2 days after the MTC at home

Oh my goodness I didn't realize how long it had been since I had written till I went to update this blog. Wow, so much has happened in the last couple of weeks. For starters, Curtis, Elder Hindes, is in the MTC. Andy, and I and Nathan dropped him off at the curbside. How wonderful for us to be greeted by Dennis Evans(from our ward, he works there) and Curtis' friend from Timberline, Robert Buss. There are no accidents. Elder Hindes was pretty stoked. He entered the MTC on Wednesday, Oct. 19 2011. The same day 1 year ago that we picked Michael up at the airport from his 2 year mission. Truely, life has a purpose for coincidences. There are no accidents. I am anxiously awaiting a letter from Curtis. I feel at peace. We just got finished canning 42 jars of applesauce. Some came from our own tree, but most from the Butlers. Nick is finished this year with cross-country. He made it to state, but was disappointed when he got a side ache and didn't reach a personal goal of 3 miles in 16 minutes. Instead it was 18 minutes. I still say A M A Z I N G ! It is fall break and the weather and colors are gorgeous this week. I LOVE fall. Waiting to hear if Mike got the job truck driving. It will give him more hours in the week and pay him 4 dollars more an hour. Then he can save up for school next fall. Cross fingers.

Thinking of Inge

Today is Andy's moms birthday. She would've been 71 had she not passed away with cancer. I find myself thinking of her often. I have a plant in my living room that some friends gave me shortly after she died. It's a reminder to me of her. I wish she was still here to share in our lives. She was a red-headed german and had the personality to go with it. Friendly, yet stubborn. I miss you Inge. My boys are missing out on their OMA. Thankgoodness for the plan of salvation. We will all be together again someday. Looking forward to seeing her. Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law. I love you.

Sept. 24-28 2011

These were good times. Mitch and Molly and Sheila, Judd, Vance and mom got here on the 24th. We drove up Payson Canyon to the main lake and walked around it enjoying the start of the fall colors. We went to the RedBarn and had delicious icecream. Then Andy grilled us steaks and we enjoyed corn on the cob. Sunday Curtis spoke in sacrament meeting. He leaves for the MTC on Oct. 19. He had a lot of people come to hear him and we had a big crowd afterward at the house. Adree, Brenton and their cute kids surprised us by attending. So fun. Monday, my mom and me and my sister went to lunch and a movie. Andy took Curtis and headed for Blanding. They went to Moab and had a hummer tour. They had a fun experience together. Monday night J. and Kami and Jarrett and Jax came over and we went to the pumpkin patch. Mike drove the tractor. This is something that has become a Hindes tradition. Grandma said she enjoyed it. Tuesday I went to work while my mom, Sheila and Vance visited with Danzel. She's my Uncle Steve's x-wife. Wednesday, I took off work and mom, Sheila, Judd and I went to Temple Square. What a wonderful time we had. We went to the museum, the visitors center, watched a movie, Joseph Smith, at the JS Memorial BLDG and then ate at the Lion House. Talk about yummy. Good times with my extended family. I hated to see the last of them leave on the 29th. Thanks everyone for coming and supporting us. I LOVE YOU!

BIG DAY for Jason and Curtis

This was an incredible day. First of all we went to see Jason (57sauce) Dirty German(ask Jason what that means) graduate from Utah Corrections Deptartment. He is now a prison guard at Draper Prison. He got an award for Professional Conduct out of 44 other graduates. And he was 9 out of 45 who scored 90 or better on the physical test. I'm so proud of you J. Then we went out to eat and celebrate at Golden Corralle. We had to hurry and go home and change before we headed to Mani. Yes, that's the temple Curtis(hot sauce) picked out for taking out his temple endowments. It was the best way to end the wonderful day that took place. So proud of you too Curtis. I love all my sauces.

Sunday, yesterday, was nice. Michael and Andy and I went to hear Leon and Marylynn Vansicle give talks for their mission to South Africa. They leave today for the MTC. They have been very generous in assisting with Andy and Hearts and Hands. Out of the 30 homes completed this fall, they have assisted with 17. I know they are going to be great missionaries. I hope that someday Andy and I can serve a mission together. We had family pictures taken too. Not like what I had planned, but because of the weather we were forced to do something else, but it all worked out in the end. The Bings let us use their cabin on their property. This week Jason is going to be graduating from training to be a prison guard and we are planning on going with Curtis to the temple. Saturday we will be canning with some ward members here at the house. Lots going on this week and the next. I can't wait to see my siblings and mom and dad. It's been a long time since they've all been here in Santaquin together. The last time was at J. and Kami's wedding.

DAUGHTERS in My Kingdom

Last Sunday our RS president handed out this new book the church has put out for Relief Society. In the future the RS may use this book for lessons. Tonight I finished reading the book. Very good. Makes me want to be more charitable and be a better mother and woman. Now on to my next book-The Wednesday Letters. Joyce Johnson is letting me borrow it. I can't wait.

Night by Elie Wiesel

I've decided I'm going to enter all the books I've been reading recently. I read this book in less than 12 hours off and on. I read Miles To Go in less than 24. Great reads.