Today Robert rode K.C. in the Snowflake Parade with Jason Lewis. She did well. We almost didn't make it because she fell out of the horse trailer this morning. But, she didn't get hurt so we loaded her again and headed to the parade. Michael and Ben walked with the Scouts, Silver Creek district. Rebecca and Ann rode in Uncle Jason's big green Army truck. So I was the only one not in the Parade. So I took pictures. It was a nice parade full of lots of different things. I am so glad that we have parades to remember important things like pioneer days. Our pioneer ancestors that sacrificed so much to give us all that we have. They gave our communities good starts. I am so glad that they never gave up. That they always kept going forward no mater what the trial was. They are a great example to me and my family. I hope everyone had a wonderful Pioneer day!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Pioneer Days Celebrations July 24, 2010
Today Robert rode K.C. in the Snowflake Parade with Jason Lewis. She did well. We almost didn't make it because she fell out of the horse trailer this morning. But, she didn't get hurt so we loaded her again and headed to the parade. Michael and Ben walked with the Scouts, Silver Creek district. Rebecca and Ann rode in Uncle Jason's big green Army truck. So I was the only one not in the Parade. So I took pictures. It was a nice parade full of lots of different things. I am so glad that we have parades to remember important things like pioneer days. Our pioneer ancestors that sacrificed so much to give us all that we have. They gave our communities good starts. I am so glad that they never gave up. That they always kept going forward no mater what the trial was. They are a great example to me and my family. I hope everyone had a wonderful Pioneer day!
Friday, July 16, 2010
10 Day Spiritual Trek
Remember the Journey
This was a activity that I participated in with my relief society of my ward. It was about the Willi handcart trek from 1856. I really enjoyed this experience. It has caused my testimony to grow. I am so thankful for the pioneers and their strenght, and sacrifices. "Most of the saints in Europe in 1856 had never seen the prophet or even heard his voice. Yet the power of the Holy Ghost witnessed to them that a living prophet was again upon the earth and that the gospel of Jesus Christ had been restored. When the prophet's call came to them to gather to the Salt Lake Valley, they left their homelands, their possessions, their fields, their orchards, their farms, and their friends & family that they would never see again, and they crossed the great sea and walked halfway across a continent under trying conditions. The faith that burned in their hearts was more than belief-- it was a power that moved them to begin a great journey." The ten day trek had a great in pact on my life. I really needed the 2ND day. I loved Neil A. Maxwell's quote " How we handle life's little irritations often exposes how large our remaining selfishness it. Little irritations show, sometimes embarrassingly, the gap between what we know and what we are. Often these little irritations are merely dressed-up versions of childish concerns over "my turf", "my praise", "my possessions", and "my timetable"....It is seen in the simplest of daily things: The light is green, but the car ahead is not moving, he is in "my way, holding me up"....Jesus, who knew who He was, scrupulously avoided letting the little irritations reach Him. Big individuals refuse to be vexed by little irritations, which is yet another dimension of freedom." (That Ye may Believe, 117-118)
Each step of the pioneers was a constant reminder to them of the path they were on, and their trials pushed them towards greater faith and discipleship. Our test today, in a loud, busy, comfortable, confusing, and distracting world, is to make sure we are also taking constant, daily steps towards greater discipleship. If we live the gospel partway, we may find, at the end of our journey, that although we were honorable, we didn't live with "Valiant Faith". I am so thankful that our relief society decided to accept this challenge. It was faith building and life changing.
This was a activity that I participated in with my relief society of my ward. It was about the Willi handcart trek from 1856. I really enjoyed this experience. It has caused my testimony to grow. I am so thankful for the pioneers and their strenght, and sacrifices. "Most of the saints in Europe in 1856 had never seen the prophet or even heard his voice. Yet the power of the Holy Ghost witnessed to them that a living prophet was again upon the earth and that the gospel of Jesus Christ had been restored. When the prophet's call came to them to gather to the Salt Lake Valley, they left their homelands, their possessions, their fields, their orchards, their farms, and their friends & family that they would never see again, and they crossed the great sea and walked halfway across a continent under trying conditions. The faith that burned in their hearts was more than belief-- it was a power that moved them to begin a great journey." The ten day trek had a great in pact on my life. I really needed the 2ND day. I loved Neil A. Maxwell's quote " How we handle life's little irritations often exposes how large our remaining selfishness it. Little irritations show, sometimes embarrassingly, the gap between what we know and what we are. Often these little irritations are merely dressed-up versions of childish concerns over "my turf", "my praise", "my possessions", and "my timetable"....It is seen in the simplest of daily things: The light is green, but the car ahead is not moving, he is in "my way, holding me up"....Jesus, who knew who He was, scrupulously avoided letting the little irritations reach Him. Big individuals refuse to be vexed by little irritations, which is yet another dimension of freedom." (That Ye may Believe, 117-118)
Each step of the pioneers was a constant reminder to them of the path they were on, and their trials pushed them towards greater faith and discipleship. Our test today, in a loud, busy, comfortable, confusing, and distracting world, is to make sure we are also taking constant, daily steps towards greater discipleship. If we live the gospel partway, we may find, at the end of our journey, that although we were honorable, we didn't live with "Valiant Faith". I am so thankful that our relief society decided to accept this challenge. It was faith building and life changing.
The Pat and Nancy Spurlock Family Reunion
We went to Bison Ranch the second weekend in July for The Spurlock Family Reunion. It was a lot of fun. We did a lot of swimming and the kids played volley ball. It was very nice to see Robert's sisters and all the nieces and nephews. It is nice to get together and see each others families and share a little of our lives. I am thankful for all the efforts that went into the family reunion.
Scout Camp for Taylor 3rd Ward
Robert, Michael and Ben went to Scout Camp the first of July 2010. They worked on the fishing merit badge and the pioneering merit badge. This is the tower that they built for their pioneering merit badge. They were camping in the beautiful mountain's up by Sunrise, AZ. It was a fun Scout camp. Glad they got to go.
Rebecca's Baptism
July 10, 2010 Rebecca P. Spurlock became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later day Saints. She was baptised and took on the name of Jesus Christ. She is now a disciple of Jesus Christ. It was a very special day. We had lots of family come and share the day with her. It was nice. I am so thankful for her testimony of Jesus Christ and her love of his Gospel.
WMHA Gymkhana
We went to the Gymkhana in June 2010. It was a lot of fun. Rebecca decided to run the barrels in her age group. I was worried about how our old horse Butch who is 27 yrs old would do. But, he did great. Rebecca took him around the barrels and on the third barrel he began to canter. Which is scary because Rebecca never cantered on Butch before. As she came across the timer line she lost her stirrups and almost fell off. But, Butch stopped and she climbed back into the saddle and finished the run. Then in July we received a ribbon for her because she took 4Th place. Wow even with almost falling off. It was a fun day.
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