Laundry Day

We were going to go to Utah today but the lights on the trailer needed to be fixed. We are borrowing the one that belongs to Logan and Tommy spent the morning fixing the lights. He got them working but we don't like to drive thru Salt Lake at rush hour time so we are going tomorrow. I can't wait to see my other grandkids. Maybe someone will have a ball game I can go to.
Bailee did all her laundry today and Austin did his. I supervised making sure the washer and dryer kept on going. We had to stop in the afternoon because the plumber was finishing up and we were melting everything under the house and making a mess for him to work in. I told him he should have told us earlier. We would have stopped.
The kids didn't have school today so Bailee and I made Banana Nut Bread with the bananas that were getting too ripe and I made Potato Soup for dinner. It was yummy. It's probably one of my favorite soups. I'm so glad my dad taught me how to make it and gave me his recipe. I think it's the Savory that gives it such a good flavor.
We watched the Jazz game and I played on my computer until I was so tired I had to go to bed. I also met one of the neighbors down the street. His name was Aaron Roberts I think and his little girl was Samantha. She has a blood disorder of some kind and was selling raffle ticket so she could go to education camp. I bought her last 3. She loves horses so she is going to come down when it gets warmer and Harley is going to show her all the horses she has and the goats and the llamas. It's a zoo around here.
Grateful Statement:  I am grateful today for my step dad that raised me. We had some pretty tough times but in the end all was forgiven and we made peace with each other. I am grateful for his love for me. Because the good times were wonderful. And he taught me so much about cooking. I hope mom and him are together in Heaven and very happy.
Luke 23 - Luke 24  Another account of the crucifixion of Jesus. It makes me so sad to read how they treated him. And why would a King not do what he wanted instead of letting the people tell him what to do. But it was all in the plan so I guess it had to be. So sad!

Back Home from Island Park

Bailee all ready for the Birthday Party.

We left this morning and came home. Of course the sun was shining and it was gorgeous. But we were all glad to get home to our own beds. Janna, Scott and the kids went to Scott's granddaughters birthday party and I stayed home. I'd had enough visiting for a while. Tommy was working on the house when we got home so I hung out with him for a while until it got too cold. Now we are watching TV and I am getting ready to go to bed.
Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for the New Testament. I love to read it and see what I can find that will help me in this life.
Luke 22 - Luke 23  In verse 43 it says "And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him." I'm glad Jesus had an angel to strengthen him.

Last Day at Island Park

Harley, Scott and Janna

 Harley and Janna

Gene took these picturs of Janna and Harley from the back of a snow machine.

 Isn't this Moose picture wonderful that Gene took.

I have again sat around and did nothing all day. My camera won't take pictures anymore so I'll have to get it fixed. It was -20 degrees this morning so I was not about to go outside. Scott made breakfast and Janna made dinner. Gene took these pictures for me of Janna, Scott and Harley snowmobiling. The kids have had so much fun riding on the snow mobiles. I've had fun hearing how much fun they have had.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for my family. I love them all so very much.

Winter Wonderland in Island Park

Tiny kitchen and seating for 30 people...

 Ron and Harley ready to go.

 Janna, Scott and Scott "Hump".

It truly is a winter wonderland up here. Janna and Scott rented a snow machine yesterday and they all went riding. Janna was a frozen Popscicle when they got here. She had to hug the stove for a long time. Harley learned how to run one and she was off and running.
I spent the day hanging out, taking pictures, talking and scrapbooking the Island Park pictures from the Summer. What a fun place this is. If only I was younger I'd be out on a snow machine flying through the snow. These are the times I miss my youth. I was game for anything when I was young. Now I'm a sissy and don't like the cold.
Gene and Kim made Prime Rib last night with salad and mashed potatoes. It was delish... We sat around and talked all evening and then I went to bed. I am sleeping so good up here.
Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for good people, fun times and the beauty of God's creations.
Luke 17 - Luke 22  In verse 34 it says "And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares." I thought it was very interesting that Jesus talks about the cares of this life. I thought about this a lot.

Island Park in The Winter

The snow is as tall as the door. BJ is sick so we are keeping a good eye on her.

Scott, Beth and Hump are helping Ron back the snow machines into a parking place

Look at the huge hunk of snow on the top of our cabin.

Gene is taking a picture of me taking a picture of him.

We made it to Island Park. What a ride. The snow was the same height as the car. It felt like we were going through a tunnel to find our cabin. But we finally made it. After figuring out the parking in the back we came inside to a huge cabin that sleeps about 20 people.
They hauled all the groceries in and put them away. You'd think we were going to be here for a week instead of a weekend. And we have the internet. What's is better than that. I can keep up with my blog. I'm in heaven. And I must admit it is beautiful up here. But very cold. I do believe I'll be spending all my time in the cabin. Maybe I can get some scrapping done. We had tacos for dinner and now we are watching TV. It's been a good day.
Grateful Statement:  I am grateful for God's creations today. It is so beautiful up here I can see his hand in all this.
Luke 16 - Luke 17  Jesus teaches service. I think we all need to serve each other.

Lazy Tired Day

I could hardly stay awake this morning. I just kept falling asleep. But I finally got up and took my shower which helped wake me up. Garth came over and cut my hair. It's all spikey. I will see what I can do with it. He is very good. He cuts Harley's hair and it's just tooooo cute. Of course I think it might have something to do with Harley's beautiful face.
Then I got an addendum to sign from Dean. We will be closing on March 31. I just knew that if I had faith this would all work out. Now I have more time to get the house ready and find John an apartment.
I also did more laundry and made Mac and Cheese for dinner. That's all I could muster up.
The plumbers were here all day again and the guy came out and installed the glass in my front door. Logan worked on the siding and went with Tommy to get the soffet metal and screws. He will be working on that tomorrow.
I am still so tired I'm going to bed early.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for Faith. I am grateful that I went forward with faith to start building our house and I am very grateful that Heavenly Father answered my prayers and sent a buyer for my house. I love the gospel and every single aspect of it!
Luke 15 - Luke 16  I love how the father found the son that was upset and talked with him and told him that all he had was his.

Doing Laundry

Grandpa and the dog taking a nap. What a life!!

 Austin playing his DS.

We had mountains of laundry today. My sheets and towels and all Janna's stuff was a lot but I'm almost through. I did my finances and balanced everything and I'm making Barbeque Chicken and Baked Potatoes for dinner. Tommy went to lunch with Logan today and that gave him a boost. He's taking a nap on the couch because it's very cold and windy outside. I love retirement. We get to take naps and don't have to feel guilty about it.

Austin came home from school and helped me make brownies for dinner and took out the garbage can and is now playing his DS. The plumber is here putting the heating ducting in and banging under the house. I'll be glad when he's done. After lunch Logan came back to finish the siding but the wind was blowing too hard to put it up.

I took pictures with my Ipod and they were grainy and awful. So back to my Coolpix and Nikon. I do like listening to the Tabernacle Choir. I think I'm going to like it alot. As soon as I figure it all out.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for my Tommy today. I had something that wouldn't work today and I thought as soon as Tommy gets back he can fix it for me. It made me realize that he has always been able to fix things for me. I love him!!!
Luke 13 - Luke 15  If I am to follow Jesus I have to forsake all sinful things. I must serve him with all my heart, might, mind and strength.