September 2015 Visiting Teaching Bookmark-Powerful and Full of Glory-

The scriptures teach us that Jesus Christ “received all power, both in heaven and on earth, and the glory of the Father was with him” (D&C 93:17). Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said that by this power our Savior created the heavens and earth, performed miracles, and endured the pain of Gethsemane and Calvary. As we come to understand this, our faith in Christ will increase, and we will become stronger.

As we make and keep temple covenants, the Lord blesses us with His power. Linda K. Burton, Relief Society general president, said: “Covenant keeping strengthens, empowers, and protects. … I recently met a dear new friend. She testified that after she had received her temple endowment, she felt strengthened with power to resist temptations.”

Nephi bears testimony of covenant power: “I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended … upon the covenant people of the Lord, … and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory” (1 Nephi 14:14).

Additional Scriptures

Jeremiah 51:15; Revelation 1:6; Jacob 4:6–7; Mosiah 3:17

European Alpine Adventure 2015

We had a wonderful time, so many beautiful things to see and do. The landscapes were all "picture perfec.t" Time to start saving for another trip or a vehicle to camp in. Hope you enjoy. XOXOX Pat 

28th Barfuss Memorial Day Games Teams

Hi Folks,

  Here are some quick photos of the teams this year.  We really missed Max, Nick, Jasmine, Isis and Phoenix.  The games are always fun, but more when the whole family is there. Legos were a great hit and and the games were creative. I'll post more at a later date. 

Love you all. Thanks for the fun day!

  The teams are shown in order of who won the games.

 Planet Duplo 1st

Blue Sky Heroes 2nd

Illuminati 3rd

Lord Business 4th

At the Sacramento Temple

We were able to attend the Temple in California on December 10th. 

Met the brother of  Ruth Stocker who is in our old 29th Ward. Fun time!

Too cold for Nijna Turtles

Two streets over from us on 3rd South is an amazing snowman in the yard! I should last a good long time because night time temperatures are 7 degrees F and daytime is in the 30's.

Strange Potato

A friend of mine (LaRue Kovene) grew a very strange potato. Then she took it to a friend who painted it for her. She entered it into the "Pumpkin Walk" and had lots of photos taken and comments on what they thought it looked like.  What  do you think it looks like?

Halloween Party 2014

We had my party early this year so the grand kids could enjoy it with their family and friends on Halloween Night.  

We had dinner, bobbed for apples, drew faces on paper pumpkins (we voted on three we liked best.)  Mable, Samuel, and Natalie's designs won. That made them the captains for the team pumpkin carving contest.  We had cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places...the carved pumpkin had to look like the drawing...everyone was a winner.

  

Then we walked to Island Market and bought treats.  The penny candy bins were a hit! 

Oh, no costumes this year, except for me and curly headed Luke. I just love making a new costume every year...I was supposed to be a Wise Woman...but failed because I didn't get a picture of Mabel this year. Sorry Mabel.

 Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

General Priesthood Meeting, October 2014

They had a good time being together!

Football: Mason vs Tayden

Mason and Tayden have been best friends since 1st grade.

Still best friends after Mountain crest tromps Logan 36 to 14?

You bet!

Of Regrets and Resolutions

We had a great Relief Society activity.  Sandra T. spoke on President Uchtdorf's Conf. Talk.  Then we wrote down our personal regrets and threw them in a bonfire... releasing them to God.  Afterward we roasted marshmallows and made s'mores.  This was a good night for everyone there. Very therapeutic!  I had lots of regrets and burned them all.
We were told to avoid regrets by making 3 resolutions:
1)  Resolve to spend more time with those we love.
2)  Resolve to strive more earnestly to become the person God wants us to be.
3)  Resolve to find happiness, regardless of our circumstances.
Great council and advise.