New Blog on the Block

I'm the new Mom on the block, I have no idea how this is working or what I'm doing. I was just talking to my husband while he's in CA putting out fires! .. alot going out there.
We were just sharing our experiences and I had a few I told Jim about this weekend. I went into work last Friday, taking the last hard boiled egg to eat, in my new purse. I remembered the egg and went to take it out of my purse !!##$$% it wasn't hard boiled.. just a messy side pocket yoke and shells. Yuk! So I washed it out, which came out fine and dried out that lining. I thought I'd dry it in our store room where it's nice and warm. I dried it alright and toasted part of the bottom of my new purse and it cooked the leather. A lady who I just met that day said, I'd throw that away and I thought she's crazy it's leather and brand new, I'm not throwing it away.. cooked leather and all!
By the way next the garage door broke while Jim was away. I noticed as I was pulling out of the driveway that the door wasn't going down. I got out of the car and the track was just rolling and rolling. I pushed the remote button to stop it and decided to pull the garage door down, the emergency level wouldn't budge... so I ended up pulling down the door with a broom handle, being short and not able to reach and having nice clothes on because I was headed out to a reception, and wanted to get there somewhat early. I had to go back into the house, come out the front door and shut the garage from inside because Jim has the remote.

The night of the reception, Pete, my wonderful son-in-law, loaned me his coat because it was so cold. I was as toasty as a clam, then on their leaving I returned Pete's coat and realized after they'd been gone for a good few minutes, my keys were in Pete's coat pocket! I didn't have a cell phone on me, it was in the car. Thank goodness for friends who do. They loaned my their phone so I could call Elena and sure enough ....the keys were in the pocket. I had to call way out of the yard from the reception because they had a live band which was loud! ! On walking in the dark towards the neightbor's back yard corner to hear on the cell phone I stepped in dog dew.. I didn't notice until I drove to my friend's house after the reception for a visit. She gave me some free clothes from an employee of hers who buys really expsensive clothing. I now have three pairs of pants, a hooded jacket, and blue blouse to wear..
Now I have to figure out how to place this in the blog box. I know this is the blog box..

Indoor Soccer News

Whoooah!! A 1/2 time shut out last Wednesday, Oct. 17th. The old guy was hot. In the first half of our indoor soccer match, I kept the competition to 0 goals on around 7 to 10 attempts. I normally bat away 50-66 % but last Wednesday was a shutout (for the first half). The other person who plays goalie would not sub in for me, he said I was 'too hot' (he's 18). The game ended in a tie of 5 to 5, but we did not lose.

I've been playing for just over a year with an adult soccer team in the LOWEST division. I'm the oldest player by 10 years. The age group is 17 - 99. I'm the closest to the top end. I also have the whitest head, so as a distraction, I play goalie. Picture soccer players 24-35 firing missiles at me from short distances and you'll know how I feel as I defend the goal. I rarely go home without hurting somewhere. Hands are bent back un-naturally. Thumb jamb. Knee or elbow burn on artificial grass. Bent glasses from hi-inpact events. But, hey, it's fun. Out of 5 seasons, we've been in 2nd place once, next to last once, and last place all the other times.

My marvelous children

Having 7 children is a great experiment. It’s almost like a lottery. Will they turn out? Will they contribute well to society? Will they reflect well on their heritage?

I’ve been fortunate. Amber is a gifted leader with an adoring husband and a beautiful little girl. Ben is a hardworking builder and has a fine family of a boy and girl with a wonderful wife who seems to put up with him well. Claire is a treasure of analytical talent and understanding. She is also kind-hearted and loving and has made the best of her hardships. Dondi has been independent, and making it on her own, working hard and making friends wherever she goes. Elena has been a great contributor to Dad’s business. She manages a continual growing group of clients who depend upon her organizational talent to keep things straight. Her creativity and editing ability is much appreciated. Farrah has stepped out to work in an area she had never tried before. She’s always been an EXTREMEly reliable and valuable worker. She’s been a trainer of others for years. It’s good to see her succeed and good to see her with her sister. Genny is such a leader, and loves her niece. Genny is a devoted friend and a learner. She loves to read and analyze her world.

I love my children and have been thinking how exciting it is to see them succeed in their own worlds. I have definitely won the lottery.

Mormon Insights on 1 Cor: 1-6

Our Sunday school class had great insight for me this week. It was pointed out the details of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. Even though it is designated 1 Corinthans, from the content, it becomes obvious that Paul had written them before and they had written back with questions that he was now answering. Among many topics, Paul talks of the Jews and of the Greeks - the one known for knowing the wisdom of God and the other for their analytical abilities - two ends of the spectrum of worldly thought. Paul states: 1 Cor 22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness.



It's the same today. We preach of Jesus Christ, the literal son of God, His only begotton Son in the flesh, crucified, atoning for the sins of all the world, deliverer of salvation and the resurrection as a free gift for all, fulfilling the will of His Father and Our Father in Heaven. To the mass of christendom, we're heretical. To the mass of the learned, simply deluded.



Through the foolish (and simple) things of the world is the understanding of God made known. Approach Him and He can faithfully give you all the proof you need. I don't pretend to know all things, but I do know through the undeniable whisperings of the Holy Ghost, that the Lord has re-established His Church and Kingdom on the Earth once more with simple men chosen as prophets to help usher in His Millenial reign. I'm glad to have a small part in it. http://www.mormon.org/

New Guest Room in Dodge

Here's the new look to Genny's room as it has been transformed into a guest room by Farrah and her good buddy Bo.

Farrah came in over the Labor Day holiday and transformed the room from Friday into Saturday night, buying a few important items like lamps, drapes, hardware, wall nick nacks, end tables and also providing a sleep number double bed, that once was a gift to her.

Then she painted and made magic happen.



Thank you, Farrah and Bo.

Seen at Dad's 7th Birthday celebration. (for the 50th time!)

Grandkids in St. Louis

Debbie and I got the opportunity to see 2 of our adorable grandkiddies and our sweet daughter in law. Alexandria and Benny were a delight. It took Bennie a little to warm up, but he came around pretty quick. As you can see, they take great pictures.

McDonald's is 2 blocks away from their Uncle and Aunt's house where they stayed. It has a great playland area. Ben, Alex and their cousin kept busy while we watched. Alexandria kept busy teasing her brother.


There was also lunch at the house. Benny took full advantage of the Juice box.
His sister poses well for Grandma. Hi Grandma!

Debbie couldn't get a picture of Tara until I forced her to sweeten up my image.

We were so thankful to be able to see all you guys. Thanks for letting us interrupt your holiday, it was so wonderful.

We love you all.

Lenexa 100 part II

Here I am in my 1907 outfit with my 1907 beard. Call me Dr. Scott. I was so tired of the beard, it didn't make it through the evening. The spots on the coat and hat were from the incessant rain.