Roof Re-Shingling

A twenty-five year shingle was forever, it seemed. Wore out too soon as the sun beat and gleamed. Even the goose stopped to visit and reamed, About how we should get busy, so we tag teamed.

Aaron had the week off, so he helped Allan re-shingle the roof, which was in pretty bad shape after twenty-eight years. I was embarrassed every time I came home and looked at it. It isn't done yet. The east side needs a harness to get to and be safe, but we will 'Get 'er done!" To bid it out would have been $10,000 at least, because it is a 12x12 steep roof. We saved a lot and felt Aaron could pay back the many things we have done for him.

It looks so much better and no more leaks, either. Yeah!!

Rice & Raisin Rondevoux

Have you ever noticed how raisins multiply, And how a small amount becomes over supply? It's crazy! How do you objectify? I get tired of them and want to quantify.

I really don't know what I said, other than the words rhyme. It never fails raisins seem to expand and out number whatever they are added to. In this rice pudding I only added a small amount. The fruit seems to multiply like rabbits. I was tired of them way too soon. I sure love warm and creamy rice pudding, but I am too lazy to bake or cook it on the stove-top. My quick microwave recipe doesn't do justice to it.

Massages by Max

While tending our grandsons, Allan asked Max to give him a backrub. He started out pretty good, but then moved on to more adventurous techniques. Two year olds think that means jump on me and climb around as if you are in the jungle.

"Give me a good back rub", his grandpa said. Max massaged and patted, then fell on his head. It was vigorous and the aches were well fed. But after, the big guy hobbled up to his bed.

It was so cute to watch Max try to take care of his grandpa. He needs to work on his bedside manner a bit, but has plenty of time to do that.

Having the Savior Beside Us

If the Savior stood beside me, would I do the things I do? Would I think of His commandments and try harder to be true? Would I follow His example? Would I live more righteously, If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me? *** This sweet song written by Sally DeFord, says we need not ask---The Savior to let us stand beside Him. This great task--- Gives us hope to set down our own mask.--- And in His loving light may we joyfully bask.

If the Savior stood beside me, would I often kneel to pray? Would I listen to the Spirit’s voice, and hasten to obey? Would I count my many blessings? Would I praise Him gratefully If I could see the Savior standing nigh watching over me?*** The Savior will remind us to seek Him and to pray.--- He is close beside us when we ask and Him obey? --- The world’s cares crowd our minds both night and day.--- But with His constant love, we will know the way.

If the Savior stood beside me, would I comfort those in need? Would I try to show the Savior’s love in every word and deed? Would I give to those who hunger? Would I serve more willingly If I could see the Savior standing nigh, watching over me?*** With Easter near, we desire the Savior beside us.--- This gift encourages us to try harder, thus;--- We feel and love Him more. He requires no fuss.--- For a few days let’s forget ourselves and climb upon His bus.

The true meaning of Easter, a sacred holiday, often gets swept under the rug due to celebrations of bunnies and egg hunts. This year is a good time to focus on songs and hymns that remind us of the Savior and His great gift. I am sharing this beloved children's song and hope it will help you have hope.

Ministering Mush By the Mouthfuls

“What do you want for breakfast?” I asked my honey crush. He gave a look that made me almost blush. “Something good, take your time and please don’t rush”. So I fixed him a big bowl of cracked wheat ‘mush’!

We have it once a week and he actually fixed it today. With nuts, brown sugar and craisins, you will gobble it down so fast you wont even remember it's mush and that you don't like it. As a kid my mom made us eat oatmeal mush. I hated it. Always the last one to leave the table until my bowl was clean. One day I dumped it all out on the table and plopped a loaf of home made bread on top, announcing I was done eating. I got busted. She tried Malt-o-Meal. It was worse. Then she found another hot cereal, cracked wheat mush, Roman Meal. I could actually eat all of it.

Scorcher at Sixty-One

It’s gonna be a scorcher today in Utah. 61 degrees, from the weather report that I saw. No, it’s not as hot as, AZ, St. George or the spa, But the best this winter, just ask your ma!!

You know it's a nice day when the golfers are out on the course in shorts and shirt sleeves. It's been pretty quiet out there, but the snow is receded and the hardy have been itching to swing a club, is my guess. February is winding down. Winter is three weeks and some change from melting away. Are we excited? You bet. Few are sad to see warmer weather and blue skies.

Sledding & Sliding-Super Cousins

We took Henry and Max sledding a few weeks ago. The hill was pretty icy and steep, but they found something more fun, a slippery slide. What child doesn't love a slide? Even though the snow was deep and hard to navigate through, they climbed and slid, laughed and loved being together for the afternoon.

Two cousins together on a slide. No chance in the winter of getting fried. Up and down happy boys, side by side. Oh, that they could live closer and abide.