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 toJOIN IN!!! 

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FAVORITES 

Breakfast ~ What is your favorite quote? Oh My Heck...I LOVE Quotes!  I have so many favorites depending on the day.  Here's one I made up, one that makes me happy all over, and one simple and profound!

 

Lunch ~ What's you favorite line from any movie? I love the Movie Elf and a lot of lines from it but my favorite is probably ..... "I just like to Smile, Smiling is My Favorite"

Dinner ~ What is your favorite weird food combination? I actually tried peanut butter on a dill pickle and liked it.  Peaches and Cream flavoring in a Coke is good!  Toasted tuna fish sandwich and tomato soup.

Midnight Snack ~ What is your favorite time of day? I think that depends on the day.  I enjoy mornings and get the most done in the mornings.  I find myself resting in the afternoons if I get a chance, so afternoons are nice.  I like the evenings because the family is home and we are together.  I love bed time and being done for another day!

Recipe for the Week ~  (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for the week?)  Be Happy with the Things You Do Accomplish!  some times I think we focus too much on what we didn't get done instead of all the things we did.

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Strike Strike Baby

Today was probably my best bowling day ever!  All three games were over my average and very close to each other.  My first game was a 186, second a 185, and third a 183 for a total series of 554! Woot Woot! I had fun and our team took all four games. We all bowled pretty good today. (3 games and total pins)  You'd think I could bowl good more often but just last week my fist game was a 101.  The next two games were pretty good though.  I probably should throw a few practice bowls instead of using my first game to warm up.  ☺ A few weeks ago or even a month ago I think I only got about an 89....my lowest game since I started bowling with the ladies. (over 10 years ago) So I am pretty consistent at being inconsistent. I use to write down all my scores but I quit doing that a few years ago and that is why I keep it here when it's worth remembering.

Braxton My Son is 27

I think about this middle child of mine and the word that pops in my head is "FUN".  Braxton has always been a child that makes fun happen.  He is adventurous and isn't afraid to try anything which has caused me concern a few times over the years. Braxton makes me laugh out loud a lot and I like that.  Braxton plays hard but Braxton also works hard.  Braxton is such a hard worker and just like playing will try anything.  He's not afraid to try new things or figure something out.  Braxton is one of the first ones called if Gramps needs help.  Braxton is dependable.  Braxton is also a sensitive soul.  He is so caring and kind.  Braxton truly cares about those around him.  Braxton has grown up well and I couldn't be more proud of him.

Braxton is a loving husband and a very involved daddy to Sadie.  I smile that my kids are doing so much better than we were doing at their age or stage of life and I think we did okay.  I adore this child of mine and I'm glad that it was I that had to remind him to put things away.  I'm glad I was the one that had to constantly buy him new socks because he would run around without his shoes.  I'm thankful that he forgave me for head thumping him with my head when my hormones were unbalanced.  I'm thankful that he is happy and confident in spite of Larry and I constantly getting after him for one thing or another.

Braxton has always been a fun and enjoyable kid.  He is positioned perfectly in our family to be a friend and an example to all of his siblings!   I'm glad I am that one that calls him my son!  Love Him!

Rainy Wednesday

I love our Temples!  I love going every Wednesday to do Sealings.  I was wondering and even praying if I should go with the group since some of us are sitting during the hour we spend there.  I wondered if I should be doing something else instead.  I had a wonderful experience and I am where I need to be.  Even if I just sit and wait for my turn at the alter again I am feeling the spirit and receiving inspiration.  It's a wonderful feeling being in the Temple no matter what we are doing.  I know that the sealing ordination is very important and a very big deal, the Spirit told me that again today.  I felt others attending today and even though I believe they are always there I will honestly say I don't always feel them.  I love starting my Wednesdays at the Temple.

It's a rainy, spring day and I couldn't help but sing "I love the Rainy Days".  I love the rain in the spring.  When it rains I feel like reading a book or watching a movie.  I decided to take Kimleighel to see Saturday's Warrior.  It's a good story and "Heaven" was filmed at our very own Union Station.  I thought that was weird but it didn't take away from the story or spirit of the movie.  There were a few funny "mormon" things.  At the airport we heard over the loud speaker a call for Captain Uchtdorf.  Then when Julie was making a promise to her missionary to wait for him she said that even if Donny Osmond proposed to her she would wait.  It's a bit corny as far as acting but I still enjoyed it.

Fun Bunch Lunch

It's Ogden Restaurant Week and so the fun bunch decided to take advantage of a few great specials.  We met at the Prairie Schooner today and had a great time. Jodi thought it'd be fun to dress up like cowgirls which of course is kind of hard to do if you don't own horses. I am just glad that I live by the Hodson's who have lots of girls that Rodeo.  I borrowed some cute boots, a belt with bling and a few hats.  (I had enough for everyone)  I think we looked pretty cute! ☺

Of course with this group we look for Kodak moments and found a few today.  We really do have a great time together.  I'm so glad that we take the time to have fun together every month.  I love hanging with these gals.    Yee Haw!

The specials are really good, two courses for $10.  I got a salad and salmon and it was so yummy.  The company is the best part though.  It's fun learning more about each other.  Chris told us about all the wonderful places she is going to travel to this summer.  Patti just got a job at Jet Blue and so she will be able to fly around some fun places too.  She also told us about a cool invention her hubby invented.  It's a head band for people that have to wear oxygen all the time.  It holds the oxygen tubes so they are more comfortable on the face and ears.  Jodi shared how loved her cute hubby is.  He's a looker and some women from his ward and stake really like him.  I know it's also because he is such a wonderful leader.  There are perks for Jodi though because of it....plus she is really easy to love too!  Kathy puts on a happy face and makes fun happen even though her health concerns her.  Then there's me....just happy to be!

Awesome Sunday

Today could have been stressful.  I was asked earlier this week to teach the Gospel Doctrine Class in our Ward.  I declined the invitation (haha) since I didn't feel like I would have the time I needed to prepare.  (it was a busy week)  Then I was asked again while we were at the Eskelson's celebrating with them (around 9:00;pm) if I could teach a Sunday school class for the 15 year olds.  I was thankful that another text was sent saying never mind.  I was exhausted and didn't want to prepare a lesson.  Good News is I was able to enjoy my meetings.  The teacher that did teach the Gospel Doctrine Class was excellent and didn't seem nervous at all. I was so glad it was Lori instead of me and the lesson was much better than I would have done.

When we got home we got a visitor.  Sarah came to spend some time with us.  We had planned on having her over for dinner but there was some miscommunication and so we had her over for lunch instead.  It was nice visiting with her.  We even played cards.  Sarah loves playing games.  We enjoyed her for about three hours before she left so she could see some more of her favorite Hooperites.  Kelsi (Sister Hansen) surprised us later in the evening.  I was in my night gown and my makeup was removed and contacts out when she popped in.  We kind of got close to these two when they served here in Hooper.  

We enjoyed most of our family today.  Trichelle's family didn't make it today and I think they were doing something fun for spring break.  After eating and visiting for awhile Kevin and Julie invited everyone to play at the new playground that has just been put in at Busy Bee Day Care.  Julie's sister Jen decided to have a few people over to try out the new playground before their grand opening next week. (Jen runs the daycare)  Everyone had a blast including my big kids!  It's such a nice playground and there were different sections for different age groups.  Super Duper Nice!

We came home and played some cards with Jared.  That has become a Sunday tradition.  Games with our kids after everyone leaves and before we head to bed.  I enjoy playing games together so much more than watching TV.

The Eskelson's Sealing

We have had the privilege of getting to know Shelly and Randy Eskelson better this past year.  We knew Shelly from years ago but have really gotten to know her this last year.  Shelly tells her story of when she was praying to Heavenly Father to help her.  She had promised Him that she would do anything He asked if He would answer her prayer and help her.  Before desperately praying Shelly had gone to many different churches in hopes of finding one that wasn't so time consuming that would still help her be close to God.  However, just shortly after her sincere and heart pleading prayer one day there was a knock at her door.  There stood the Sister Missionaries.  Shelly said she looked up to God and said something like No..Not the Mormons.  But there was no denying that her prayer was being answered.  Shelly fell in love with Sister Hansen and Sister Frazier and they fell in love with her.  It wasn't long and Shelly was entering the Temple for herself.  Her commitment to the Lord is incredible.  She spoke at Sister Hansen's farewell testimony meeting in Logan and even had the opportunity to speak in our Stake Conference at our Saturday session.  That is not something she ever wanted to do but did because she had promised the Lord she would do anything he asked of her.  After speaking in our conference her hubby continued to attend church even on the weeks Shelly was out of town.  His spirit was strengthened and last night Randy went through the Temple to receive his endowments.  Today Shelly and Randy were sealed for Time and All Eternity.  Larry and I had the privilege of being there with them.  The Angel Sister Missionaries both flew in to be with them as well.  It was so wonderful to spend time with Kelsi and Sarah (Sister Hansen and Sister Frazier).  Today was a payday for all the time they spent and for being in tune and being where they were suppose to be.  It was a glorious day.  We ended up at the Eskelson's enjoying their friends with them the rest of the night.