“If we keep no diary [journal], the path crumbles away behind us as our feet leave it; and days gone by are but little more than a blank, broken by a few distorted shadows. Life is all confined within the limits of to-day….”
This past week, we have been studying in Come Follow Me, about King Benjamin's speech. Recap: King Benjamin had a high tower built, from which he would speak. Everyone gathered with their families in their tents, with their tents facing the tower. Of course there were many many people, and of course, there were no microphones..........so many could not hear.
As you read further below - I did NOT write this, but it did appeal to me, very much. I follow COMEFOLLOWMEDAILY on Instagram, this is where it is from.
So.......if you ever find yourself in the back tent, not hearing, but trying to hear....... that is what matters. IF YOU ARE INTENTIONAL - that is what matters.
Grandma Ben's birthday was April 14th, and we all gathered together on ZOOM for a family party !! It was so fun to see almost everyone's face, and hear the voices and laughter. LuAnn (Grandma Ben) - LOVED IT !! She came down to our house to use the computer, because her internet is not the best. I'm so glad she did. It was WONDERFUL !!!
Top to Bottom/Left to Right 1. Megan and kids (Richville) 2. Grandma Ben and Gwen and Roger (Richville) 3. Joni and Kerry (Morgan City) 4. Layne (Morgan City) 5 Manda and Cam and Bren (Chandler, AZ) 6. Zac and CJ and boys (Richville) 7. Brayden (Marquette, Michigan) 8. Layna and kids (Coalville, Utah) 9. Keysto and family (Henefer, Utah) 10. Kelsee and kids (Ogden, Utah) 11. Kelly & Michelle and kids (Michigan) 12. Landon and Kacey and family (West Haven, UT) And also, Brenda and Taylor and family (not pictured) And Chans and Tausha and Reyes (not pictured) Have I missed anyone that was there?? I hope not.
Earlier in the day, Grandma Ben was HEART ATTACKED !!!
After Roger and the boys did her lawn, they asked her to meet them at J's for a Tangee.........
So she did.......... and it was yummy.........
But when she got home..........
Joni had snuck up there, and there were HEARTS EVERYWHERE !!!!
It was a wonderful gesture from the family
And she loved it.
Here is a short snippet of the Zoom get together - TONS OF FUN !!!!!
Meeting at the Courthouse - practicing Social Distancing
We are now locked down in the Courthouse (no outside entry from the public) - but are still there working, and helping the public through phone, email, and snailmail.
Treat from Janell's husband
The Yard Master (and crew) have begun to MOW !!!
I fixed a great roast and potatoes in a NEAT old roaster pan that I got from Jenni.
I enjoyed General Conference so much !!
I watched a little on the computer, and also "cast" my phone onto the TV. Thank goodness for technology.
We planted a row of peas in the garden in between conference sessions on Saturday.
Found a picture of my Great Great Grandmother.
Mette Margrete Juulsdaughter Peterson
It was taken in Richville, prior to 1919 (when she died)
She was my Grandma Dickson's (Anona) maternal Grandmother.
She was born in Denmark in 1834
Fun MEME I saw. I'm getting tired of it though - anyone else?
A backpack for hiking !
Landon and Kacey and kids have been doing alot of bike riding lately with the kids.
Cam and her friend - sure miss that girl.
Another MEME, which is exactly what happened !
We got new windows at the courthouse. They started at 7:30 am and it was COLD!! In the 30's when they started. We were glad when the sun came up and warmed things up.
Landon found Payson and Bright (by themselves) - writing a list of things to do. SO SWEET.
Here is Payson's list.
1. Don't whine
2. Be Nice
3. Listen to Mom and Dad
4. Help Bexlee and Brightyn when they need it
5. Sleep in room at night
6. Be a good brother
I think this is ALSO Payson's list.
Love the "Help old people", and I think MOM added "Don't be annoying"
Windows all done !!
Our chickens sure are different !
Look at the difference in the size of eggs.
Then there are just the WEIRD ones......
Yuck - whose old thumb is that !?!?!
We've changed up the greenhouse, and cut it down in size.
Another fun MEME - Ya, this just about sums it up.
The Yardmaster hard at work
He didn't want this picture taken :)
Treyson had just been for a ride around "the block"
The block is SOUTH on Hwy 66 to the Lane, then North on MVD to the "Y", then East on Young Street to State Street/Hwy 66, then SOUTH to home. His dad ran along with him.
Thatch is still doing gymnastics at home each day on ZOOM
We had a guy come and pull some poly pipe so that the watering of the trees at Grandpa's and Zac's could be done on the sprinkling system instead of by hand.
You should see this kid do handsprings (front and back), and tucks, and fulls, and layouts, and gainers........ and a bunch of things that I don't even know what they are.
Getting the burn pile ready to go.
It was a nice day, but windy. Alot of the farmers were burning their ditches.
If the sun was shining, and the wind wasn't too bad, it was fairly pleasant in the sun.
These two got all of the toys back out of the shed, and a little water, and had a nice time.
We also got all of the little lights put up along side of the road to the Property, and also the grills and tables set back up under the bowery, and the kitchen/bathroom un-winterized.
We roasted some hot dogs and had lunch.
Smashing little voles/gophers. They sure did a number on the lawns this past winter.
I made JELLO JIGGLERS (Easter colors) for all of the grandkids, and we took them down to West Haven for the kids. Sure hope they liked them. We stayed outside, and didn't get too close, but the kids kept creeping up on us........ We are planning a HUGE sleepover when this COVID junk is done. Can't happen soon enough !!!
Brightyn showing off her blood blister that Bexlee "gave" her, and Pays and Bex showing their wooden eggs that the neighbor made and gave them.
Also, Bexlee fell on the garage steps a few days ago, and hurt her mouth. She was pretty proud to let Payson show it off.
We sure miss our grandkids........
And last but not least - Bright's list. TOO CUTE
1. Help everybody when when are sad
2. Make money
3. Help Everyone
4. Love Everyone
5. Do Math
6?
7. Smile Everytime
8. Make new friends
