Daily Tender Mercies

We had our tithing settlement this morning. I was glad that Bishop took a moment to try to teach Gracie about tithing. He also said some kind words to us as today was our last day at church.
After chruch we had to take some things to Rachel’s grandparents. Once we got there we were invited [...]

This morning as I was downstairs with the kids, Gracie asked what time it was. After I told he she walked out of the room and came back with this sheet of paper.
 
She came an stook in front of me. He back was to me so she was looking at the clock. I could hear [...]

We had the missionaries over for dinner tonight. Since we’ve packed half our stuff, it was pretty simple. Laura send us home with a lot of left over turkey. So we had some turkey sandwiches and chips. I don’t know the last time we had missionaries over for dinner. It was fun and even though [...]

Today was a fun relaxing day. We went to Alpine to Rachel’s parents house. All here family was there including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a few cousins. We also went to the house we are going to buy and took some more photos and measurements to get an idea of things we want to update [...]

Since I’ve started working at home, I’ve definitely eaten better. Over the past month and a half or so I’ve lost about 15 lbs. I played Ultimate today and I could really feel the difference as I could go longer without getting so tired. Overall I just feel better.

Since we have announced to the ward that we have sold our house, we had a number of comments. People have been telling us how much they will miss us and telling us how much we have improved the home and property while we’ve been here. It’s nice to feel appreciated. We will certainly miss [...]

Nolan is at that learning stage that makes me smile. We seem to have this ritual… When he sees me, he runs to me with his arms up and starts grunting for me to pick him up. Once on do, he pats me on the back a few times. I’ll then stick out my hand [...]

This morning I had stake priesthood leadership meeting. When I arrived, President Tindall and President Dunkley were outside waiting for Elder Hinckley to arrive. I went and shook their hands and said good morning. President Tindall asked if I was loosing weight. He said I looked more “cut”. I have lost about 10-15 lbs the [...]

Today was a big day in Utah. It was the BYU vs Utah football game. I don’t think the game has ever been as big with both teams being in the top 25 (Utah #7, BYU #14). Utah is undefeated, and BYU has only lost one. Originally I had a stake priesthood leadership meeting, but [...]

Today my parents dropped by for a visit. It was a pleasant surprise. It was their anniversary so they decided to drive out and spend the day in Salt Lake shopping and hanging out. They didn’t stay too long, but just long enought to chat and drop off a Christmas gift.