The second thing that helped was having a smaller newspaper this month, less content to come up with; however, I would really like more content because that would mean we had more advertising and could go with a larger paper. That is what I will be concentrating on this year, increasing advertising and customer care and service. We were really blessed this month with more advertising than planned. Out of the blue I had at least three people call and place ads. I am grateful that the Lord is working on selling advertising for us as well. Those few extra ads may make the difference between profit and no profit this month.
Tuesday we celebrated Megan's 17th birthday. Unfortunately, she didn't get much because we had given her a guitar for Christmas that was both Christmas and birthday present, but we did take her to Olive Garden for dinner. Everyone loves the bread sticks at Olive Garden and I believe Kendra ended up eating six before we were done. I also made BIG chocolate cupcakes which we stared with the Nielsons later that evening. She also got two movie tickets for her and a friend - maybe she'll go tomorrow since they have off for Martin Luther King day, maybe she'll take a date . . . not likely.
Wednesday for mutual the girls had a combined activity called "My Sister's Closet". They were supposed to bring clothes and accessories they were ready to get rid of to trade. Megan and Kimber each come home with a bag of clothes they liked to add to their wardrobe.
Thursday I went early to the temple and was able to attend the 8 am session. It has been bitter cold around here and that morning was no different - temperatures hovering around 0 degrees. What was different was everything was frosted white . . . the trees, bushes, everything was sparkling in the sunshine. That was different too - sunshine. We have been grey for days and the blue sky, white frosty snow and sunshine was dazzling to see. These pictures do not do it justice.
One Thursday a month I play Bunco with a group of ladies from the ward and neighborhood and ended up having a great night earning the most buncos and the highest points this Thursday. We all bring something and get to take something home, and I had brought a super cute hat (not the one below). Since I won and got to choose first, I chose my hat, although there were plenty of other nice prizes to choose from. The downside to the whole night was walking into Bunco and slipping on the ice, smashing my knee into the sidewalk and breaking up some of the ice with my ninja kneecap move. I also stayed late and watched a movie after Bunco and helped Cherie Winterstein make little paper mache roses for topiaries for the Mortensen wedding reception the next night. Amy Daniels and Nicki Dille also stayed and helped, and since it was at Sarah Marsh's house - she helped too.
The hat I chose not to go with.
Friday, Megan had a speech tournament, but since it was early release from school due to finals they started the tournament early and she finished early. This was fortunate as the Welkers invited us over for a game night. We played mock Antique Roadshow. Basically, two people got up, one picked an item, and the other acted as the appraiser. The person told a story about their object, how they came to get it, and the history behind it, and the appraiser then finished the story and told how much it was worth, each one trying to make the other laugh. There were some pretty funny stories. Megan is always good for a funny story, and Dan Welker is quick to crack anyone up.
Saturday we were up by 7:30 am to clean the church building, then I had volleyball at 9:00 am. I love playing with the ladies on our team (Whitney, Heather, Trittica, Sarah, Susan and me) and we had a great game, winning all three games. The afternoon was spent getting the house spic and span and the evening at the Mortensen's daughter's wedding reception. They had a photo booth which guests were asked to stop in at, then paste their photos in a book and write something to the couple. Great idea! I might have to do that for one of my kid's weddings (oh wait, I don't really want to think about that yet). We also took a few spins on the dance floor and visited with friends. Fun evening. We topped it off playing dominoes (Mexican train) with Stephersons and Nielsons. I won, Scott was second. I guess it was a pretty good game week for me. I love being a winner!
"What a great time to be alive! Today (Tuesday the 15th of January, 2013). President Jeffery R. Holland spoke to the MTC. The thing is he spoke at Thanksgiving as well. The reason today was important was the dedication of three buildings (re-dedication). He spoke so compellingly, but he always does. Apparently, last time he spoke he talked of getting your act together, which was Thanksgiving. Everyone said it was awesome, and made them a bit terrified. This time he spoke about what a great time it is in the church, how we need to be better than the great prophets of old, and that we need to hasten the work. Which is how it is now. I am so happy to be alive and in the work at this time in my life.
One thing he talked about is astonishing people. While we don't want to knockem' out and have them be unconscious for three days like Alma, we do want them to have their own personal earthquake. Astonish comes from the root tondra which means thunder. Let's astonish people. Let them see how great this work is so they know why it is important to them.
I know the Church is true, and God be with you till we meet again."
*Maybe this is why I never journaled before - I get tired just thinking about everything we do in a normal week.
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