Oregon Preview

This afternoon was sunny and bright. Eldon, Ken and I drove down to the hallowed Hayward Field in Eugene to watch Emily's track meet. It was called the Oregon Preview. Of course we stopped at Hazelnut Hill on the way for a yummy ice cream cone.

We were proud of Emily being a part of such an event. 

Carl's girls wanted to see  a movie of her running so connect to Ken's to see that when he gets it posted.

Things I have learned...

...this week.

There are two mantras swimming around in my head that will hopefully help me live a better life!

1. Enjoy the journey. This is from a talk Sheryl had me watch on U-Tube by a guy named Rao who was talking about how to be happy. He said people think, "If _____happens, then I will be happy." But that's not the way it works. We can't determine the outcome so we should just enjoy the process.

2. Is it true, is it kind, is it necessary? We had a FHE discussion at Jim's on not criticizing. Which I do on a frequent basis. If you never hear me open my mouth again, it will be because I'm asking myself these 3 questions first!

I wonder what I will learn next week.....

Sweet Ann Marie's Baptism Day

Aunt Sheryl, Uncle Jonathan, Jason and Curtis came over from Bend in a snowstorm the night before. Uncle Neil came up from Central Point and arrived just exactly on time!

Before the baptism Curtis kept entertained by riding the tandem and practicing going off the high dive.

The baptismal service was just great. Aunt Sheryl played for it and Uncle Jonathan led the singing. Grandma talked on baptism and the promises we make--to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ and to always remember him. Grandpa talked about the Holy Ghost, our heavenly friend and comforter. Ann Marie was baptized and confirmed by her Dad. Her uncles were the witnesses. Aunt Sheryl told about how Ann Marie was a good example of being kind even when someone was not nice to her, which is what Jesus wants us to do.

Then we had a special dinner party. Rachel had made some cute cakes about baptism. Ann Marie received a necklace and a stuffed unicorn. She will always remember her special baptism day--March 13, 2010.

Ken failed to mention

Ken also won 2nd place in best of show for his display. See Ken's blog for the rest of the story.

Dad had a blast. One of his students came up and told him he'd been thinking about him this week. Because something he'd taught him had been useful! Dad didn't remember him though.