Week of April 28 - May 4, 2024

Spiritual

Sunday was good and we enjoyed wonderful talks at church by a new family. We were surprised in primary as teachers when they took us down the hall during singing time and gave us cake and thanks for what we are doing. Class went pretty well though I don't think they really associated those pretty crowns we made with King Benjamin. 

Dad talked with Cliff, and Nathan called as he was finishing up for the day. 

Dee was able to attend the temple this week on Wednesday evening. 

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

I have indexed 23.481 records and reviewed 11,126 records so far this year.

Family

The Wilkins Family

Allison Shared:

Senior Sunday! Every hard night when she was a newborn, every tantrum as a toddler, her crazy stage where she tortured her brothers as a child, her moody pre-teen years, and our shenanigans during her teen years were all worth it because every single day was made of decisions and actions and words that helped us build an incredible relationship. She is my little bestie forever and ever.

Their family has been surviving some pretty rough illesses lately. Stomach, fever, lungs. Hopefully they will be on the mend soon. Allison is taking her final tests. Mike has been so conscientious to work exta hours to pay for those tests. Everyone is doing great (except Josh was really sick as we spoke) and Grace is looking forward to graduation in a few weeks. 

The Ethan Rice Family

Busy week at Ethan and Cameo's house as sports continue and the school year winds down. 

The Doran Rice Family

Doran, Amber and family had a good and busy week with work and school.

Morgan

No news from Morgan and Cassie this week. 

Kayty

Kayty had a good work week and a quiet Saturday. 

The Nathan Rice Family

Nathan and Jessica finished cleaning up and final move out this week and are happily settling in their new home. Ellie face timed me and gave me a great tour. They love the back yard and the above ground pool. Nathan is now tasked with mowing three acres of lawn and taking care of trees. They are doing well. 

Dad's Garden

Tomatoes are still surviving. The new chicks are doing well and managing not to anger the other hens. Two are still sitting on eggs. 

 

Other highlights

I finally finished installing the trim in the living room, what ended up being a three year off and on project. 

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.