Whew! Jonathon and Meghan Constance Ruppe were married November 21, 2009 at Wanda and Carl Ray's home with a reception at our ward church building. Everything went off without any problems. I and Wendy did the cake - Five layers -Three were of sterefoam. We did the rolled fondant icing. Wendy did the rolling. I made the top two layers. Each had a black satin ribbon around the bottom. I made a garland of real red roses draping down the front-side?? Anyway, it turned out beautiful. Wanda's house was really full of people we didn't know. I think she realizes that her house is only for family gatherings..not community. She is so acomidating to everyone. We just got Halloween over, then the wedding and now we will be having Thanksgiving dinner there. Christmas family party will be Dec. 12th here at my house.
I now have a wonderful strong beautiful porch deck!! Jon and Wendy started it and Carl Ray finished. It is so nice. I am so greatful for all the help people give me.
Trees for Charity will be this weekend. Gay has been overwhelmed with it. She does such a great job that she ends up doing more and more for them. I have donated two paintings this year. One for Katie Slaugh and her Cistic Fibrosis and the other for the van that takes people to Doctors in Salt Lake with no charge.
How greatful for all my blessings am I. Sometimes when I count them I can't imagine how I deserve so much. I love my families. They are so special and good people. How fortunate I feel to live in this most comfortable house and have Wendy here with me. I look out my windows and see beauty whichever way I look. I love the ducks on the pond...there were 7 visitors there this morning. Life is good.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Witches Came to Town
October 31st was the Night of the Witches at Wanda's house. It was pretty awsome. The decorations took most of three days to finish. A cobweb tunnel led to the house lit with orange lights on bushes along the walk. People were met by Witches, Goblins, Pumpkins, Fog and Scary sounds. The door opened to three very different and original witches and one Goul reading palms and her christal ball..(Me). Guests were greeted for two and a half hours straight..no breaks. The house inside was so spooky. Quite undiscribable. Anyone would have to go to Gay's pictures to believe how neat it looked. Each year gets a little better if that can be. The Girls worked do hard to make it special for the neighborhood.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
Well, the frost has done it's duty. I picked Cosmos yesterday and today they are wilted little petals. It is cold today but sunny. I worked on tearing up the deck most of the day. Wendy decided she better take controll of building me another floor. I was going to just cover it up with something, which I knew was a bad idea but cheap. She called Barry and Temi for help and they are paying for real stuff! I used the circlier ( however you spell it - that round saw) to cut through to make four sections so I could pry the boards up. Wendy came home and scolded me, but I am okay...I hope some workers show up to help put it back together. It sure is a mess under there. I don't know what the kitties will do for shelter. They must be under the house scared to death with all the wrecking going on.
Moma Blue Eyes has three more babies. I didn't know it till one ventured out. They are so cute. Wendy was going to keep it in the house but changed her mind after the first night. They are pretty wild and so when Jonathon & Meghan caught them, I thought it would be a good idea to keep them in a box to tame them down so they can be given away, Well, that didn't work. I decided to keep them in the bathroom with kitty litter. In the middle of the night I heard them yowling so thought I better feed them. One just dives in but the other white one just wouldn't try. I did get the black one to eat though. Anyway, I figured they would go to sleep. Not so. I soon heard things falling and crashing in there. Two little paws were trying to get under the door and when I opened it, I couldn't believe my eyes. One of them had gotten up in the window and knocked my mirror and candle holder down. I guess they climbed up the towels and jumped in the window. The little black one was on the towel bar. I took them back to thier momma and all were happy again.
I am planning to have an Art Exibit next week, Oct. 10th at the Trading Post - outside. I have several new paintings to show. Valda, Ruth, Lella Ruth and some others will display too. I hope someone just can't help but buy a couple or more. I have invested in several frames that need to get some money back to me. The weather has turned colder. Sure hope it turns nice for that day or we will have to move it here...That is the big rush getting the deck built.
So much for now.
Moma Blue Eyes has three more babies. I didn't know it till one ventured out. They are so cute. Wendy was going to keep it in the house but changed her mind after the first night. They are pretty wild and so when Jonathon & Meghan caught them, I thought it would be a good idea to keep them in a box to tame them down so they can be given away, Well, that didn't work. I decided to keep them in the bathroom with kitty litter. In the middle of the night I heard them yowling so thought I better feed them. One just dives in but the other white one just wouldn't try. I did get the black one to eat though. Anyway, I figured they would go to sleep. Not so. I soon heard things falling and crashing in there. Two little paws were trying to get under the door and when I opened it, I couldn't believe my eyes. One of them had gotten up in the window and knocked my mirror and candle holder down. I guess they climbed up the towels and jumped in the window. The little black one was on the towel bar. I took them back to thier momma and all were happy again.
I am planning to have an Art Exibit next week, Oct. 10th at the Trading Post - outside. I have several new paintings to show. Valda, Ruth, Lella Ruth and some others will display too. I hope someone just can't help but buy a couple or more. I have invested in several frames that need to get some money back to me. The weather has turned colder. Sure hope it turns nice for that day or we will have to move it here...That is the big rush getting the deck built.
So much for now.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
New Stake in Vernal
August 30, 2009
We attended a Four Stake Meeting at our Stake Center where we learned of the new Stake that has been created here. I couldn't keep track of who went where...I just got the part that says this ward is not affected. I am glad because we are just getting adjusted to the changes of last year when part of our ward went to a different ward and we got some other people added to our Maeser 3rd Ward. It was a great meeting. We heard from our Stake President, Michael Alexander and the other predidents, including the new ones. Then the two general authorities, 70's, I think.
Can't remember names, but they gave really good talks encouraging everyone to be missionary and temple minded. There are over 1,000 endowed members who are inactive here! Much was said about how important it is for each of us to listen for that still small voice that helps us to do the things we need to do.
I am so greatful for my testimony, that I know we have a loving Heavenly Father who has given us the perfect plan of happiness if we will accept it...and for His Son, Jesus Christ and the atonement He has done for each of us. Why do we so often choose to go our own way which often causes us pain and frustration instead of the easy path that is laid out for us by Heavenly Father to bring us true happiness and joy in our lives. How is it that we, who have sooo much, keep seeking for more and more? One brother told of a place in Africa where they collected fast offerings and sent it to Salt Lake. When ask why, the Bishop (or whatever) said that they take care of each other. If someone needs food, food is given. They think if each person has one good meal a day, that is enough. They don't need the offerings. There must be others who need it more. Even though the children have no shoes and poor clothing and enough food for one meal a day. We came home to a feast of rice with chicken, green beans, carrots, & tomatoes from the garden, stuffed celery, melon and lemonage. Who could ask for more..and we could have had much more. We need to count our blessings and show our thankfulness by being devoted to the Lord by the service we give.
We attended a Four Stake Meeting at our Stake Center where we learned of the new Stake that has been created here. I couldn't keep track of who went where...I just got the part that says this ward is not affected. I am glad because we are just getting adjusted to the changes of last year when part of our ward went to a different ward and we got some other people added to our Maeser 3rd Ward. It was a great meeting. We heard from our Stake President, Michael Alexander and the other predidents, including the new ones. Then the two general authorities, 70's, I think.
Can't remember names, but they gave really good talks encouraging everyone to be missionary and temple minded. There are over 1,000 endowed members who are inactive here! Much was said about how important it is for each of us to listen for that still small voice that helps us to do the things we need to do.
I am so greatful for my testimony, that I know we have a loving Heavenly Father who has given us the perfect plan of happiness if we will accept it...and for His Son, Jesus Christ and the atonement He has done for each of us. Why do we so often choose to go our own way which often causes us pain and frustration instead of the easy path that is laid out for us by Heavenly Father to bring us true happiness and joy in our lives. How is it that we, who have sooo much, keep seeking for more and more? One brother told of a place in Africa where they collected fast offerings and sent it to Salt Lake. When ask why, the Bishop (or whatever) said that they take care of each other. If someone needs food, food is given. They think if each person has one good meal a day, that is enough. They don't need the offerings. There must be others who need it more. Even though the children have no shoes and poor clothing and enough food for one meal a day. We came home to a feast of rice with chicken, green beans, carrots, & tomatoes from the garden, stuffed celery, melon and lemonage. Who could ask for more..and we could have had much more. We need to count our blessings and show our thankfulness by being devoted to the Lord by the service we give.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ed Week
The third week of August always means Education Week. It has become a tradition for me and my girls, Wanda, Wendy, Gay(when here) to go together. This year was especially special because Chrystal came with us. Megan came one day. We missed Brandi though. She didn't have anyone to watch Zacary, but we did get to see her a couple of times. We had breakfast with them on Saturday before coming home. That Zacary is so cute and fun!
We all went to almost every class from 8:30 in the morning to the last class at 8:30 at night. We also got to go to a night program on Tuesday night of Joseph's Coat of Many Colors. It was kind of a modern version musical. The talent was exceptional. I made it to two or three of the favorite music classes...James O Miner, Michael Balam and Marvin Goldstien. They talk and play the piano. I have to say, Marvin is my favorite. He is the Jewish-Morman. He always reminds us that we wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jews...Rosies are Red, Violets are bluish, We wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jewish. He is really funny. James O Miner is a soft spoken pianist and always more spiritual...but can play anything anyone can throw at him when he asks for requests. Michael Balam is the Opera guy. He has a wonderful vibroto voice you hear in Operas. He usually relates music to our state of minds. Right and Left brain stuff.
I got to go to Barbara B Jones (a favorite..she came to one of our Relief Society Woman's Conferences in Craig one time) and Mary Ellen Edwards is funny...The others were more on the scriptures. They were really good. They take the ordinary stories we grew up on and put a whole different image to them. Everything is a type or symbol of Christ. Noah did die for three days...I always wondered how the Lord kept him alive in a bubble or something in that big fist...then rose again in three days. Those instructers are so smart. Sometimes I just sit and marvel at how they bring the scriptures to life and make sense of things that don't.
Today, August 23,2009 we went to the Oquirr Mountain Temple opening..at least we saw and participated in it via sattalite. The temples are really starting to dot the whole earth! This one is the second this summer.
My garden is yeilding squash now. I put the extras out in a basket by the road for whoever wants them. Today I got two dollars that someone left! Last year someone left a dozen eggs and I got a thank you note from someone..no names.
Wendy has an eye infection or something today. It is really red and she says it really hurts. Hope she is better tomorrow.
We all went to almost every class from 8:30 in the morning to the last class at 8:30 at night. We also got to go to a night program on Tuesday night of Joseph's Coat of Many Colors. It was kind of a modern version musical. The talent was exceptional. I made it to two or three of the favorite music classes...James O Miner, Michael Balam and Marvin Goldstien. They talk and play the piano. I have to say, Marvin is my favorite. He is the Jewish-Morman. He always reminds us that we wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jews...Rosies are Red, Violets are bluish, We wouldn't have Christmas if it wasn't for the Jewish. He is really funny. James O Miner is a soft spoken pianist and always more spiritual...but can play anything anyone can throw at him when he asks for requests. Michael Balam is the Opera guy. He has a wonderful vibroto voice you hear in Operas. He usually relates music to our state of minds. Right and Left brain stuff.
I got to go to Barbara B Jones (a favorite..she came to one of our Relief Society Woman's Conferences in Craig one time) and Mary Ellen Edwards is funny...The others were more on the scriptures. They were really good. They take the ordinary stories we grew up on and put a whole different image to them. Everything is a type or symbol of Christ. Noah did die for three days...I always wondered how the Lord kept him alive in a bubble or something in that big fist...then rose again in three days. Those instructers are so smart. Sometimes I just sit and marvel at how they bring the scriptures to life and make sense of things that don't.
Today, August 23,2009 we went to the Oquirr Mountain Temple opening..at least we saw and participated in it via sattalite. The temples are really starting to dot the whole earth! This one is the second this summer.
My garden is yeilding squash now. I put the extras out in a basket by the road for whoever wants them. Today I got two dollars that someone left! Last year someone left a dozen eggs and I got a thank you note from someone..no names.
Wendy has an eye infection or something today. It is really red and she says it really hurts. Hope she is better tomorrow.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Dumpted in the River
Nick, Sara and kids, Ellie and Aidan came on the 18th of August to Wanda's where we all gathered together. All my kids (kids//) were here and I didn't get pictures!! We had too much fun to think about it I guess. It was so good to have this many of my family together. Gary came from Grand Junction too. We just ate and visited all evening. Sunday Gary and Nick's family went to Sacrament meeting (at the early ward) and then we came home, had peanut butter sandwitches and we went up to McConkie's Petroglifts and did the walk. It is pretty amazing that all the time growing up I knew they were there but wasn't interested enough to look at them. That morning there was a little black pup on Wanda & CR's front porch with no collar and Ellie fell in love with it. We assume someone dropped it off. Anyway, they took it back to Michigan and I guess it made it okay. Nick called and left a message that all was well.
Monday, we (Nick's family, Gary, Barry and I) went up to the Gorge and got a raft to go down the river. It was a beautiful day and the river was great. We were told to always keep to the right going over the rapids, especially the Mother in law rock. Well, I guess we didn't get to the right soon enough, 'cause the current caught us and slammed us into that rock and we were all thrown out. Gary was on the side with the rock and found himself under the raft and his foot being pushed under the rock. Hi pulled loose and got on the other side where I, Sara, Ellie and Aidan was...I guess Barry too...They got the kids in the raft and a man in a bost came closer and we grabbed on for him to pull us over to the bank. When Nick saw the kids were safe, he took after the coolers, shoes, hats, etc. We had to tip the raft over to get the water out and went on to where Nick was. I lost my glasses and hat...one show was in the raft. Barry'w hat was a gonner..two odd shoes amd a paddle were lost and some fishing stuff of Nick's. I rescued a small plastic box for Nick though. The water was cold but not shockingly so. It felt kind of good even. Nobody panicked. Nick was most shook up..and Sara for the kids...They were little troopers...didn't cry or anything. It was a warm day so we didn't freeze. It could have been a bad thing. I think we all gave thanks for our safty that day.
Gay and Brandi had cooked up a plan to sabatage Gary's car when we came home. They really dolled it up as pay back for the many tricks he was always trying to pull on Gay especially. He did'nt apreciate it as they had hoped. Apparently he had some other things on his mind and wasn't in the mood for 'funny stuff'
Gary is on what he calls "A Spiritual Journey". For sometime now the spirit has been bugging him and finally got to him. He has been going to church for sometime now and is so amazed at the 'revelations' he has recieved. He is now in the right ward, after going to two other wards and met with the bishop for two hours last Sunday. I am really impressed and greatful. Sometimes it takes many years of praying before the time is right. I keep on praying for each and every single one of my families and people that one day we will all be together with the gospel as the center of each life.
Monday, we (Nick's family, Gary, Barry and I) went up to the Gorge and got a raft to go down the river. It was a beautiful day and the river was great. We were told to always keep to the right going over the rapids, especially the Mother in law rock. Well, I guess we didn't get to the right soon enough, 'cause the current caught us and slammed us into that rock and we were all thrown out. Gary was on the side with the rock and found himself under the raft and his foot being pushed under the rock. Hi pulled loose and got on the other side where I, Sara, Ellie and Aidan was...I guess Barry too...They got the kids in the raft and a man in a bost came closer and we grabbed on for him to pull us over to the bank. When Nick saw the kids were safe, he took after the coolers, shoes, hats, etc. We had to tip the raft over to get the water out and went on to where Nick was. I lost my glasses and hat...one show was in the raft. Barry'w hat was a gonner..two odd shoes amd a paddle were lost and some fishing stuff of Nick's. I rescued a small plastic box for Nick though. The water was cold but not shockingly so. It felt kind of good even. Nobody panicked. Nick was most shook up..and Sara for the kids...They were little troopers...didn't cry or anything. It was a warm day so we didn't freeze. It could have been a bad thing. I think we all gave thanks for our safty that day.
Gay and Brandi had cooked up a plan to sabatage Gary's car when we came home. They really dolled it up as pay back for the many tricks he was always trying to pull on Gay especially. He did'nt apreciate it as they had hoped. Apparently he had some other things on his mind and wasn't in the mood for 'funny stuff'
Gary is on what he calls "A Spiritual Journey". For sometime now the spirit has been bugging him and finally got to him. He has been going to church for sometime now and is so amazed at the 'revelations' he has recieved. He is now in the right ward, after going to two other wards and met with the bishop for two hours last Sunday. I am really impressed and greatful. Sometimes it takes many years of praying before the time is right. I keep on praying for each and every single one of my families and people that one day we will all be together with the gospel as the center of each life.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
TRUBLE ON THE RIVER
Wow! What a weekend! Saturday Nick, Sara and kids, Ellie and Aidan came from Michigan. Gary came from GJ. Bary and Temi, Layne, Pam and Landon from the ranch. Gay, Duane and Dillon came with Dillon, Valerie and kids, Sycney and London and Brandi & Zacary. ALL my sons and daughters were here + . I didn't even get a picture together! How thoughtless! But we had such a nice time at Wanda and CR's. It was so good to see everyone. Nick's family and Gary stayed there.
Sunday, Nick, Sara, kids and Gary went with me to church!! We went to the early ward's church at 9am for Sacrament meeting and then came home. Ate peanutbutter sandwitches and went up to the McConkie Petroglifts. Came home, visited and relaxed a while then went to Gay & Duane's for dinner. What a feast. It rained really really hard for a little while then was beautiful so we went outside on the deck and just talked and laughed at memories retold. Wendy didn't feel like going so we missed her neat sense of humor. That morning, Ellie found a small dog on Wanda's front porch and fell in love with it. I think someone must have dropped him off. Nick and Sara talked with Aidan and Ellie and they decied to take it home with them. I sure hope he doesn't make a mess for them on their way home.
Monday I did my Temple job and got home about 9am. Barry was here and we took off for the mountain with Gary and Nick's family to go down the river. The guys at the Lodge didn't get the right message to the right person about suttling us. So we had to haul the boat to the river and then the Lodge people took the cars to the pick up place. It was a beautiful day. Just perfect. The river was high and everything was so green and pretty. We did fine till we got to the Mother-in-law rappid. Wanda had stressed to go on the right side and they tried but the current was too much that kept us from going over far enough and we hit that rock broadside! We were all thrown out. It was pretty exciting for a few minutes. Gary and Sara were able to get the kids in the boat right away. A man in a boat rowwed out and pulled us to the bank which was pretty lucky. Nick saw the kids were okay and went after the coolers, shoes, hats,etc. We lost one oar, my glasses, Barry's hat, some of Nick's fishing stuff, two odd shoes and my hat Landon gave me. Other than that we were very wet for a while and very thankful that all were okay. I had prayed for our safty that morning - I should hafe been more specific probably and prayed for no accidents.
We got home safe and Barry went home and the others were going to the museum. Gay and Brandi had decided to trick Gary while they were occupied there, but it was closed and they went to CR's store with Wendy. So Gay called Wendy and Asked Sara to keep Gary in the store while they decorated his car. It was so funny to watch Gay and Brandi just run to the car giggling. I had stayed in the car with Zacary. Well, we were too far away to actually see the reactions but Wendy said later that Gary was less than happy about it. I hope he knows it was really and act of love.
Sunday, Nick, Sara, kids and Gary went with me to church!! We went to the early ward's church at 9am for Sacrament meeting and then came home. Ate peanutbutter sandwitches and went up to the McConkie Petroglifts. Came home, visited and relaxed a while then went to Gay & Duane's for dinner. What a feast. It rained really really hard for a little while then was beautiful so we went outside on the deck and just talked and laughed at memories retold. Wendy didn't feel like going so we missed her neat sense of humor. That morning, Ellie found a small dog on Wanda's front porch and fell in love with it. I think someone must have dropped him off. Nick and Sara talked with Aidan and Ellie and they decied to take it home with them. I sure hope he doesn't make a mess for them on their way home.
Monday I did my Temple job and got home about 9am. Barry was here and we took off for the mountain with Gary and Nick's family to go down the river. The guys at the Lodge didn't get the right message to the right person about suttling us. So we had to haul the boat to the river and then the Lodge people took the cars to the pick up place. It was a beautiful day. Just perfect. The river was high and everything was so green and pretty. We did fine till we got to the Mother-in-law rappid. Wanda had stressed to go on the right side and they tried but the current was too much that kept us from going over far enough and we hit that rock broadside! We were all thrown out. It was pretty exciting for a few minutes. Gary and Sara were able to get the kids in the boat right away. A man in a boat rowwed out and pulled us to the bank which was pretty lucky. Nick saw the kids were okay and went after the coolers, shoes, hats,etc. We lost one oar, my glasses, Barry's hat, some of Nick's fishing stuff, two odd shoes and my hat Landon gave me. Other than that we were very wet for a while and very thankful that all were okay. I had prayed for our safty that morning - I should hafe been more specific probably and prayed for no accidents.
We got home safe and Barry went home and the others were going to the museum. Gay and Brandi had decided to trick Gary while they were occupied there, but it was closed and they went to CR's store with Wendy. So Gay called Wendy and Asked Sara to keep Gary in the store while they decorated his car. It was so funny to watch Gay and Brandi just run to the car giggling. I had stayed in the car with Zacary. Well, we were too far away to actually see the reactions but Wendy said later that Gary was less than happy about it. I hope he knows it was really and act of love.
Friday, July 17, 2009
July 17,2009
Wow! I can't believe this month is half over! It has been a different kind of month. #1. I had to ask Jonathon to find another place to live. We just don't jibe. This was a terribly time for me. But, I know it was right for Jonathon. He needs a place where there are rules that have to be followed. We were all so thrilled that he was able to go on a mission. He was there in New York for about two months and had to come home to handle a situation that wasn't taken care of before. He is a most special young man and would have been a great missionary. To have him come home under these circumstances was devastating. However, he seemed fine about it all. I could see that his living here as he has for the last year and a half was not doing him the good he needs. There are no rules for him to follow here..only his own. Mark and Julie Peterson offered to have him come live with them and thier large family. They are wonderful people and will teach Jon about responsibility to a home and family. Mark is a perfect example of how a man should live. I hope he picks up on that.
I spent two weeks at the ranch, coming home for my art class, giving he and his Mom time to figure things out. I came home a day earlier than I planned and got pretty upset when I got her and nothing was done. I am sorry that I lost my temper and said some pretty mean things to them. Things have been pretty strained still. I hope things will get back to normal soon.
We cleaned out the trailer that Jon was sleeping in this past year the past three days. He had alot of stuff in there. Dillon and family is coming today and they are going to use it as another bedroom for them while at their folks. They will be staying a couple of weeks, I think and Brandi and Zacary are there too making it a bit crowded.
We are excited to have Nick and family coming tomorrow. I hope all will go well there and Nick will be able to see those of the family that he is looking forward to seeing. Wanda's family won't be here till next weekend. That is sad. I did so want Gabe and Parker to be here. Parker and Ellie hit it off so great last time they were here.
My garden is looking good. The deer like it too.
I spent two weeks at the ranch, coming home for my art class, giving he and his Mom time to figure things out. I came home a day earlier than I planned and got pretty upset when I got her and nothing was done. I am sorry that I lost my temper and said some pretty mean things to them. Things have been pretty strained still. I hope things will get back to normal soon.
We cleaned out the trailer that Jon was sleeping in this past year the past three days. He had alot of stuff in there. Dillon and family is coming today and they are going to use it as another bedroom for them while at their folks. They will be staying a couple of weeks, I think and Brandi and Zacary are there too making it a bit crowded.
We are excited to have Nick and family coming tomorrow. I hope all will go well there and Nick will be able to see those of the family that he is looking forward to seeing. Wanda's family won't be here till next weekend. That is sad. I did so want Gabe and Parker to be here. Parker and Ellie hit it off so great last time they were here.
My garden is looking good. The deer like it too.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
June 13 Wanda & CR's Temple Sealing day
What a perfect day! The sun was shining even though the weather report said rain. We went to the 1:30 session and then to the Sealing. It was so very special. There was alot of both families there. Layne and Pam were chosen to be the couple for the endowment session. The only sad things were that Justin and Gabe were not there to be sealed to them and Barry and Temi were not there. The spirit was incredable. Carl Ray just glowed. He made me feel so good. He hugged me really tight and whispered, "Thanks for not giving up on me." I am so blesses to have two great son-in-laws as he and Duane...and daughter-in-laws as Pam and Temi. They are all so good to me.
After the temple we had a picnic up to Massey's Meadows. Layne & Pam went home, but the rest of us, The Nielsons(Temple instructors for Wanda & CR) and three of Carl Ray's families were there and it was a perfect ending for such a perfect day.
After the temple we had a picnic up to Massey's Meadows. Layne & Pam went home, but the rest of us, The Nielsons(Temple instructors for Wanda & CR) and three of Carl Ray's families were there and it was a perfect ending for such a perfect day.
Friday, June 12, 2009
JUNE 10 - MY BIRTHDAYS
My Birthdays seem to last alot longer than they used to. Tuesday night we went to Wanda's for a pre-birthday dinner. They said I would have to wait till Thursday for my presents because Wendy would be gone on Wednesday, my real birthday, to pickup Jonathon from his mission. His six week mission. So, Wednesday was Art class and Ruth, Lella Ruth, and Valda gave me good wishes. I made banana-peach ice cream in the freezer to go with Ruth's apple pie. Wanda called and asked what I was doing to celebrate..I said, "Nothing. Go to bed" She said they were cooking hamburgers to come over. Then Gay called and said she was bringing me a birthday pie.(It was my favorite: Razelberry) So they came to Wanda's and she had ice cream to go with it. She and Gay gave me my presents - but I had to leave them there so Wendy wouldn't know I saw them. Wanda gave me a divided frame for Friends (I put my missionary friends in it) and Gay gave me some "ugly" shoes like everyons is wearing except these have fuzzy soft liners that you can take out and wash. They are really comfy.
Thursday Wendy and Jonathon came about 6:10 and went to meet with Pres. Alexander to get Jon released. I feel so bad about it. He is still on cloud nine with missionary feaver. I hope he can keep it for a year and go out again. Anyway, then everyone came to give me the rest of my gifts. They took my glasses off so I couldn't see what they had till they were ready. They led me out to the porch where they had this huge wheelbarro with two wheels and a box that held a neat iron planter bike and some garden tools. Jonathon and Meghan put it together and put it on my front porch.
You would think that would be enough for a seventy seventh birthday...but...no...I opened a letter from the Church Offices which held a letter saying my "Joshua" story had been accepted by the Friend magazine! When they publish it or maybe before..they will pay me $100!! That is the iceing on the cake.
Now, the really, really great news!!!! Saturday, June 13, 2009 Wanda and Carl Ray are going to be sealed in the temple!! Candice will be sealed to them too. I hope Justin and Gabe will realize what they need to do now. What a blessing! How many years of prayers has it been hoping for this day. After the temple, we plan to go up the canyon for a picnic. That is the last thing I wanted for my birthday.
God is Good
Thursday Wendy and Jonathon came about 6:10 and went to meet with Pres. Alexander to get Jon released. I feel so bad about it. He is still on cloud nine with missionary feaver. I hope he can keep it for a year and go out again. Anyway, then everyone came to give me the rest of my gifts. They took my glasses off so I couldn't see what they had till they were ready. They led me out to the porch where they had this huge wheelbarro with two wheels and a box that held a neat iron planter bike and some garden tools. Jonathon and Meghan put it together and put it on my front porch.
You would think that would be enough for a seventy seventh birthday...but...no...I opened a letter from the Church Offices which held a letter saying my "Joshua" story had been accepted by the Friend magazine! When they publish it or maybe before..they will pay me $100!! That is the iceing on the cake.
Now, the really, really great news!!!! Saturday, June 13, 2009 Wanda and Carl Ray are going to be sealed in the temple!! Candice will be sealed to them too. I hope Justin and Gabe will realize what they need to do now. What a blessing! How many years of prayers has it been hoping for this day. After the temple, we plan to go up the canyon for a picnic. That is the last thing I wanted for my birthday.
God is Good
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mother's Day
This was a special day for me. I had the privilege to talk in Sacrament Meeting on motherhood. I think I did good. Here it is without my extras:
I had a great Mother. She taught me well. She taught me by her example how to work, play, honesty and integrity. She didn't lecture. She just lived the part.
All things seem to be a type that turn us to Jesus. Becoming a mother is one of those types. Jesus Christ gave his life blood that we might live. A woman also gives her blood to bring life to a child. Then she is responsible to give her life in neutering, teaching, loving and caring for that child for the rest of her life. Some say they are not responsible after that child becomes an adult. True it is that a mother is not guilty of choices that adult children make – if – she has taught that child well. However, when a child, young or grown, does well, parents are blessed and feel joy… the same when an offspring chooses wrong paths, parents feel sad and sometimes responsible, saying, “What did I do wrong?” even if they did nothing wrong, it brings pain and sorrow. There is never a time in the life of a mother (or father) that they don’t want to guide and protect their children. Sometimes to the detriment of that child. It is sometimes hard to let go and let them learn the way we learned.
A woman starts mothering as soon as she is old enough to hold a baby doll and dress it and rock it and sing to it…She learns to care for others by watching her mother. As she grows, she learns from the examples set by her mother and other mothers along the way. The desire to be a mother comes naturally as she becomes older. She consciously and unconsciously seeks for that young man who will help her achieve the goal of motherhood. Then as she holds that first tiny person in her arms, she is amazed at the miracle of being a mother. She realizes the great blessing of being a co-creator with God bringing this child into the world. What an awesome thing. The man may hold the power of the priesthood that makes it possible for him to do many miraculous things….But a woman is a co-creator with God himself. What can be better than that?
Why Women Cry
Watch her eyes
A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?" "Because I'm a woman," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will."
Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"
"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry..
Finally he put in a call to God. When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?"
God said
"When I made the woman she had to be special.
I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world,
yet gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.
I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.
I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.
I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."
"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides."
Wendy told me the night before that we would be going to Gay's for dinner and she was bringing fruit...but it wouldn't be till 5pm because of thier church schedule. Barry called me on Saturday and asked me to pick up some dam material at IFA's and he would pick it up Sunday when he came in. I questioned it a little in my mind, because Temi had gone to Texas, but didn't worry about it. I did think that I would have to leave a note for him if he came when we were to Gay's. Well. Everything changed because Gay and Duane both got food poisoning from some tortillias (?) that a little Mexican girl sold them the day before. So dinner ended up here. Barry, Chelsie and Joshua came first. I got to go walking around the cemetary with Josua. There is a headstone of a man who was a fireman and his picture was on it and a toy firetruch by it. He was really impressed and told his grandpa that "There's a man over there that's a fireman and has a real fire truck!" He is so cute. He usually doesn't talk much, so that was special. Carl Ray went to his house and got a gunbelt, pistol and caps for him and he had a ball. Layne, Pam & Landon showed up too, and then I decided that this was supposed to be a surprise for me! It was and it wasn't. But it sure was nice...except for missing Gay and Duane. She sent wonderful chicken and beef for the BBQ. We ate on the porch and had a great time. I cannot believe why I deserve such wonderful families. When I think of each of my children, grandchildren and great greats and all the in-laws, I am so greatful and proud of the lives they are living.
May 12, 2009
I had a Catalog party. I invited alot of people but only eight came other than family. I cooked all day marinating meat for shish-kabobs, cutting fruit and veggies, made a pasta salad and hot rolls. We are still eating from that night. Those who came really enjoyed themselves visiting and looking at my SMC catalogs. They made orders for over $400! I have gotten a few orders since and expecting some others. Maybe this will be a good thing for me. There is a little bit of everything for everyone.
May 13, 2009
I had a new lady for painting today. Pearl Sheffer came with her three cute kids. They were very quiet and well behaved...except the two year old was busy playing with Shay and being here and there. One time he was behind me and I didn't know it. I turned and stepped backward and tripped over him. Wow! I made a big crash on the cement - flat on my back. My head really crashed. But it didn't break! I had an emu egg...bigger than a goose egg. But I'm okay. Didn't even get a headache. Pays to be hard headed..
I had a great Mother. She taught me well. She taught me by her example how to work, play, honesty and integrity. She didn't lecture. She just lived the part.
All things seem to be a type that turn us to Jesus. Becoming a mother is one of those types. Jesus Christ gave his life blood that we might live. A woman also gives her blood to bring life to a child. Then she is responsible to give her life in neutering, teaching, loving and caring for that child for the rest of her life. Some say they are not responsible after that child becomes an adult. True it is that a mother is not guilty of choices that adult children make – if – she has taught that child well. However, when a child, young or grown, does well, parents are blessed and feel joy… the same when an offspring chooses wrong paths, parents feel sad and sometimes responsible, saying, “What did I do wrong?” even if they did nothing wrong, it brings pain and sorrow. There is never a time in the life of a mother (or father) that they don’t want to guide and protect their children. Sometimes to the detriment of that child. It is sometimes hard to let go and let them learn the way we learned.
A woman starts mothering as soon as she is old enough to hold a baby doll and dress it and rock it and sing to it…She learns to care for others by watching her mother. As she grows, she learns from the examples set by her mother and other mothers along the way. The desire to be a mother comes naturally as she becomes older. She consciously and unconsciously seeks for that young man who will help her achieve the goal of motherhood. Then as she holds that first tiny person in her arms, she is amazed at the miracle of being a mother. She realizes the great blessing of being a co-creator with God bringing this child into the world. What an awesome thing. The man may hold the power of the priesthood that makes it possible for him to do many miraculous things….But a woman is a co-creator with God himself. What can be better than that?
Why Women Cry
Watch her eyes
A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?" "Because I'm a woman," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will."
Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"
"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry..
Finally he put in a call to God. When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?"
God said
"When I made the woman she had to be special.
I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world,
yet gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.
I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.
I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.
I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."
"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides."
Wendy told me the night before that we would be going to Gay's for dinner and she was bringing fruit...but it wouldn't be till 5pm because of thier church schedule. Barry called me on Saturday and asked me to pick up some dam material at IFA's and he would pick it up Sunday when he came in. I questioned it a little in my mind, because Temi had gone to Texas, but didn't worry about it. I did think that I would have to leave a note for him if he came when we were to Gay's. Well. Everything changed because Gay and Duane both got food poisoning from some tortillias (?) that a little Mexican girl sold them the day before. So dinner ended up here. Barry, Chelsie and Joshua came first. I got to go walking around the cemetary with Josua. There is a headstone of a man who was a fireman and his picture was on it and a toy firetruch by it. He was really impressed and told his grandpa that "There's a man over there that's a fireman and has a real fire truck!" He is so cute. He usually doesn't talk much, so that was special. Carl Ray went to his house and got a gunbelt, pistol and caps for him and he had a ball. Layne, Pam & Landon showed up too, and then I decided that this was supposed to be a surprise for me! It was and it wasn't. But it sure was nice...except for missing Gay and Duane. She sent wonderful chicken and beef for the BBQ. We ate on the porch and had a great time. I cannot believe why I deserve such wonderful families. When I think of each of my children, grandchildren and great greats and all the in-laws, I am so greatful and proud of the lives they are living.
May 12, 2009
I had a Catalog party. I invited alot of people but only eight came other than family. I cooked all day marinating meat for shish-kabobs, cutting fruit and veggies, made a pasta salad and hot rolls. We are still eating from that night. Those who came really enjoyed themselves visiting and looking at my SMC catalogs. They made orders for over $400! I have gotten a few orders since and expecting some others. Maybe this will be a good thing for me. There is a little bit of everything for everyone.
May 13, 2009
I had a new lady for painting today. Pearl Sheffer came with her three cute kids. They were very quiet and well behaved...except the two year old was busy playing with Shay and being here and there. One time he was behind me and I didn't know it. I turned and stepped backward and tripped over him. Wow! I made a big crash on the cement - flat on my back. My head really crashed. But it didn't break! I had an emu egg...bigger than a goose egg. But I'm okay. Didn't even get a headache. Pays to be hard headed..
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Manti Temple Trip
Yesterday, May 2nd, I and Wendy went on a bus trip to the Manti Temple. I had been there before when I went with Jeanett and Buz. I just remembered that Barry and Gaye were sealed there too, but I don't remember much about the temple itself. When Jeanett went the man who played the part of John took us all over and showed us the spiral staircase, solomn assembly room, the doors to the Holy of Holies, about the handclasps on door knobs and best of all, the little room off the celestial room where Jesus appeared to Wilford Woodruf. At that time I had the most wonderful sensation, to be standing near the place where Jesus actually stood. I was anxious to see it again and was not dissppointed. It is the most beautiful room I have ever seen. It is white and powder blue with gold touches. It is impossible to describe.
We were supposed to have time there for the Temple President to talk with us, but it didn't happen. There were so many people there I guess there wasn't time between groups. In our session there must have been over one hundred people. That temple is huge! The colors are values of pink and salmon with the soft white and touches of gold. One chandelier I saw in a sealing room off the celestial room was so big... I think it must be at least four feet in diameter.
It was a long ride there and back. It rained all the way there. I forgot that we were to bring a lunch so there I and Wendy sat with our little breakfast bars etc. Mike Miles and Dixie were prepared for such as us and shared their ham & cheese, chips and grapes so we fared fine. Kind of embarrassing though.
I have been struggling to get rid of a few cats before they all have babies, but Wendy heard little kitty sounds under the porch. I think it is the blue-eyed simese momma. I have another that looks like a little baloon. I love little kitties, but they grow up and multiply like rabbits.
That's all for now..Time for church.
We were supposed to have time there for the Temple President to talk with us, but it didn't happen. There were so many people there I guess there wasn't time between groups. In our session there must have been over one hundred people. That temple is huge! The colors are values of pink and salmon with the soft white and touches of gold. One chandelier I saw in a sealing room off the celestial room was so big... I think it must be at least four feet in diameter.
It was a long ride there and back. It rained all the way there. I forgot that we were to bring a lunch so there I and Wendy sat with our little breakfast bars etc. Mike Miles and Dixie were prepared for such as us and shared their ham & cheese, chips and grapes so we fared fine. Kind of embarrassing though.
I have been struggling to get rid of a few cats before they all have babies, but Wendy heard little kitty sounds under the porch. I think it is the blue-eyed simese momma. I have another that looks like a little baloon. I love little kitties, but they grow up and multiply like rabbits.
That's all for now..Time for church.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The 50's Night
Wow! What a wild night! Everyone dressed the part and acted the part too. It was at Wanda's this time and she was so cute in her pink poodle skirt,plaid shirt tied at the front over a pink under blouse. She wore white anklets and missy shoes. She had a scarf tied at the neck and looked sooo 50ish Her red hair was flipped up at the bottom and I realized that she really looks good with orange-red hair. She fed us hambugers with all the good stuff and made chocolate malts with lots of that squirty whipped cream on top with a cherry. There was a picture of a 50ish car on the table decorated with big dice you hang on the car mirror, bubblegum twinkies and candy bars.
Wendy tried to look like I did then...my hairstyle, shirt tied in the front, rolled up jeans and tennis shoes with white socks. I hope I looked that cute. Wanda had that era of music playing and it just put everyone in the mood to jitterbug and do the twist. Wendy and Gay really got into it...Brandi too.
Gay dressed in a white blouse and bright red print poodle skirt with white anklets and saddle oxfords. She and Wanda even had cute poodles on thier skirts. Gay wore her hair ratted on top and curled up at the tips. It really should wear it that way. She looked so cute.
Brandi was John Trivolta with black hair and side burns, big eyebrows and a black spot on her chin that I think was supposed to look like a dimple? She had dark tennis shoes, rolled up jeans and white shirt.
I came as June Carver in a midlength aqua blue flary dress, lots of jewlry and a black shoulder scarf that I actually knitted out of fuzzy yarn to go with my high-healed black boots. I wore my curly wig with a rose on the side. In case you youngsters don't know who June Carter was...she was Johnny Cash's wife who sang and played the autoharp. So I sang The Wildwood Flower and Who will Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot? I didn't get a standing ovation though.
We watched the old version of Bye Bye Birdie and loved it. Then layed on our tummies on the floor with our feet crossed and our hands under our chins and had a bubble blowing contest. Wendy blew the most big ones, but Wanda got the biggest one. I found out later that they chewed two bubblegums. I only did one.
We danced and sang and laughed the whole night long..What fun!!
Saturday:
I got up, turned the water off that I forgot to do last night and realized that Shay was left out in the garage. I had thought that Wendy must have him in bed with her so didn't worry about him. Also, the garage door was wide open. I know I closed it when I drove in because the cat stopped it and I had to run it out to shut it again. I must not have watched it clear down and something- cat or Shay?? came through again. Ah, the misteries of life!
I planted some flowers and veggies in the garden this morning and transplanted some strawberry plants so I have one whole row instead of here and there. I am going to put more flowers out there this year and not so much food. It is hard to not plant stuff when there is all that dirt out there just crying to grow more than weeds.
Wendy tried to look like I did then...my hairstyle, shirt tied in the front, rolled up jeans and tennis shoes with white socks. I hope I looked that cute. Wanda had that era of music playing and it just put everyone in the mood to jitterbug and do the twist. Wendy and Gay really got into it...Brandi too.
Gay dressed in a white blouse and bright red print poodle skirt with white anklets and saddle oxfords. She and Wanda even had cute poodles on thier skirts. Gay wore her hair ratted on top and curled up at the tips. It really should wear it that way. She looked so cute.
Brandi was John Trivolta with black hair and side burns, big eyebrows and a black spot on her chin that I think was supposed to look like a dimple? She had dark tennis shoes, rolled up jeans and white shirt.
I came as June Carver in a midlength aqua blue flary dress, lots of jewlry and a black shoulder scarf that I actually knitted out of fuzzy yarn to go with my high-healed black boots. I wore my curly wig with a rose on the side. In case you youngsters don't know who June Carter was...she was Johnny Cash's wife who sang and played the autoharp. So I sang The Wildwood Flower and Who will Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot? I didn't get a standing ovation though.
We watched the old version of Bye Bye Birdie and loved it. Then layed on our tummies on the floor with our feet crossed and our hands under our chins and had a bubble blowing contest. Wendy blew the most big ones, but Wanda got the biggest one. I found out later that they chewed two bubblegums. I only did one.
We danced and sang and laughed the whole night long..What fun!!
Saturday:
I got up, turned the water off that I forgot to do last night and realized that Shay was left out in the garage. I had thought that Wendy must have him in bed with her so didn't worry about him. Also, the garage door was wide open. I know I closed it when I drove in because the cat stopped it and I had to run it out to shut it again. I must not have watched it clear down and something- cat or Shay?? came through again. Ah, the misteries of life!
I planted some flowers and veggies in the garden this morning and transplanted some strawberry plants so I have one whole row instead of here and there. I am going to put more flowers out there this year and not so much food. It is hard to not plant stuff when there is all that dirt out there just crying to grow more than weeds.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
My Ancester Dream
I dreamed about my Aunt Toot this morning. It seemed that she and Uncle Sam were dead and people were cleaning out thier house. I went in the living room and there on a shelf was a beautiful set of antique looking dishes..vases etc. I saw immediately that they resembled the tiny figurine I have that was my mother's that she found in the ashes of thier house that burned. It was the only thing saved. It is a little scorched and broken, but I treasure it. I was so surprised to see other things that seemed to be of the same make. I was wondering if the family would give them to me...and I woke up. But it made me think of my Dad's side of the family. They were all very special to me. They had three sons, Boyd, Eugene and Marvin who died young. They went to the temple late in life. When asked why they didn't go sooner, Aunt Toot (Flora Mae) said, "Nobody asked us to." Aunt Toot and Uncle Sam always made you feel welcome and loved. She was funny. Her real name is Flora. When she was small everyone would say how cute she was, so when people asked her name she would say "I'm Toot". It stuck. She always had good food smelling up her house. Uncle Sam was so mild and kind. He would just smile when Aunt Toot would scold him for something. She always had pretty flowers and grapevines. We went to thier house more than any other. My Dad died in thier home.
I don't remember much about Uncle Lyman (Lyme). He didn't live here until later in life when he had a stroke and just laid in bed. He couldn't talk. It was so sad. He had five kids:Enid, Chrystal, Lyman, Lela, Charlie and one more I can't remember the name. His first wife was Nina Atwood. He married Mary and had more children, I can't remember any names but Billy.
Aunt Wealthy was deaf and hard to talk to. I was a little afraid of her..for no reason except she couldn't hear me. She would walk from Vernal to our place in Dry Fork and stay a couple of days till my Dad would take her home. Every morning she would be out early sweeping the porched and walks. Her kids were not good to her. She had Martin, Mandy, Lola and Thomas.
I don't remember much about Uncle Lyman (Lyme). He didn't live here until later in life when he had a stroke and just laid in bed. He couldn't talk. It was so sad. He had five kids:Enid, Chrystal, Lyman, Lela, Charlie and one more I can't remember the name
Aunt Lonie and Uncle Birt Caldwell had a big family, Evs, Chellus, Morris, Hugh, May?, Edith and June. She was a cute round little person. Always good natured and sweet. She was religious in the church and Uncle Burt smoked..but never where she could see him.
Aunt Roxie was the fun one. She sang and played the guitar. She lost her first husband, ? Alexander who was father to Everett, Zina and Thursa. Then married
Uncle Mac McQuarry. I loved to have them come visit because they were all funny. Thursa, especially. She loved to sing, dance and play the guitar. Her voice was not pretty, but she sure could raise her voice in singing funny stuff. My favorite was "Frankie and Jonnie".
My dad, Joshua Chellus Hall III, played the spanish guitar before I remember. I only remember him playing a couple of times, but I guess he played for dances when younger. Ijust remember him playing, "Old Dan Tucker." My dad was the most loving, kind person you'ld ever meet. He always had pink mints or some other candies for what ever children he might encounter. He was called "Uncle Josh" by many, many people.
I don't remember much about Uncle Lyman (Lyme). He didn't live here until later in life when he had a stroke and just laid in bed. He couldn't talk. It was so sad. He had five kids:Enid, Chrystal, Lyman, Lela, Charlie and one more I can't remember the name. His first wife was Nina Atwood. He married Mary and had more children, I can't remember any names but Billy.
Aunt Wealthy was deaf and hard to talk to. I was a little afraid of her..for no reason except she couldn't hear me. She would walk from Vernal to our place in Dry Fork and stay a couple of days till my Dad would take her home. Every morning she would be out early sweeping the porched and walks. Her kids were not good to her. She had Martin, Mandy, Lola and Thomas.
I don't remember much about Uncle Lyman (Lyme). He didn't live here until later in life when he had a stroke and just laid in bed. He couldn't talk. It was so sad. He had five kids:Enid, Chrystal, Lyman, Lela, Charlie and one more I can't remember the name
Aunt Lonie and Uncle Birt Caldwell had a big family, Evs, Chellus, Morris, Hugh, May?, Edith and June. She was a cute round little person. Always good natured and sweet. She was religious in the church and Uncle Burt smoked..but never where she could see him.
Aunt Roxie was the fun one. She sang and played the guitar. She lost her first husband, ? Alexander who was father to Everett, Zina and Thursa. Then married
Uncle Mac McQuarry. I loved to have them come visit because they were all funny. Thursa, especially. She loved to sing, dance and play the guitar. Her voice was not pretty, but she sure could raise her voice in singing funny stuff. My favorite was "Frankie and Jonnie".
My dad, Joshua Chellus Hall III, played the spanish guitar before I remember. I only remember him playing a couple of times, but I guess he played for dances when younger. Ijust remember him playing, "Old Dan Tucker." My dad was the most loving, kind person you'ld ever meet. He always had pink mints or some other candies for what ever children he might encounter. He was called "Uncle Josh" by many, many people.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
EASTER SUNDAY
Today is Easter Sunday. Church was special. We had Stake Conference and General Conference the last two weeks so today was Fast Sunday..except I didn't know it till I got to church. Testimonies were good. Gospel Doctring was on the United Order. Thier was much discussion on how hard it would be for a bishop to be in charge of taking property and handing it out. Then, How hard it would be for someone with alot of property to give it all up and be happy with what the bishop gives back. Sounds a little like what Obama wants to do, if you think about it. He wants to tax the rich and give to the poor. The rich man had to work to get what he has (usually) and some poor people are poor because they don't want to do the work and are open to recieve welfare. This is going to be an interesting time. I sure wouldn't want to have the responsibility of figuring it out fairly and have everybody happy.
I play the harp and sing in the Nursery. Today they were so cute. I did spring songs..Popcorn on the Apricot Tree, etc. We always have to do Old MacDonald. When I go, I tell them goodbye and "I love you" They wave and say 'Thank you..bye..Ilove you....All together over and over.
ReliefSociety was taught by a Sister Hacking. Her first time and she did a really great job on Tribulations....Relating Joseph Smith in jail How really terrible it was for him and his family and yet he was still able to have inspiration for two issues for the Doctrine and Covenants. We all have trials but the important thing she stressed was to not stay down and wallow in our problems.
Gabe and Parker went home. Justin and April came last night. Tegan has been here with his Grandma & Grandpa for a few days. Tonite Gay, Duane & Brandi are there at Wanda & CR's playing games. I am trying to figure out how to do this correctly. Gay gives me directions, but somehow, they don't quite click. Hope I did things right this time.
I play the harp and sing in the Nursery. Today they were so cute. I did spring songs..Popcorn on the Apricot Tree, etc. We always have to do Old MacDonald. When I go, I tell them goodbye and "I love you" They wave and say 'Thank you..bye..Ilove you....All together over and over.
ReliefSociety was taught by a Sister Hacking. Her first time and she did a really great job on Tribulations....Relating Joseph Smith in jail How really terrible it was for him and his family and yet he was still able to have inspiration for two issues for the Doctrine and Covenants. We all have trials but the important thing she stressed was to not stay down and wallow in our problems.
Gabe and Parker went home. Justin and April came last night. Tegan has been here with his Grandma & Grandpa for a few days. Tonite Gay, Duane & Brandi are there at Wanda & CR's playing games. I am trying to figure out how to do this correctly. Gay gives me directions, but somehow, they don't quite click. Hope I did things right this time.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Easter Celebration
Well, yesterday was warm and nice. I spent the day pulling grass out of flower beds and preparing cup cake Easter baskets for the little kids. Today is cool and rainy. But it didn't slow down that Bunny. There were eggs scattered all over the place and kids didn't seem to mind either. Even Zacary had fun finding eggs. I had bunnies and the Cup cake baskets for Parker, Colton, Abbi and Jaxon hid in my house. They came over and hunted and then I put the old old Bugs Bunny videos on for them till the coast was clear to go hunt the yards. It waw fun watching all the little guys running to and fro with thier baskets.
Barry, Temi, Chelsie, Josh and Gary came and Terrell & Sherril came with some of thier family. Gay, Duane and Brandi & Zacary were here too. Carl Ray roasted the wieners on the grill and we had lots of salads and good stuff to eat.
Gary picked up the black Lab pup from Meghan Rupp's place to take home. It was so good to have us all together.
I asked the kids what Easter was about and Jaxon God cames alive again. They all knew that it was all about the Resurection of Jesus. What special children.
Barry, Temi, Chelsie, Josh and Gary came and Terrell & Sherril came with some of thier family. Gay, Duane and Brandi & Zacary were here too. Carl Ray roasted the wieners on the grill and we had lots of salads and good stuff to eat.
Gary picked up the black Lab pup from Meghan Rupp's place to take home. It was so good to have us all together.
I asked the kids what Easter was about and Jaxon God cames alive again. They all knew that it was all about the Resurection of Jesus. What special children.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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