Week of March 3 - March 9, 2024

Spiritual

We enjoyed a wonderful Sacrament/Fast and Testimony meeting on Sunday. Dad shared a wonderful testimony of the Book of Mormon and his love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Primary was interesting as always.

My daily morning foundation of General Conference talk(s), prayer, scripture study and Come Follow Me study continues each day. 

I have indexed 8608 records and reviewed 6449 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

This week was Sam's production of "Annie" at school. Grace shared he did great!! Allison shared that they were rather surprised when shy Sam decided early in the school year to be a part of this musical. He went to many practices and the show was a huge success!!

The Ethan Rice Family

We got a visit from Ethan and Wade as they came to borrow a gas can so they could do some yard work for Liz. The kids came later and ended up swimming! So cold but they had a blast. Ethan got Cameo and their things later and we shared Chinese Food a la Dad and they settled in to sleep here for a few days. We ended up enjoying quite a bit of time with the kids, playing games, catch, and those kids swam and swam. Wade's services were beautiful, honoring a wonderful friend. They ended up being very wet! Rain and cold. Morgan and Cassie came down from Flagstaff to attend. Later, they returned home due to probable snowy weather and Doran, Amber and the kids came for barbeque and swimming (it was rainy and in the 50s outside!) They headed back on Friday and Saturday.

The Doran Rice Family

Doran, Amber, Kelsie and Kooper are doing well and, though struggling through colds, are able to work and got to school. We had a last minute barbeque on Thursday and they came and ate burgers and ribs. 

Morgan

Morgan and Cassie are doing well at work and in living in Flagstaff. Shopping etc is nearby and they are looking forward to a cool summer. They attended Wades funeral but the weather led them to return home before the barbeque. 

Kayty

Kayty had a good work week. Good review for the year also. 

The Nathan Rice Family

Nathan had a good week at work. His project is progressing and he had time to go catfishing on Friday evening. Jessica had a busy week taking care of sick girls. Influenza and Pink eye are the culprits now. I did facetime with the girls on Friday and they seem to be feeling better. Ellie got to have a special day with Daddy on Saturday, running errands, helping out a ward member, playing with some friends and getting a Lunchable. 

Dad's Garden

Rain this week is always helpful to our garden. Kaylee and Wade picked carrots and peas for chinese and lots of fruit to take back home with them. 

 

Other highlights

Our microwave oven just stopped working on Monday morning. So we went and got one similar at Lowes after work. Ethan helped install in later on Tuesday and it works great!

Dryer stopped working on Friday! Dad looked at youtube and is repairing it now. We spent most of Saturday replacing all the parts that came in the mail and getting it back together. It works and we were very blessed. 

Week of February 25 - March 2, 2024

Spiritual

We had a good Sunday. Nice talk by a young man in our ward who recently returned from serving a mission in Chile. Primary was interesting but we survived.

Dee was able to attend the temple this week. 

My daily morning foundation of General Conference talk(s), prayer, scripture study and Come Follow Me study continues each day. 

I have indexed 7409 records and reviewed 5769 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

No news from the Wilkins this week.

The Ethan Rice Family

Cameo shared:

It is with a very heavy heart that I make this post. My Dad, Wade Wallin, passed away on Sunday, February 25th, at the age of 76. In November 2023, he was hospitalized with septic pneumonia, and was diagnosed with ALS. During his hospitalization, new devices such as a ventilator, tracheostomy, PEG (feeding) tube, and catheter became a part of his life these last 3 months.

Dad’s funeral services will be held on
Thursday, March 7th at
Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary
200 W Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Visitation 9:30am-10:15am
Service 10:15am-11:15am
Burial 11:30am 

 

Wade was a dear friend and helped us so much around our home. Helped us repair drywall damage, put in a new master bathroom, build my amazing holiday decor hut, and build our wonderful patio roof. He will be sorely missed. 

The Doran Rice Family

Doran and Amber had a good week at work and the kids had a good week at school. 

Morgan

No news from Morgan this week. 

Kayty

Kayty had a good week at work and spent Saturday at another Spring Training game. 

1 major save this week.

The Nathan Rice Family

Nathan has been given a big assignment that is keeping him very busy. The girls are well and had a good week at home school, gymnastics, 

Dad's Garden

Tomato plants are getting bigger. Winter garden is fading. 

 

Other highlights

Lots of yard work this week. We took down most of the back yard mesquite tree that had fallen over in a wind storm. 

Sealed the outdoor kitchen counters. 

Week of February 18 - February 24, 2024

Spiritual

We had surprisingly enjoyable stake and high council speakers. Class was a bit wild without our extra help there. Choir practice went well. Quiet Sunday.

My daily morning foundation of General Conference talk(s), prayer, scripture study and Come Follow Me study continues each day. 

I have indexed 5984 records and reviewed 4099 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

It has been good weeks for the Wilkins Family. Mike and Allison are doing great at work. Allison has a teaching contract for next year and her schooling is progressing toward a December graduation with her Masters Degree. Adam is doing well and continues working at the theater. Grace is enjoying the last days of her senior year. She and Josh on Monday went bowling with some friends. Joshua is doing well at school and church. Sams play is coming close and he is enjoying school and practices. 

The Ethan Rice Family

The kids were off school this week for Winter Break. Family headed camping and fishing and had a wonderful time. 

The Doran Rice Family

Busy week with work and school. 

Morgan

No news from Morgan.

Kayty

Kayty had a good week at work. Took the day off Friday for a Spring Training Ball game. 

The Nathan Rice Family

On a Fishing trip at a new pond, Eve took one bad step and fell off the dock. Nathan grabbed her quickly and got her safe in Jessicas arms, but he lost his wallet in the process...and before he could look he remembered there were alligators in this body of water. So grateful Eve and Nathan are okay but sad about the wallet!

Dad's Garden

Tomato plants finally are growing and looking good. We still harvest peas. It is getting warm for the rest.

 

Other highlights

Dad traveled to San Antonio this week. 

Spent early Saturday morning doing yard work out in front. Trying to clean up some so we are not such an eyesore for our neighbors.