Early out day...

Wednesday around 10:00 there was a problem with the water source at school.  We soon found out that a main water line for Pleasant Grove city was damaged somehow. The principal decided to send us all home. I took advantage of the early out day to hang out with my favorite guys. I had lunch with Cash, Colby, and Grey then we played at a new park. I like early out days!

I having been trying to teach Colby how to whistle with grass just like my Dad taught me. This was the first time Colby was successful. He was so happy.

Cutest monkeys in the whole world!

ThrowBack Thursday ~ My Karate Kid...

Wordless Wednesday - Cash and Sam...

Conference Notes... Ministering

President Russell M. Nelson
April 2018 | Ministering

A new, holier way…

‘Ministering’ to Replace Home and Visiting Teaching

Young women ages 14–18 will receive more opportunities to serve.

President Russell M. Nelson announced Sunday afternoon that the Church’s home and visiting teaching programs will be replaced by a coordinated, more personalized approach known as “ministering.” I think it’s a wonderful change!

“For months, we have been seeking a better way to minister to the spiritual and temporal needs of our people in the Savior’s way.”

“We have made the decision to retire home teaching and visiting teaching as we have known them. Instead, we will implement a newer, holier approach to caring and ministering to others. We will refer to these efforts simply as ‘ministering.’ ”

“Effective ministering efforts are enabled by the innate gifts of the sisters and by the incomparable power of the priesthood. We all need such protection from the cunning wiles of the adversary.”

Elder Holland and Sister Bingham, will explain how assigned brethren of the priesthood and assigned sisters of the Relief Society and Young Women will now function in serving and watching over members of the Church throughout the world.

The First Presidency and the Twelve are united in endorsing their messages. Gratefully and prayerfully we open this new chapter in the history of the Church.

This new endeavor is overseen jointly by the presidencies of a local congregation’s elders quorum (adult men) and Relief Society (adult women) and, like Saturday evening’s announcement to combine elders quorums and high priests groups, is part of a larger effort to simplify and improve the Church’s ministry.

Unlike the previous programs of home and visiting teaching, ministering does not include a set monthly message in the Church magazines nor a prescribed way to keep in contact, such as in-home, face-to-face visits each month — even though visits are important when they are possible. The new method focuses on flexibility to the needs and circumstances of individuals throughout the world, coupled with quarterly face-to-face interviews between leadership and everyday members about personal and family needs.

These ministering adjustments will be implemented by local leaders as soon as conveniently possible.

Grandpa's Woodshop...

I've said this before but Cash, Colby, and Grey like to play with the toys and games we have... but given the chance they would rather make something with Grandpa in his woodshop. Grahm got his first woodworking lesson on Thursday! Cash and Colby made a very cool rubber band gun. 

Colby keeping it real!

 Nice work Cash!

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Denmark...

Denmark with Elder Mark Williams - August 12, 2004

Wordless Wednesday ~ I love the morning...

Morning view...

I love that this mornings SUNRISE does not
define itself by last nights sunset. 

– Steve Maraboli

Reflect on your past but don’t dwell in it. Your truth is the present, this very moment. We are continually blessed with an opportunity every single day to start anew. All we have is now.

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Cash and Daddy...

Wordless Wednesday ~ One more time for the big boys...

Dog days of summer are fun...

I've had a lot of fun with the boys at Provo Beach, and we had a Back to School date there last week. The parking lot was full of chalk art. We were amazed by all the drawings.

Cutest beach bums!

One of the prizes Colby won, he took a few selfies!

Cash went to Lego Camp all week and he really enjoyed it. It was fun hearing about all the things he made. (I had a Back to School date with Cash too but I didn't take pictures. It's always wonderful to have one on one time with the Grands.)

We had a fun birthday celebration for Mark on Sunday. He and the boys made a delicious roast. He wanted cinnamon rolls that I happily made for him. Cash wanted to try making cinnamon bites and they were delicious! 

Grahm vs the raspberries!

The haze is better but some of fires are still not contained.

Cash is really the best big brother. He helps feed Grahm, changes his diapers, and plays with him. 

He puts Grahm on the cushion and slides him around the room!

My niece sent me these darling pictures of my great-niece Lucy. She's pink-a-licious and a real girly-girl.

And another darling picture of my great-nephews Teigan and Raeland, I miss my Wyoming people.

I really do pray to know who might need my help each day. Tiffani hurt her back a few days ago, and I had feeling to stop by to see what I could do to help. I took the big boys today for several hours so she could rest and get a few things done. 

Cash and Colby really do watch out for Grey. They helped him up and down this big green slide a hundreds times! I could here them all laughing and having fun. Cash would put his head on Grey's bum and push him up the slide. It was so cute.

They are so handsome and such good boys.

Christopher sure has a stunning view from his condo. I guess we won't see him for another six months. The Philippines better be good to him.