Spring Sunday 2021

Sunday thoughts. Spring is here. We went down to Colorado Springs for Easter. We went to cave of the winds. Phil  worked so  it was just me and the boys. We had a great time but were happy to come home. So much has happened the past few months. Blake went back to school  in January. We had a great couple months but it was time. It was harder on me because I actually liked homeschooling him. He said  he  loves school and that I was a horrible teacher. LOL. He is playing soccer right now and was on 2 basketball teams this year. it was a little much be  he  likes it. he has  grown tall and is almost as tall as  his  teacher Mrs. Yackey.

Taylor has had a great year also. he played  basketball in the winter. They had to wear masks but at least they got to play. He is  diving right now and is atypical MS. student. He graduates from 8th soon  and will be a HS. He  has had  a great friend group and we  are very proud of the sweet person he has turned  out to be. He is president of  his teachers quorum and he  sis very kind to everyone. I am hoping he has a great HS experience but this year  has really been a good  one for him. 

Landon has had an interesting year also. he has been working at Walmart but was hit by a  cop car head on  February 18. His wrist was broken and he blacked out. for the impact and  crash he was  lucky to not have been hurt worse. The cop was chasing a speeder going th opposite  direction and didn't see  Landon'scar in the rear view mirror. He was  on his way to institute. I showed up to the crash scene and  it was something out of a movie. There were ambulances and the street was blocked off. He was  sitting in a cop car. They let me walk to him. he was shakey but ok. We left and then went to Urgent care the following day.  He hasn't been  able to work at Walmart fro a few months but has been coaching Soccer for WCA HS boys. They  have loved having him as their coach and  want him to come back next year. He will probably be gone but never know. 

Phil has been  busy  also the last few months. He left Loveland Ford  and is now working at Frontline Auto in Longmont. He  seems to like it much better. He has gotten into disc golf and lost 20 pounds. He   has a lot of dedication and strength. I'm excited fro him to rest a little more but that's how life is. We are kind of counting down  the months being with Landon. We were finally able to go back to church and started  primary for the kids. I've been teaching piano and juggling soccer and  having 1 less car and Landon needing a car. I've tried  to get back  into  working out but need to be more serious to see some real  results. I've been working on my ADD and anxiety trying to keep  those under control. Not being successful sometimes but some days are good.

I'm  excited  about piano  recitals this year because  kids haven't been able to perform or share  for 2 years. We lost the church keys sothat has been a stresser. And they asked me to helpwith girls camp this year. It will  be a different experience but fun also. 

It was  nice to listen to General Conference Easter  weekend and I  am  really interested in what our prophets and  apostles have to say and know Heaven;y Father is watching from afar with the pandemic etc. . I have dwelt with depression severly the last 2 months and  am hoping to find a way to move on from it. It has been hard on Phil also. I hope  we  will be ok. Anyway happy Sunday

Happy Thanksgiving

 Today is thanksgiving! We have many blessing s to be thankful for even though 2020 has bee #poopoo.  It's cold outside and we are heading to Grandmas. it's going to be an awesome feast. I have some little pamphlets about the first

thanksgiving and so happy we can carry on this tradition. Phil has been sick this week so he is staying home but we will bring him a plate!

Gobble gobble!

Hobby Lobby

 It's  Sunday November 14. Things are starting to get bad again.  Shutting down.People are afraid of another shutdown. Our count shut church down due to the cases in COBID 19. I have to say I am teary eyed about it. i was really looking forward to church today. I need to keep myself positive. We ended up doing Home church and come follow me. We went to the park and over to Grandmas and played some uno. Landon went to the singles ward. I am grateful for Sundays together. Phil seems tired and worn out. Everyone is kindof hypermode right now due to not knowing. Anyway it is a beautiful day outside for fall and cold. I love it!!!!

I miss church

I never though I would say it but I miss church! i miss hearing everyone's testomonies! I miss listening to the music and singing. I miss the primary! i hope we can start up again again soon!

Religious Freedom

Never again will we be told we cannot meet to worship. Never again will we be told what and what is not essential in America. What stores can stay open and what stores need to close. Never again will we be forced to only shop at grocery stores and Walmart for  essentials while other clothing stores suffer. Restaurants have been closed for months, extra curicular activities and anything has been closed. Parks and open land have been closed. Fines for playing at the park with children? What has America come to? The land of the free and home of the brave. We need to be this now! Forced to wear a mask in public when cloth masks do not help stop the spread of COVID 19. like a sheep following to the slaughter we go as Amercians to give up our essential freedoms. People have turned against one another and trust has been broken/. We are afraind of catching COVIS 19 even though . 5 percetn die over 65years old! children have been banned from playing with one another. Schools are struggling to figure out what to do in the classroom. 6 feet apart! STOP the MADNESS! We are creating walls and boundaries that are going to take years to come down. Sudden;y Democarts and Republicans share a word. HATE. hating on both sides without any sense of compromise or unity. This is not what the founding fathers wanted. This isn't the Amercia they envisioned. Where is America? Where are the Americans? Where have they gone? forsaken teir freedoms, afraid to be human. De sensitizing people day after day forcing laws upon us like we are obediant children. Finally we are opening up. Businesses have suffered. People are suffereing. Suicide rates and anxiety are up 100%.

landon patriarchal blessing

We went and got Landons patriarcah blessing a couple of weeks ago from Patriach Despain. He has lived in Windsor fro 50 years. It was hot and a small room. We had to wear masks but the prayer was beautiful. I'm so happy and proud of Landon. his blessing talked about his blessings and future and to serve a mission, to read the proclamation of the family,  to get an education. he was asked about his talents and that they could be used for good and evil. Such a powerful prayer and statement. Love you buddy! Oh the places you will go and the things you will do!

Landon Graduation

Landon graduated! MAY 2020! Woot! Woot! I never thought this year would come! He graduated WCA and from seminary!Due to the COVID shutdown we had a small graduation. Only parents and a few staff were there. He walked across the stage and got his diploma. We were allowed to take off masks for the picture but then put them on again. That night some parents organized a drive by  parade with all the seniors and parents. We honked the horn and had a lot of fun. Then they met back at the park and threw their hats off and cheered! We had to do that in secret but so fun! Landon got the Athletic Award. He a lot got this patriarchal blessing last week. So it's been a big month for him. We are having a drive by graduation party tomorrow and then we are done. We are very proud of Landon and all he has accomplished. He has done awesome. I am still amazed that he is done. His plan is to work for a year and then go on his mission. He got a job at Walmart and is doing great! Many people have helped him get to this point in his life. His teachers and others.