Hannah's Farewell

 Our Sweet Hannah

 Crazy Family Picture

Serious Family Picture

Tommy and I went to Hannah's farewell today. She sang my all time favorite hymn, "Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing" with the Morrell twins that are going on a mission to Chile. Hannah was the last speaker and she spoke from her heart. She was nervous but plowed on through and gave a heartfelt and meaningful talk. Made me cry.
Then we came home and Amie had prepared a beautiful brunch. Yummy Breakfast Casserole, Fruit with Dip and awesome Cinnamon Rolls. Lots of people came to say goodbye. Hannah has a cute boyfriend that is studying to be a doctor. I hope he waits for Hannah.
Hannah was set apart tonight by President Newman and his councelors. What a wonderful blessing President Newman gave her. She was told that Angels would be about her as she served. I just felt the Spirit so strongly that I wept. It was moving.
We then had pizza and cheesecake with Shane and his kids. He is one funny guy.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my sweet Hannah. She is so brave to go to Peru for 18 months and serve her Savior. What blessings will come to our family because of her service.

Going to Utah

 Driving to Utah

 Costa Vida with Dean

 Amie and Hailey

 

Harrison and Hayden

We drove to Utah today to go to Hannah's Farewell and drop Gracie off at Heather's. She had a basement room in a cute house in Provo. She is working to get her car fixed so she can arrange day care. Gracie was so excited to see her mommie.

Tommy and I went to Arby's for lunch and then up to Deans. I helped Amie chop up green and red peppers and then went to the basement to organize the pictures off my camera. I got it all done. 

Dinner at Costa Vida was next on the agenda. Pulled pork salad with Amie, Dean, Harrison, Quinton, Hayden and Hailey date. It was pretty fun, I took a picture of Quinton and Hailey's date but it was so blurred and grainy I decided not to include it.

Now I am going to finish this blog and go to bed.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father that hears my pleas and grants me peace. I am feeling so loved and cared for by Him. Blessed am I!

More Pickled Beets

Pickled Beets

I got up early and pulled the rest of my beets from my garden and made more pickled beets. I really like them in my salads. Gracie and I went to Walmart for diapers and stuff to take to Utah with us. Then it was back home to clean up my giant mess from canning. But we got it all done.

I was able to pack my things and Gracie so tomorrow I will be ready to leave.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for this blog I have been doing. It makes me reflect on the day and find the good. Each day brings blessing and some days they are harder to recognize than others. It makes me find them and be grateful.

Long Nap

Rolling out the Biscuit

Here's Mine

In The Pan It Goes

Today Gracie and I took a 3 hour nap. I think our colds are kicking our fannies.
Crystal came over and we tried to figure out how we were going to delete 20 recipes so we can be at the 200 mark.
I decided the easiest thing to do for dinner was to make Biscuits, Eggs and Gravy. Gracie loved helping me and she made her own biscuit. What a cutie she is.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful today for nap time with Gracie. Nothing better than cuddling up to her and sleeping our colds away. I am so blessed with this little munchkin.

Release and Called

Gracie and her Towel

Gracie loves her towel. I take pictures of her everyday to send to her mom so I always have one to post on my blog.

Tonight I received the "official" release from being the Relief Society President. I am so sad to not be working with my presidency but so relieved that the Lord saw fit to release me. I tried to do my very best and I do believe I succeeded in loving the sisters with all my heart. The Bishop told Brother Neville that I was a "Rockstar". I never felt that I was, but it makes me happy that he thinks so.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Bishop Webster, Brother Stieger and Brother Neville. They are true men of God.

Giving It All Away

 Gracie at Play

Gracie and I spent the day playing and having fun. She loves her toys. She will finally play with her toys for long periods of time. 

At 7:30 pm I took all the Relief Society stuff over to the soon to be president and went over it all. I really didn't realize all we, as a presidency did until I explained it to someone. Holy Cow it was alot. No wonder I am tired. It was a huge relief to not have the responsibility of the calling anymore. I know that Wynette will be so good. The Lord chose her so she is the right person.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful that I could hold this calling for 3 years. I felt that I did my best. There are some things I wish I would have been able to accomplish but all in all I did what I set out to do. Love the sisters.

Pancakes and Shopping

Eating a Pancake

Shopping at Kings

We made pancakes for the kids for breakfast. Gracie just at it plain. I was just fine with that because I didn't want syrup all over my house. She had already eaten one breakfast so I guess this was a snack.

Then Janna, Kathy, Gracie and  me were off to Kings to get something. Gracie loaded her little shopping cart up with toys. We had to put a lot back but she had so much fun we didn't mind.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my daughter. She is so good and such a caring person. She is always helping someone do something. I have been so blessed to be her mother.