Goat Babysitting

I have the honors of babysitting the baby goat today. He really is so cute. I took him outside to run around. He tries hard to run and jump. Each day he is getting stronger and stronger. I put him in a pen in the yard and went inside to do dishes. When I looked in on him three cats and Molly and Maggie were looking after him. He is so curious. He walks up to the cats and looks at them and smells them. Molly just can't figure him out. I do believe we are on our way to having our own private zoo in the back yard. I truly love animals, especially baby ones.
In between babysitting the goat I indexed and did more laundry and cleaned bathrooms.
Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for the power of prayer. I am grateful for the peace it brings. I know my Heavenly Father loves me and cares about me. I know he knows of my struggles and helps me through them.
Acts 3 - Acts 4  I was so moved by the testimony Peter bore of the Savior. What mighty words. And the man that was healed, how he went into the Temple with Peter and John walking, and leaping, and praising God.

Sunny Sabbath Day

Janna, Bailee and I went to church today. We had a good time. Sunday School was so good and we had a blast in Relief Society. We laughed and had a great time. Tommy wasn't feeling good so he didn't go. Sunday morning sickness hit again.
We came home and Scott, Harley, Tommy and Austin were moving dirt and burning all the wood. They had to fix some fences. We had Austin's birthday cake tonight. He also talked with the Scout Master so he can get his Arrow of Light. Now he's all ready for his pack meeting on Thursday night.
I worked on getting the Indexing site up and running. When they changed over to the new storage site it messed up some stuff. I had to remove the old program and download it again. I also went in and changed my address and ward. Then I was able to arbitrate a couple of batches. So it was a good Sabbath day for me. I also talked to Susan tonight. I just love that lady. I guess they finally released me from all my callings in the ward. I so miss the wonderful Elk Ridge 5th Ward members. I'm coming back often so I can stay in touch.
Grateful Statement: Today I am so grateful for the gospel and that I get to go to church with my daughter. What a blessing for me!
Acts 2 - Acts 3 I really liked verse 17 where it said "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams."

Austin's Birthday Party

I woke up this morning and couldn't find Janna, Scott or Harley. Pretty soon here they came with a baby goat. One of Harley goats had triplets and she wouldn't have anything to do with this one. He couldn't stand up so Janna brought him into the house to bottle feed. His hoofs are turned so he walks on the top of his feet. He did finally start eating and standing up.

We went to Blast Off for Austin's Birthday party. They have everything there. It's like Chucky Cheese without the food. He won tons of tickets to turn in. They played Laser Tag, climbed the Rock Wall and played tons of game. After they finished there we went to Lucy's for Pizza. He really had a good time.

We had to feed the goat again when we got home. He was doing much better and was really trying to walk and eating good. What a relief. 

Scott made Austin his birthday dinner of Chicken Fried Steaks. He rolls them in cracker crumbs. So crunchy and yummy. Then we watched the BYU game and now I'm headed for bed.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for Austin today. He will be 11 on Monday. Only one more year until he can pass the Sacrament. He is cute, funny, sweet and the best helper ever.

Acts 1 - Acts 2 Jesus spent 40 days ministering to the people. I can't wait for the second coming. I hope I am prepared.



Cleaning Up

Austin and Harley working hard.

 Bailee is my official vacuumer.

 Harley going under the house to find her mom....

Today was a clean up day. The kids cleaned up all the boards and trash from in the garage, under the house (yep, framers left us surprises) and all around the house. They worked hard all morning. Bailee helped me vacuum and Janna and Tommy put a light in under the house so it will pass inspection. What a job crawling around under there.
I vacuumed all day and cleaned up mud. Bailee came in and helped me. She doesn't like getting dirty, can't get along with her siblings, was having a whiney bad day so I made her vacuum. She liked it.
Scott made us pancakes, hash browns and bacon for dinner. Now it's time for relaxing.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for willing workers. My grandkids are the best.
John 21 - Acts 1 In verse 25 it says "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written."  To think the world could not contain the things Jesus did. I don't remember this.

More Quilts Documented

This quilt was made by my grandma Pearl Stock Petersen. She made this for my brother Larry when he came to California and got a job in a shirt factory. He would bring home piles of scraps and my grandma would make things from them. She made this quilt for Larry, but my mom kept it for him. I remember him taking it out of mom's chest and looking at it. I'm glad I ended up with it. Grandma Petersen also made a baby quilt for my John when he was a baby. I will find it when I move my stuff in and document it too.

This quilt was made by my mom for my oldest granddaughter Heather. She made Sue Bonnet candlewicked quilt blocks and I sewed it all together and she hand quilted it with her quilting buddies. I even spent some time threading needles for them when I went to visit mom in Arizona which was often. I have kept this for Heather until she has settled down in life and can take good care of it. It is one of my favorite quilts my mom made. So dang cute!!

Another candlewicked quilt my mom made and I sewed together for her. Hand quilted by her buddies.

Today I cleaned my house. I swept up wiring and dirt. Lots of dirt.... Then I took our shop vac to it and it looks so much better. I am in charge of keeping it clean. It's what I can do and I like to look at it when it's all neat and tidy.

Tommy and I went into town and bought a few groceries and some Decon. I want to make sure no mice live to eat anything in my stuff. Janna says they won't but I'm just making sure.

Then I took Austin to Scouts. He is getting his Arrow of Light. He was so excited when he came out to the car. His den leader came out with him and showed me the three things he had to finish. They were so easy. Now he just has to have a conference with the Scoutmaster. He called two of them but they weren't home so he is going to keep trying. Then at his pack meeting next week he will get his awards. Then I helped Bailee with her personal progress. She is doing the Faith one and is reading the scriptures on Faith. 

Janna had a banquet with Scott tonight so Tommy made french toast for the kids. We just hung out and watch American Idol that Janna had recorded for me.

Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for my new home.  I am grateful that we are able to build it.

John 20 - John 21   In verse 29 it says "Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed." No wonder he is referred to as Doubting Thomas. I am glad I believe and have not seen.

Documenting Quilts made by Granny Keith

Both of these quilt tops were hand sewn using scraps of fabric by my Granny Keith. She was my dad's step mom who raised him after his mom died when he was 2 yrs old. They were given to my mom who tied them and bound the edges with her quilting group in Clay Springs, Arizona after she retired from the restaurant business. They are true treaures to me. I didn't know my Granny Keith very well but loved to visit with her in Snowflake when my mom would take us to their house. I wanted my children to know who made them, especially the grandkids because these were made by their great great grandma. Pretty cool. Janna and I put them in space bags and stored them. They are very fragile and the stitching is coming apart so we really can't use them. So we will always remember them and now they are documented.
I watched it rain all day and worked in the house and took a nap. Spring needs to get here. Tommy picked up the plans for our kitchen that Home Depot drew up for us. I like what they have done. I just have to decide where to put my Microwave. I think it can only go above the stove. So many little decisions to make.
After school I helped Bailee with her personal progress. We read Hebrew 11 and talked about Faith. Her very first accomplishment in her personal progress book. We are going to keep doing it until she can do it on her own. I also helped Austin with his scouts so he can get his Arrow of Light. These kids need grandma to help them.
I made hamburgers and potato wedges for dinner and now it's time to watch TV and go to bed.
Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for the young women's program and that Bailee will be able to participate. Heavenly Father thought of it all.
John 19 - John 20 So hard to read again of the Savior's Crucifixion. He bore all this agony for us!

Picking out my Stove

 

Tommy and I went to Home Depot to pick out my stove. We had to have the specs to vent it through the roof. In Idaho you have to vent it according to the specs for the stove you are going to buy. So I had been looking at a stove with a double oven and I think this Maytag is the one. I love the double oven part. Hopefully I will be able to bake rolls in the top one. I also found the replacement pads for my Shark so now I have extras. It was a good day for shopping. I also found my bathroom vanity.

I spent the day making Chocolate Lush and a Banana Cake with cream cheese frosting from some over ripe bananas. And the endless laundry from all the kids, and beds, and showers, etc. Janna and I also paid all her bills. I'm glad I can be her bookkeeper and help.

Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for my double oven. I am grateful that I am able to have one. Tommy and I have always been blessed financially and I am grateful we have never had to struggle for long periods of time.

John 18 - John 19 It's hard to read of Peter's betrayal. I know he loved the Savior and yet he denied him. If Peter would deny him how many of us will.