A Lucky Find

Tonight I stopped by the Family History section of the BYU library to look up an obituary.

I grabbed my microfilms, wound the reader, and scrolled to the day after the death-- May 23rd.  The newspaper listed the deaths on page B6, so I scrolled over to the beginning of the B section.

What to my wondering eyes did appear?

This article-- front and center!

What are the chances?

The REAL reason Dad left for Kansas!

Beware of Becca and an axe

Spoiled rotten

The kids over here are spoiled to death. Easy access to Grandma's homemade waffles, free lessons on bean picking and hands-on bread making days... and free entertainment with Grandpa on the rider mower, on a ladder in the orchard, or brandishing power tools in the barn. Whatever way you look at it, my kids are spoiled. Not to mention the best benefit of all--Thursday morning irrigation water! (okay, not better than the gparents.) I took the kids out last week, and looked away for a minute. I looked back and Brookie had plopped herself down in a huge puddle while devouring her plum. Micah didn't want to be outdone and sat down right next to her. Then we played out there for at least an hour. What could be more fun?! ps--Brooke is not spoiled with an awesome hairdresser mom.

Ah hem

Attention please:

Apparently some sort of epic party was hosted this past month that took a bucket-load of work and was a smashing success! 

So, the real question is...

WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A POST ON THE REUNION YET???

Soooome of us are dyin here in El Salvador and want to see some pix and stories. So, this is a call for everyone to either write a little somein somein on what they liked, or a funny thing from the reunion, OR to post your favorite pic. 

Since I am a teacher, I'm assigning you all this homework. If you don't, there will be harsh consequences... :)

Sage's baptism day

 Awesome photography by Spencer.

Mother's Day Artwork

This Mother's Day someone made a special card for Grandma.
(In case you couldn't tell, that's permanent marker.)

  

Two little culprits. 

 Two very good sports

Happy Mother's Day, Grandma!

Spencer's Shot

I have no idea how Spencer took this picture of Christian, but it's hilarious.  

It's nice to have a genius photographer in the family.

Wilson Wisdom

Tonight for Family Home Evening Dad had each of us think about and write down a few one-liner life lessons or "maxims."  (a maxim is a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.)

Here are some of our best ones.  What do you think?

• Remember Jesus more often. -Mom
• Find God in each day. -Dad
• People are more important than projects or possessions. -Mom
• See the good in everyone everywhere, and share that with them. -Mom
• Find joy in the journey. (President Monson quote) -Grandmother
• There are always good and bad sides to every problem; but which we decide to focus on is up to us. -Rich
• Be kind. -Grandmother
• Love those around you without conditions. -Dad
• The less you think of yourself, the happier you'll be. -Corey 
• Those who complain the loudest quite often have the least to really complain about. -Rich
• Look for ways to lift others. -Dad
• Service makes hard times not so hard. -Suz 
• Forgive quickly. -Grandmother
• Always remember to be loyal to God and strive to keep His laws and enjoy His blessings. -Grandmother
• Cultivate a grateful heart. -Grandmother
• Sometimes all the Lord requires of you is to show up. -Corey
• No one on this earth is as good as you are at being you. -Corey
• Enjoy work and hobbies. -Dad
• If you think something is beyond debate, you need to study it more carefully. -Rich
• One layer of clothes is never enough to protect against the winter wind. -Rich
• A good night's sleep cures many ills. -Suz
• Even when we are lost, God knows exactly where we are. -Suz

Avoid:

• Avoid negativism, criticism, and self-pitying thoughts that don't enable or lift. -Mom
• Avoid discouraging thoughts. -Dad
• Avoid missing naptime. -Mom
• Avoid holding grudges. -Grandmother
• Avoid getting even. -Dad
• Avoid envy. -Dad
• Avoid selfishness. -Grandmother 
• Don't whine about your problems if you're not ready to try and find solutions for them. -Rich
• Avoid situations or persons who would lead me to do evil or hurt my family. -Grandmother
• Avoid avoidance. -Corey
• Avoid isolation. -Corey 
• Avoid feeling self-conscious. It gets you nowhere. -Suz
• Don't speed near Lehi. -Rich
• Don't assume you know the answer to a problem before you study the other side's arguments. -Rich
• Don't let others tell you what your interests are. -Charlie
  

Amy and Rebecca

Compare with pic of Rebecca Woodbury