15 Oct 2017 - Every time I sit down to think about what we have done this week, I realize how boring our lives are! We bought 3 more fish and some aquatic plans on Friday which was really fun. Then on Saturday we helped set up a new corral set up which was exhausting but satisfying. My fingers are doing much better from the burn.
Today in church was quite interesting. It was high council Sunday and the companion speaker went off on some interesting tangents. Honestly, I had a hard time following where he was going and some of his statements were...questionable. Then the high councilor got up and said something to the effect of, "There are groups of people who look beyond the mark and I hope that Bro. X (the companion speaker) was speaking from his heart but we'll be having a conversation about what he has taught." I've never heard someone do that from the pulpit. It was just a strange meeting all around.
I hope that you all have a great week!
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Hart Happenings
We had so much fun last weekend at Mom and Dad's house watching conference with everyone and celebrating Dad's 60th birthday. He is seriously the youngest 60-year-old that I have every met! Thanks for everyone for the participation and ideas, it came together even better than I had it in my head. We have a wonderful dad. The best really.
We came home for a couple of days and then headed back down for a Marriage Relationship conference, which was excellent. The boys stayed with Mom and Dad and were spoiled by them and Emma. We were joking with them that next time we'll send the boys to Salt Lake and we'll come home and have the grandparents entertain us!
We woke up to snow this morning. None of it stayed around. I think it sensed the unwelcoming vibes we were all sending out. I love the snow, but I'm not quite ready for it yet! So, our garden, like the Flake's, is toast.
We wrapped things up at the kids' youth garden with our annual Fall Clean-up. It's nice to have that all done.
Alex has been watching college football on the weekends which makes him very happy. We got a new light to put in our entryway which makes me very happy. So we're all very happy.
We went out with some friends today to glean potatoes from a field not far from our house. We had never done that before and it was really fun. We donated the potatoes to St. Vincent's pantry. They boys had a ball. I think potatoes are the most fun thing to harvest in a garden, it's like a treasure hunt.
The basement is getting a complete overhaul after the flood and in preparation for Alex's parents to return. They come home in just over a week. Hopefully we can get everything ready.
I'm rambling. Life is good. Really good. Love you all. Lauren I want to see pictures of your rugs! Where did you find them? Maybe I'll just swing down and see them in person.
Flake Fun
So it has been about a month since we last posted. Sorry about that! Not a whole lot has happened of great consequence.
Things keep going at work. I was named Acting Health Director for about a week while my boss was out of town. It was a crazy experience that made me appreciate more the directors and administrators. In the time that he was gone walls had to be torn down for a remodel, a staff member quit without notice, another staff accepted another position and we had a manager's meeting. It was nuts but I survived and was very glad when the Health Director returned.
One of our fish died so we are down to 4 little Tetras but they have a really cool tank. Scott created a "bog" that is growing plants! There is a little waterfall and some other neat features. Our outdoor goldfish are looking great and keep growing!
Our island is really coming together. We have sifted all of the dirt (and used to rocks we sifted to fill the potholes in our lane) and now just have to put the finishing stones on. We are contemplating doing one section in a water plant feature. We'll see how that turns out. Oh, one evening we were finishing up some stuff on the island and turned to walk in the house and nearly stepped on a toad that hopped onto our door step and would have invited himself in if I hadn't gotten in front of him. Lots of fun with the wildlife!
We have a large compost pile in our garden area. The frost came and our garden is toast but it was nice while it lasted. We also got some soil amendments to increase the acidity of our soil so hopefully the plants will be happier next year.
Yesterday we were cooking and I burned 3 of my fingers pretty bad. No fear, they are better now but there was quite a blister (or 4) this morning when I woke up. Scott is taking very good care of me.
Emma, as far as mission and temple prep, keep doing what you are doing. I think that living with roommates was one of the best mission preps you can have! Glad you are enjoying it!
Well, that is about all I can think of right now. I hope that you all have a great week! Love you all and can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving.
Things keep going at work. I was named Acting Health Director for about a week while my boss was out of town. It was a crazy experience that made me appreciate more the directors and administrators. In the time that he was gone walls had to be torn down for a remodel, a staff member quit without notice, another staff accepted another position and we had a manager's meeting. It was nuts but I survived and was very glad when the Health Director returned.
One of our fish died so we are down to 4 little Tetras but they have a really cool tank. Scott created a "bog" that is growing plants! There is a little waterfall and some other neat features. Our outdoor goldfish are looking great and keep growing!
Our island is really coming together. We have sifted all of the dirt (and used to rocks we sifted to fill the potholes in our lane) and now just have to put the finishing stones on. We are contemplating doing one section in a water plant feature. We'll see how that turns out. Oh, one evening we were finishing up some stuff on the island and turned to walk in the house and nearly stepped on a toad that hopped onto our door step and would have invited himself in if I hadn't gotten in front of him. Lots of fun with the wildlife!
We have a large compost pile in our garden area. The frost came and our garden is toast but it was nice while it lasted. We also got some soil amendments to increase the acidity of our soil so hopefully the plants will be happier next year.
Yesterday we were cooking and I burned 3 of my fingers pretty bad. No fear, they are better now but there was quite a blister (or 4) this morning when I woke up. Scott is taking very good care of me.
Emma, as far as mission and temple prep, keep doing what you are doing. I think that living with roommates was one of the best mission preps you can have! Glad you are enjoying it!
Well, that is about all I can think of right now. I hope that you all have a great week! Love you all and can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving.
Hyde Park Highlights
Ruth called this morning and said they are currently internet-less. She can't seem to get her phone to connect either, so she is not able to post but wanted everyone to know she's not on the blog because she's not interested, but will be back on as soon as technology can help her out a little bit.
I keep reflecting on such a wonderful weekend last week. It was absolutely heavenly to have most everyone here for conference and for Dad's surprise birthday party. Thanks for making that effort and making it so special. We hope to see you again in a couple of months for Thanksgiving!!
We had a choice experience with the Special Stake Conference that was held in Dad's stake today. Elder Uceda of the presidency of the Seventy presided and Elder Laing, our Area Authority Seventy, attended and spoke as well. Dad gave an amazing talk about repentance and totally set the stage for Elder Uceda's talk on the same subject. Elder Uceda is the most sincerely humble person I've ever met. It was truly an incredible experience to talk with him and listen to him speak. There was a tremendous spirit in the tabernacle, that was completely filled with young single adults who seemed to hang on every word he said. The meeting lasted only an hour and a half, which many people commented on and were grateful for! Dad will still have his regular stake conference in November. I guess the brethren are just trying to get out more among the saints, or maybe just among the YSA folks. Dad had a special 5 hour meeting yesterday with Elder Cook, Elder Uceda, Bishop Causse and several stake presidencies and bishoprics in our area. It would be worth your time to talk with him about that experience.
We've had several frosty mornings recently, but covered our tomatoes, so they are still ripening. I'm not quite ready to let go of the garden yet! (I'm a little tired of letting go...) The Hart boys were here for a couple of days and helped pick some tomatoes and peppers. I guess I'll do one more batch of salsa or spaghetti sauce.
Our search for the right car at the right price continues. We are not extremely fond of dealerships and were reminded why yesterday when we went to look and test drive some cars. The price was right on one vehicle and I started to get a little excited until they tacked on $2,000+ in fees!! If you hear of any great cars for sale at a great price, let us know. We'd be happy to travel to Utah county or Idaho or even Arizona if we have to! We aren't too desperate yet, but we have to return Elise and Alex's car soon....
Thanks for keeping in touch. I'm grateful for the time you take to write on the blog! Can't wait to see you all again. Have a lovely week, wearing coats, carving pumpkins, eating apples.....
I keep reflecting on such a wonderful weekend last week. It was absolutely heavenly to have most everyone here for conference and for Dad's surprise birthday party. Thanks for making that effort and making it so special. We hope to see you again in a couple of months for Thanksgiving!!
We had a choice experience with the Special Stake Conference that was held in Dad's stake today. Elder Uceda of the presidency of the Seventy presided and Elder Laing, our Area Authority Seventy, attended and spoke as well. Dad gave an amazing talk about repentance and totally set the stage for Elder Uceda's talk on the same subject. Elder Uceda is the most sincerely humble person I've ever met. It was truly an incredible experience to talk with him and listen to him speak. There was a tremendous spirit in the tabernacle, that was completely filled with young single adults who seemed to hang on every word he said. The meeting lasted only an hour and a half, which many people commented on and were grateful for! Dad will still have his regular stake conference in November. I guess the brethren are just trying to get out more among the saints, or maybe just among the YSA folks. Dad had a special 5 hour meeting yesterday with Elder Cook, Elder Uceda, Bishop Causse and several stake presidencies and bishoprics in our area. It would be worth your time to talk with him about that experience.
We've had several frosty mornings recently, but covered our tomatoes, so they are still ripening. I'm not quite ready to let go of the garden yet! (I'm a little tired of letting go...) The Hart boys were here for a couple of days and helped pick some tomatoes and peppers. I guess I'll do one more batch of salsa or spaghetti sauce.
Our search for the right car at the right price continues. We are not extremely fond of dealerships and were reminded why yesterday when we went to look and test drive some cars. The price was right on one vehicle and I started to get a little excited until they tacked on $2,000+ in fees!! If you hear of any great cars for sale at a great price, let us know. We'd be happy to travel to Utah county or Idaho or even Arizona if we have to! We aren't too desperate yet, but we have to return Elise and Alex's car soon....
Thanks for keeping in touch. I'm grateful for the time you take to write on the blog! Can't wait to see you all again. Have a lovely week, wearing coats, carving pumpkins, eating apples.....
...And Loving It!
Hey familia. What's the deal with all the skimpy posting, huh?? C'mon, I need to hear all the things that're going on!
SO. Y'all might be wondering what's up with my mission and stuffs. Even if you aren't wondering, I'm going to tell you anyway ;) I'm officially starting my papers on the 18th of this month (so like, a week from this coming Wednesday). I'm putting my availability date for May 12th, so I can turn my papers in on January 12th. Sometime in January I'll be going to the temple (not November like I thought originally) so when we get that sorted out I'll let you know! I'm very excited. Also, if you have any tips for prepping for mission or temple, let me know cuz I need all the help I can get!
My roommates and I piled into my roommates car today to go to stake conference (dad did a great job, BTW), and CHRISTMAS MUSIC STARTED PLAYING!!!!! the time has come everybody. I flipped out. We turned it off of course, but not before listening to O Come O Come Emmanuel. Good times. How come nobody told me roommates were the greatest thing ever?? It's actually a party all the time. And when it's not a party, we're probably sleeping.
Looks like that's all I got for today. Thanks all for coming down/up for conference. It was a great time and I love it when everybody comes. Pretty much the best ever.
Have a great week!
SO. Y'all might be wondering what's up with my mission and stuffs. Even if you aren't wondering, I'm going to tell you anyway ;) I'm officially starting my papers on the 18th of this month (so like, a week from this coming Wednesday). I'm putting my availability date for May 12th, so I can turn my papers in on January 12th. Sometime in January I'll be going to the temple (not November like I thought originally) so when we get that sorted out I'll let you know! I'm very excited. Also, if you have any tips for prepping for mission or temple, let me know cuz I need all the help I can get!
My roommates and I piled into my roommates car today to go to stake conference (dad did a great job, BTW), and CHRISTMAS MUSIC STARTED PLAYING!!!!! the time has come everybody. I flipped out. We turned it off of course, but not before listening to O Come O Come Emmanuel. Good times. How come nobody told me roommates were the greatest thing ever?? It's actually a party all the time. And when it's not a party, we're probably sleeping.
Looks like that's all I got for today. Thanks all for coming down/up for conference. It was a great time and I love it when everybody comes. Pretty much the best ever.
Have a great week!
Monday, September 25, 2017
Manning Mania
Things are fun and busy here in Utah County. I am trying to repent of my lack of blogging but Sundays slip by quickly so I might just have to choose a different day to post!
We are loving our little house and have been slowly adding finishing touches. We finally put up some pictures and got some large rugs. Our garden went crazy this year which has been so great! We have been experimenting with beets, beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, and corn. The squash will be coming on soon so we are excited about that!
It is great living next to Nick's sister Lindsay and to Joe. I started teaching Grace and two of Linsday's kids piano this month and I am excited to start that up again.
Nick loves seminary and has a great faculty to work with who keep him laughing. You'll have to ask him for stories.
Wesley keeps getting cuter if that's even possible. He is starting to talk and understand a lot! He loves garbage anything, garbage cans, garbage trucks, garbage you name it! He likes all machines and noise making devices. He likes to look in the mirror and watch a cute person in there!
We are having a great time getting to know wonderful people and learning self reliance skills: making soap, canning, finances, home repair. Stuff you are all pros at!
That was a lot of rambling so I'll sign off and Wesley's trying to break the computer! Have a great conference weekend!
We are loving our little house and have been slowly adding finishing touches. We finally put up some pictures and got some large rugs. Our garden went crazy this year which has been so great! We have been experimenting with beets, beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, and corn. The squash will be coming on soon so we are excited about that!
It is great living next to Nick's sister Lindsay and to Joe. I started teaching Grace and two of Linsday's kids piano this month and I am excited to start that up again.
Nick loves seminary and has a great faculty to work with who keep him laughing. You'll have to ask him for stories.
Wesley keeps getting cuter if that's even possible. He is starting to talk and understand a lot! He loves garbage anything, garbage cans, garbage trucks, garbage you name it! He likes all machines and noise making devices. He likes to look in the mirror and watch a cute person in there!
We are having a great time getting to know wonderful people and learning self reliance skills: making soap, canning, finances, home repair. Stuff you are all pros at!
That was a lot of rambling so I'll sign off and Wesley's trying to break the computer! Have a great conference weekend!
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Hart Happenings
Greetings all!
This week was marked by some fun events. Jack and Peter both had soccer games. Jack's team is undefeated and Peter pulled out some signature moves during his game that had us rolling on the sidelines.
We had a great Family Home Evening with Ruthie's family to kick the week off. Dinner was delicious. We helped make a dent in their potato harvest by feasting on dutch oven potatoes and then had a great lesson about making sure we are charged and powered up, courtesy of Peter.
Ian has started Tavaci (his choir class) again and is thrilled to be preparing for his Christmas concert.
Alex made a trip to D.I. (there is a reason I rarely take him shopping) and came home with an air hockey table. We have already more that recouped the cost in good times and listening to the boys laugh and play together ALL. DAY. LONG.
The frost came and hit all of our plants. So the season is over for us! It is a little earlier than usual but what do you do?
The big news of the week: Alex came in with 3 eggs this morning! They are the first we have gotten from our chickens. It is very exciting!
Ruth, Addy, Ian, and I went out Saturday afternoon to tour the houses of the Parade of Homes. We had so much fun! Ian and Addy were so excited about every element and Ruth and I came home inspired and full of ideas. Watch out Alex and Garrett! There was one that we called the playhouse that had a slide embedded in the walls that shot you out into a foam pit right next a floor to ceiling rock climbing wall and deluxe indoor playhouse. The owners of this house had quite the imagination! But we also came home pretty content with our own cozy, quirky houses.
Can't wait for Conference! Hope all is well with everyone!
This week was marked by some fun events. Jack and Peter both had soccer games. Jack's team is undefeated and Peter pulled out some signature moves during his game that had us rolling on the sidelines.
We had a great Family Home Evening with Ruthie's family to kick the week off. Dinner was delicious. We helped make a dent in their potato harvest by feasting on dutch oven potatoes and then had a great lesson about making sure we are charged and powered up, courtesy of Peter.
Ian has started Tavaci (his choir class) again and is thrilled to be preparing for his Christmas concert.
Alex made a trip to D.I. (there is a reason I rarely take him shopping) and came home with an air hockey table. We have already more that recouped the cost in good times and listening to the boys laugh and play together ALL. DAY. LONG.
The frost came and hit all of our plants. So the season is over for us! It is a little earlier than usual but what do you do?
The big news of the week: Alex came in with 3 eggs this morning! They are the first we have gotten from our chickens. It is very exciting!
Ruth, Addy, Ian, and I went out Saturday afternoon to tour the houses of the Parade of Homes. We had so much fun! Ian and Addy were so excited about every element and Ruth and I came home inspired and full of ideas. Watch out Alex and Garrett! There was one that we called the playhouse that had a slide embedded in the walls that shot you out into a foam pit right next a floor to ceiling rock climbing wall and deluxe indoor playhouse. The owners of this house had quite the imagination! But we also came home pretty content with our own cozy, quirky houses.
Can't wait for Conference! Hope all is well with everyone!
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