2 things...first I'm officially full time at Maricopa School District and am looking forward to the benefits I'll receive! I've been there since July 1st, 2008 and like it very much. :o)
Second...Please go to my sister's blog (either by clicking on her link here on my blog page Brandy & Tyson Richardson or by www.therichardsongroup.blogspot.com) and read her new post regarding 9/11. Feel free to leave her a comment whether you know her or not she is interested in your opinion.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Fasting with a purpose
Am I the only one that struggles with fasting? I guess because we never did it growing up? I don't think I even knew you were suppose to fast til I was in High School but still rarely did it. I never realized the importance of a fast until a little over a year ago when both of our kids were border line diabetic and experiencing very high sugar levels. If I would have taken them to the doctor they would have been diagnosed diabetic and put on insulin immediately. We changed our diets, started making them exercise and practically eliminated milk for them as it is a huge culprit in diabetes however until we had a special family fast for them their levels remained higher than normal. I know for certain that the fast basically cured them...we still need to be careful & monitor their blood every now and then but they are basically normal. What a huge blessing for us!!! So since then I've tried to fast and be better example to my kids. McKenna is pretty good at fasting with me. Will tries but being insulin dependant, his diabetes sometimes wins out and he has to eat. Calvin isn't interested in trying it out yet but he is little so I won't force it.
Today I'm fasting for a couple of reasons:
1. Our stake President asked us yesterday to fast for the City of Maricopa to allow our new stake building to go through planning & zoning commission; however there is one lady that is causing a problem so I'm fasting that she will realize the error of her ways and allow the plans to be completed as submitted.
2. For Americans to get out and vote! I know this might seem like a silly reason but I assure you it is not. It is our civil duty to be informed and to participate in elections and not just the presidential elections but our local elections as well. Even our church leaders plead with us to vote. Because this is my blog and I can say what I want it is my hope that every person in America goes and votes this fall. I hope that not everyone is as my sister, Brandy who works in the media puts it "brain washed by the media" when it comes to the two presidential candidates because the media is extremely bias for one particular candidate. I don't love the republican candidate but I believe he would be better for the job then the other person. We live in a crazy world and I truly fear for our country's well being if the other more popular candidate is elected. We need to stand up for what is right in all categories of life. I might go to extremes but I even write radio stations and TV shows when they do things or play things that are offensive to me. I believe with all of my heart that if all of us take a stand and don't blow things off by thinking I'm only one person and no one will care or listen, then we can surely make this world a better place. So I'm fasting that we will all be active, know our candidates and take the time to care and to vote.
Enough said I'm not trying to preach to anyone but felt that it would benefit my fast purpose today if I took some time to write about it and get my mind off of my growling stomach. 6 more hours :o)
(I made it til 5:30pm)
Today I'm fasting for a couple of reasons:
1. Our stake President asked us yesterday to fast for the City of Maricopa to allow our new stake building to go through planning & zoning commission; however there is one lady that is causing a problem so I'm fasting that she will realize the error of her ways and allow the plans to be completed as submitted.
2. For Americans to get out and vote! I know this might seem like a silly reason but I assure you it is not. It is our civil duty to be informed and to participate in elections and not just the presidential elections but our local elections as well. Even our church leaders plead with us to vote. Because this is my blog and I can say what I want it is my hope that every person in America goes and votes this fall. I hope that not everyone is as my sister, Brandy who works in the media puts it "brain washed by the media" when it comes to the two presidential candidates because the media is extremely bias for one particular candidate. I don't love the republican candidate but I believe he would be better for the job then the other person. We live in a crazy world and I truly fear for our country's well being if the other more popular candidate is elected. We need to stand up for what is right in all categories of life. I might go to extremes but I even write radio stations and TV shows when they do things or play things that are offensive to me. I believe with all of my heart that if all of us take a stand and don't blow things off by thinking I'm only one person and no one will care or listen, then we can surely make this world a better place. So I'm fasting that we will all be active, know our candidates and take the time to care and to vote.
Enough said I'm not trying to preach to anyone but felt that it would benefit my fast purpose today if I took some time to write about it and get my mind off of my growling stomach. 6 more hours :o)
(I made it til 5:30pm)
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Cheap Thrills...
All you need is bored kids + sleeping bag + stairs = cheap thrills!
So this is one of my kids favorite past times....sliding down the stairs! It can keep them entertained for hours...gotta love the amusement going on at the Wright House. :o)
So this is one of my kids favorite past times....sliding down the stairs! It can keep them entertained for hours...gotta love the amusement going on at the Wright House. :o)
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Walking Group
We started the walking group back up last night and it was fun! We walked approximately 2.3 miles and are set to do it again tonight at 8:45pm (late due to YM & YW's) Feel free to join us if you want...we meet Tue - Thur (Fridays optional) @ 8:30pm at the elementary parking lot and go to the round by the jr high. I always dread going but I feel great during and especially afterwards! It's fun to chat as the time passes by so fast and it's starting to cool down so that's a plus. :o)
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Frogs anyone????
Last night Will & Brody Lines were going to head out and go snake hunting for fun last night. Shortly after they left Will opens our front door and says, "hurry come and look what was on the side yard!". Calvin & I run over to the door and here's Brody holding this huge frog!!! Wouldn't you know that thing jumped out of his hand and headed straight for the house!!! I jumped/ran/screamed so fast & loud that I pulled a muscle in my leg, obviously I'm not as athletic as I'd like to be or calm. Luckily he caught it before it actually came in the door but Calvin & I had a heart attack. I probably scared Calvin more than the frog did. :o) Here are the pictures I was able to snap off before it quickly took off to our side yard where we have a little swamp going from all of the rains we've received lately. Who knew HUGE frogs lived in the desert????? GROSS but they do eat bugs so I guess he can stay. :O)
MUD FOOTBALL & BBQ
So yesterday we had a Stake Mud Football and BBQ out at the UofA Farms here in Maricopa. We had no idea what we were in for because we'd never been or seen anything like it. We were warned that our clothes would be ruined and that it was family friendly. I can tell you this much the only football being played was in the furtherest mud area with the grown men...the majority of mud-goers walked and played in the mud without footballs.
During the mud playing a couple of Mom's were pushed and taken down into the mud as you can see Mandy Malan (my visiting teaching partner) didn't go down easily and ended up getting the paid culprit worse then he got her. Yes her husband who has a cast on his foot paid the boy $10 to do it so I'm sure he'll be on the couch for a few nights. :o)
Calvin & Will loved it getting all sorts of muddy! McKenna and her friend Sierra decided to walk around which was some serious exercise because the mud went to almost their knees. They walked for almost 1.5 hours out there! I did get in but made sure to keep my camera handy so no one would come and push me down into the mud....I just stood near the shore which was to my knees almost!
After we had muddy fun we headed over to the grassy area for the BBQ....wow Brother Knight can bbq like none other! He cooked the meat for several days and then made his own bbq sauce which was outstanding we had a ton of side dishes and watermelon and sat outside enjoying the 85 degree weather until dusk.
It was a lot of fun! We're so glad we went and will be attending this annual event from here on out!!! Enjoy the slide show and if you want any of the pictures just email at Leslie@GotGilbert.com
During the mud playing a couple of Mom's were pushed and taken down into the mud as you can see Mandy Malan (my visiting teaching partner) didn't go down easily and ended up getting the paid culprit worse then he got her. Yes her husband who has a cast on his foot paid the boy $10 to do it so I'm sure he'll be on the couch for a few nights. :o)
Calvin & Will loved it getting all sorts of muddy! McKenna and her friend Sierra decided to walk around which was some serious exercise because the mud went to almost their knees. They walked for almost 1.5 hours out there! I did get in but made sure to keep my camera handy so no one would come and push me down into the mud....I just stood near the shore which was to my knees almost!
After we had muddy fun we headed over to the grassy area for the BBQ....wow Brother Knight can bbq like none other! He cooked the meat for several days and then made his own bbq sauce which was outstanding we had a ton of side dishes and watermelon and sat outside enjoying the 85 degree weather until dusk.
It was a lot of fun! We're so glad we went and will be attending this annual event from here on out!!! Enjoy the slide show and if you want any of the pictures just email at Leslie@GotGilbert.com
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