Distractions

I've decided I need distractions and so do my kids. I don't know that we did things every day in Sheridan, but looking back it sure feels like we did, even if it was just the occasional trip to Wal-Mart. However I don't want to drive 30 minutes to Wal-Mart just to get out... What is there to do in Nyssa to get out of the house?!?

Lesley shared a bunch of her doubler coupons with me and I'd ordered some coupons our area didn't get off ebay. Yesterday and today I went couponing. There was an awesome sale at Albertson's on DelMonte vegetables. I got a liquid Tide, a big box of pampers diapers, febreeze air freshener, 12 yogurts, fresh express salad kit, and 5 cases of corn, green beans, and diced tomatoes (60 cans) for a total of $33.37. A savings of $128.57. Plus I still have $12 in catalinas to spend as cash. Yippee for good deals!

We went to the library this morning but just missed story time. Sounds like they do a decent one in Nyssa so I'm sure Shalon will look forward to that every week. Shalon asked about her friend Alexa today. I told her Alexa was in Sheridan so she said "well let's go get her and bring her to Oregon." She's also asked about Cora and Ruby. I just have to tell her maybe they can have a playdate when she goes to visit Wes.

My thought for the day is this... "Our responsibility is not trivial; it is not by chance that we are who we are; the keeping of our covenants in these days of destiny will be a badge of honor throughout all the eternities." -Elder Neil L. Andersen

Did you get something out of general conference? I've been reading 2 different picture Book of Mormon's with the kids but after Sis. Wixom's talk I decided we'd really read the Book of Mormon. I read one verse and Shalon repeats a verse. At this rate it's going to take a while but I'm excited to say that we are following the counsel of our church leaders. I hope that it will be a testimony builder to my kids and lay a good foundation of scripture study for us. Start out small and build upon it.