Our loving memories from President Spencer W. Kimball

I love Pres. Kimball and love Shawna for having this quote on her blog! I really think, as Shawna, we need to bring the true spirit of Christmas back and return to basics!! I love you all and pray for you to remember the reason why we celebrate this season~~~~~~Our Savior, Jesus Christ.

"Though we make an effort to follow the pattern of gift giving, sometimes our program becomes an exchange—gift given for gift expected. Never did the Savior give in expectation. I know of no case in his life in which there was an exchange. He was always the giver, seldom the recipient. Never did he give shoes, hose, or a vehicle; never did he give perfume, a shirt, or a fur wrap. His gifts were of such a nature that the recipient could hardly exchange or return the value. His gifts were rare ones: eyes to the blind, ears to the deaf, and legs to the lame; cleanliness to the unclean, wholeness to the infirm, and breath to the lifeless. His gifts were opportunity to the down—trodden, freedom to the oppressed, light in the darkness, forgiveness to the repentant, hope to the despairing. His friends gave him shelter, food, and love. He gave them of himself, his love, his service, his life. The wise men brought him gold and frankincense. He gave them and all their fellow mortals resurrection, salvation, and eternal life. We should
strive to give as he gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift."

Spencer W. Kimball

Team lost but C.J. won ..........

Fort Lewis extended their lead to ten at the top of the second quarter when Nate Soucie’s 26-yard field goal attempt was good, but WNMU answered quickly. The purple and gold posted four first downs on the next drive. Voller ended the drive with a touchdown pass. This time it went to CJ Gardner (Safford, AZ, Safford High School, Arizona State University) for 20 yards.

It was a hard thing to watch as the lead that WNMU had a half-time dwindled to a loss. I lost my voice but in vain and the only thing that saved my loss was C.J.'s touchdown!! A beautiful thing to behold.
Thanks C.J. and Amber for the great time in Colorado and having us over for the games.
We love you both!!!

Not that I'm getting a complex or anything .....

YEAH, RIGHT !!!!!
Okay, so if you visit my blog at least make a comment whether it is good or bad!!!
I know this is really for my own sake as a journel-type blog but a little feed back would be marvelous-darling!!!
Love to all who venture into my blog!!!!!

The sweet faces of Theron, Kaely, Doyle and Cambry have been clouded with the illnesses of

H1N1, Strep and Sinus infection. I am happy to report they are all on the mend with antibotics and rest. What a stressfull time we have with all these diseases flying around!!!! We need to heed to the Word of Wisdom and commom sense in fighting the "bugs"!!! I am so happy they are getting better/!

Excuse me, pardon me ~~~ get out of the way!!!

The homecoming game at WNMU was wonderful due in part to the BLOCK which Cheej delivered to #30 from Highland U!!! He started on the opposite side of the field, ran over and gave our #6 the passage way in which to score a touchdown!! As you can see our #82 (Cheej) is giving the HU player a seat in mid-air!!! Spectacular to say the least!!! Way to go, Cheej!!!

Two sons who make a mother beam ......

Following in the footsteps of 3 awesome sisters, these two have taken the talents and gifts Heavenly Father gave them and are using them to the hilt!!!! They have always amazed me and I am so thankful for their examples and commitment to what they wish to aspire. They are truly wonderful and their older sisters are to be commended in helping to shape their lives and destiny!

I am also so grateful for the great individuals who have taken four of our five as spouses for they are also the reason our sons are great people!!!!!!!

Precious pal ...

This is the face that keeps Dad and I going since we have become an "empty-nester" couple!
Kipp loves to see us come home and loves us unconditionally as does our family!
Thanks Kipper for the love and remember: "Don't kiss the lick"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Photo courtesy of Shamoms' Memories")