Week of April 21 - April 27, 2024

Spiritual

Sunday was Ward Conference and we were able to hear from our bishop and stake president. Primary went well. Dad enjoyed his birthday reading his scriptures, eating his favorites, and talking to family.

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

I have indexed 21,052 records and reviewed 10,813 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

Pics from Graces Senior Prom:

The Ethan Rice Family

We spoke with Ethan, Cameo and the kids on Sunday as they sang Happy Birthday to Papa and watched him open his gift from them. Ethan and Cameo celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on the 22nd. 

Kaylee managed to play a softball game this week and had a fun time but ended up coming down with a bug, running a fever and missing school. 

The Doran Rice Family

Dad spoke with Doran, Amber, Kelsie and Kooper as they called to wish him a Happy Birthday. They have been enjoying weekly Saturday hikes. Plans were made for Dad to attend the Father Son Campout with Doran and Kooper in May. 

Morgan

Morgan and Cassie are busy working. Living on site was not working out for them, so they are back enjoying the forest and continuing to work in Flagstaff. They are doing well. 

Kayty

Kayty had a good work week 

The Nathan Rice Family

Dad texted back and forth with Nathan on Sunday as he sent birthday greetings. Their gift arrived during the week and Dad has enjoyed panning and actually getting a few flakes of gold. Their home final inspection went off well, final papers were signed and they began moving in on Friday. Annie was excited to not have to sleep on a cot anymore. 

Dad's Garden

Heat is here but the garden seems to be surviving. We were blessed with a surprise rain on Friday night. 

 

Other highlights

Happy Birthday Dad on Sunday! He enjoyed a piece of pineapple pie for breakfast, calls from Ethan, Cameo, Kaylee and Wade, Doran, Amber, Kelsie and Kooper, messages from Nathan, a visit from Grandma, and a nice flashlight and some candy from Kayty. I made his favorite Hot and Sour Soup for his meal. It was a great day!

We repaired the washing machine on Monday and the tool to install the spring arrived on Tuesday, so I was washing clothes by Tuesday night. 

Happy 44th Anniversary to us on Wednesday. 

Week of April 14 - April 20, 2024

Spiritual

Sunday went very well. It was fast Sunday as well as a missionary homecoming. I missed some testimonies due to setting up my primary room and row in the primary singing time. Class went better than I expected. Sunday was quiet. 

We were able to attend the temple this weekand perform sealing ordinances on Thursday evening. 

My daily morning foundation of General Conference talk(s), prayer, scripture study and Come Follow Me study continues each day. I completed my first time listening on my own as well as completed reading all of the talks. I started my second time listening on Saturday. 

I have indexed 18,738 records and reviewed 10,813 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

The Wilkins Family is very busy even as the school year winds down. Josh had a double header soccer game on Saturday. Lots of great play and even some sunburn. Two weeks left to his season. Grace is counting the days till the end of school. Prom is coming up and she and her friends are attending as guests. Sam is doing great and has expanded his piano skills. 

The Ethan Rice Family

Cameo shared:

The Sea Lions pulled out a win yesterday. SO proud of the girls. They all did a really great job. (Kaylee plays 12U girls softball. Rec ball.)

Ethan and his team were honored this week.

(Ethan standing by the Home Depot CEO)

The Doran Rice Family

Pics from a weekend fishing trip

Morgan

Morgan and Cassie are busy working and enjoying the cool Flagstaff weather. 

Kayty

Kayty had a good work week. 

The Nathan Rice Family

Nathan traveled to Georgia to attend a seminar at Georgia Tech this week. He left on Monday and returned home late friday night. Jessica was busy all week packing, taking the kids on play dates and to gymnastics and ball practices. 

Dad's Garden

Tomatoes are still with us. We have some growing though none big enough or red enough to eat. 

 

Other highlights

Visted Mom this week. She was awake and happy. I sit, hold her hand, and just carry on a conversation by myself about everyone. 

Washing machine drain pump broke this week. We are awaiting a tool to repair. New pump is already here. Tuesday is hopefully repair day. 

Week of April 7 - April 13, 2024

Spiritual

Another uplifting General Conference Weekend leads to the next six months of growth and improvement. We kept it quiet. Dad was still wiped out from his long day of travel the day before.

Dee was able to attend the temple this week on Thursday evening 

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

I have indexed 17,032 records and reviewed 10,529 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

The Wilkins Family is doing well and busy as the school year winds down. 

The Ethan Rice Family

This family had a good week. The kids were back to school and ball practices. Work went well for Ethan and Cameo. 

Wade had an awesome first grade field trip too.

The Doran Rice Family

On Sunday, Doran, Amber and Kooper attended the NHRA drag races. Lots of fun!

Amber and her team put on a wonderful event for work this week.

On Saturday, they went on a family hike along the Metate Trail

Morgan

Morgan and Cassie are doing well and are busy working. 

Kayty

Kayty had a good week at work. 

The Nathan Rice Family

This family is very busy packing up to move while keeping on living. The girls ball games were cancelled due to rain during the week but Annie was able to play her first game on Friday.

Nathan has been selected to attend a conference next week in Tucson. Everything else is well and they are excited to move for the last time!

Dad's Garden

We are picking the last carrots. Cilantro is going to seed. We may have to remove a couple of tomato plants. They seem to not be doing well. 

 

Other highlights

Dad was able to begin one of our winter projects and paint much of the gable end at the west end of the house. He will complete it with the paint sprayer.