COOKIE CRUMBS: 4th fo July Fun

We should not underestimate or overlook the power of the Lord’s tender mercies. The simpleness, the sweetness, and the constancy of the tender mercies of the Lord will do much to fortify and protect us in the troubled times in which we do now and will yet live. When words cannot provide the solace we need or express the joy we feel, when it is simply futile to attempt to explain that which is unexplainable, when logic and reason cannot yield adequate understanding about the injustices and inequities of life, when mortal experience and evaluation are insufficient to produce a desired outcome, and when it seems that perhaps we are so totally alone, truly we are blessed by the tender mercies of the Lord and made mighty even unto the power of deliverance (see 1 Ne. 1:20).
-Elder David A. BednarOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Monday, July 7, 2008

4th fo July Fun

Agenda: small town parade with lots of candy, swimming in their cousins 3.5 deep above ground pool, hot dog lunch, visiting, jumping on the tramp, J* American Idol (that is what the kids called it) it was a musical talent show of patriotic, church, and made up songs, water fight, 4-wheel ridding, dutch oven dinner, fireworks, and a game of 'Ticket to Ride.' We did it all!

J* family watching the parade and some of the J* kids ridding in the parade

J* American Idol, the kids organized and put this together themselves. It was cute!

3 comments:

Jesse said...: What a great holiday! I just finished reading through nearly all of your posts. It was great getting all caught up with you! I have always loved your sense of humor and easy-going nature. I'm so glad we are in touch.; July 8, 2008 at 9:29 AM
Jessica said...: It sounds like Lewiston was the place to be for the Fourth; July 8, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Ina said...: Jesse, I am glad we are in touch also. It is so fun to see your family through your blog. I can hear your voice when I read it.
You know that insecurity thing talked about on you blog and your friends blog earlier, can I clear up one of mine I have worried about for years. If there was anything dumb or offensive I did or said when I was engaged or soon after I was married I apologize. I always fear that I did something dumb. I was so wrapped up in myself and what was going on with me. I have found this is a normal occurrence at this time and for this reason I judge no one while they are engaged or for at least three months after they get married but being first, or one of the first of those close to me to get married I didn’t know. If I had known, I would have at least tried to tame it. I also lost track of a lot of people at that time I wish I wouldn’t have. So I apologize and I’m glad you back!!; July 8, 2008 at 6:07 PM