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I spent the morning at Janna's blowing my nose and unzipping all my files in my Move Folder. I think it's allergies. We can only hope. I was able to finish my last blog train on the way home. My folder is empty. What a relief. I have decided I need to do them as I download them and not let them back up. We'll see how good I am at following through. It's those blog trains. They are huge. After Bailee and Austin got out of school we left for Utah. We stopped at the kitchen place on the way out of town so I could get something for Heather and Gerri. We got home around 7:30 and the kids went to find Harrison and Hayden. They are playing at the Cook's for another 15 minutes and then they have to come in 'cause it's dark outside.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my computer and how much fun I have scrapbooking. It's so fun to relive each event as I scrap them and to be able to look back at the wonderful times I have in my life.
2 Nep 28 - 2 Nep 30  I had never really thought about the verse 13 in chapter 28 where it says the churches rob the poor with their fine sanctuaries and fine clothing. But the poor are also the ones who pay for such things.

Gotta New Phone

I had to go to Verizon and get my old phone transfered to my new red phone. That took all morning. We couldn't figure out Janna's password so we had to wait until we had it. I even left and went to a cute play that Bailee was in. It was called "The Baker's Neighbor". It was so cute and the kids were really good. They knew their lines and delivered them with expertise. I took pictures of course so a page will be coming. When we came back we got the password and they were able to finish transfering the phones. They transfered Harley's too. Then we went to the Chinese Restaurant for lunch and then to the market for bread. Then I came home and I was freezing, which is usually a sign of being tired. I went and laid down on Harley's bed at 1 and work up at 3 when the kids came home. I guess I was tired!! Now we are off to baseball practice and games. Grammahood is so fun. NOT! Austin made a double play and scored a run. For dinner we went to Wendy's as it was after 8pm. Now I am taking my runny nose and going to bed. It's either allergies or a cold. I guess we'll see which tomorrow.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for the time I have had to spend with my grandkids. It's fun to watch them do their stuff.
2 Nep 27 - 2 Nep 28  I wonder what could be in the sealed portion of the Golden Plates. It must be something really awesome.

Walking the Dog Page

I did laundry and cleaned house today. I always have a hard time sleeping in a strange bed so I was pretty tired. I worked on genealogy and scrapbooking today. Here is a page I made of Molly taking a walk with us. It was fun to do. I also made Tacos for dinner and helped Austin with his homework. Harley came home sick today. So she slept all afternoon. She will probably be up all night. Anyway I am extremely tired and ready for bed.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for these wonderful grandkids. They just make my life a joy.

2 Nep 26 - 2 Nep 27 I love the part where it tells us that we will be familiar with the Book of Mormon if we have knowledge of the Bible.

We are in Idaho

I got up this morning, did some genealogy until it was time to go walking with Heather. We walked around the track in Salem. It's our favorite place. It was sprinkling a little when we started but it quit as soon as we went half way around. I came home from that and packed my bags and we left for Idaho. It rained on us all the way. Through Salt Lake it was a down pour.  I worked on genealogy on the way here. I found a ton of stuff on Joel Jackson when I googled his name. It is all documented but I can't figure out where my Wilmeth Jackson comes in. I know she belongs to this family somewhere. So I am going to pray for some answers to see what I can find. I made dinner for the kids and worked some more on genealogy. Austin and I are playing with his new toy called Find It that Lou and Amie sent them from New Jersey. It is so much fun. There are a bunch of hidden things inside all these beads. Now I'm getting ready to quit for the night.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for the internet that makes finding my ancestors so much easier. I used to have to go to the library or order the films and have them shipped. It would take forever just to find one family. Now you just type in the name and it searches for you.
2 Nep 21 - 2 Nep 26 I love the verse about a marvelous work and a wonder among the children of men.

Critter's Everywhere

Look what showed up on my lawn this afternoon. I think these ducks have been on everyone's lawn in Elk Ridge. Molly just about had a fit because they were on her lawn. Cute little ducks. And the Robin is still sitting on her eggs. I took a pictures inside the nest. I know, I have gone over the edge. I went walking with Heather this morning in the rain. Thanks, Heather for helping me make up my mind to get my rear moving. Then I went down and helped Lois Borklund install RootsMagic on her computer. Lynn came over so she could watch how to do it. Then I had to go to a meeting at the cannery and I had to stop and get a store bought cake to take for the pot luck luncheon. Then I came home and worked on genealogy until it was time to go visit mom. She was so sleepy she would wake up and then fall right back to sleep. Then I came home and made Black Bean Burritos with my bottled black beans. Yummy good. Now I'm going to read my scriptures and go to bed.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to work with Sister Barr at the cannery. She will be sorely missed. Such a caring and wonderful lady.
2 Nep 19 - 2 Nep 20  We faithful Saints are part of the remnant of Jacob. We are fulfilling this prophecy.

Happy Mother's Day

Today has been fabulous. Janna and the kids called to wish me a Happy Mother's Day. It was so good to talk with them all. John gave me a card with cards in it where he will scrub my floors, wash my windows, walk at the track in Salem, etc. How sweet is that. I did genealogy this morning until time to get ready for church. Church was really good. We had a really good lesson in Relief Society taught by one of our young adults McKenzie Stevens. She did such a good job! I love when we are taught by different sisters in the ward. It's harder for me because I have to call them all to see who will teach but I love how all the sisters are so willing. After church we went down to Dean and Amie's for dinner. Amie made Chicken Enchiladas. They were so good and then for dessert we had Strawberry Shortcake. Yummy Good. They gave me a card with money to support my scrapping habit. Don't I have just the best kids ever. Then we all went to Mom's to wish her a Happy Mother's Day. Now I'm blogging and going to bed. It seems to have been a long day. I am posting the page I made yesterday of Dean and the boys wrestling. What cuties they are.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my kids and grandkids. My heart was so full today as I talked with them all. They are so special to me.
2 Nep 20 - 2 Nep 21 I love verse 6 where it talks about the Savior and how He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty One, The Prince of Peace.

Flowers From 2 Sweet Grandsons

Today has been a wonderful day. I worked on genealogy all morning and then made a template and a page that I will post later. I went down to visit mom this afternoon and she was just being laid down after lunch. I stayed with her until she went fast asleep. She was feeling pretty good. I am so glad she is all right. That was a scare. At around 4pm Tommy and I went to see Hannah play Soccer. She is just so cute out there. I took about 270 pictures so I should have enough to make a page. I certainly hope so. We stopped by the grocery store on the way home to get salad fixings for tomorrow. Then I came home and finished the page I was working on. When I got home this wonderful bouquet was sitting on my counter. Isn't it just wonderful. Harrison and Hayden made it for there grandma. I'm sure they had a little help. Aren't they just the sweetest.
Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful that my mom is doing better. I am grateful that Heavenly Father watches over her and keeps her safe.
2 Nep 14 - 2 Nep 19 I think 15: 20 is so powerful where it says "Wo unto them that call evil good, and good evil, etc. It makes me think of the way the world is today where evil is accepted.