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| our tulip tree edged in brown from frost |
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| They loved how I labeled the cups |
We were so uplifted by
the wonderful and inspiring talks. We
can always do better and follow the prophet and apostles. We love the loving counsel given and consider
it an invitation to do better. How
wonderful it is to have people concerned about our eternal welfare. We love general conferences.
A special thing about this Sunday conference is that it
is the anniversary of Granny and Granddad’s marriage. What a great example they set for all of us.
Erik’s family stayed to watch the second session with
us. The boys were so good and
quiet. They are a joy to have
around.
After the session, 8 year old Camden
was in charge of treats. Shanelle had an
incredible recipe for them to try. It
was so good and I’m sure there were no calories.
Monday found us cleaning the house and working in the
yard. The place is really starting to
look good. Dad felt so good he used the
weed eater, the edger, the tiller under the trees, and sprayed for weeds. Erik came to finish the tilling in that he
needed the tiller but it certainly helped Dad.
Tuesday Dad went golfing for the first time since the pace maker. He said it was great and didn't cause one bit of trouble. That's probably going to be a weekly thing. That afternoon we put mulch around the roses and worked in the yard.
It felt so good to be outside and warm.
We took Lucy to Clint for her face lift after the side swipe. A full repair was $2,500. The do over was only $150. so we were very pleased. It really looks good. We spent the entire day in the yard again.
We put soil on the place under the front windows and in the blackberry bed.
Dad fertilized the lawns and I weeded the berm.
Dad also took everything out of his shed and organized. Yeah retirement.
When we were in Saltsburg, Austria, I found some beautiful eggs. I wanted to buy some but the store was closed for the weekend. Kristin ordered 3 for me on line for a present. When we were in Old Salem, NC, the gift shop had the eggs from Saltsburg for sale. I only bought 3 because there weren't many to choose from and they were pricey.
We continue to work in the yard and try to make the place nice. It's hard but so much fun. Dad fixed all the sprinklers so we can have them ready.
Saturday dad planted our first 2 rows of peas. It will be 31 tonight but peas can handle that.
At the end of each day we sit on our North Carolinaish chairs and think of all the wonderful things we are blessed with, especially the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and our family. We can never get to the end of all our blessings before it's time to go inside. We love everything the Lord has blessed us with so much, even each other.
Tuesday Dad went golfing for the first time since the pace maker. He said it was great and didn't cause one bit of trouble. That's probably going to be a weekly thing. That afternoon we put mulch around the roses and worked in the yard.
It felt so good to be outside and warm.
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| roses on left and fruit trees in back |
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| like brand new |
We put soil on the place under the front windows and in the blackberry bed.
Dad fertilized the lawns and I weeded the berm.
Dad also took everything out of his shed and organized. Yeah retirement.
When we were in Saltsburg, Austria, I found some beautiful eggs. I wanted to buy some but the store was closed for the weekend. Kristin ordered 3 for me on line for a present. When we were in Old Salem, NC, the gift shop had the eggs from Saltsburg for sale. I only bought 3 because there weren't many to choose from and they were pricey.
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| favorite eggs |
We continue to work in the yard and try to make the place nice. It's hard but so much fun. Dad fixed all the sprinklers so we can have them ready.
Saturday dad planted our first 2 rows of peas. It will be 31 tonight but peas can handle that.
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| the peas and my little shed |
At the end of each day we sit on our North Carolinaish chairs and think of all the wonderful things we are blessed with, especially the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and our family. We can never get to the end of all our blessings before it's time to go inside. We love everything the Lord has blessed us with so much, even each other.
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| Notice the NC bird house, Loved those flea markets. |
This has been left out so I am now putting it in.
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| what a root system |
We had a terrible storm last night and a huge tree blew down at the Reeders’. It made us think of the time our tree blew down in Millville.
Sunday was fast Sunday because of General Conference. I have for some time wanted to bear my testimony but just didn’t get it done so this time I did. I feel it is important to use our faith and testify of the truthfulness of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It is so true. We love it. The meeting was very good.
After church and dinner we went to Erik’s to celebrate Kolton’s birthday. He will turn 11 Monday. He is a special young man who wants to do what is right. He is very talented in many ways and loves just about everything. He excels in athletics and loves to draw. He is a good friend to many and loves doing things as a family. We are so happy to have him in our family. We had a fun time and had yummy slushes made by Shanelle and delicious cookies made by Parker. We ate way too many.
I had my last protein shot and hope all will be well now. Dad and Nixon pruned some more trees. They work so well together. I’m not sure who is in control of the project.
The yard looks great!
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