The Mighty
Second-hand Lions
The In-Laws (original w/Peter Falk & Alan Arkin)
IronMan
The Testaments
Nate's Group Stupid series
Quote for the day: No!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Enjoying the ache from our labors
Ya gotta love Saturday's!
Yesterday Mom and I started spreading mulch @ about 8:00 a.m. We took down a tree in the front yard @ about 10:00 a.m. (it fell the wrong way and landed on the front porch roof...no real damage. I made 2 judgement errors and paid a price). Todd & I chopped it up. We went to Danny's Rugby match (they won!) and returned home to finish cleaning up the tree (Danny & Todd both helped). Mom and the boys went to MC Sports to purchase a Trampoline (yes, another one...so the grandkids can bounce when they visit in 6 weeks). While they were gone, I cut the grass. During the grass cutting Mom, Danny, Todd & I assembled the Trampoline.
A the while Ally babysat Lucy Marquart.
Today, I'm feeling the muscle ache of a Saturday well spent.
We had a great Sacrament meeting. Josh Lefgren gave a talk on Humilty...it was a wonderful talk. Looking beyond all the great things he said, I believe it's the first Sacrament talk where I've heard "cajones" referred to.
Quote for the day: “Whatever they grow up to be, they are still our children, and the one most important of all the things we can give to them is unconditional love. Not a love that depends on anything at all except that they are our children.” Rosaleen Dickson
Yesterday Mom and I started spreading mulch @ about 8:00 a.m. We took down a tree in the front yard @ about 10:00 a.m. (it fell the wrong way and landed on the front porch roof...no real damage. I made 2 judgement errors and paid a price). Todd & I chopped it up. We went to Danny's Rugby match (they won!) and returned home to finish cleaning up the tree (Danny & Todd both helped). Mom and the boys went to MC Sports to purchase a Trampoline (yes, another one...so the grandkids can bounce when they visit in 6 weeks). While they were gone, I cut the grass. During the grass cutting Mom, Danny, Todd & I assembled the Trampoline.
A the while Ally babysat Lucy Marquart.
Today, I'm feeling the muscle ache of a Saturday well spent.
We had a great Sacrament meeting. Josh Lefgren gave a talk on Humilty...it was a wonderful talk. Looking beyond all the great things he said, I believe it's the first Sacrament talk where I've heard "cajones" referred to.
Quote for the day: “Whatever they grow up to be, they are still our children, and the one most important of all the things we can give to them is unconditional love. Not a love that depends on anything at all except that they are our children.” Rosaleen Dickson
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April!
Mom had pneumonia in March!
I cut the grass on April 2nd and then got a stomach virus!
Danny has earned "Man of the Match" in his last 2 Rugby matches...beyond his obvious skill and passion for the sport, his sportsmanship pleases us the most...
Ally's on her "right of passage" journey.
Todd is enjoying the pleasant weather.
We are all sons and daughters of a loving Heavenly Father.
I cut the grass on April 2nd and then got a stomach virus!
Danny has earned "Man of the Match" in his last 2 Rugby matches...beyond his obvious skill and passion for the sport, his sportsmanship pleases us the most...
Ally's on her "right of passage" journey.
Todd is enjoying the pleasant weather.
We are all sons and daughters of a loving Heavenly Father.
Monday, March 22, 2010
a Flash from the Past
During the time in our lives when I was actively edging slightly ahead of everyone else in the world (but our bank account didn't realize it!), I was out and about, in my suit when the water pump went out on our car. I recall being in the parking lot outside of an auto parts store, changing my water pump in my suit. I haven't the slightest idea where the $ came from to purchase the water pump!
I did get it done.
"Tomorrow" came and with it a renewed desire to seek the Lord's guidance. With his blessing, I ended up working @ NCR w/my good friend Randy Wardwell...and stopped trying to edge slightly ahead of the world. What do you know...the scriptures are true..."seek first..."
I did get it done.
"Tomorrow" came and with it a renewed desire to seek the Lord's guidance. With his blessing, I ended up working @ NCR w/my good friend Randy Wardwell...and stopped trying to edge slightly ahead of the world. What do you know...the scriptures are true..."seek first..."
Busy
I like being busy!
Having my mind and body both engaged in good work is a good thing.
Some of my best thinking is done while my body is working (like cutting the grass...or in Saturday's case, fertilizing). The future looks bright when I'm thining about ways to make life better.
I like being busy!
Having my mind and body both engaged in good work is a good thing.
Some of my best thinking is done while my body is working (like cutting the grass...or in Saturday's case, fertilizing). The future looks bright when I'm thining about ways to make life better.
I like being busy!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
A VERY quiet Saturday
The clouds hang low in the sky.
Rain drizzles down in fits and starts.
It's in the 50's.
Danny is in Nashville for Nash Bash.
Todd's on his way to Florida.
Mom's not feeling well.
Ally's learning about her new phone.
It's VERY quiet!
So I'm using the time to get caught up on important things that don't always get down in the rush to deal with the urgent.
Last night, Mom and I were watching a DVR of our favorite show - NCIS. during a commercial, we were talking and she reached down, gently pulled my head up to hers (I was on the floor, she on the couch) and gave me the most wonderful, soft, loving kiss. It melted my heart and reminded me yet again how blessed I am to be able to be her husband. It was heavenly!
Thanks to Troy & Kristin for letting Todd & his buds spend the night last night. You guys ROCK!!
Rain drizzles down in fits and starts.
It's in the 50's.
Danny is in Nashville for Nash Bash.
Todd's on his way to Florida.
Mom's not feeling well.
Ally's learning about her new phone.
It's VERY quiet!
So I'm using the time to get caught up on important things that don't always get down in the rush to deal with the urgent.
Last night, Mom and I were watching a DVR of our favorite show - NCIS. during a commercial, we were talking and she reached down, gently pulled my head up to hers (I was on the floor, she on the couch) and gave me the most wonderful, soft, loving kiss. It melted my heart and reminded me yet again how blessed I am to be able to be her husband. It was heavenly!
Thanks to Troy & Kristin for letting Todd & his buds spend the night last night. You guys ROCK!!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
2 in a row!!
Sunday evening...looking @ being on the road all week.
I'm particularly quiet today...really tired, for no apparent reason! I'm definitely worn down a little after a VERY busy work week w/another coming up...BUT...knowing the God lives and that his Son, Jesus Christ is my Savior SHOULD help bouy me up. Perhaps I'm feeling "quiet" because I haven't given the Lord a chance today. Hmmm...
Mom & I participated in a neighborhood "Progressive Dinner" last night. We visited 5 homes w/about 15 people and had a VERY nice time. We ended @ our house for dessert...Carrot cake, chocolate Creme pie & Lemon Cheescake!!! We enjoyed chatting w/our neighbors! They asked me to bless the food...nice to be known as someone williing to do so in ANY situation!
I had a physical last week...my cholesterol is "High" so I'm to begin taking some medication and visit the Dr. again in 3 months...no more Carrot Cake, 1/2 stick of butter on my toast and BLT's w/6 pieces of bacon!!!
I love my fam. I love my wife. I'm working on felling happy at this moment. I'm trying to understand "what I REALLY want" (I know the Lord wants it to be "Eternal Life" for me...I want to develop a burning desire for the same thing) so I can let it guide me around all the "what I want today" that comes up.
If it is to be, it's up to me!!!
I'm particularly quiet today...really tired, for no apparent reason! I'm definitely worn down a little after a VERY busy work week w/another coming up...BUT...knowing the God lives and that his Son, Jesus Christ is my Savior SHOULD help bouy me up. Perhaps I'm feeling "quiet" because I haven't given the Lord a chance today. Hmmm...
Mom & I participated in a neighborhood "Progressive Dinner" last night. We visited 5 homes w/about 15 people and had a VERY nice time. We ended @ our house for dessert...Carrot cake, chocolate Creme pie & Lemon Cheescake!!! We enjoyed chatting w/our neighbors! They asked me to bless the food...nice to be known as someone williing to do so in ANY situation!
I had a physical last week...my cholesterol is "High" so I'm to begin taking some medication and visit the Dr. again in 3 months...no more Carrot Cake, 1/2 stick of butter on my toast and BLT's w/6 pieces of bacon!!!
I love my fam. I love my wife. I'm working on felling happy at this moment. I'm trying to understand "what I REALLY want" (I know the Lord wants it to be "Eternal Life" for me...I want to develop a burning desire for the same thing) so I can let it guide me around all the "what I want today" that comes up.
If it is to be, it's up to me!!!
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