Idea

This morning while sitting in the temple I had an idea.........scary thot, I know. I was reading the D&C while waiting for the session to begin and I kept coming across a word that I love. And here is the thot that came......

As a family we have a weekly word that comes from the scriptures. We mark it in a specific color and write one sentence about what that word means in your life.

We post this on the blog and each write in the comment box our response.

Tools needed: Personal scriptures -- if yours are all marked up, you might want to get a paperback set that you can mark in this way or just remark your own.

Colored pencils to use for marking.

Before long our scriptures will look like a virtual flower garden -- all dotted with many colors.
I will begin the exercise and then we will begin to assign different families or individuals to come up with a word and color.

If you are in the game, please respond!

In the meantime, here it is.....


Word for the Week: QUICKENED

Hint on where to find it: D&C 88 (there are many other places but this is a good beginning)

Color: Orange When you find it color it orange

In the Comment Section write one sentence on what this word means to you.....and you might add how many times you found the word. (some of you might want to explore beyond D&C 88)

This would be a fun FHE or Sunday activity.

Now the big question: Are you in! It will only be effective if we all add our comments. That way we learn from each other. Right now, respond if you are in. We will give you a few days to gather what you need.

Heather on the Hill

Remember when Lord Wedgewood was going to take Heather to see the Heather in bloom in Scotland..........
Well, he failed....but here it is!!!

I don't want to brag.....

But I'm going to!  The twins started school last Wednesday and I will admit that I've been dreading school starting for one reason.  Most of you could guess why if you know our history with school and particularly last year.  Anyway, Emilie has done great!  She has woken up happy, has not complained about her tummy hurting or anything else, and has not once said she didn't want to go to school!  I don't know what has changed, but I'm taking it and couldn't be more happy and grateful that she has done so well.

Also, I got this email from her teacher today and Jeff and I couldn't be more proud of her!

Hello Mrs. Barnes,

I want to let you know how happy I am to have Emilie in class.

Mrs. Starnes allows new students to invite two friends to have a special lunch in her office.  Our new student invited Emilie to lunch.  She so graciously accepted the invitation.  Emilie is kind and considerate to our new student.  I know that makes him feel more at home here at Shoal Creek.

You must be proud to have such a great kiddo!

J Emily Jones

Fanny Boy and Back to School

I just wanted to wish a Happy First day (or belated 1st day) of school to everyone.... I felt sick and still do just think of it.... Best of luck, learn a lot and have fun with it.

And i wanted to give a shout out to Fanny Boy for getting his papers in... Where does everyone thin he will go??  I am guessing France....
Happy times here in DC
Pedo