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Temple Workers

Steve and I started working at the Twin Falls Temple today.

 

Isn't it beautiful?

We are going to love it there!  The Spirit is so strong and everybody was so nice to us.

It's a little frightening to think of what we need to learn, but I  know we can do it.

I am going to love serving here with my "honey!" 

This is just what I needed to help me "try a little harder to be a little better."

They need a piano player too...so now I have a reason to practice.

My mentor, J. Moller, was superb. Kind.  and exact.  and perfecto!

It was a great day!

Really, indescribably, wonderfully, delicious.

This will inspire you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOlTdkYXuzE

May we all finish strong!

My sister Bev is remarkable.

And talented.

She can do anything she sets her mind to.

I mean it!

She has quite a resume alright...including:

Hairdresser, (No, she's not trained, but very able. I can just hear her say, as she picks up the shears:  "Can't be that hard, can it?")

Seamstress, (Yes, even to wedding dresses!)

Knitter:  First project she made was a pair of sweaters with a Holstein cow head on the back. She made them for our Mom and Dad, back when she lived in Colorado.

Farm hand, ( I'll claim fame with this title.  We grew up on a dairy and that's no place for Whoosies.)  She knows how to work hard and "get it done!'  She works like a whirlwind.

Florist: (She taught herself from a mail order book.)

Cake decorator, (this skill surfaced when she offered to do somebody's cake for their reception.  I asked: Bev,  Have you ever done a wedding cake:  "Well, no, but ....I think I can!) 

Secretary (hardly  knew how to turn the computer on, when she got landed for that job.)

Substitute teacher:  She subbed alright.  2nd graders for 6 months. Went in cold turkey, uncertified ....yet,  capable, being a mother of 14 might have prepared her. 

She did so good there, they asked her to be the  Music teacher this year.

No problem. 

Here's a few snaps from the 2nd Grade Program she just did.  Entitled:  You Can Make a Difference.

Wish you could have heard these kids sing their little hearts out.

Wish you could have seen  Music Teachers  fan club:  including her Buddy, Mother and Moi!

Toes were tapping.

A little tear in our eye...

Way to go, BEV!

Got a chuckle out of this forward.

 

 

We always hear  "The Rules" From the female side.. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE! 1.Men are NOT mind readers. 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. 1. Crying is blackmail. 1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it! 1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. 1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for. 1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days. 1.. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. 1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one 1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself. 1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials. .. 1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we. 1. ALL men see in only 16 colours, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A colour. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is. 1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that. 1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle. 1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear. 1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really 1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as FOOTBALL or motor sports 1. You have enough clothes. 1. You have too many shoes. 1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape! 1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

 

Keeping my Perspective.

Every morning I find myself checking this nienie blog.

My heart goes out to Stephanie Nielson!  (She had to let hunchie go?)

It's like she's my sad soap opera....that I'm hooked on.

She's just like us...but because of that plane crash...everything changed!

I admire her courage so much.

I actually pray for her.

Her Mr. Nielson is something, too. 

If you want a big does of :  "Gee, I guess I ain't got no problems, after all!"

Read about her life!

 

 

Yes, everyday I read about nienie.

Happy Birthday, Ty!

I like my Ty. Ty. He's something to CELEBRATE, alright!

Here's some reasons why: (not in order of importance)

1.  He calls me every morning on his way to work,  (has done this for the past 7 years.) what a great way to start my day.

2.  A great communicator...you should see him with his patients. They LOVE how he teaches them about their teeth. One lady told me:  "I've never felt so comfortable in a dentist's chair!"  His assistant says:  "He's a perfectionist."  (yip! I knew that! )

3.  He has a heart as big as his body. (that's how  my sister Bev, describes people).  Ty does!  His compassion is huge.  Always rooting for the underdog, giving and serving those who are having a little harder time. (Reminds me of my Dad).  Kyla is 100% by his side in doing this also.  I can only imagine the great things the Lord has in store for them.

4.  A numero ONE husband and father.  He helps Kyla a lot and spoils her (as he should!) He is a 100% Dad!  "Don't mess with my kids!"  Real determined to teach them the Gospel and have them turn out right!

5.  Loves to learn.  A real good "figure-it outer!"  right now finishing his basement. Never done anything like this, but LOVES a challenge and by golly, it's turning out! He can do hard things.

6.  Fabulous work ethic.  When the neck is bowed and the ears are red...you can't stop him.  He is like a horse in a harness and no matter the pain...he pulls the load. Disciplined and capable.  My Ty is a work horse. Doesn't give up.

7.  Loves and gladly serves the Lord!  Recognizes His helping hand and appreciates Him.  Faithful temple attender. Serves as executive Secretary to the Stake President.  Organized. Has good people skills.  Dependable. Capable. Trusted. Lives close to the Spirit.

8.  A Jazz Fan.  Grandma Lois' best partner.

9. Ty is pure joy in every way to his parents and siblings. He has given our family a lot of laughs and fun through the years. We still  love his stories and imitations of people.

10.  Living up to his Bodily name and Remembering Who HE IS!

Thanks Ty.  For BEING WHO YOU ARE!

Happy Birthday, you handsome  32 year old man! 

You melt my heart.

Speaking of Love...

He proved it.

Be Mine

Steve know how to "get me!"

He knows my love language isn't as much flowers or candy...however, I do love a box of Sees dark chocolates!

But he knows my love language is:  If you love me. Help me.  Show it.

Here, he is scrubbing our tile...can you see the improvement?

When I say,  Can you help me clean the house?

He puts on his gloves and WOW!  DIGS IN!

After an hour or so  of intense scrubbing: I have to say..."Steve, that's good enough."

He is such a perfectionist and cares about keeping things up around here. 

Aren't I so lucky?

I love him so much for doing (more than) his part.

He really is my special VALENTINE! :)

Sunday enjoyment.

Ty, Ky and kids came out last night.

I love it when they come.

I wasn't prepared to feed them well, but they didn't care.

We figure something out and then had such a great visit.

Played Ready Setty Spaghetti with Marissa and Chandler.

Mr. Bodily has a knack with kids.

He made Clarke laugh by making silly sounds and shaking his cheeks at him.

  Clarke is starting to get his own little "look" and personality. 

He's a doll!

 

I like seeing a proud daddy's smile too.

We had an adventure!

Those of you who  know me well, know that going on an 80 mile snow sled (ski-doo) ride would NOT be among my top 10 "what to do on for a fun day" list. 

However...

our friends invited us .......

and we couldn't say no!

I'm glad we didn't, because it WAS fun. 

When you have warm clothes and a guide friend who knows where he's are going...all we had to do is keep up (he went 70mph) and hold on tight. 

It was pretty!

THIS,  my North Carolina friends...is called a  winter icicle.

We went to Mesa Falls.  Breathtaking!

A winter wonderland. 

Burrr!

 

Back to the cabin, safe and sound. I  like my traveling mate.

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