Thursday, April 2, 2020

Just so I NEVER forget..... April 2, 2020
It snowed, again.
Gas price a few miles from home was $1.89 (Costco)
Schools - soft closure meaning online school as of today for at least until May 1st ...College courses also moved to online for the rest of the school year. So far there’s not been a graduation celebration update on if the are moving it or just no t doing one for the classes of 2020 (HS or College)
Self-distancing measures on the rise.
Tape on the floors at grocery stores and others to help distance shoppers (6ft) from each other.
Limited number of people inside stores, therefore, lineups outside the store doors.
Non-essential stores and businesses mandated closed.
Parks, trails, entire cities locked up.
Olympic Games postponed
Entire sports seasons cancelled.
Concerts, tours, festivals, entertainment events - cancelled.
Weddings, family celebrations, holiday gatherings - cancelled.
No masses, churches (and all lads temples) are closed.
Missionaries all over the world being sent home.
No gatherings of 50 or more, then 20 or more, now 5 or more.
Don't socialize with anyone outside of your home.
Children's outdoor play parks are closed.
We are to distance from each other.
Shortage of masks, gowns, gloves for our front-line workers.
Shortage of ventilators for the critically ill.
Panic buying sets in and we have no toilet paper, no disinfecting supplies, no paper towels, no laundry soap, no hand sanitizer.
Shelves are bare.
Manufacturers, distilleries and other businesses switch their lines to help make visors, masks, hand sanitizer and PPE.
Government closes the border to all non-essential travel.
Fines are established for breaking the rules.
Stadiums and recreation facilities open up for the overflow of Covid-19 patients.
Press conferences daily from the President. Daily updates on new cases, recoveries, and deaths.
Government incentives to stay home.
Barely anyone on the roads.
People wearing masks and gloves outside.
Essential service workers are terrified to go to work.
Medical field workers are afraid to go home to their families.
5.4 Earthquake hit Utah (Magna) March 18th 2020.
This is the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic, declared March 11th, 2020.
Why, you ask, do I write this status?
One day it will show up in my memory feed, and it will be a yearly reminder that life is precious and not to take the things we dearly love for granted.
We have so much!
Be thankful. Be grateful.
Be kind to each other - love one another - support everyone!!
We are all one! ❤️

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Skylie's Talk

My talk is about reading the Book of Mormon.

My family tries to read the scriptures as a family everyday. But sometimes we watch the Book of Mormon videos. Sometimes we play games or draw on the white board. Sometimes we forget, but that’s okay because we’re working on it. I think reading the Book of Mormon is important because it helps build your testimony, and you’ll be blessed.

 The Savior said that the Book of Mormon contains “the fulness of [His] everlasting gospel.” And Joseph Smith said the Book of Mormon is “the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.”

 I know the church is true, and I know the Book of Mormon is, too. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Emmy's Baby Blessing

Matt gave Emmy her baby blessing on Sunday, December 30. Both her grandpas, her Great-grandpa Pitcher, and her uncle's Lee, Matt, Layne, Tyler, and Brad:

She was blessed that she will:

  • Grow physically, spiritually, and emotionally
  • Follow the example of her sisters and be kind to others
  • Know that her Savior died for her
  • Work toward returning to her Heavenly Father
  • Make the covenants she needs to make during this life 
  • Be able to go to the temple with a worthy man when the time is right
  • Put others before herself

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Kaitlyn's Talk

When we serve others, we’re serving Heavenly Father. I can serve others by: Doing chores Going to church Obeying mommy Obeying the commandments Being nice to everyone Giving hugs Jesus wants us to be nice to others. Serving makes us happy and others happy, too. Heavenly Father wants you to be happy. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Kenzie's Stats at One Year

As of July 18, 2018

Weight: 17 lbs., 2.5 oz.; 12th percentile
Height: 27.5 in.; 5th percentile
Head Circumference: 43.7 cm; 19th percentile
BMI: 15.95; 39th percentile

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Kenzie's Stats At Ten Months

As of May 24...
Weight: 15 pounds, 9 ounces (6th percentile)
Height: 27.5 inches (20th percentile)
Head Circumference: 43 centimeters (16th percentile)

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Father's Day Interview

Happy Father's Day! I feel so fortunate to have a great dad, father-in-law, and husband. I am really lucky in many ways.


Last week I asked Skylie a few questions about Matt. Kaitlyn had no interest in answering my questions.

Skylie:
My dad is I don't know. 15  years old and weighs 90 pounds. His hair is brown and his eyes are blue. He is 2 feet tall and looks like I don't know. His favorite color is green.

My dad spends most of his day at work. He likes to eat fruit. His favorite movie is Mom and Dad movies. His favorite thing to wear is clothes. If my dad had more money she would buy stuff like treats and food. If my dad had more time she would play with me. I know my dad loves me because I love him. My dad always laughs when I be silly. If I could give my dad anything it would be a lollipop.

My dad makes the best mac and cheese. He is so good at giving us baths. I think my dad is the best dad in the world because he is so fun.