Happy

The same lady that does the annual gift exchange has a photo a day challenge. Yesterdays challenge was to take and post a picture of something that makes you happy. This is my stack of groceries fresh from the car of a grocery delivery person. It makes me happy because I am not the one walking through walmart picking all of this stuff out. I just have to put it away.

The forecast is COLD

Every morning, during the winter, I can easily predict the outside temperature. I just look at the roof of our shed. 

Today I looked out and there was significant frost on the roof. Some winter mornings there is no frost. I love this simple non-electronic way to see the tempature. Looks like we will be bundling up with coats and boots.

Gnome friends

Over Christmas I kept seeing adorable gnomes everywhere. I was.so excited to make my own. I got most of the supplies at the Dollar Store and DI. I really loved how they turned out.

Their fluffy beards make me laugh so much. I had one more that I made. We gave that one to Luke's friend Quin. This is what it looks like at their house. Super adorable, huh!!!! I have a feeling I will make more. 

1st YM activity for Peter

This past Tuesday night Peter attended his first YM activity. When I picked him up from school he and Talmadge were saying how glad they were that they didn't have to wear a uniform anymore.

At this activity they went over the route for passing the Sacrament. Peter has been so, so nervous about this part of his new duties. I am glad they went over it multiple times. He told me they even got out the sacrament trays out to practice.

Then, when he got home he drew me a map and explained to me how it works. I think he is all ready to pass on Sunday. We have 15 deacons though so he might not get a turn. I really enjoy seeing him so excited about it.

A temple gift

Last week I was sitting in the chapel of the Payson temple. There was another sister who was also sitting next to me. All of a sudden she reaches over and hands me this little packet.

I could see that there was a little braclet and some cough drops. The most touching part was this little poem that was folded neatly inside.

I love it so much. It especially resonates with me because I always chit chat with the lady whose name I have for each session. I ask her what she is thinking/feeling and tell her to get ready when the exciting parts come.  Doing this helps me create a very tangible way to connect with her. I love it. I will never forget this simple gesture of kindness I received from a fellow temple sister. I feel so loved. Heavenly Father is so aware of me and I am so thankful for his tender mercies.

Peter is growing up

This adorable kid is growing up so fast now. I can't believe that he is 11 years old. He has been wanting to wear a tie for a few months now. He picked out the one he wanted from Seagull Book. Just this week he decided that he wanted to learn how to tie it on his own. Thank goodness for YouTube because I have no idea how to teach that. He is so proud of himself.

Since he turned 11 he has made the decision to be ordained a deacon. This was not a decision he made lightly. We've talked about the added responsibility and he made the decision to do it. We were so thankful for Grandpa Thomas. He left a PG city council meeting early so he could come and preform this special ordnance for Peter.  Luke also came along so we got a picture of both boys and Grandpa too.

Not only is Peter now a deacon, he has been asked to serve as the secretary in the deacon presidency. He said he isn't sure what he'll need to do, but he is willing to make phone calls and write notes down if that's what they need. I love his giving heart and willingness to serve.