want to get some lunch".  We laughed and Kimleighel replied with "sure.".  When he asked how much time she needed to get ready she said 15 minutes since that's how long it would take us to get home. ☺

Derek picked Kimleighel up on time and they went to Zuppa's and Kimi ordered soup/sandwich and was able to eat the soup but then fessed up why she couldn't eat the sandwich.  I'm  glad that her "bravery" paid off and I really hope that Derek will take her out again.  I did meet him when he picked Kimi up and he seems like a really nice guy.  Fun times and hard times squished together!

Library Day

I went to the Dentist with Jared this morning and was planning on going back this afternoon for my appointment but when we got there, Nate told me that he could fix my tooth right then because someone had just cancelled and he wasn't busy.  Woo Hoo...lucky me!  He can get me done faster because I don't like having Novocaine.  Novocaine makes me weak and sick so I just have my teeth fixed without anything.  I wonder why people do get numbed...the shot hurts worse than anything I have experienced.  Anyway....I was glad I didn't have to go back and was done.

 It's spring break this week for our kids and Kimi brought the grands over for breakfast.  I told them about the new Library and suggested we go there.  I mentioned that we might learn new things because there was so much to do at the Library.  Zaden quickly said "it's spring break, we don't need to learn."  Funny Kid!  We went  to the Library anyway and Ivy taught me how to move my files from my computer to an online site so I can work on Jared's book any where.  She's a smartie.  These kids amaze me.  They know so much and it's just their norm.  I love our new Library!

I copied this cute picture of Behreneger from Trichelle's instagram.  He is growing up so fast and is so stinking handsome!

Larry sent me roses....no reason, other than he loves me so much!  I love him so much too!  I believe we have each other wrapped around our finger.

Conference

I love Conference Weekend!  I am thrilled that Kimleighel was excited to listen to all the sessions with me.  She was so anxious to hear the words of our leaders.  So fun seeing our kids grow up and turning out good in spite of our errors.  I loved all the talks and felt like there were a few that mentioned being truly converted....having our faith challenged so that we know for sure why we are doing what we do and why.  I know that wasn't any of the topics but heard it a few times.  I think that we all need to be truly converted at some point or challenged so we absolutely know we have made the right choice in being members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Mine happened a few years ago and I'm glad it did. I also noticed a lot was said about the Temple...it's the place to be! I love listening to all the speakers and feeling the spirit and being prompted of what I need to do to better my life.

I love that my boys go to the Priesthood Session together and that some of my grands and their mommy's come to visit me during that time.  Natalie and her kids came this year and we played a few games and Natalie and I visited.  I love visiting with my girls.  Friday night I had that pleasure with Kelsi.  I learn a lot from these cute young mothers and they enrich my life and strengthen my testimony.

It's a tradition that we go to LaFerrovia with the entire family after the Priesthood session on Saturday.  I call in our order and so we don't have to wait and it helps the restaurant since they get a few big groups.  We missed Ivy and Zaden since they were enjoying their daddy's.

I always enjoy seeing my kids and grands visit and enjoy each other.  The grands usually end up under the table playing.  Kamryn brought her pizza making toys and they gathered there after they ate.  Some ice water had got spilled on Larry's lap when Jordyn was handed to him across the table and before long I felt cold on my leg and noticed that the grands were putting ice on me.  I was holding Behr and didn't notice right away.  The grands thought that was so funny....I did too!

(I love and sustain these men)

I loved listening to our cute Prophet, President Monson first thing this Sunday morning.  I was 3 when he was called to be an apostle and I have many memories of him speaking to us at conferences.  I have always loved listening to him.  He's a great man and wonderful speaker.  He talked about Choices today.  Every choice we make should lead us closer to our Heavenly Father. He truly is a Prophet of God.

Elder Holland finished the conference expressing his love for all of us along with the other disciples.  He is a powerful speaker and his talk was the perfect one to end this conference. "Keep loving, keep trying, keep trusting, keep believing, keep going.  Heaven is cheering you on today, tomorrow and forever."

We are so blessed to have a Prophet and Apostles guiding and directing us.  I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  I'm a better person because of it!

from the Priesthood Session ☺

Celebrating Barbie

Today I took Barbie to lunch for her birthday which was yesterday.  We went to So Delicious in Roy for Sushi. It really was so delicious.  We got a Monster and Mango Roll to share.  Yummmy!  I loved the salad dressing too....oh my word....so delicious! ☺

I love this girl!  I've known barbie for over 18 years but the last few years we have become friends!  I admire Barbie and all she does.  Barbie is such a family oriented gal.  Her best friends are her cute family and sisters.  She is always doing something with and for them.  I'm glad that her girls and family spoiled her for her birthday because she surely deserves it.

After lunch we checked out the New Roy Library and when I went to take a picture of Barbie I noticed Tammy G in the background.  I went over to Tammy and sat down next to her and when she hadn't noticed I rolled my chair right by hers and bumped my shoulder into hers.  I am really glad she didn't scream when she jumped and turned to look to see who bumped her and there my face was so close to hers. ☺ haha it was funny!  I knew I might see Tammy at the Library because she has a few "offices" and this new library is one of them.

When Barbie was called to be my counselor in SNAP she was so nervous and afraid she wouldn't be able to really like it. But, Barbie is a natural and loved those people from the very first night.  She didn't hold back and she knows them all so well and is such a wonderful leader.  I'm so glad Heavenly Father chose her to work with me.  In this calling the different Stakes choose someone for each position in the Special Needs Mutual Program.  I was thrilled beyond measure when I heard Barbie was called to serve with me.  Barbie's a keeper!  I'm so thankful for this friend of mine!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday! 

A little feast without the calories!! 

Feel free to play along for some yummy fun!  Go HERE to JOIN IN!!! 

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Breakfast ~ If you had to enter a competition for the "Most Uselessly Unique Talent", what would your talent be? I'd say my multi-tasking skills.  I can work hard all day and accomplish very little.  I go into a room for something and get distracted and start doing something else before I remember what I was originally doing.  Often I feel like a chicken with it's head cut off.....(seriously where did that phrase come from?  like anyone knows what a chicken with it's head cut off feels like) ☺

Lunch ~ What do you think is the best feeling in the world? Holding a new born baby in my arms!  It's physical as well as spiritual! (the "s" thing did come to my mind ☺)

Dinner ~ Can you comfortably eat in a restaurant by yourself? I would not be able to do that ... not even fast food. Go to a movie?  I have done that before during the day when there was hardly anyone around.  No one knows if you are saving a place for someone and people don't usually pay attention to others when they are at the movie.

Midnight Snack ~ What punctuation mark best describes your personality and why? "!" Exclamation Point !!!  Everything is important to me!!!

Recipe for the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for the week?) Happiness is an Inside Job! We're All Responsible For Our Own Happiness! Even in the most trying times we have the power in us to still Be Happy! 

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The Best Nanny

Kimleighel is the Best Aunt and Nanny!  Kimi loves these little ones so much and is so good with them.  Every other Thursday she gets to watch Sadie for a few hours too.  I enjoy watching Kimi with her cute nieces and nephews.  Kimi loves babies like I love babies.  I'm happy that she brings them to our house so I can see them before I go bowling.  They are all so cute!

Tuesdays with Larry

I think today might be the last of Larry's half days on Tuesday.  We have enjoyed our  Tuesday afternoons together.  We have gone to the Temple most of those days.  I guess we will start going in the evenings again.  I liked the afternoon sessions....they aren't packed and we had time to go to dinner afterwards.

Today instead of attending the Temple we decided to go the Family History Center in SLC.  Larry really wants to learn how to find names and do what is needed to take those names to the temple.  Debbie and Paul Widdison went us since Debbie is a missionary at the Center two days a week.  She knows her stuff and I think she helped Larry out a lot.  I'm not interested right now in my life.  I know I will love it but right now I have other things I am trying to do....I don't think it's my time quite yet.  Paul laughed at me as I twiddled my thumbs and twirled in my chair. (I wasn't really that bad...but I wasn't paying attention after the first hour)  I was there to support Larry and so I sat there while he learned.  I thought about going to another computer and looking up some names but didn't.  Instead I pulled out my phone and played a few games. ☺

Larry's head was hurting with all the things he had been shown.  He was ready to leave and go get some dinner.  We stopped at Sizzler since it's fast and yummy.  I enjoyed our conversations with the Widdisons.  Paul mentioned something about the temple that made me stop and think.  He said that when we take a name through that person is required to be there so they will know what they are asked to accept or not.  He thinks some of those "angels" might be bored and that's why its hard for us to stay awake sometimes as well.  I like believing they are with us.  Sometimes I feel their presence and I know they are happy to have their work done.

I dropped both Larry and Debbie off to get their cars from Widdison Auto and then Larry and I headed to the church for a class on Marriage and Family Relations.  Larry told the Fosters (Kirk and Janet) that if they needed more people for their class we would be happy  to attend.  I guess they needed more people. ☺ Actually tonight they really did.  There were only 3 couples that showed up.  It was a good class and I think we just might enjoy going to it each Tuesday Evening.