Week of September 16-22, 2018

Highlights:

Spiritual

We had a pretty good Sunday. Sacrament Meeting was nice, and Dad said Sunday School and Deacons Quorum went well. They grabbed me out of the Sunday School room and put me in the nursery to help since no new leaders have been called.  Choir practice was good. We practiced new songs for October and November. FaceTime was busy in the evening, with me speaking with Nathan, Jessica, Anna and Ellie, and Dad speaking with Ethan, Cameo, Kaylee, Wade and Morgan.

I didn't go to the temple on Tuesday so I could do some ahead preparations for helping at Doran and Ambers the rest of the week. Dad attended a session at the temple on Thursday night.

Cub scouts were Wednesday...it was rough but we did accomplish the things we intended to do. Dad had Court of Honor for his scouts.

I have indexed 14660 and reviewed 49044 records so far this year.

I am in Alma 61 in my Book of Mormon Reading.

Family

The Wilkins Family

Wilkins family had a pretty awesome week. Adam shared video of attending a political rally with President Trump speaking. He said Mike got them tickets, but the venue for the event was too small to hold all those wanting to be inside. Way more turned out. It was awesome!The family made a crazy laser maze to try and crawl through. On Saturday, they went to a favorite place to picnic and hike: Red Rock Canyon...

The Ethan Rice Family

We received a sweet note from Kaylee in the mail on Monday. We FaceTimed a Thank you while they were at the bowling alley. Ethan was in South Carolina training the rest of the week. Grandma Liz came out to help care for the kids. They had a great time!

The Doran Rice Family

Doran and Amber needed help with the kids, originally Wednesday through Friday, while their sitter attended a DoTerra Convention in Utah. I went out early on Wednesday, watched Kooper cook and eat, and played with trucks and watched Scooby Doo movie almost three times while it rained outside, then picked up Kelsie early from school since she was ill.

Kelsie stayed home sick with Kooper on Thursday, and Amber was feeling poorly on Friday so she stayed home. We came by to return Kelsie's phone left in my car and to bring them some ice cream. Kelsie was better, and very excited to earn a 100percent on her science test. 

On Saturday, it was free museum day, so their day was full of fun which included the Heard Museum. Then Mom and Dad went out for an evening with friends...

Morgan

Morgan started his new job on Monday, and spent the morning acquiring all the right paperwork and getting birth certificates faxed.

Kayty

Kayty worked with Abby Belliston on Sunday to prepare and apply for a job at American Express. She had a phone interview and now goes to an in-person interview next week. Her current job she really likes, but they don't have a great workload, and her supervisor is terrible, and not the best communicator. A few weeks ago, it was "I don't know why they still have you working here. We are out of work" with a giggle. Now, it's "We have a great incentive program and a party this week, but it's only for employees so you can't participate or receive any prizes or gifts. We will let you have a piece of pizza the day we buy it though". When she started, she was told by the trainer that all trainees get hired. She has been a top producer (again, she found out why she never could win any gift cards for producer awards. Yep, not to non-employees) They mislead her terribly, and now she is trying to get a job 

The Nathan Rice Family

Jessica is hoping the chiropractor can solve her neck and nerve issues. Nathan spent the last week being Mr. Mom and now has a greater appreciation for all a mother does! Now, he is in school. Fifteen weeks till graduation. Happy Third Birthday to Annalee on Tuesday. They picked apples on Friday to make more juice and an apple pie. He is busy working on his senior project at school as well as keeping up with family. Jessica still isn't able to do a lot, with her spinal issues, so the girls are learning to help out as well.

Dad's Garden

Dad's garden has planted tomato plants, snow peas, and soon carrots, beets, and turnips. All is looking great.

Other highlights

Monday was brutal to jog in, but the rest of the mornings were not bad.

Doctors appointment on Thursday was crazy. I got a call canceling since the doctor (the third one scheduled since my first appointment made in June) I was furious. I had not taken a trip to help Ethan while he was away, and had to postpone mom and helping Amber till all was done, and they canceled. So, I got a bit firm, and she did find a brief appointment for me. And this was with yet another doctor. Not sure about all, but I passed. Chocolate is again in my happy world!