Day 21 MOM

I occasionally call to get indexing help.  I usually wish I hadn't because the old people who answer usually know less than me. So today I called and then felt annoyed at the response I was getting--but I decided to open my heart and feel more gratitude.   What a difference in my experience.  By the time I got off the phone I felt so warm fuzzy towards the cutest little old Australian lady.

MOM MOM Day 20

Wrote a note to some one to let them know how much I appreciate them.  This said person was a primary teacher and was released and made pianist.  I heard through the grapevine she has taken this release very personally and it crushed her--so I was hoping it would brighten her day.

Day 19 Mom the Great

I painted an extra Christmas tree and took it over to a new lady who won't have decorations.  Hope she enjoys it.

MOM day 18

Invited Nilo for Thanksgiving dinner--we are up to over 40 for dinner.  Should be fun.

Day 17 MOM

I picked up Ava and brought her over for a couple of hours to get to know her. SHe is 4 and adorable.  The Swendsen's are a new family in the branch.  The husband is the 2nd counselor.  She has 5 kids.  The three oldest boys sit like perfect soldiers but the two youngest demand their mom's attention.  I was hoping if I got to know her she would sit with Kenzie and I at church and it would help Heather out--we shall see.

MOTHER Day 16

HUMMMMMMM I got to church early because it was the primary program and they said the seating would be tricky.  Then I made Kenzie a delicious dinner because I love her so much.

Mommy dearest Day 15

I went to the Stud rack to get my favorite son's shirt.  It WAS embarrassing and took a lot of nerve.  I got the shirt and and packaged it up to send to said favorite son.  Enjoy the cologne--it was not cheap.  But you are worth it.

mom day 14

I usually drive Kenzie and Amy to tennis on Wednesdsays--Amy's mom just got back from Canada and was not feeling well, so I drove the kids to tennis and went back and picked them up.  I know it was tough but someone had to do it.

Mom day 13

I wrote a note to someone just to let them know what a great person I thought they were--beautiful inside and out. 

Emilee- N14

Today I went to order something on Jared Berensen's wedding registry and saw that they have crib sheets on there! I'm sure there is a perfectly reasonable explanation like for when nieces and nephews visit... but I thought it was pretty funny anyway!

Taylor

No shave November is a tradition stretching back to the times of early Neanderthals. It is quite self explanatory, you do not shave your face for all of November. In light of Texas forming a petition to secede from the united states someone else decided to create a petition of equally ridiculous proportions; a petition for Obama to participate in No Shave November. It is actually creating a lot of attention and if it gains 25000 signatures Obama is legally obligated to respond to it in a public form.

Too long; didn't read (TL;DR)

1. Click here
Petition Obama to participate in No Shave November
2. sign up and sign the petition.
3. while you are already signed up look around at some other petitions
    Reform the electoral college
Allow people to opt out of Obamacare
Recount the vote for presidency

MOM Day 12

I know boring--but my post today is the same.  I went again to the Cantebury house and helped.  I was not going to go both days, but feeling the guilt creep in I went.  I know the Cantebury group appreciated the help and it will keep good relations between the two groups.  They are Episcipalian.  I thought it was interesting--we were decorating the building for Christmas and there was a debate about whether to put up or not put up the nativity--it is NOT suppose to go up until after Advent.  I was also curious about the Minister not helping in this whole process.  I was thinking our Bishop would have been right there helping.  Not sure what he does.  All very interesting to learn about.  The Minister is a very nice man, but for some reason he gives me the creeps a little bit. 

Mom day 11

I had committed our RS to go help the Cantebury group.  So I went over there for 2 and 1/2 hours to clean out a room and closet and wash Christmas decorations and sort through boxes.  The secretary there is Lynn Denker.  She could not get anyone from her group to come and she was feeling very desperate and overwhelmed.

MOM day 10

There is a new family that has moved into Dhahran.  He works for dad.  She is really a very nice lady.  I am hoping for a missionary opportunity.  I invited her to enrichment where we are making tree decorations.  I invited her and emailed her the picture so she would know what she was making.

MOM day 9

We had the Tolman's over for dinner.  They live in Abqaiq.  I picked them up from the bus, took them to church.  They came over after for dinner and then I took them back to the bus.

MOM Day 8

I knew that I would be watching Jordy so I went to to hobby shop early to cut stars out for the Enrichment activity.  I watched Jordy, and Kenzie helped, and drove her to her party and then went back to the hobby shop to meet Deb to help cut out more stars.  Then I rushed home to help dad get set up for Rook.

MOM day 7

What else--I helped Jan and Leanne at their craft show--waited on customers, wrapped cinnamon rolls. etc

MOM day 6

Took a map over to a new lady with detailed instructions because she had mentioned wanting to go to the Caravan of Crafts

MOM day 5

I helped Jen again get ready for her craft show.

Mom Day 4

Watched Dille's three kids while Angie taught her class so her husband could go to Bahrain on his boys night out.

MoM November 3

Painted for Jen.

Emilee-N11

Today I made lentils!!! Super easy, very healthy! I loved them! Brandon liked them too but only as a side!

cook lentils with 1 chopped up onion and minced garlic. (1 cup lentils-2cups water)

Saute chopped red onion with a bit of butter/oil until they are brown and sweet!

Combine onions with lentils and add salt to taste!!

Yum, yum, yum!!!

Taylor

Yesterday a dude robbed a bank two minutes from me. He got away with an apparent 1.5 million dollars. The police have no clues. basically this guy won. I think he should get to keep the money.

Emilee- N8

Today I got to play with Seth! He would kick me then I would poke him! We went back and forth a few times!!

McKenze- Day 7

Today was Beach Day for my grade, and I didn't really want to go, but I went anyway because Amy really wanted me to. I had an okay time... it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't that fun. Also there was a dance on Wednesday that I wanted to go to, but I went and babysat the Johnson's kids instead, so that Mr. and Mrs. Johnson could go out.While I was babysitting, one of the kids had diarrhea so I had to change 2 REALLY gross diapers. And one of the other kids threw up.Also, they have this big dog, and while I wasn't looking, he jumped up on the table, and ate Louie's sandwich. The sandwich was one a paper towel and he also ate that to. I hope he's okay...

McKenzie- Day 6

I got to talk to Reilly today!!! :D

McKenzie- Day 5

Today I went to school. Like I do every day.

Emilee- N6

Today was filled with good things!

1: I voted! (Technically I mailed it in last week, but today is the day it counts!)

2: Out of the blue Rieve says: "I am going to wear a pretty dress when I get married... [thinking face] After I get a PHD! Do you have a PHD, emmy?"

Emilee- N5

Today I told Rieve that I ate all her Halloween candy to see how she reacted! She is such a mature little 2 year old! She was not happy but handled it quite well! It really made me laugh!

Also, I am grateful for 90 degree weather in November! We spent a wonderful afternoon at the beach!!

Brittney - Nov 4

Today I went to a retirement/rehabilitation center and brought cookies to the people there. I met some awesome people.

We asked this awesome old man what song to sing, and he said, "sing my song! Our Savior's Love".

Turns out, this jovial old man is none other than Crawford Gates! Composer extraordinaire! He composed the music for Our Saviors Love and tons of others.

So I sang Our Saviors Love to the guy who composed it. I’m practically famous!

Brittney - Nov 3

Taylor and I drove up to Grandma's and Grandpa's to spend quality time with them. We even went in time to make dinner with them, because we knew it would mean a lot to them.

Brittney - Nov 2

This weekend Taylor came to visit! Which made me very, very happy. We played mini-golf and I let him win, so he'd feel macho.

Brittney - Nov 1

Today a friend was trash-talking me in Words With Friends, so to make it interesting I made a bet I'd win - and I did!!! So the friend has to wear around an embarrassing t-shirt for 5 days of my chosing.

Emilee- N4

I remembered day light savings and got an extra hours sleep! I hate day light savings!!

McKenzie- N4

Today I was cheerful ALL DAY no matter what sized lemons rolled down the chimney. Well, actually I take it back. During Math class I wasn't too cheerful. I wasn't sad, I just wasn't cheerful.Because it was math in the morning which is just so... UGH!!!

P.S. Did you like my use of color?? :)

McKenzie- N3

Today, I studied SO HARD for my math quiz. I was up until 11:30 studying!!!!!!!!!!!

Camree- N3

Today i had a bad migraine at work and felt really nauseous.  I ran back and forth from the bathroom all day....My manager tried to send me home several times....But... I stayed through my entire shift because my dad taught me to suck it up and do what needs to be done.  I am grateful for a father who taught me priorities and to be tough.

Also... at one point we ran out of toilet paper and i was stuck on the throne.  I texted a co-worker and she brought me some.  I am grateful for cell phones.

Emilee- N3

Today we are driving to Agoura so we can support Rick at his Eagle court of honor. This Eagle has been a hard one because every time Rick is about to do something big to complete it, Kent ends up in the hospital! Rick has had to make sure he gets everything done and really be on top of things. Luckily Kent got out of the hospital yesterday and will probably make it to the ceremony.

(Mom: he went in for a check up and they found a small blockage. Too small for yet another stint but they were able to clear it. His heart looks good otherwise and the electrical part is looking lots better than last year.)

MOM NOV 2

I am grateful for a healthy body and that I rarely get sick.  I hate to be sick!!  I am not a good sick person.  I did several batches of indexing and tried to find more information about John Henry Barnes and his dad, which I now know is Charles Barnes.  The are slippery ones.

November 1 MOM

I am grateful we are continuing this blog.  That is my November!!  I love hearing what you are all up to and the wonderful children that I have.  Thanks for being examples, thoughtful, caring adults!!  Also today I got out my Family History Newsletter.  Very few people read them, but I have been writing them now for about a year.  I try to put in good tips and helps and a personal story about an ancester from the branch.  I am hoping to see fruits of my labor at some point. 

Camree- N Day2

Today Cody and I got up early to drive to SL for Jason's wedding. Also, I am grateful for technology because i accidentally grabbed my old limited use recommend and if it wasn't for the technology and the temple workers being able to look up my records, i would have not been able to attend the wedding. 

McKenzie- N2

Today I stopped fasting at 4:00 P.M.!!!!! Full 24 hours!! Aren't you people proud of me??

McKenzie- N1

Today I started fasting at 4:00 P.M.!!!! I've never started fasting that early before!

Brittney - Day 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!

Today I made a Halloween dinner!!!

Mummies!

Scary pizza face - with half of it cut (I forgot to take the picture before eating some)

Pumpkin!



Emilee- N2

Since Dad and I are crazy dreamers I thought I'd share my dream with you guys. Christy Witt was making fun of me. I kept trying to ignore her/ explain myself and she was just laughing at me and being really snobby! Then I couldn't help it and started crying. Sister Anderson saw and said we had to both go talk to Brother Anderson and I started crying even more! (It was like going to see the principal or something!) As I was waiting outside his office with Christy still laughing at me, I woke up. My face was soaking wet with tears and I was REALLY crying. Brandon was already awake trying to figure out what was wrong with me! It took about 10 minutes for me to calm down... Brandon and I had a good laugh about it in the morning when he asked what my dream was that upset me so much and I said "Christy Witt was making fun of me".

Hope this made you laugh, or at least be glad none of you share a room with me anymore!

Camree- N Day 1

Today i wrote a friend an unexpected and uplifting text. I also told her how grateful I was to have her as a friend.

Emilee- N1

N= November :)

Today I went to enrichment. It starts at 7 and I get off at 7:15 so I usually just don't go knowing that I'll walk in late and miss the first half anyway but today I went! Also, I looked super stylish in my new blue skinny jeans :) I am SO glad that they make cute maternity clothes these days! Sorry you had to suffer, mom!