TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER

Trying to do some of the important things this Christmas. We went to the gym and Pat and I walked together until Rena came up. We then walked together. Pat gave Rena a gift (the B&B works soap) like she gave me. Rena said she felt bad cuz she didn't give gifts to us. I told her that was not the purpose of us gifting her, and then I said "being able to walk with you is gift enough"....she welled up with tears. She's such a sweet lady.

I text my #2 son and wished him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! He is 46 today. I love him and his beautiful girlfriend, Norma.  We had a fun chat. He and my friends at the gym are some of my blessings.

Found this on linr today & I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! 

What a wonderful thing to remember this time of year and always!! After the gym, we came home and changed and I got 3 gifts ready to take to the gals I serve with in the RS Presidency. Then we went to pick up Lynn and take her to the airport. She flew to SLC and is spending Christmas with Deb and family in San Diego. Then Tony and I drove to Deseret Book so he could pick up ol vials for his 5th Sunday Priesthood meeting. We then drove home and went to Walmart and I got some yarn. Then to Carrie's to deliver the 1st gift. Then to lunch at THAI LAND EXPRESS.

Favorite place to eat EVER!!  SO DELICIOUS!!

We then went to the church and got 3 containers for Tony to use when filling the vials. Then we went to Jenni's and Teri's (they live right next door to each other) to deliver the other 2 gifts. Jenni was just getting back from Shelly Lambs place. 

She gave me this little Elf Bubble light that Shelly had given to her to give to me. It was sweet so I plugged it in when we got home and it's actually pretty cute.

Watched a little TV and relaxed while I finished baking cookies. Off to bed now as we work the early shift tomorrow and have to be there at 5:30. It's been a good day and I did several things on my list.

BAKING & BAKING & BOOKCLUB!~

Tony and I went to the gym this morning and Pat sent me a text and told me to let her know when I got there so she could meet me at my locker. I had her gift and she brought me one. She is just so sweet! She gave me 2 Bath & Body foam soaps in Peppermint scent.  Then she and I walked 4 miles together so I didn't have time to do my weights! lol WOW!! I'm feeling it tonight. I'm used to 2 or 3 but today I did 4!! Proud of myself!! We left around 11 and I came home and got busy with my goodies!!

I made more roasted candied pecans and bagged some and will make more goodie gifts as well as have some to eat on Christmas.

I made some Christmas cookies. They have white chocolate chips, chocolate chips, and candy cane crumbles. I didn't have quite the amount of those that I needed but it was still enough. I was running out of time and I still needed to get the candy (below) put in the paper cups before picking up the ladies for book club. So I didn't bake them yet!

These are more of a candy but it's a no bake type goodie. Klynn Miller had made us some and so I asked her for the recipe. It's rice krispies, peanuts and marshmallows with white chocolate bark and peanut butter melted and poured over top and mixed. So good when it sets up. I picked up Joyce, Lynn and Katherine Greenwood and took them to Klynns for the Book club. I'm glad Klynn has asked me to start driving the ladies cuz I really do enjoy it.  We discussed a favorite Christmas story this month. Each lady shared  a story. We had treats and then I took the ladies home. I came home and was going to start baking cookies BUT I got a call from Shantel Bugby asking if we were home. I told her we were and she said they wanted to come caroling to us. HECK YES!!

Tom & Shantel and her sister and her husband and their 3 children came. This is the 2nd time they have come. They would have last year but we were out of town with my mom. The year before that, I was sick and it really touched me that they came.

I made a BIG RED plate of goodies, (chocolate covered cashews and the marshmallows candies) and after they sang I held out the plate and they all took one. Then we visited and I offered more goodies and they cleaned up the plate!! I was so happy!  That's why I'm making it all! lol It was a good day!! Tomorrow, we will go to the gym and just walk. Then we take Lynn to the airport. She's headed to Salt Lake and then to San Diego to have Christmas with Deb and family.  I'll finish baking the cookies tomorrow when we get home. Then it's early to bed and up at 4am Saturday.

TEMPLE DAY

Got up this morning and got ready for the temple.  As we were eating breakfast, I noticed my Amaryllis is starting to bloom!!   

I'm so excited! It's gonna be blossomed by Christmas Day!  YAY!~

We did an endowment each and then we did an hour of sealings and got 25 done. Then we went to Initiatory and did 5 apiece. Not a bad day!! While Tony was waiting for the women, I went out and took some pictures!! BEAUTIFUL DAY!~

They have the Nativity out front facing the highway.

So pretty!

I walked around back to the pond and took a shot through the trees.

Kinda cool!

This site NEVER GET'S OLD!!

It was a great day at the temple.  Tony and the ladies finally came out and we headed home.  

I got a text from Jan Poulsen. She said the plant I gave her matched her GRINCH and she loves it!! I thought that was so cute!!

We took Lynn home 1st so she could take her car to get her hair cut at SALTLY BLONDE by Melissa. Then we went home and changed our clothes. Tony and I went to ROSS to see if I could find some of the cups I got there last week. They are for treats and I wanted to put some more together. Couldn't find them. We went to the dollar store and I got some boxes for cards and some cups there. Not exactly what I wanted but they'll have to do. Then we went to WINCO and got milk, grapes and some baby cookies. Came home and I worked on cards till 10 to 6 and then went to my Relief Society meeting at Jenni's. At 7 o'clock, I hurried over to the church for choir practice. Tony and Joyce were there waiting on the couch. They said Brother Bugby said it was Tuesday night.....opps, we missed it!!  When life gets busy, things get missed.

SERVICE & FUN

Tony and I picked up Joyce & Lynn and went to the gym to walk. I didn't think Pat was going to be there because she had a dentist appointment, but it was just a cleaning so she showed up a bit late. We still got to do several laps together before we had to leave.  We came home and then we both worked on some things we needed to do. I had laundry and Tony worked on his puzzle.

It's coming along but it's a tough one.

I got some presents wrapped and placed under the tree. Then at 

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 I went to pick up Robin and take her to a doctor appointment she had in Caldwell. It was to start ot one o'clock. I got her there and she was placed in the room to be seen. Then a half hour later, she texty me and said he still hadn't come in and she was sorry. I told her it was no problem. Another half hour went by and she came out and talked to the receptionist and then came over to me and apologised again. I told her it was OK!!  He finally went to see her and we were out a half hour later. We went to Costco and I got a gift card for Chris as he was the only one I hadn't given a gift to. I was wanting to go to ROSS and the dollar store but it was too late. I was going to take her home but she insisted on taking me to lunch. She had a gift certificate for 2 sandwiches, fries and all we bought was the drink. It was at "DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN".  It was good but the sandwiches' were huge and I couldn't eat it all. I brought the remainder home to Tony and he was happy about that.  He ate some chips and then we dressed to go to the BSU Basketball game.

Scott couldn't go because he was going to a Christmas Party with Jill. 

It was a blast!!  We haven't been to a BB game in ages!!

Buster Bronco was a hit. I wanted to go and get my picture taken with him but I opted out. lol

It wasn't as packed as the Football games but still so much fun! 

At half time the football team came out and showed off their trophy! Jeanty was holding it. Unfortunately, I was not close enough to get a picture of him. Had Scott been there, he would have !! lol

The Bronco's won 82 to 51! It was so much fun!! 

When we left, it was 47 degrees outside!! It has been so beautiful today. So different from Monday morning!!

SUNDAY /MONDAY.....STILL BUSY!

Sunday was a busy day....what am I saying??  Seems like 

EVERY DAY is busy this month!! We had church and then choir practice afterwards. 

We came home and I made mashed potatoes because Lynn said she was going to have turkey that she'd frozen from Thanksgiving so I made potatoes....2 kinds. Mashed & sweet!

She made a chili out of it. lol  anyway,  some put the chil on the potatoes and some of us ate it separate.

It's so fun to eat with these ladies!!~  Ya never know what to expect.

After dinner, Lynn, Joyce and I played some GOLF!  I was winning like crazy!! Never fails, when we don't keep score, I win!! When we keep scores, I lose! lol   Tony took a nap. While he napped, I gave Lynn her Christmas gift. I didn't want Tony to see her open it because I got him a Temple card holder as well. I got one for myself too. They are so cool!! Love mine! Already using it.

At 4 in the afternoon, we went to Tammy's to celebrate Anna's birthday. It's actually the 19th but we celebrated it today.

She made her own cakes and decorated them as the earth and the planets. They tasted really good!  At 5:30, we left to pick up Sister Manning and we all went to the Stake Center for a special CHRISTMAS FIRESIDE, that our choir was singing in. It was really good and there was a lot of participation from all wards. We came home and hit the sack as we were very tired! 

We got up Monday morning and it was snowing. We went to the gym and it just got worse. However, when we went home, it had stopped and was raining.  By later that day, it was nearly all gone.

About 3 in the afternoon, the Butterfields stopped by the house with a Christmas gift before they headed home. They had been in town for Garrett's orthodontist appointment . He got his braces off and he is so excited!! The girls gave Grandpa a Bananarama game and a chocolate orange. 

I got a picture of them all before they headed home.

Tony and I relaxed a little bit before bed and then did our reading. We finished the Book of Mormon again. Sure love that book. Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It was written for our day and boy do we need it.  Monday, we went to the gym and I was able to give my gifts to Rena and Linda but Pat didn't come because of the snow. Can't say I blame her. I probably wouldn't have driven myself. Glad I got Tony to chauffeur me around. lol

Monday night, we went to Scotlyn's Christmas Concert! 

IT WAS FABULOUS!! Ridgeview has a new choir director. She's been in a year and WOW!! She did a fabulous job!! Got this picture after the concert of Claire & Scotlyn.

Porter brought her flowers! 

They make such a sweet couple!

Scotlyn with her friends. Not sure the name of the one on the left but Gracie Hodges is on the right. Cute girls for sure!! 

AND GOOD GIRLS!

It was such a busy few days.

SATURDAY TEMPLE SHIFT & FUN EVENING

It was a wet temple day! It rained all last night and it was still coming down when we left for the temple. It was a wonderful day and I got to serve in the baptistry today. They are starting to train us and I was lucky enough to get a chance today. I loved it.  After our shift, we came home, dropped Lubov off at her apartment and then came in and changed. I made us a light lunch and then we watched RED ONE

It was pretty cute. We enjoyed it and got a good laugh out of it.

Then I crocheted and Tony worked on Temple cards and around 5 Deedra came over. They had come to town for an appointment for Garrett and The Butterfield Christmas party which will be on Sunday night. She came alone as she had taken all the kids to friends homes to play and catch up. Curtis stayed and visited with his mom and dad. It was good to see Deedra and catch up. After she left, we went to pick up Klynn Miller and go to the Bostrom's Christmas party. It was so fun to see old friends and make some new ones. 

Everyone brought some goodies and we all ate 1st.

It was good and there was quite a variety of food.

Fun to see the Boyer's who used to be in our ward but have moved. 

After eating, we played the gift game. Lamont drew names and the 1st one went and then the gifts could be taken if the next to play wanted it. It could only be stollen 3 times and on the 3rd steal, it was frozen.

Klynn's gift was a game and a beautiful blanket. It was the 1st to be picked and the gal that was 1st was able to steal it back at the very end. It was fun and we all went away full..... not so much with the gift we wanted but it was fun. I'll be taking our gift back next year. A head scratcher and some potholders and a scarf that would fit a two year old. lol Good Times!

BLESS MY MINISTERING SISTER'S!~

We got up at 7:30 this morning and were at the gym by 8. I wanted to be home by 11:30 to meet with my Ministering Sisters. When I did get home, I started to make my Ginger Drink. I was out and I need it. Now that Tony's drinking it too, it goes a lot faster. I was still in the process (as it take a while to make it) when my sister's showed up.  

They brought me the coolest gift!! FOUR ornaments for my 

"JESUS TREE".   #1

#2

#3

And #4!!

I love them!! I went to the tree as soon as our visit was complete and hung them! They are the BEST! Such wonderful ladies who are actually sister's. They live together and are so sweet!  I finished my Ginger shot and then warmed up some leftover's for dinner. Cleaned out the fridge. I wrapped some gifts and Tony and I have been relaxing watching TV. Old re-runs of Hawaii 5 O.  Lubov came over later this afternoon and picked up her temple clothes. She had asked me to wash them for her as her washing machine is old. After she left, I started on my Christmas letter. I am so late this year. I ordered photo's but they still haven't showed up.  Oh well, better late than never. Anyway, it was a good day!