The Gospel gives me EVERYTHING in my life that is great, and helps me through the things that are not so great.
Scott and I eat at the Edgewater Grill
Put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good—yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously. … “… [Then] whatsoever you desire of me [in] righteousness, … you shall receive.” I LOVE that doctrine! It says again and again that we are going to be BLESSED for our DESIRE to do good, even as we actually strive to be so. Elder Holland you rock! I love this doctrine too!
We ate at Galaxy Taco's with Jessie, Jason and Owen also but they had to leave early because Jessie had a wedding. They have amazing avocado tacos!
Granny is trying to clean out her house and she gave these to me! I am super happy and so grateful. I have been looking for gold wear.
Saying good by is always hard. We had a great visit with Granny and Frank
President Gordon B Hinckley: “Imagine how our families, let alone the world, would change if we vowed to keep faith with one another, strengthen one another, look for and accentuate the virtues in one another, and speak graciously concerning one another. Imagine the cumulative effect if we treated each other with respect and acceptance, if we willingly provided support. Such interactions practiced on a small scale would surely have a rippling effect throughout our homes and communities and eventually, society.”
Today I want to just hug the amazing Primary boy who shared his testimony of The Book of Mormon with my husband! For giving Scott a book to take home. I am grateful Scott took the book and read it, prayed about it and that the spirit bore witness to Scott the truthfulness of this great book. God is good! Today Scott and I are celebrating his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! 42 years ago today he was baptized and he says he could never imagined his life so full of joy and peace. We are not without our hard but we know where to turn for peace. He loves the Lord and is an amazing husband and father! I am grateful for the priesthood that he holds and the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in our life! We went to lunch at Malawi's and then shopping in River Woods. Scott picked out a cute summer dress for me. It wasn't in the plan but he liked it so I bought it.
We saw three rattlesnakes, 2 regulars snakes and a few frogs
Went to visit Geoff, Stacy and Mekk and celebrate Mekk's 1st birthday. We really loved Colorado and see why Geoff and Stacy are happy there. The weather was beautiful. Great hike but I was scared to death when I saw the rattlesnakes. Mekk is adorable!
Thursday night we went to Sundance for dinner. The Foundry Grill. Scott had his favorite a wedge salad, roasted Brussels sprouts and Garlic fries. I had the Pork chop. Her is a picture of our divine desert brownie in a pan with peppermint ice cream.
We went to the cabin on Friday afternoon for a romantic get away. We stopped a Costa Vida for lunch. Our favorite.
Saturday afternoon to the Provo Temple for a session. My favorite temple.
Today we will celebrate our family love for each other with a yummy family dinner.
Here is a little love advice from a Prophet of God Harold B. Lee
"As I look at the experiences of our brethren and hear their testimonies, I become persuaded of one great truth: Whenever the Lord has a great blessing for one of his children, he puts that son or daughter in the way to make a great sacrifice....
"If in this day the Church rises to the call of the First Presidency, and if Church members sacrifice of their means, their time, their talents for the upbuilding of the kingdom of God, not withholding their own lives, if that were necessary, then there will come to this people, and to that individual who thus is willing to consecrate himself, the greatest joy that can come to the human soul.
"God bless us that we might teach our youth the way by which this happiness will come, and let us plan our [activities] for youth in such a way to give youth the opportunity to [serve] their leaders rather than for their leaders to make all the sacrifice for the benefit of youth. Give them the joy of service and expect from them such sacrifices as may be necessary to build the faith necessary to lay hold upon eternal life (1 Tim. 6:19)."
We played a love walk. (like cake walk) We walked around until the music stopped and when we landed on the heart we read what it said. Some were do jumping jacks, tell us what you like about______. Give the person on your right a hug. Tell the person on your left that you love them. Etc. The grand kids liked it. We celebrated love.
I shared with Scott what I love about him/us. I LOVE the way he takes care of everyone. He is a strong good provider. I LOVE the way he loves me. I feel love and appreciated. I LOVE that we go to bed each night together. I LOVE that we snuggle. I LOVE his playfulness and he makes me laugh and puts a smile on my face. I LOVE that he loves The Lord and has faith is Christ. I LOVE how he is a human doing. Always doing and getting things done. I LOVE how I feel loved.
Emily so tired she fell asleep before her food came.
This everyone's favorite place to eat
We had tacos pool side. So fun and so yummy!!
In Cabo one of the best parts is all the good food. This is my favorite dish ever!! This is a Pecan Chicken with Poblano sauce over the top. I crave it!! More pictures to come.
Scott and I got called to be Webelos leaders. This is not our comfort zone. We are making the best of it. Our scouts are so fun and very cute. Scott is the most amazing scout leader. We are making stands for their pine wood derby.
This was my third trek. I guess the Lord thinks I need to learn a lot by sending me on three treks. Well I hope I have learned it because if any of you have been on a trek you know it's not easy. Scott and I were on the stake level. We were video and camera crew. Great calling! This trek was very different from the rest that I have been on. I have always gone in July when it's hot. Well we went June 9th-12th. And it rained and it rained and it rained! It was cold we were wet. But of course I loved it. I had some great spiritual experience. I would not of had had it not rained. Do you think that the earlier pioneers love the rain. NO. I am sure that they prayed harder then I did to have the Lord stop the rain. Believe me I was praying hard. I know that I could get in my warm tent, warm pj's and snuggle up to my dry husband. They had to sleep in their wet cloths. Some of the froze to death. Wow what a great experience it was for all of us who went. I am so grateful for our pioneers and all that they did so I can have the gospel in my life. I know that this is God's work and I am grateful to be a part of it.
