General Conference and Coloring Eggs

Bailee

Coloring Eggs

Gracie May

Gracie and Bailee colored eggs with food color and shaving cream. It was a huge mess but Gracie loved it. There is just something about getting messy that kids love, especially this one. Now she is all ready for the Easter Bunny. I love that Bailee is willing to help her.
I watched both sessions of General Conference today. What wonderful speakers and messages. I just love our new prophet. I was so spiritually fed with all the wonderful messages.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for this Easter Season to celebrate the resurrection of my Savior. I am grateful that he is able to save me after all I can do. And the words of the Prophets in conference today. What a blessing that was.

Canning Kamut

Canning Kamut

Today I finished the book work for Janna after the Accountant told us what vendor name it needed. So glad that's over with. Now I can breathe.

I canned 7 bottles of Kamut. I love canning in these bottles because you can use them over and over again. And this Kamut grinds so easy. The flour feels like silk, No wonder the bread is so soft. I use 1 part Kamut, 1 part Spelt and 1 part wheat flour. Chef Brad taught me that. He is awesome.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that Heavenly Father gave us such a variety of grains to eat. They are a blessing in my life.

Journal Entries

 Legal to Drive

Those Eyes

I spent the day doing book work. I had to do journal entries that the accountant gave me. I really wasn't sure I remembered how but it came back after I started doing in.
Austin took Gracie to Preschool and I picked her up at 3:00 so I would be home for my visiting teachers. She brought her 2 grandkids and Gracie had a great time playing with them.
I didn't make dinner tonight because I just didn't want to.
I did make 2 pages tonight and posted them on Facebook on our page a week page.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my ability to do Janna's book work for her. I am blessed to know how.

Making Bread

 Bread

Gracie's Mad Face

I made bread today. I used my Spelt and Kamut with my wheat. It is delicious. I LOVE to make bread and I love to eat it. I have a piece of bread and 2 scrambled eggs almost every morning.

Gracie is trying on the dress that Kathy gave her. She isn't very happy that she had to get out of her jammies and put it on. Too dang bad.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that I can have this little munchkin in my life. It is hard some days but at the end of each day when I say my prayers I am always grateful for her.

Going To Idaho

 Snowy Shoulders

Wide Open Spaces

We got up this morning and got everything packed and in the car. It took forever it seemed. I always leave early and drive to my brother's house in Taylor. It was sad that he is gone. So I got to do all the packing of all the food and stuff. Then Judy and I were on our way. I drove to Elk Ridge to take Judy home and pick up Tommy.

He was all ready with his bags by the door. So we started out for home. He was kind enough to drive through Salt Lake so I could have a break from my 4 hour drive from St. George. It was wonderful. I got to drive the wide open spaces. We stopped in Tremonton at Denny's for lunch and then traveled home to Rigby at around 7. It was so good to be home with my Gracie.

Grateful Statement: I am again grateful for safe travels. God blesses me as I travel. 

Keeping the Sabbath Holy

 Here we are.

Judy and Me

We went to church today and then just hung out the rest of the day and scrapped and did nothing. I love these sweatshirts that Heidi made for us. It says, "These are my kind of people". We really loved them and then had a group photo shoot down my the pond. 

We are all sad that we have to go home tomorrow. Half of us had to leave today to take care of jobs and little ones. Judy and I are always roommates and we get the big master suite. After all I birthed the owner of this condo so I must be privileged. And I'm the old lady in the group. I really should hang out with people my age. Nay, I have more fun with young ones.

Scrap Weekend in 2014

I really struggled with this page because the pictures were so bad. The lighting was bad when I took them so they weren't very clear and I couldn't figure out how to do the layout. Then Heide came to my rescue. She is such a good scrapper and she showed me what to do. I loved the layout after she got through with it. Such talent. 

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for this wonderful hobby that I stated doing years ago. I am blessed to own a computer and have the knowledge to do this. Blessing abound.

Main Street Cafe

 The Bunch

Sweet Megan

Gracie and John

We went to the Main Street Cafe in Hurricane. It has really good food and we went again this time. We are quite the mob when we go out but we have soooo much fun.

Sweet Megan was an early riser like me so we had some good chats before the other ladies rolled out of bed. She is just the sweetest lady. 

And another page. How about that! I am slow but getting going at last. I must say quick pages are easier and faster. But I truly love to scrapbook and enjoy every moment of it.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my John. He has struggled all his life with mental issues. I will love him forever and am blessed to have learned so much about patience and waiting on the Lord through him.

Lunch at El Pollo Loco

 Heather taking the picture.

Me taking the picture.

We went to El Pollo Loco for lunch. It was so much fun. It brought back so many memories of having Robin Aero and Dean and Troy going to get us lunch at El Pollo Loco. Now those were the glory days.

After lunch we hit Walmart because we always hit Walmart and then it was back to the condo to Scrap.
Kathy, Kristin and Avery came over and we went to Outback for dinner. It was fun to see my BFF. and I so love her daughter. Her granddaughter Avery was a little bit ornery especially to Kathy. I couldn't help myself. I finally said to her that Kathy was my dear friend and she needed to treat her grandma better. That helped. I know she doesn't even realize what she sounds like.

Austin

Kathy brought me home and I managed to do a page. It took me forever but that's what I get for talking too much and going to Walmart and lunch and out to dinner. 

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for this wonderful Grandson of mine. He is so loving and kind to me. I am blessed to have him in my life.

Going To St. George

I picked up Judy at 9ish and we were off. We stopped at Stokes to get stuff for our meal and breakfast we have to prepare. Then I filled up with gas and we hit the freeway. Judy and I had great conversations all the way down there. I kept trying to catch up with Heather and Gerri but they are speedier than I am.
We stopped in Cedar City to eat lunch at Sizzlers. It was really good. Then we headed for Dean's Condo. We unpacked the car which was quite the feat. We pack so much stuff for our weekend it is funny. But finally may car was empty and we were ready to begin our fun weekend. Judy and I made Chicken Salad sandwiches for dinner and put an egg casserole in the crock pot for dinner. Then we started scrapping.
These are the funniest ladies ever. We laugh and talk and eat and do it all over again.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that I can have these fun weekends with my scrapping friends. I am blessed!

Hayden's Soccer

 My Cute Dean

And My Cute Hayden

Tommy and I got up and loaded the car and headed out to Utah. Tommy is going to stay with Dean while I go scrapping with my friends.
It was an uneventful trip. I drove the whole way so I was pretty tired. I called Dean when we got to his house and let him know we were here. He thought we were coming tomorrow. Silly boy. He was at a Soccer game with Hayden so Tommy and I went to watch. It was fun to see him play.
We went to Los Hermanos in Payson for dinner after the game so Amie wouldn't have to worry about us. We really like the Mexican food there. When we got home we talked for awhile and then it was bed time for us.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for the safe trip we had to Utah. I know that  I am watched over.

Getting Spelt

 Going to Sugar City

Spelt From the Farm

I went to Sugar City this morning and bought 3 (50 lb) bags of Spelt. I love to go to their farm and pick it up. They grow it in Boise and move it down here to sell. I found out today that they also sell Kamut. They call it a different name but it's the same thing. I told her I would be back to get some more. It was pretty muddy so my poor car is a mess.
After I got back Connie and I went to Broulims Dairy Queen so she could get lunch and I got a blizzard and we went over the list of kids and divided it up. We were going to send our little Charley to the other class because she is just a pill. She won't sit in her chair and won't listen to her mom who is a Primary Teacher. But we decided it we didn't make her behave no one else would. I don't mind taking her out and telling her that it isn't acceptable to lay on the floor during opening exercises. So we are keeping her. Now I just need to send an email to the Primary President to let her know what we came up with.
I came home from that and make Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables and a yummy sauce to put over them. I love to make them because it is so easy to do and they are so delicious.
In between all this I did all my laundry so tomorrow I can pack my bags for Scrapping Weekend.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that I found this farm to get my grain for my food storage. What a blessing it is to be able to get Spelt and Kamut so close. Blessing for me!!

Going To Church

Gracie and I went to church today. She finally got to meet her new teacher. She is not wanting to leave my class but I hope it gets better.
I only had 8 Sunbeams today so it was really easy to do the lesson. We learned about trees, plants, fruits and vegetables. The kids had fun with the bean bag toss. They seem to really love it and it makes them pay attention.
The Primary President told me that they were going to split our class so we wouldn't have 20 Sunbeams, only 10. Now that's manageable. Connie and I are excited and we get to split the class up ourselves.
After church I came home and sat in my chair and worked on the classes from Scrap Girls. I seem to learn a little bit each time. Little tricks of the trade.
I didn't even make dinner. Just hung out. Maddie was over so Gracie was in 7th heaven. She loves to play with her.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my Sunbeam Class. Those little one just grow on you. What a blessing to be one of their teachers.

Harley Is Going Home

 Harley is Going Home

Jari got Gracie PJ

I spent this day being lazy. I bought some classes from Scrap Girl and I started on #1. I learned a few things that I didn't know. Tomorrow it will be #2.  

Janna took Harley to the Shuttle so she could ride it to Salt Lake Airport to catch her plane to Moscow. Back to school she goes. I will miss her!!

I managed to make White Chicken Chili and Corn Bread for dinner. 

I watched Black List all day while doing this stuff. I just felt tired and sad all day. I really must get out of this mood I am in. Maybe going to Scrap Weekend next week will help.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for my sweet Harley. She is a true blessing in my life.

Catch Up

My Computer

I spent the day working on my blog. I am caught up. WAHOO!!! Now I just need to keep it current.
Janna, AJ, Harley and Gracie went to Bob and Jari in Pocatello for dinner. So I didn't have to cook. That is good for me so I could just do whatever I wanted all day long.
I printed my primary stuff out so I could get prepared.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for my computer. It serves me well. I am blessed.

Johnnie's Obituary

With his loving family at his side, Johnnie Lee Keith died in the early morning Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the home of his son in Lakeside. He was 80 years old. Johnnie was born Tuesday, March 16, 1937, in Bernalillo, N.M. to the late Walter Lee Keith and Beulah Petersen Keith.
As a toddler, Johnnie moved to Arizona with his family. He was a graduated member of Snowflake High School's - class of 1954. On September 9, 1955, Johnnie married his sweet bride, Phyllis Wahl, in the Mesa Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together, they raised two wonderful children, who were each the "lights of their eyes." Sadly, Phyllis died in October 2014, only a month after celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary. For the remainder of his life, Johnnie found a great deal of peace knowing that theirs was a marriage that would last throughout the eternities; even, breaking the bands of death.
In the late '60s, Johnnie, and his brothers-in-law, Bob and Steve Wahl, formed KW Logging. They ran a successful logging company for many, many years. Work was Johnnie's hobby and he taught his family, by example, the value of hard work. His incredible work ethic served him well throughout his life; as he was always able to provide a loving and comfortable home to his family. It has been said that "Johnnie hauled more logs than any other logger in the entire Southwest." He hauled his last load of logs at the age of 78.
Johnnie always possessed a positive attitude and was a true friend to all. He lived by the motto that, "Every day’s a good day!" and recited it daily to his family. He was a man who loved his Lord and sought to serve Him throughout his life. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities of the Church in Arizona and New Mexico; including a calling as the Cibecue Branch President. One of his favorite callings in the Church was that of serving as a Stake Clerk for several years. He knew just about every member of his stake on a first name basis. He was a great example to his family and community in showing them how to experience the joy of serving others. Johnnie was a faithful home teacher throughout his life and even had the opportunity to complete his home teaching assignment, for the last time, in February of this year. He truly loved others and always believed that "When in the service of (his) fellow beings, he was only in the service of God."
He is survived by his son, Kenny (Shawn) Keith of Lakeside; daughter Julene (Mark) Muder of Show Low; sister Janice (Tom) Ingram of Rigby, Idaho; four grandchildren: Chris (Kaylee) Muder of Show Low, Shelly (Nic) Finch of St. Johns, Brian Muder of Phoenix; Danny (Allyse) Keith of Gilbert; eight great-grandchildren: Brooklee Finch, Brinley Finch, Rylie Muder, Kinlee King, Kinadee King, Kannon Keith, Kardon Keith and Tyler Muder.
Along with his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers: Lester Eugene Keith, Larry Gene Keith and Alfred "Poley" Keith.
The public viewing and friends calling will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 9, at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low. Funeral services will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Love Lake Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 700 E. Love Lake Road in Taylor, where additional visitation will begin one hour prior. The concluding service and interment will immediately follow at the Pinedale Cemetery in Pinedale, where he will be laid to rest alongside his forever sweetheart, Phyllis.
The Keith and Muder families are thankful for all of the expressions of sympathy and are especially grateful for all of the prayers offered up on their behalf. They also extend a special "thank you" to the caring and competent staff of Hospice Compassus who took such loving and gentle care of Johnnie for the last weeks of his life. Their dedication to their father and grandfather will always be remembered.

Today Shelley posted Johnnie's Obituary. It made me sad. I can't believe he is gone. I will try tomorrow to get it posted on this blog.
Gracie and I went to Idaho Falls to the Preparedness Store and pick up some Kamut for Kathy, Ruth and me.
Then we went to CosmoProf to get a little hair dryer and a brush for Gracie's hair. I needed a really small hair dryer for traveling.
Now it's time to go home and pack.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for the Gospel in my life. It is the very center of my being. It makes me happy and keeps me grounded.

Family Pictures

 Science Fun

 Gracie

 Bailee Ready for Family Pictures

Gracie May

I spent the day catching up on my blog and sorting pictures and putting them in file folders. I need to be better about doing this everyday. 

Gracie went to a Science place to do hands on projects. Amy and her kids came and picked Gracie up this morning to take her. She really had so much fun. She loves doing things with Amy and her kids. She has learned so much going to preschool at Amy's.

Janna took the family do take family pictures. I can't wait to see them. It was a fantastic day and very relaxing. I didn't even think about dinner.

Harley took the kitten's from the barn to get fixed and now they are in my laundry room in a crate recuperating. 

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for the ability I have to keep this blog and print it out to become my journal. Blessed!!

Relief Society Birthday Celebration

 Gracie's New Boots

 Gracie at Broulim's

 Snow, Snow, Snow

Connie and Kathy

Gracie and I went to Broulim's today to get a few groceries and find something easy for dinner. I am going to the Relief Society Birthday Celebration and I am picking up a lady I visit teach and my team teacher Connie. It was really good and all about finding joy in our everyday life. Pretty good.

They served Hawaiian Hay Stacks. They were really good.

We had a pretty snow storm before I left with huge flakes. It was so pretty. It stopped before I left but after we were ready to go to the car it came back. We were covered in snowflakes. I love this kind of snow.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for Relief Society. What a wonderful program that Heavenly Father has created for me.

Going Home to Idaho

 I am Home

How Cute are They

Ruth took me to the Airport after she cut my hair for me. I love the way she cuts my hair and it just seems that I am always in Arizona when it's time for another hair cut.

I spent the morning hanging out with Ethel until Ruth got off work. I changed the sheets on the bed I slept into and packed all my bags. I always just pray that my suit case will not be over 40 lbs.

I weighed in at 39.6 so it was good. Ruth dropped me off and I went through Security and to my gate. It was an uneventful trip and the middle seat was empty so it was really good. I arrived home at 9pm and Janna, Harley and Gracie met me. AJ waited in the car while I waited for my luggage. I must admit I am tried and ready for bed.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for this cute family I belong to. What a blessing they are in my life.

Dinner With Julene

Julene came over tonight and Ethel, Ruth and I went to dinner with her. It was so good to talk with her and get some good hugs. I love this niece of mine. She really misses her father and so do I. We went to Applebee's and we all had Chicken Oriental Salad's, my favorite.
I was really tired tonight and just didn't feel good. It was good to get into bed.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my niece Julene. I am glad we have finally reconnected. Blessing abound.

Family Dinner at Ethel's

 Some of the Family

 Ethel and her Babies

Deanna and Ruth

After we drove back from Show Low, Ethel had a family dinner. We made Tacos and laughed alot. It was good for the soul. I love this great big fun loving family that Ethel has. They are sweet and funny and just the best. It was a lot of fun. Now it's time for bed.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for my crazy cousins. They are the very best...

Johnnie's Funeral

Kenny and Julene

Sweet Brother

Rest in Peace My Sweet Brother

I was doing okay at the funeral until they started to close the casket and motioned for me to say my goodbye's. That was all it took. I bawled like a baby with the ugly cry. I felt so sad and all I could think of was that I would never see him again in this life. Hard Day! We went to the church in Taylor for a luncheon. I was able to sit with Wally and Jimmy's son Kevin. I had a good time talking to them. I love my family.
In the eveneing we went up to Kenny and Shawn's to visit for awhile. Shawn ordered Pizza for us. It was good to be with family.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my family that is still on this earth. I am blessed with such wonderful nieces and nephews and cousins. Blessed!!

Hampton up North

 Crappy Selfie

 Ethel and Ruth

Della, Ethel, Ruth and I went up north for Johnnie's Funeral. Ruth and I played with our camera on the way up. It was fun.
We went to the Mortuary in Show Low for the viewing. It was good to see everyone. 

Kenny had got us rooms at the Hampton Inn in Show Low. Ruth stayed with us. We got a good nights sleep. I am dreading tomorrow. It's always hard to bury someone.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for Kenny. What a nice thing to get us these rooms for 2 nights. Again a blessing comes my way.

Going To Mesa Again

 Packed 

 I love my Window Seat 6A

Maybe Lake Powell

I packed my bags and Austin and Gracie took me to the Airport so I could fly to Mesa. It was a smooth flight and I arrived safe and sound. Ruth got a little lost so she was a little late picking me up. I just sat outside the terminal and enjoyed the warm weather. It was wonderful to be warm at 9 pm. 

I talked to Ethel and Della for awhile and then it was time for me to go to bed.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for a safe flight to Mesa. Blessing coming my way everyday.

Grinding Grains

Grinding Kamut and Spelt

I decided to quit being sad and grind some grains. I ground 3 5gal buckets of grain. I put it all in containers and put in the freezer. It took me all day but I did it. I also made bread so I'd have some for my breakfast. I really love the grinding table Tommy made for me. I grind in the garage so it doesn't make a mess in my kitchen. By the end of the day I was tired. I made a jillion trips to the garage babysitting my mill.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my mill and a fabulous table to put it on. I am blessed with a hubby who can make anything. Blessed!!

Regional Stake Conference

Let it Snow

I spent the day watching BYU TV and Scrapbooking.  It was a sad day. I just kept thinking about my brother. But I know it will get better. I am so Sad today.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that I know my Heavenly Father loves me. He knows me and knows my grief. I am blessed.

My Sweet Brother is Gone

Look What AJ Brought Me

I got a call this morning from Shawn to tell me that Johnnie had passed away. I am so glad he was surrounded by his family when he went to Heaven. He will be miss. I don't know what it will be like when I can't call him again. I will never go up the road to his  house and see him sweet face. I will never eat another one of his delicious roasts with baked potatoes. I will never go to "The Hole In One" burger place so Johnnie can buy me a Hamburger. So many things I will never do with him. Now all my family in Heaven get to enjoy his cute little smile and his cute sense of humor.
AJ came walking in this afternoon with this bouquet of flowers. How sweet is that. I just love that man.
Grateful Statement: I am blessed beyond measure to have been born into the family I was and to have all my brothers to help raise me. Blessing Abound!