Weber State...pretty great

I have enjoyed going to a few of Weber States Basketball games this year.  I haven't really watched the games much because I just can't take my eyes off of the Wild Cat.  He's awesome and cool and a little bit crazy.  He hangs from the rim...actually upside down and then flips off of it.  He runs all over the place and makes people laugh. He does back hand springs across the floor.  He ties up hoodies so you can't get out.  He's awesome and fun and I'm glad he's my son!  I so love each and every one of my kids and enjoy their talents.  They make me smile and I'm just glad that they are mine!  I marvel at what they can do.....they are all so awesome!

Happy Green Day

You probably know me by now and know that I love Holidays and Traditions.  On St Patrick's day we wear green or pinch...We also eat green food. This year we had chicken and tortellini and green alfredo sauce and salad and a rainbow jello....and of course green punch!  I think it's fun to do silly things like this.  The kids act a little leery sometimes in trying green food but eventually do and realize it's what they like just colored.  I love having the family together and having our traditions....it makes my heart happy.

We usually have our family home evenings on Sundays since the family is together and the grands love it.  I'm pretty sure they really just like playing games and having treats but they always ask to do family home evening.  It's fun to discuss things and watch the little's and how much they pick up.  They are smarties....I know, I know I'm the gramma and would say that about my grands but it is absolutely true!

 Tonight the kids wanted to play dress up so I pulled out the costume box.  They tried on most of the costumes in the box and had a great time.  Ivy and Zaden had to leave early so they missed out this time. :(

The little's make me smile.  I couldn't help but giggle when Parker put on the clown costume.  Trichelle and Justin had matching costumes when they were six and four and Kevin had a little clown costume and even Larry and I dressed in clown costumes that year.  Kind of shows how big Parker is or how small Trichelle and Justin were.

It's fun remembering back when my kids wore these same costumes....time really does go by way too fast.  I remember sewing the purple princess costume for Trichelle since that's what she wanted and the ones to rent were ugly and we couldn't find one to buy.  I hated sewing but am proud that it's still around and has held up. It's fun seeing the grands wearing the same costumes.  I am thankful for memories. (and a little bit for being a pack rat....I just can't get rid of some things)

I love Sundays.  I love Holidays.  I love Traditions.  I love my family.  

Relief Society Birthday...I Walk by Faith

Wow talk about being uplifted spiritually today.  I love Janice Kapp Perry and her music.  Listening to her speak and singing her songs brought the spirit strongly to everyone that attended.  The Stake Center was packed....it was beautiful with lovely decorations everywhere.  The Stake RS went all out and it was greatly appreciated by everyone including Janice and her cute husband, Doug.

I loved listening to Janice talk about how she pushed herself beyond her comfort zone to accomplish the things that she has.  Her hubby has been supportive and also helped her to know that she was capable of doing so much more.  It made me realize that life doesn't come easy for anyone.  We all have our challenges and fears but with Faith we can overcome them.  I also liked a story she shared about President Kimball's wife, Camilla learning to oil paint in her later years. So awesome that we can Walk by Faith at any age and we will be blessed.  I was thinking how I have had to Walk by Faith recently even in serving in my new calling with the Special Needs.  I don't know anyone and just have to pretend not to be nervous or uncomfortable.  Actually this week Bishop Stauffer and his sweet wife were there and so I do know them.  However, I have never felt that Janet liked me and really I was looking forward to working with her so that hopefully that will change.  I was excited to see them and went over to say Hi and I felt that they weren't nearly as excited to see me...if they even cared at all.  So I took a deep breath and presented the lesson with Faith and pretended that I wasn't nervous.  I got through it and felt good and feel more confident for next time.  I even went over and talked to Janet after and she smiled and we talked a little.  I felt much better instantly.

Of course Music was discussed.  The power of music and what music can do for our souls.  It can either build us up or pull us down depending on what the music is.  The lyrics are powerful and stick in our brains so it is important to have uplifting ones in there.  I know that for me when my thoughts stray I sing a primary song or a church hymn to chase away the bad thoughts.  It works and I often have to keep repeating the process until the thought stays away.  It also made me wonder why bad lyrics or thoughts don't have to be thought about to have them enter...they just show up....uninvited.  I don't understand that but I am thankful for the songs of Janice Kapp Perry that I have learned and love to sing and that bring peace to my soul and mind.

Later today I get to go to the Temple with Larry and some of the Ward members.  How truly blessed I feel for this day and the Spirit that I am being filled with....I love feeling the Spirit of our Heavenly Father....I crave it......and want it with me always.

99 Birthdays

Not many people celebrate 99 birthdays but Lorell has.  What an incredible lady Lorell is.  She still lives alone and can take care of herself.  Her legs are giving out but that is the only thing.  Lorell's mind is sharp and has a lot of knowledge stored up in it.  I admire my sweet friend.  I can't imagine living to celebrate 99 years but if I do I hope I can be in as good of health as Lorell.  I love this lady. I love that she still sings in the Ward Choir and that she is a good visiting teacher to me.  She always is checking on me and my family.  She loves me and tells me all the time.  I love Lorell too!

My New Group of Young Women

I taught my first lesson to these sweet young women tonight.  I taught the first two chapters in the Book of Mormon and I was pleasantly surprised at how much these girls already know.  I would ask questions and there was always someone who could tell me the answer.  I was pretty impressed.  I think it will be fun to work with these "special needs" young women.  I feel a special love for them already.   For the lesson I had a box of Book of Mormons wrapped up in a gift.  The girls mentioned it right off.  I told them that we would open this "gift" later and we talked about how great gifts are.  At the end of the lesson I had one of the girls open it and each girl got a Book of Mormon to write her testimony in.  They were told that they should find someone to give this "gift" to.  It was a great night.

Looking at the calendar for the next little bit and I am not scheduled to teach again.  I think I mostly just get to hang out and get to know the girls better.  I know when I do teach again I will be prepared to ask more questions because these girls will answer them.  When I went to bed I kept replaying in my mind the lesson and adding questions that I should have asked.  I don't really care for the "replay" in my mind....I wish I could push a "stop" button.

I shared the story of my Patriarchal Blessing with these gals......this is Prophecy happening!  Since this calling I have reflected on my life and can see how I have been being prepared.  I have worked in the Young Women for most of the last 25 years....a bit of that time has also been in RS which has also been a help in my preparation.  OH... and it looks like I might be going to Girls Camp after all. (woot~woot)

Spring has Sprung

The Sun is out and so are the weeds and mosquito's but the kids are loving it! They have been waiting to play outside and the weather is finally nice enough for them to.  I love watching them enjoy the fresh air!

Grandparents with the Great Grands