Raised On Country Sunshine: January 2023

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Pie Face

Monday night we had Gp and Gm over for dinner and family night. We listened to a short clip that Sister Eyring gave at the first devotional of the year at BYUI. She told a story about how the guy at the ski resort tricked her into the thinking that the ski lift safety bar was voice activated and how they all had a good laugh when she was talking to the ski lift and nothing happened. Her message was that it matters which voices we listen to and if we don’t want to be led astray we are safest listening to the prophet and apostles. Afterwards, Sariah was in charge of the activity and Gp and Gm were good sports to play Pie Face. Rex won. I was the only one that didn’t get whip cream to the face. Gp and Gm got slapped at least three times each. It was good to have them here. We are so blessed to have them be a part of our lives.

The winner!

What a great sport!

Dad finished another certification project on Thursday night. He really does not like spending time on those so I’m really proud of him for committing to that goal. Tuesday and Thursday we took the gridle to the seminary building and had dinner with him—grilled cheese and French toast. Dad has been doing math riddles with the kids at night. He heard somewhere that that was something one family did whose kids’ ACT scores were really great. Whether or not it has any impact on ACT scores, it’s been good for all of them. Hyrum has a math mind!!

We have had some gorgeous sunsets this week! It has been so nice to see the sunshine.

Rex REALLY did not want to go to the dentist to have his cavity taken care of. Tears were coming down his cheeks as we pulled up to the dentist. We had a prayer and he was brave. By the time he was numbed up, he was laughing. Answered prayer.

On scouting adventures for Sariah's Miss Connell. We found foam board and a bigger easel at Hobby Lobby.

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Crunch

Monday after basketball practice, Sariah was getting gas before meeting us at the dentist. She saw the pick-up backing up and couldn't get out of its way fast enough. Some cars just seem to have a target on them.

Got our Valentine's cards off to Bryant, but still don't know if they will make it there on time.

Newspaper clipping of Sariah's highest scoring game yet, 16 points.

Last week's phone conversation with Bryant.

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Kicking off 2023

Bryant got a new companion, his first native, Elder Monzon--"Elder Sacred Tree." He survived a terrible fall off a cliff where he was impaled in several places by sharp stumps--including right under his eye. On occasion, he still blows splinters out his nose.

The very first day of the year, Rex and Lyle were ordained Deacons. Preparing to serve like Bryant.

First time to the temple. I was in the middle of 9 days of fever but I wasn't going to miss it so I faked it and kept my distance from everyone. Rex and Lyle were excited to go and had a great experience.